Category Archives: Periods – Dark Ages

Review of ‘Dux Bellorum’ rules

Posted on June 17, 2018 by George Arnold

Paul Le Long reviews a set of rules by Daniel Mersey that focuses on small-scale combat during the Dark Ages. It’s on the Reviews page.

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Review of ‘Maurice’s Strategikon’ book

Posted on January 26, 2017 by George Arnold

Rob Morgan reviews a translation of this Byzantine-era work and finds much useful in it for the wargamer. It’s on the Reviews page.

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Review of ‘Attila and the Nomad Hordes’ (Osprey)

Posted on November 13, 2016 by George Arnold

Rob Morgan reviews an entry from the Osprey Elite series and finds it tries to cover too much ground. It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.

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Review of ‘The Vikings’ (Osprey)

Posted on September 25, 2016 by George Arnold

Jonathan Aird reviews a new (sort of) Osprey about the Vikings. It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.

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Review of ‘The Pale Horseman’ book

Posted on September 11, 2014 by George Arnold

Jonathan Aird reviews a book in a series by Bernard Cornwell set in the times of Alfred the Great. It’s on the Reviews page.

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Review of ‘King Arthur’ (Osprey)

Posted on August 21, 2014 by George Arnold

Paul Le Long reviews another Osprey on King Arthur, this one from the Myths and Legends series. It’s on the Ospreys at a Glance page.

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More Osprey reviews

Posted on May 10, 2013 by George Arnold

Two more mini-reviews of Osprey publications have been added this week to the Ospreys at a Glance page: 1) ‘The US Army of World War I’ 2) ‘Arthur and the Anglo-Saxon Wars’

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Beowulf, Grendel, and Shape-shifter

Posted on February 24, 2013 by mike crane

By Mike Crane Rob Morgan’s recent review of Mick Yarrow’s Dark Age trio (Beowulf, Grendel, and Shape-shifter) is very interesting. His explanation concerning the shape-shifting character is very helpful — especially his reference to Beorn. According to Rob’s review, Mick produces the three … Continue reading →

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Review of Dark Ages heroes and bear figures

Posted on February 20, 2013 by George Arnold

Rob Morgan reviews a pair of Mick Yarrow figures and discusses their possible uses on the gaming table. It’s on the Reviews page.

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How many men?

Posted on February 11, 2013 by George Arnold

By Rob Morgan  So, there I was, admiring the Viking “army” displayed before me, in bold 25mm — it looked 28mm, as a matter of fact — and as I was proudly told, “Only 70 pounds the lot, for a … Continue reading →

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