Category Archives: Periods – Twentieth century

The last zeppelin — a model

Posted on October 13, 2020 by admin2

By Rob Morgan I was reminded by a colleague that there’s a decent scale model of a German airship around, one very suitable for conversion into numerous ‘Steam-Punk’ models, and arguably fantasy Third Reich stuff too. The Revell Mini-Kit 06580 … Continue reading →

Posted in Air gaming, Periods - Fantasy, Periods - Pulp era, Periods - Twentieth century | 3 Comments

A missing battleship?

Posted on October 6, 2020 by admin2

By Rob Morgan Over the past few months, a couple of colleagues and I have been discussing the many “what if” battleship projects which litter 20th Century naval history. One battleship I can’t find a model of anywhere is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Naval gaming, Periods - Twentieth century, Periods - World War II | 2 Comments

Modern combat rules now available

Posted on June 27, 2020 by admin2

Kevin White’s rules for modern combat between mechanized armies, “Battlegroup,” have been added to this web site. They were inspired by the Tom Clancy novel “Red Storm Rising.” They’re on the Complete Rule Sets page.  

Posted in Periods - Modern, Periods - Twentieth century | Comments Off on Modern combat rules now available

IJNS Mikasa — The last survivor

Posted on June 9, 2019 by George Arnold

By Rob Morgan Take a look at the photograph. The admiral on a plinth is Admiral Togo,  the only naval commander in the 20th century to have fought two fleet actions with battleships and won both. The warship behind him … Continue reading →

Posted in Naval gaming, Periods - Twentieth century | Comments Off on IJNS Mikasa — The last survivor

Requiem for a journal

Posted on April 30, 2019 by George Arnold

By Rob Morgan It is with great sadness … Actually, I do from time to time write obituaries, but this one is for a much-loved magazine. A letter which arrived recently, addressed to Society of Twentieth Century Wargamers Member 516, … Continue reading →

Posted in Periods - Twentieth century, Wargaming | 3 Comments

Review of ‘The Leopard and the Cliff’ book

Posted on April 27, 2019 by George Arnold

Derek Clark reviews an historical novel set on the Northwest Frontier just after the end of World War I. It’s on the Reviews page.

Posted in Periods - Colonial, Periods - Twentieth century | Comments Off on Review of ‘The Leopard and the Cliff’ book

The ‘Pulemet Maksima’ 1910 Machine Gun

Posted on December 9, 2018 by George Arnold

By Rob Morgan My favourite machine gun! It had the longest production run of any of the numerous Maxim versions made, and was made in vast numbers. I’ve not encountered an estimate for the numbers manufactured but someone else may … Continue reading →

Posted in Periods - Twentieth century, Periods - World War I, Periods - World War II | Comments Off on The ‘Pulemet Maksima’ 1910 Machine Gun

Review of ‘The Damascened Blade’ book

Posted on October 29, 2017 by George Arnold

Derek Clark reviews a novel set on the North West Frontier in the 1920s. It’s on the Reviews  page.

Posted in Periods - Colonial, Periods - Twentieth century | 1 Comment

Review of ‘The Wolf of Kabul’ book

Posted on October 15, 2017 by George Arnold

Derek Clark reviews a (comic) book about adventures on the Northwest Frontier. It’s on the Reviews page.

Posted in Periods - Twentieth century | 1 Comment

A tram car roadblock

Posted on July 12, 2017 by George Arnold

By Rob Morgan I try never to pass the local OXFAM shop. It always seems to throw up a bargain. Not long ago, I picked up an Osprey at a mere £1.99. This, however, was from the postcard box, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Periods - Twentieth century, Periods - World War II | Comments Off on A tram car roadblock