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The Battle of Lule Brugas 1912

Back of Beyond

Bob Black

After the formation of the Balkan League a collision course was set between its members: Serbia, Montenegro, Greece and Bulgaria and their shared enemy – the Ottoman Empire. Lule Brugas was one of the bloodiest battles to come out of the resulting First Balkan War.

 

Festival of History 2008

Show

DF

English Heritage’s Festival of History saw the inclusion of a ‘’Wargames Marquee’ this year – we report from under the canvas…

 

The Battle of Rometta 1038AD

Ancient

Paul Leach

A Warhammer Ancient Battles scenario in which a Byzantine force led by Maniakes, faces a Caliphate army in Sicily.

 

An Invitation to the American Civil War – Part Two

ACW, American Civil War

R.Neil Smith

The second in this three part series ‘overviewing’ the ACW. This month we look at strategies and tactics, characters and battles.

 

Grand Masters – Holger Schmidt

Painting

Holger Schmidt

This series showcases the work of some of the world’s best miniature figure painters.

 

The History of the Cavalry Horse in Warfare

Gaming

Caroline Eddleston

Using her expert knowledge and experience, Caroline explains the role of, and resources needed to employ, cavalry effectively and realistically on the battlefield.

 

Around the Shows – Battle Group South

Show

Paul Davies

There were some really great games at this year’s event, and our roving reporter was there to get some tasty photos.

 

How to… Make Snake Rail Fencing

Modelling

Paul Davies

This month Paul shows us how to make those post and rail fences so often seen on American battlefields.

 

Boardgames

Gaming

Richard Denning