The Battle of Ia Drang All the background you need to know for this month’s theme - The Battle of Ia Drang, Vietnam 1965. Introducing Lassalle Napoleonic Napoleonic gamers
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So much at stake AWI, American War of Independence The British strategy in the south and the end of the American Revolution. Setting the scene for our
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The Western Front 1914 - 1915 WW1, WWI, World War One Setting the scene for our WWI - early war on the Western Front theme, we
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Tobruk: A five minute history WW2, WWII, World War Two Setting the scene for our Desert War theme, we present an extract from Osprey Publications excellent Tobruk 1941; Rommel’s Opening Move
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Caesar in Gaul introduction Ancient We set the scene for Caesar’s conquest of Gaul with background information, wargaming ideas and a painting guide for the great man
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The Road to Gettysburg introduction We set the scene for the showdown at Gettysburg with the background (and splendid artwork!) to General Lee’s invasion of the
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Letter from a Rifleman Get your free British Riflemen straight into skirmish action at the Battle of North Point on the coast of Maryland, 1814. Painting your
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St. Clair-Sur-L'Elle WW2, WWII, World War Two Andrew Chesney A Rapid Fire! WWII scenario which enables you to get your free GIs straight into combat, as they battle
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English Civil War Figure Painting Guide Pike and Shot Andrew Chesney Seeing as you have been given one for free, you may as well give it a nice
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Reveries Upon the Art of War Part Five Gaming Ian Wilson The fifth part in our series of articles which will form a complete rule set for Seven
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Reveries Upon the Art of War Part Four Ian Wilson The fourth part in our series of articles which will form a complete rule set for Seven
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Apex to Pinnacle WW1, WWI, World War One Lord Sherwell and Chums The Auckland Battalion’s assault on Chunuk Bair during the WWI Gallipoli campaign. Including army lists for
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Reveries Upon the Art of War Part Two Gaming Ian Wilson The second part in our series of articles which will form a complete rule set for Seven
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The Anglo-Irish War 1919 – 21 Andy Sykes A skirmish scenario centred on a remote farmhouse, set during the battle for Irish independence. Nagashino 1575AD Medieval M.E Haskell et al
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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,
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Beth-Zur 164BC Rob S.Rice & R.Neil Smith The fates of a religion and an empire hang in the balance as an imperial viceroy moves to quell an unexpectedly
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The Hussites Bob Black A wargaming angled background on this intriguing medieval sect. The Anglo-Irish War 1919 - 21 Andy Sykes A skirmish scenario set during the early days of the Anglo-Irish ‘troubles’. Ambush in the Snow Chris Peers This French and Indian Wars scenario is based on exploits detailed in The Journals of Robert Rogers. Salute 2008 Show, Gaming Another
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The Struggle for Hougoumont Waterloo Project Hougoumont - a new initiative to help save this famous farmhouse of the Waterloo battlefield. The Engagement at Kelly’s Ford ACW, American Civil War R.Neil Smith A small scale American Civil War scenario. A Struggle of Ants WW1, WWI, World War One Chris Peers A First World War trench raiding skirmish scenario for To The
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Legionary Show Report Show Paul Davies The Exmouth Wargames Society’s annual show. Lakka River Ancient Paul Leach A Warmaster Ancients scenario for this 711AD battle of the Arab conquest in Spain. Destroy the Guns! WW2, WWII, World War Two Mark Wheatley & Stuart McCorquodale A small unit WWII action against a German artillery position. Mercenary Captains - Part Seven Pike and Shot Steve Jones The
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A Bit on the Side What If? Barry Hilton A ‘what if?’ scenario for the Nine Years War. Westminster Abbey or Death! Horse and Musket David Bickley A naval encounter in Manila Bay, January 1798, between the British and Spanish. Low Grade Germans WW2, WWII, World War Two Mark Wheatley Low-grade German infantry formations 1944 - 45. Splice the Parrot - Part
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The Eagle has Landed - Part Two Mike Blake Recreating Jack Higgins’ famous book (and film) on the tabletop. Battle for the Peach Orchard David Brown Scenario focusing on the action in ‘The Peach Orchard’ at Gettysburg on 2 July 1863. John Westwood’s Napoleonic Ship Collection Paul Davies A detailed look at an enviable collection of 1:1200 scale ships. Splice the Parrot - Part One Neil
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Principles of War (gaming) Gaming Barry Hilton Do we need more, less, or different rules? Barry Hilton discusses. Modelling - The Baobab Tree Modelling Bob Murch Spruce up your African savannas with a few homemade Baobab trees. The Eagle has Landed - Part One WW2, WWII, World War Two Mike Blake Recreating Jack Higgins’ famous book (and film) on the tabletop. The
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Historical Wargaming in Germany - Is there anybody out there? Show Frank Bauer and Frank Becker A look at the wargames scene in Germany and a report from one of the biggest shows - Hamburg Tactica. Flocking Plastic Modelling Paul Kerrison How do you get flock to stick to your plastic terrain? All will be revealed... The Road
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The Jungle is Neutral General Mike Blake Burma 1942-45. A Skirmish Wargames Group 54mm demo game using W.Britains plastic figures. The Road of Broken Spears - Part Two Pike and Shot Gary Hughs The Spanish campaign against the Aztecs. Following last month’s background information, this month we present rules for combat between the invading conquistadors and the
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The Second Seminole War, 1835 - 42 Wild West John French Sometimes referred to as the Florida War, this conflict was a result of white settlers encroaching onto the lands of Native Americans, and their subsequent fight back, led by the famous war chief Osceola. Heroes of the Republic Ancient Dr. Gavin Hughes The Second Punic War:
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Wargaming Meets the X-Factor Analyse Barry Hilton Barry discusses ‘X-Factor’ type attitudes within our hobby. “Hannibal ad Portas!” Ancient Dr. Gavin Hughes The Second Punic War: Carthage and her allies from Saguntum to Cannae. The Mosque of the Red Death Pulp David Bickley A ‘three reel’ pulp adventure played out at the September (Other) Partizan. Two Thousand Years of Wargaming -
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The Whistle of Bullets Barry Hilton A small scale World War Two scenario. Two Thousand Years of Wargaming - The Battle of Eylau, 1807 Steve Lill The ninth in our twelve month series covering 2000 years of warfare. In this article we present a scenario for the Napoleonic The Battle of Eylau, 1807, Napoleon versus
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Baghdad Thunder Run Dougie Robinson A Contact! skirmish scenario following the US Second (‘Tusker’) Brigade of the Third Infantry Division as they punch a hole through the heart of Baghdad with a high speed charge to Saddam Hussein’s Presidential Palace and Republican Guard Headquarters. Raids! Napoleonic David Norman Exploring the options (and relevant figure manufacturers) for
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San Martin and the Chilean Campaign Colonial Dave Watson The South American Wars of Liberation, 1817 -1818 Where the Streets Have No Name - Part 1 WW2, WWII, World War Two Ian Wilson Simple skirmish rules for World War Two. Modelling Rossbach Horse and Musket Herb Gundt Herb talks us through a Seven Years War modelling project he has been working
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Lions and Leopards Medieval Chris Brown Scotland, England and the Wars of Independence 1296 - 1342. The Irish Guards at Vieux-Berquin WW1, WWI, World War One Chris Peers A First World War scenario inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s book - The Irish Guards in the Great War. Modelling Olympus Modelling Herb Gundt Herb talks us through a modelling project he has been
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