Crossing the Tennessee river ACW, American Civil War President Lincoln had said that “taking Chattanooga is as important as taking Richmond”, but the key to the deep south was a tough nut to crack, and along the way there would be major blows for the Union. In our opening article to this month’s theme we explore the history and wargaming potential of the Chattanooga campaigns. “God save the queen!” We’re returning to Matabeleland for the second time in as many months. This time our focus is on the Shangani patrol and the last stand of Alan Wilson. Want to know more, including how you should be gaming this action? Turn to page 20 to find out.... “My gun and cartridge box I expect to die with” ACW, American Civil War The fight for Brock’s Field - the Battle of Chickamauga, September 1863. The two great rival armies of the West clashed near ‘the River of Blood’ during the Chattanooga campaign. The tale of a part of that battle is re-told here with the aid of hundreds of 15mm figures and the ‘Refuse the Flank Wargames Group’. Wargaming the Roman army - part 2 Ancient Following on from last month’s focus on the Roman Army of the Republic we shift our attention forward in time to the Imperial and Late periods. Col. John T.Wilder’s lightning brigade ACW, American Civil War One of the Union units that really came of age during the Chattanooga campaign was Wilder’s Lighting Brigade. This article presents both their story, and notes on bringing the force to the tabletop. Natcon 2010 We report from New Zealand’s largest annual wargames event hosted by Hutt Miniature Wargames Club. The siege of Chattanooga ACW, American Civil War By 23 November 1863 the Union forces held up in Chattanooga were ready to launch their breakout and unleash hell on the rebels besieging them. As well as the background material to the siege you will also find a scenario for re-fighting a section of the breakout here. US Sharpshooters Roger’s Rangers, Natty Bumpo, Colonial Militias, and the Minuteman all have one thing in common: they all contributed to the ethos of an American sharpshooter. In this article we explore the use of the US Sharpshooter on the tabletop. Capitana This renaissance galley battle game was a big hit on the UK show circuit in 2009, so we thought it only right to bring it to the pages of WI, along with orders of battle for recreating the
