This month’s exciting update features ten different articles, downloads and reviews to supplement the content of Wargames Illustrated issue 295.

Wargames Illustrated Issue 295 The theme for this month's issue of Wargames Illustrated is the Crimean War. It also includes a wide range of other articles that are sure to provide inspiration for any wargamer. Wargames Illustrated Issue 295...

Will God Forgive Me? Waaaay back in WI12, Rod Robinson presented this background and wargaming ideas on the Franco-British assault on Petrapavlosk, 1854. Rod covers both the naval attack and the beach landings in this article, laying down the case for a potential wargames campaign. Will God Forgive Me?...

Lieutenant-Colonel Lacy Yea In our Crimean War primer article (WI295) we presented a painting guide for British war hero Lacy Yea, and here you will find background information and more photos of this decorated stiff upper-lipped general, courtesy of Osprey Publishing. Lieutenant-Colonel Lacy Yea...

The Battle Of Alma: Orders of Battle Paul Delaney III and his gaming group spent quite a bit of time working on the Orders Of Battle for their massive Battle Of Alma game, featured in WI295. We didn’t want to see that hard work fade away, so we’re presenting them here for your benefit. The Battle Of Alma: Orders of Battle...

Crusade 2012 Review Paul Davies take a look at some of the action from Crusade 2012, the annual wargame show hosted by the Penarth & District Wargames Society and held at the Penarth Leisure centre close to Cardiff in South Wales. Crusade 2012 Review...

PAW 2012 Review The weekend 4-5 February was the date for the Plymouth Association of Wargamers’ Annual 2-day Show. Being held in Plymouth means that PAW is always heavily dependent upon the support of mostly local gamers and traders. PAW 2012 Review...

Reviews: May 2012 This month's reviews include 4Grounds laser cut MDF buildings and accessories and the book The Wolfenbüttel War by Charles S. Grant. Reviews: May 2012...

Matt Parkes’ Workbench: May 2012 Over recent months, Matt has been working hard on his new series of painting articles for Wargames Illustrated. His first two articles covered the basics of planning, tools, brushes, and paints. In article three (WI296) he’ll jump straight into his thoughts on painting a unit for wargaming purposes. Matt Parkes’ Workbench: May 2012...

The Four Cs Of Painting In WI287 we presented a thought-provoking article on painting. Joe Sleboda, a veteran of applying paint to model soldiers, talked a lot about four core principles that will help improve your painting no end: Color, Composition, Contrast, and Correction – The Four Cs. We highly recommend you print out this article and keep it at your painting desk! The Four Cs Of Painting...

Osprey New Releases May 2012 We take a look at the new releases from Osprey Publishing during May 2012. Osprey New Releases: May 2012...

Wargames Illustrated Miniatures Over the past year or so we have released three groups of vignettes for our Wargames Illustrated Exclusive Moments in History range. Our latest wave to hit the streets included: WIM12 Washington and the Continental Army Standard... WIM13 Conference at Yalta... WIM14 The Death of Nelson... WIM15 Black Hawk Down...   Of course the previous 11 vignettes are still available as well via the online store. Moments in History Miniatures...

Wargames Illustrated Subscription Deals If your local gaming store is does not have Wargames Illustrated in stock ask them to get in touch with their Battlefront Miniatures sales person for stocking information. Alternatively you can subscribe via our online store and get your copy delivered straight to your letterbox. If you choose to subscribe we have sound outstanding offers that you can take advantage of. Choose from the following offers: WISUB43 WI 12 Month Subscription with 2 Extra Issues... WISUB44 WI 24 Month Subscription with 4 Extra Issues...

Wargames Illustrated Slipcases are HERE! The Wargames Illustrated Slipcases are now instock and available for purchase. These slipcases are printed in high quality, sturdy stock and are designed to accommodate up to twelve (post WI260) issues of WI. WISLIP - WI Slipcase...

Additional Web Content Over the past few months we have received so many great articles that it has been a struggle to fit them all in the magazine. To help accommodate these we have increased the page count of the magazine, and in some cases we have been able to move some of the content around. Now we are adding an extra avenue for you to check out these great articles – via the website.

Wargames Illustrated Issue 294... Battle On The Ice... The French Campaigns in Egypt, 1798-1801... The British Army in Egypt... Push On, the York Volunteers... Battle Of Choshu Guns: Orders Of Battle... Letter From a Rifleman... Reviews: April 2012... Matt Parkes’ Workbench: April 2012...

Re-Imagining the Southern Mansion...  Osprey New Releases: April 2012... Wargames Illustrated Issue 293... Black Powder Stats for Dettingen... Khartoum to Greasy Grass via Yorkshire... More from Chancellorsville, 1863... By John... Warfare Show: Bonus Photos... Matt Parkes' Workbench: March 2012... How To Build a Watermill: The Plans...

Reviews: March 2012... In Darkest Africa... Warfare in the Age of Exploration... Gun & Spear... We Come For Your Cattle: Bonus Photos... Let’s Have a Fight at Jim’s Place: Bonus Photos... Death In The Dark Continent: A Comprehensive and Completely Unofficial Playsheet... CelestiCon Game Convention 2011...

Feel free to get in touch as we would love to hear your feedback at contributors@wargamesillustrated.net Wargames Illustrated Team.