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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Salute 07 Report Show Paul Davies Thirteen pages packed full of all the best games from this year’s Salute wargames show at ExCel in London. From the Shores of Tripoli Napoleonic John Pocock America takes on the Barbary Pirates in this scenario based on a 19th century adventure which saw the first overseas operation by the U.S.
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The Making of Mafeking Alan Perry To celebrate the centenary of Lord Baden- Powell’s book Scouting for Boys the BBC enlisted the help of the Perry twins to create a model of Mafeking; the Boer War township and battleground where the Boy Scout movement was born. This is the story of the
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Wargaming the Forgotten Army - Part 1 WW2, WWII, World War Two Nicholas Stock The first in a series of articles looking at the opportunities for wargaming with the Chindits and the Forgotten Army in the Second World War. This month, the background to the Burma campaign, 1941 - 45. Rebellion! - Part 1 Medieval Ebob The first part of
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How to Invade a Small Aegean Island Mike Tittensor Mike returned from his summer holiday on the Greek island of Leros with not just sun burn and ouzo but also gaming ideas for the 1943 German invasion of the island. Sudan at Warfare Paul Darnell The Touching History model master takes us on a tour
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The Wagstaff Mission Richard Tyndall The British interventions in Nothern Persia, the Caucasus and Southern Russia in the last year of World War One. The Italian Invasion 568 – 575 Paul Leach Exploring the background and wargaming opportunities for the early Lombards in Italy. Napoleonic Warmaster Sam Peters Converting Warhammer Historical’s Warmaster rules for the Napoleonic period; part
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The Battle of Ramillies, 300 Years On Horse and Musket Ralph Weaver At the beginning of the year 1706 the Duke of Marlborough conceived an audacious plan to march an army south to assist the Austrians, under Prince Eugene, not to Bavaria as he had done in 1704, but over the Alps to
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Napoleonic Infantry Combat Napoleonic Bob Pollard Two hundred years after the battle of Maida we examine the tactics employed by the British infantry that day, which were to set a new standard leading to a string of military victories. Flying with Ghosts Modern Rhys Cadle A post WWII scenario for the Neu-Heer and Red Army in Western
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The Hill WW2, WWII, World War Two Richard Clarke A ‘run through’ of a typical I Ain’t Been Shot, Mum! game allowing gamers an insight into the ethos of the game and providing a greater understanding of the systems and mechanisms within the rules. Set in Normandy 1944. The Battle of Skalitz, 1866 Colonial Ralph Weaver In
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Kalavryai 1078 Medieval Paul Leach Two warring Byzantine armies meet is this scenario for W.A.B. - Byzantium: Beyond The Golden Gate. Photo Feature Colonial John Ray John Ray’s fantastic 18th Century collection. Operation Goodwood - Part Two WW2, WWII, World War Two John Lander The concluding look at this 1/35th scale game based on the post D-Day WWII British advance into
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The Sung Dynasty and Their Enemies - Part 1 Chris Peers A look at the Sung Dynasty Chinese, their conflicts and the enemies they faced. Woodland Longhouses Herb Gundt How to convert a Native American longhouse into a ‘council house’, and a ‘mission’. Indian Tribes of the Eastern Woodland Tim Greene Historical background and painting guide. Uncombined Operations - Part
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More Normans in Italy - Turning Point at Civitate Dark Age Paul Leach A second month of action for the Normans in Italy with a new scenario, Civitate 1053. Ascending Scales WW2, WWII, World War Two Barry Hilton A look at the array of scales in WWII wargaming. Uncombined Operations - Part 2 WW1, WWI, World War One Richard Wimpenny Second part
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Wargaming Korea Modern Rob Anderson The Korean War 1950 - 53, how to transfer the conflict onto the wargames table. The Normans in Italy - Part 1 Dark Age Paul Leach The first in a two part guide to wargaming the Anglo-Normans in Italy. Featuring; Monte Maggiore 1041, a Lombard revolt scenario. The Battle for the Pratzen Heights - Part
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The Battle of Godly Wood Napoleonic David Hoyt Re-fighting this little known encounter from the War of 1812. Constructing Egyptian Basti Shops Ancient Herb Gundt A guide to constructing ancient Egyptian stores, elegant enough to sit ‘Nile side’ on the best tabletop. “So ‘ere’s to you Fuzzy Wuzzy” Colonial Paul Darnell Expert model maker Paul Darnell of Touching History guides us across his
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The Bloody Borders - Part 2 Medieval Matthew Hartley Following on from last month’s article - Rules for reiving on the English / Scottish border in the 16th century. Offensive Behaviour WW2, WWII, World War Two Barry Hilton WWII Eastern Front scenario. Sassanids vs Byzantines Ancient DM & Rob Broom The Editor takes up the challenge of a WAB battle playtesting the new
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The Mission at Mongo Modern Chris Peers British special forces are trapped in an abandoned mission station somewhere in Africa in this modern skirmish scenario. The Bloody Borders - Part 1 Medieval Matthew Hartley Background information on reiving on the English / Scottish border in the 16th century. Sudan 1883 - 1885 Colonial Michael Perry An introduction and illustrated uniform guide for colonial warfare
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‘Ruthless, wrathful...purely pagan people' Pete Brown & Paul Daniels Warhammer Ancient Battles scenario of a Viking raid on Northern Ireland. Painting 1980s Mujahideen Frank Hammond Frank’s guide to painting modern Afghan guerrilla forces. The Battle of Talavera Dave Brown A report of this 1809 Napoleonic battle re-fought at the National Army Museum, centring around Medellin Heights, Talavera. Photo Feature: On the
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‘Operation Overlord’ WW2, WWII, World War Two Andrew Carless WWII action with Italeri’s new rules. Tomb of the Pharaohs Colonial Howard Whitehouse An architect’s guided tour of his Egyptian tomb. The Three Realms Campaign Ancient John Kersey A report from the Warhammer World WAB tournament focussing on the triangular Japanese, Chinese and Steppe Nomads campaign. Storm of Steel WW1, WWI, World War One Dr Gavin Hughes German Stosstruppen
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More Ideas for Gaming the Pacific WW2, WWII, World War Two Chris Peers Back to the Pacific with a few choice WWII scenarios wargaming US advances in the Far East. Constructing Egyptian Houses Ancient, Modelling Herb Gundt Herb gives a lesson in construction - ancient Egyptian style. One Rule for You - Part Two General Barry Hilton One scenario played with two
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Kirklees D.J. Tyrer A Robin hood themed skirmish for Warhammer Ancient Battles Stavelot, 1944 Dave Brown A Battle of the Bulge Battlegroup Panzer-Grenadiers scenario Krieg am Ostee Mel Ab Owain First World War Naval Actions in the Baltic Red Rag’s Raid David Bickley A Western Gunfight Scenario Westwind Productions’ Dwarf Wars Phill Walling A closer look Salamanca 2003 Dave Brown Napoleonic Big Game Report Contemplating the Naval Neil Hobday An
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‘The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions!’ A Vietnam war Scenario David Bickley Napoleon’s Campaigns in Italy, 1796 – 1800 7: The Battle of Marengo, 1800 A.Michael Sayce Blitzkrieg in Reverse A 1940 WWII scenario Rob Avery Good Grief, Carruthers Part II The esteemed H.W. continues his overview of Victorian Adventure gaming Howard Whitehouse Storming the Tartar Ditch WWII Eastern Front
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Alexander Nevsky: The Battle on the ice Warhammer Ancient Battles scenario & stats John Kersey Hobbits II More tips from the Prince of Painters Kevin Dallimore British Napoleonic Infantry: In Defence of the Myth DR James gives Dave Brown a volley & charge Dr David James The Battle of Stoney Creek, 1813 A War of 1812 scenario David Bickley Out of the
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In courage they had no equals Sparta, c430-360BC George Moraitis Heave Ho me hearties! Additional rules for Pieces of Eight David Manley The Gun at Tu Loong Pass Colonial rules & scenario Bailey Western Front, British, French & German Infantry tactics Dr Gavin Hughes Calais, 1940, Part 4. Richard Clarke Napoleonic Wargaming Myths Dave Brown Napoleon’s Campaign in Italy, 1796-1800 Part 3: the two battle
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Vehicle to Die-cast for Wheels for The Back of Beyond Kevin Calder The Battle of Kalka The Mongols move West Ralph Weaver Napoleon’s Campaigns in Italy 1796-1800 2: The Battle of Lodi A.Michael Sayce Lost, but not forgotten! Vietnam skirmish scenario David Bickley Shogun A themed WAB mini-tournament John Kersey Krieg am Zee WWI naval warfare warfare in the Black Sea Mel ab-Owain Celtic Intertribal warfare Dr. Gavin Hughes Hunts
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The Battle of Hanging Rock, 1780 An AWI scenario from the author of ‘Bloodybacks’ Steve Jones The Roman Custer Valens & the Battle of Adrianople, 378 AD Rob Avery In the Heart of the German East Adapting ‘In the Heart of Africa’ for 1914-18 Chris Peers How to beat the Vikings – a how not to! Disguising scenario for 9th
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‘Bloodybacks’ Rules for the American War of Independence Steve Jones Infantry for the B.E.F., 1914-15 Dr Gavin Hughes Battle for Mondement, 1914 An early WWI scenario for Contemptible Little Armies Mark Jones Size Does Matter Ground & Figure Scales Mark Plant Ships of the Armada Period A short illustrated guide Ken Fisher Seven Samurai A WAB scenario John Kersey Painting Competitions A competitor’s View Robert Cater Floating Castles A game of
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The American Plains Indian in Wargames Mike Blake A DBR scenario War on the Plains Chris Peers A North American Indian War Supplement for ‘A Good Day to Die’ “Push on, the York Volunteers!” David Bickley The Battle of Queenston Heights, 13th October 1812 The Thirteenth Warrior D.J. Tyrer A Campaign for Warhammer Ancient Battles Wargamer’s Notebook Mike Siggins …from a hermit’s cell somewhere
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Wittstock 1636 A DBR scenario Ray Lucas Fleet Action Imminent A 1914 Decisive action in the North Sea, Part 3 Richard Wimpenny The Shield Devices of the Celts Tim Cockrell Strange Characters in the Back of Beyond Ideas for adventure games in 1920s Central Asia Chris Peers The Forlorn Hope The 1st Maine Heavy Artillery at Petersburg Mike Blake External Support (& Interference) In
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An AK47 Ladder Campaign …logically linking a concatenation of contretemps in an African ambit J. Johnson Lands Choked with Adventure Filming ‘the Back of Beyond’ Mark Parkins Vis Bellica Writing a set of Wargame Rules Robert Avery Operation Comet A 1944 Rapid Fire Scenario Stephen Bennett The Armies of German East Africa, 1888-1899 Part 2: Organisation, uniforms, armament & an army list Chris Peers Small
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Strongbow’s Eldorado Gaming the Normans in Ireland Anthony Clipsom Tanks from the skies Operation Mallard, 1944 Steve Cox The Armies of the German East Africa, 1888-1899 The Kaiser’s colonial forces Chris Peers Operation Martlet: The fight for Fontenay A Panzer Marsch scenario Graham Birkley Russian “Graffiti” Russian WW2 patriotic slogans on AFV’s Rob Rowell Fwee Bwian! Wargaming Monty Python’s Life of Brian (…seriously!) Sean Sweeney Amazing Adventures: The
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