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  • 28mm Arthurians and Medieval

    Aug 25, 2017 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    Curteys Miniatures are always adding to their ranges and have some new offerings in the Arthurian / Dark Age and Medieval ranges that may be of use. The Arthurian period is supported by some personalities on horseback. We have a two figure pack representing King Arthur and a standard bearer with a draco banner. Arthur wears a golden helm and holds Excalibur aloft as he charges home, with his standard bearer riding alongside. The other pack is an Early Saxon Warlord, again with standard bearer and Saxon sword held high, also at the charge. Both pack are quite dynamic and have the right weapons and equipment for the period. Moving on from the Dark Ages, we fast forward to the 13th century and look at some Medieval personality

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  • 28mm Dracula’s America Miniatures

    Aug 16, 2017 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    As the latest ‘Nickstarter’ from North Star and Osprey Games continues to be sent out, we managed to get hold of sample figures from across the range. Here are two miniatures from each of the six main factions for the more supernatural element of the rules system, which cover both the standard Wild and the more Weird West genres. The main faction in the game is the Red Hand Coven, dominated by President Dracula himself. These are the vampires and their living servants, aiming to slowly take over every part of America. The figures shown are an ancient Broodsire, the leaders of the faction, and a Carpathian Guard, brought over from Europe to defend their undead masters. Following on from the vampires are the Crossroads Cult, a secret

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  • Women at War in the Classical World

    Jul 31, 2017 0 comment(s) Categories: Book Reviews

    Women at War in the Classical World Paul Chrystal Pen and Sword Military, 2017 Reviewed by Dom Sore             The story of women at war is growing in visibility within society and our hobby. Previously they were treated as mere footnotes if at all, but this is thankfully changing though there is a still some way to go. Entering this arena is the latest offering from the prolific Paul Chrystal, dealing specifically with women at war in the Classical World. This is, however, primarily the classical world of Greeks and Romans with little deviation. The work consists of 249 pages of text plus 8 pages of photographs, with an extensive bibliography, notes, and two indices. The book is split into four parts, covering Greece, Women as Victims of War, Rome,

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  • The Roman Republic at War

    Jul 10, 2017 0 comment(s) Categories: Book Reviews

    The Roman Republic at War Don Taylor Pen & Sword, 2017 Reviewed by Neil Smith             Don Taylor’s The Roman Republic at War takes readers on a cruise through Republican Roman military history with a focus on the plethora of battles fought as the precocious city-state emerged onto the world stage as a fully-fledged empire. Taylor splits his work into two parts. The first surveys the Roman army from its foundation to the development of the Manipular then Cohortal Legion, including Command structure. That is followed by a section on battlefield tactics, stressing the relentless, machine-like progress of the Roman infantry supported by flanking cavalry. The regularity of Roman camps takes its rightful place alongside battlefield tactics as part of a winning stratagem, and the Roman Navy also receives some attention

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  • WI 357, July 2017

    Jun 22, 2017 01 comment(s) Categories: Vault

    OBSERVATION POST More products that have caught our eye, including our ‘Spotted at…’ show feature, connected to Salute this time and with items from other sources to boot. THEME: RICHARD THE LION-CUB How did Richard I become the king known as the Lionheart? Neil Smith and Dom Sore provide some history and a game scenario taken from Richard’s early life. RULES SHOWCASE: SWORDPOINT Looking for a new mass battle game that covers Ancients down to the early Renaissance? Then this could be the game for you. THEME: RICHARD’S WARRIORS Do you know your coifs from your ventails? How’s your surcoat? And where can you get the ‘right’ Richard I era miniatures from? We provide a useful guide to this and much more. DESIGNER’S NOTES: CAMPAIGN SEALION Just how do you go about ‘bending’ history

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  • RICHARD THE LIONHEART

    Jun 20, 2017 0 comment(s) Categories: Articles

    The theme for the upcoming issue of Wargames Illustrated (print and interactive issues will be with subscribers this week and in the shops soon), is Richard the Lionheart. As in previous years we’ve teamed up with the Society of Ancients for our July issue theme, with a focus on their Battleday (11 games featuring one battle), plus a further three article featuring King Richard. Below you can see the first couple of pages and some photos from our lead article in the theme, which looks at Richards early campaigns in France.

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  • Campaign: Sea Lion Miniatures | Unboxing

    May 12, 2017 0 comment(s) Categories: Prime, Unboxing

    Note: The text below is the transcript of our unboxing video (for those who would rather read than listen). Many of the new Bolt Action figure releases over the next few months will be themed around the Campaign: Sea Lion supplement. We visited Warlord Games and got our hands on as many as we could! Our first pack is really intended to come in a boxed set themed around the LDV or Local Defence Volunteers. This organization was the precursor to the Home Guard but still existed as a supporting force in the event of invasion. Plucky Brits were encouraged to arm themselves with whatever they could get hold of and take to the streets to, as Churchill himself stated, “Take one with you!”. The set consists of

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  • Brigade Games 28mm Post-Apocalyptic Range

    Apr 03, 2017 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    Today we take a look at an unusual set of miniatures, consisting of Don, Hill, Mr. P, Mr T and The Bern. The personalities serving for inspiration for these sculpts are fairly obvious but they are very nicely done, with some cross-pollination with the world of television as well. There are five figures in this group and they are but a small part of a growing range of miniatures amongst the myriad of subjects in the Brigade Games stable. The website is always worth a visit for those looking for almost any period, from the Ancient world to the far future.

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  • Schilling-Figuren Numidians

    Mar 10, 2017 0 comment(s) Categories: Observation Post, Prime

    Home to a large number of different ranges in both 1/72nd and 28mm, Schilling-Figuren is a company which offers pretty much something for everyone. We picked up one figure pack from their 1/72nd Ancient range at Tactica 2017, a group of Numidian Warriors from their Egyptian range. The pack consists of eight miniatures advancing with spear and shield. The spears and shields are separate. One of the advantages of this scale, and given the figure count in the pack, is the ability to rapidly create large units of miniatures that don’t cost the earth to get onto the tabletop. For the time and cash conscious gamer, Schilling-Figuren one of those companies that could rapidly become your ‘one-stop’ source for a whole number of periods.

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  • Your favourite wargaming period is…

    Mar 01, 2017 03 comment(s) Categories: News

    Having now hit over 10,000 Facebook ‘Likes’, we thought it was time to celebrate! So, our usual 'hitting another 1,00 likes' giveaway was split into five separate prizes and, as always, we decided to run a survey. Our topic this time was a recurring theme, that perennial question asked wherever gamers get together: What is your favourite wargaming period? As always, this is only a ‘snapshot’ survey based upon input from those who contributed from the world of social media rather than being taken directly from our subscriber database. However, it is our first one of 2017 and provides some interesting data. World War Two gaming dominates once again, far ahead of all the other topics chosen. Scale and size of models and miniatures is an

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  • Friday Freebie – 20 Jan

    Jan 20, 2017 0 comment(s) Categories: News, Prime

    It’s FREEBIE FRIDAY again with all Wargames Illustrated Prime members automatically entered into a prize draw to win this week’s stack of goodies. We’ve teamed up with Spiral Arm to give away a Maelstrom's Edge, Battle for Zycanthus Starter Set and Partizan Press to give away a collection of there latest 2017 releases (find out more about these releases on the Prime Members page). Freebie Friday is a twice monthly giveaway – if you’re WIPrime, you’re in! To find out more about the benefits of WIPrime membership click here. Congratulations to Seth Wilson of Ottawa, Canada who won our previous Giveaway.  

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  • WI 352 February 2017

    Jan 20, 2017 01 comment(s) Categories: Vault

    OBSERVATION POST Once again our all-seeing eye is cast upon the wealth of products coming the gamer’s way in the next few months, with some selected items that we think you’ll like. THEME: WHERE OTHERS FEAR TO TREAD Our lead article discusses the nature of elite troops and muses upon how they can be fielded in our games in a ‘realistic’ fashion. FLAMES OF WAR, 4TH EDITION Phil Yates takes us through what we can expect from the latest release of this hugely popular set of rules. THEME: G IS FOR GUARDS Just what does the title ‘Guards’ mean for military units? And how should we treat these units on the tabletop? Barry Hilton explores these questions. DESIGNER’S NOTES: PICKETT’S CHARGE Game designer David Brown discusses some of the philosophy and rules mechanics that

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  • SWORDPOINT: DARK AGE ARMY LISTS

    Jan 13, 2017 02 comment(s) Categories: Prime, Review

    Gripping Beast have released the first supplement for Swordpoint, their Ancient and Medieval Battles rules. It’s 64 pages of army lists covering the Dark Ages. Take a look at the picture of the content page below to see a list of the 50 different armies/nations covered in the book In keeping with the Swordpoint ethos the book takes a no-frills approach to presentation, it is devoid of ‘fluff’ about the nations (or at least has very little) and in order for GB to keep the price to an absolute minimum there are no internal photos bulking the publication out. The ongoing plan is to support Swordpoint with regular Army List book releases. For 2017 the following are scheduled: Classical (Spring), Medieval (Summer), Chariot Era (Autumn). To find out more

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  • Victrix Numidian Infantry

    Jan 13, 2017 0 comment(s) Categories: Prime, Review

    The latest release from Victrix Limited is some Numidian Infantry. As always, these are up to the usual high standards one associates with Victrix plastics. This set enambles you to create 24 figures with separate heads and weapon options to allow you to choose to create light skirmishers or close order infantry. There are also left hands in the set to add even greater diversity of pose. This Numidian set is pretty flexible, allowing for come good posing options, allowing you to field a unit of varied warriors rather than ‘cookie cutter’ troops. Once again, although intended to be used in Ancient era games, the same figures could just as equally serve in the Crusades or even down into the 19th Century in the Sudan. Head swaps,

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  • Friday Freebie – 6 Jan

    Jan 06, 2017 0 comment(s) Categories: Prime

    It’s FREEBIE FRIDAY again with all Wargames Illustrated Prime members automatically entered into a prize draw to win this week’s stack of goodies. We’ve teamed up with our friends at Warlord Games to give away a complete Konflikt ’47 British Army Starter Set (including 20 infantry figures, a Medium Walker plus a Cromwell-T tank!) and a Gates of Antares: Strike on Kar’a Nine Introductory game, which includes over 30 plastic figures. As if that wasn’t enough, we are throwing in over 100 Victrix models from their newly released ancients range, with grateful thanks to Victrix for supplying these. * Freebie Friday is a twice monthly giveaway – if you’re WIPrime, you’re in. To find out more about the benefits of WIPrime membership click here. * We should point out

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  • SWORDPOINT ARMY LISTS – SELUCIDS AND NUMIDIANS

    Jan 03, 2017 0 comment(s) Categories: Articles

    The current issue of Wargames Illustrated (WI351) features army lists for both the Seleucids and Numidians for use in the new Gripping Beast Ancient rules Swordpoint. Although the Numdian list is correct, several errors were spotted in the Selucid list, so we have a made a corrected version of this list available to download here.

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  • Free Swordpoint iBook for all WIPrime members and WI Interactive iPad subscribers.

    Dec 21, 2016 09 comment(s) Categories: Prime

    The new Ancient and Medieval Mass Battle ruleset from Gripping Beast - Swordpoint - is  now available as an iBook, and it's FREE to all WIPrime members and WI Interactive iPad subscribers! Apple don't make it easy for us to give you free stuff, so to get hold of your copy you need to first claim your 'Download code' by following the instructions below. Download codes will be sent once your claim is approved. Please proceed to make you claim and we will get back to you with your code in the new year. To be eligible you must have an active Prime or Interactive membership and not be on a free trail.  

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  • Age of Caesar

    Dec 09, 2016 0 comment(s) Categories: Prime, Review

    https://youtu.be/OgsabNWGbp8 Warlord Games have recently released their latest supplement for Hail Caesar, a softcover guide to the Age of Caesar, dealing with the arguably most prolific period of conquest in Roman Imperial history. Note: The text below is the transcript of our unboxing video (for those who would rather read than listen). Age of Caesar is the latest supplement from Warlord Games for their Hail Caesar Ancient era mass battle miniatures game. Let’s take a look inside and see what it’s made of… We begin with a historical introduction to the Roman World into which Julius Caesar was born and was to rule. More history focuses on the man himself and we learn about Julius Caesar background, before moving on to details of Caesar’s army, followed by a section on ‘Fighting

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  • Victrix Releases

    Dec 09, 2016 0 comment(s) Categories: Prime, Review

    These two new releases from Victrix Limited, Numidian Cavalry and Iberian Cavalry, are up to the usual high standards. Victrix was one of the first pioneers when it came to digitally designed plastic wargames miniatures, which shows in the continued improvement of the creation and moulding process. Both sets consist of 12 mounted figures and the riders come with separate heads to allow for multiple variants of head pose. The sets also come with weapon and shield options to allow a number of units to be created. The Iberian set is a great representation of the subject matter and uses some of the latest research to bring these warriors to the tabletop in all their glory. Skirmishers and more tightly ranked units may be created. The Numidians set

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  • Warfare 2016

    Nov 25, 2016 0 comment(s) Categories: Prime

    Here's some shots of a few of our favourite games from last weekend's Warfare Show in Reading, England. Earlswood Wargames Club - The Attack on Foy Chain of Command rules. Figures by Warlord Games and Artizan Designs. Buildings by Sarrisa and scratch built. In World War II, Foy was heavily occupied by German forces during the Battle of the Bulge. The U.S. 101st Airborne Division held the Bois Jacques just outside town. After being relieved by General George S. Patton's U.S. Third Army, the 101st assaulted and retook the town. If you think you may have seen this action somewhere before, scroll to the bottom to find out where. The view from above the right flank of the town. The view from above the left. The Americans begin their assault. German snipers await. Some great use of debris! Home-made trees using 'sea-grass'. The

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  • Swordpoint Ancient and Medieval wargames rules

    Nov 25, 2016 0 comment(s) Categories: Prime, Review

    https://youtu.be/l2L0U1erOsQ Note: The text below is the transcript of our Flipthrough video (for those who would rather read than listen). OK so let’s flip through the new ‘Big Battle’ rulebook from Gripping Beast - Swordpoint First off there are two important points to note 1) This game has nothing to do with SAGA, other than dealing in part with the same period of history, although Swordpoint comes from Gripping Beast it’s not from the SAGA stable and shares none of the same rules. And 2) wargames Illustrated have been involved in the photography and graphic design of the game, so we won’t be passing any judgment on the great aesthetics of the book, leaving that for others to comment on. So, opening up the book we begin with a few

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  • An Interview with Swordpoint author Martin Gibbins

    Nov 16, 2016 0 comment(s) Categories: News

    (This content was originally available in the interactive version of WI348) Martin Gibbins, author of the new Swordpoint rules from Gripping Beast, took the time to talk to us about his aims with the book and some of the mechanics that allow for the gaming of large scale battles from Ancient times to the Medieval period.

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  • WI 348 October 2016

    Sep 21, 2016 0 comment(s) Categories: Vault

    THEME: THE BEATIFIED WARRIOR Medieval Probably the most famous female warrior in European history, Neil Smith looks at the wargaming opportunities for the campaigns of Joan of Arc. EIGHT VCS BEFORE BREAKFAST WW2 Inspired by last month’s theme Jim Graham provides us with an account and scenario for the 1918 Zeebrugge Raid. THEME: THE DREVLIAN SOLUTION Medieval Olga of Kiev was not only a powerful leader in Medieval Ukraine but also went on to be granted Sainthood. The Gripping Beast team present a SAGA-based look at one of her most famous moments. BRITISH IN WORLD WAR III Cold War WW3 The British are coming to Team Yankee! The Battlefront Studio team explain their role in the game and what models are going to be available. THEME: WARGAMING’S OWN WARRIOR WOMAN We talk to Annie Norman of Bad Squiddo

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  • WI 346 August 2016

    Jul 28, 2016 01 comment(s) Categories: Vault

    THEME: IF YOU CAN KEEP YOUR HEAD Neil Smith introduces our theme this month, using rules examples and moments from history to draw us into the world of the ‘blunder’. FIGURE SPOTLIGHT: WARLORD GAMES PLASTIC FALLSCHIRMJÄGER Phil Lewis looks at creating 28mm German Paratroopers for a range of different theatres. THEME: MAKING A GAME OUT OF A MISTAKE Doomed heroism and the tabletop wargame, Anglo-Zulu War style. BOLT ACTION: BIG BATTLES How to ‘go large’ with this set of World War Two rules. THEME: DOH! What are the practical things needed to wargame various styles of ‘blunder’ on the tabletop? PROJECT SHOWCASE: TWO BATTLES, TWO LANDMARKS Nick Buxey looks at the creation of two key buildings that provide a focus for a particular couple of battles. THEME: BETWEEN THE JAWS OF HYENAS In recreating the disaster at Adwa

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  • WI 345 July 2016

    Jun 27, 2016 0 comment(s) Categories: Vault

    THEME: VENI, VIDI, VICI Veteran wargamer, rules writer and self confessed Caesarian Simon MacDowall introduces us to this month’s theme - Wargaming with Julius Caesar. RULES SHOWCASE: THE CHICAGO WAY We take up our ‘Chicago Typewriters’ and try to bring law to the lawless during the Prohibition era of 1920s America. THEME: WARGAMING PHARSALUS – CLASH OF TWO ROMAN TITANS We continue our theme coverage with a look at Caesar’s finest hour, his defeat of Pompey the Great at the Battle of Pharsalus, 48BC. How was it possible to win such an uneven battle and how could this be emulated on the wargames table?  YOU’VE SEEN THE TERRAIN, NOW WHAT’S THE GAME? A look at the idea behind the creation of our Salute 2016 participation game, the influences for figures and the

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  • WI 333 July 2015

    Apr 04, 2016 0 comment(s) Categories: Vault

      The Armies and Battles of Alexander the Great Ask almost anyone to name the greatest generals of all time and it is fairly reasonable to assume that Alexander the Great’s name will be near the top of their list. Simon MacDowell kicks off this month’s Alexander four article theme with this piece on his armies and battles.   The Third Reich’s Last Stand In this article to accompany the new Flames Of War intelligence handbook, Berlin, Wayne Turner tells us about his different approach to creating the Intelligence Briefi ng for the Germans.   Wargaming Hydaspes Alexander’s fight against Porus on the Hydaspes river in 326 BC, one of the most colourful and unusual set piece battles of the ancient world.   BDU to OCP Kaleb Dissenger presents a look at the changing uniforms of

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  • WI 330 April 2015

    Apr 04, 2016 0 comment(s) Categories: Vault

      Toy Soldiers of Fortune In our lead article for this month’s theme, Pete Brown charts the growth of mercenary units and provides some gaming advice.   Up country Mike Haught presents a guide to the Brown Water Navy of the Vietnam War - the focus of the latest releases for Flames Of War.   I’m a Hoplite! Get me out of here! Neil Smith provides some background and gaming advice for the trials and tribulations of these mercenaries of the Ancient world.   The Limpo River Campaign 2      Peter Howarth’s second part of last issue’s article on this ‘twisted history’ World War One campaign set in East Africa, which includes some new rules for Warhammer Great War.   Take me to the action Neil Smith takes delivery of a plastic boxed set from Perry Miniatures and examines

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  • WI 326 December 2014

    Apr 04, 2016 0 comment(s) Categories: Vault

      Take the High Ground In this month’s lead article, Pete Brown presents some thoughts on using hills in our gaming, and how they should/could fi t into any set of rules. The road to El Arish Another insight into the new Fate Of A Nation intelligence briefing for Flames Of War, the Battlefront Team present a battle report on parts of the attack on El Arish during the Arab-Israeli Six-Day War in 1967. Chariot Armies on Mountain Campaigns Once again, Nigel Stillman takes us back to ancient times and provides details on the campaigns undertaken by the Assyrians against the mountain tribes of the Caucasus Mountains, most notably Sargon II versus the Urartians. Gladiator! A painting Guide Matt Parkes shows us how to paint these warriors of the arena, demonstrating once again

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  • WI 325 November 2014

    Apr 04, 2016 0 comment(s) Categories: Vault

      The Battle of Smolensk An Early War Battle Report from Wayne Turner and Casey Davies of the Battlefront Design Team. These are dark days for the Soviet Union as the seemingly unstoppable forces of the Third Reich push ever deeper into the Motherland.   “With the Black Flags Hanging over US” Author of Osprey Publishing’s On the Seven Seas, Chris Peers, elaborates on his rules for pirate boarding actions in the game, and painter and photographer Kevin Dallimore accompanies his words with some great pictures.   Otto Carius: The Legend Begins Otto Carius’ rise from a rejected recruit to tank ace was meteoric but ultimately forged in the white heat of battle. Mike Haught of Battlefront presents an account of this rise and provides some rules for Carius to be used

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  • WI 320 June 2014

    Apr 01, 2016 0 comment(s) Categories: Vault

      Hell’s Crossroads To celebrate the release of the new Flames Of War Bridge at Remagen Intelligence Handbook, the guys from the Battlefront Studio report on a US and German armoured forces clash in the Ruhr.   The Rolling Hills of Arklow The Master Builder behind the Wargames Illustrated 2014 show table - Nick Buxey - talks us through the construction of this wonderful 12' x 6' board.   America’s Battle Tank With the release of the new Flames Of War Pershing plastic kit, the Battlefront Studio take a look at this iconic World War Two tank, in history and in the game.   Bautzen, 1813 Barry Hilton reports on a ‘League of Augsburg’ weekender in which players used Republic to Empire to play out the Napoleonic Battle of Bautzen, 1813.   Dead Man’s Hand ACW Following

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