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Kriegspiel, Avalon Hill Designed by Tom Shaw 1970
Kriegspiel, Avalon Hill Designed by Tom Shaw 1970 I bought Kriegspiel off eBay with the intention of using it for my wargaming campaigns. I chose Kriegspiel as I could use it with all my wargaming periods. Kriegspiel is a full scale wargame between two nations. In the advanced book it says of all the games in the Avalon Hill line. Kriegspiel…
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Back Issues of Charge
Back Issues of Charge, Charge! was a digitally printed colour “fanzine” / newsletter that came with annual membership dues to the Johnny Reb Gaming Society. It usually ran between 25-30 pages and had 2-4 original scenarios for regimental-level American Civil War miniature wargaming. Back Issues of Charge Electronic copies of all of our back issues…
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The Last Argument of Kings Review
Having recently received my copy of The Last Argument of Kings, the 18th-century supplement to Warlord Games’ Black Powder rules. I’ve been thoroughly impressed with what the book has to offer. It provides a comprehensive overview of 18th-century warfare. That is accessible even to non-experts like myself, and it is brimming with creative gaming ideas.…
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Triples 2015 Wargames Show Sheffield
Triples 2015 Wargames Show Sheffield was a brilliant day out with lots of traders and participation games. There was four of us in total an old friend from work Steve my long-suffering Mrs and an extremely good friend from the Grimsby Wargames Society however we all thought that the show seemed particularly quiet this year…
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The 5th Regiment of Foot
The 5th Regiment of Foot departed Monkstown, Ireland on 7 May 1774, for Boston, Massachusetts, due to civil unrest. Upon arriving in July, they camped on Boston Common. On 19 April 1775, they took part in the march to Concord and the fighting at Lexington and Concord. Suffering five killed, 18 wounded, and one captured.…
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The British Royal Marines
The British Royal Marines were involved in both the American War of Independence and the French & Indian War. Marines are military personnel who are trained to fight on land and sea, and are often involved in amphibious warfare. American War of Independence The British Royal Marines fought in the American War of Independence from 1775…
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The British Light Infantry
The British Light Infantry were involved in both the American War of Independence and the French & Indian War. American War of Independence Rogers offered his help to the commander of the Colonial Army, George Washington. Washington refused, fearing that Rogers was a spy because Rogers had just returned from a long stay in England.…
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The 47th Regiment of Foot
The 47th Regiment of Foot were involved in both the American War of Independence and the French & Indian War. American War of Independence The 47th Regiment of Foot arrived in North America in 1773 in New Jersey, a colony of the Great Britain. And which would be one of the Thirteen Colonies that would…
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The 43rd Regiment of Foot
The 43rd Regiment of Foot were involved in both the American War of Independence and the French & Indian War. American War of Independence The regiment returned to North America in 1774 and remained there throughout the American War of Independence. The 43rd Regiment of Foot, joined by the 52nd Regiment of Foot at Boston. And the…
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Lieutenant-General Sir William Howe
Lieutenant-General Sir William Howe was involved in both the American War of Independence and the French & Indian War. American War of Independence Lieutenant-General Sir William Howe, assumed command September 1775 and oversaw the Siege of Boston. Before embarking on a campaign in 1776 that resulted in the capture of New York City and parts…
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The British Royal Artillery
The British Royal Artillery were involved in both the American War of Independence and the French & Indian War. American War of Independence The Royal Artillery served throughout North America during American War of Independence. The headquarters was out of New York City with a secondary base in Canada. The 4th battalion along with minor elements of the 1st & 2nd. Also…
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The 38th Regiment of Foot
The 38th Regiment of Foot was established by General Luke Lillingston in February 1705 in Lichfield, England. Initially named Luke Lillingstone’s Regiment of Foot, it succeeded two previous regiments also raised by Lillingston. This regiment played a significant role in various military campaigns throughout its history. In 1751, as part of a broader reorganization and…