Even though this website seems to spend an awful lot of time talking about sci-fi and fantasy, I am a historical wargaming enthusiast at heart. It was recreating battles in Vietnam thirty five years ago as a kid in my garage that drew me into wargaming. And so I'm always drawn to a good historical.…
Let's Talk War: From Miniatures to Video Game Wargaming
Warhammer 40k
Ever led a bunch of Tomb Kings into a "Warhammer Fantasy" clash, or took command of a hardcore squad of Space Marines in "Warhammer 40k"? Yup, that's miniature wargaming for you, all thanks to the guys at Games Workshop. But, have you ever pondered how…
Introduction
The D-Day invasion of Normandy is one of the most pivotal events in world history, signaling a turning point in World War II and shaping the course of the 20th century. For this reason, it has captivated the minds of history enthusiasts, war historians, and wargamers for decades. In this post, we'll explore some…
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Historical wargaming is a captivating hobby that allows enthusiasts to recreate historical battles using miniature figures, terrain, and rulesets. While it has faced some criticisms and controversies, there are numerous aspects of historical wargaming that deserve recognition and appreciation.
Historical wargaming has come to the main attention…
Historical miniature wargaming is a type of tabletop gaming that simulates military conflicts from history using miniature models and terrain, but it can be intimidating--what are the best historical miniature wargames for beginners?
Players command armies or factions and maneuver their forces to engage in battles against other players. The games can range from…
On this website it's no secret that we talk a lot about Games Workshop, but what about wargames that aren't from Games Workshop? There's Warhammer 40k on the left hand side of the scroll, and Games Workshop just below the fold.
And make no mistake--I absolutely love a lot of the Games Workshop games. While…
If you're like me, looking for the best WWII audiobooks for wargamers can be quite a task. There has been SO MUCH written about this massive world war that it's hard to sift through the many (often wonderful) books and find the ones that stand out from a wargaming perspective. Sure, there is plenty of…
I have been in the wargaming hobby for (I think) 35 years now. I got into it when I was nine and somehow got my hands on a copy of Wargames Illustrated, and I never looked back.
Well, that’s not true at all. Over the course of those 35 years I have looked back plenty,…
With the world the way it is right now (as of writing it is currently January 2022), with Russian forces massed on the Ukrainian border and with NATO in heavy talks about retaliation and mobilizing their military forces, it seems like the right time to review World War Three: Team Yankee.
The Premise of World War…
If you've come to this site then odds are good that you're at least somewhat familiar with what miniature wargaming or tabletop wargaming is. But, if you're not, here's a primer: miniature wargaming is a type of wargame where military units are represented by miniature pieces--often tokens, models, or chips--and two or more player (though…