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What Was Wrong With “Our Bloody Ships”? – An Analysis

What Was Wrong With “Our Bloody Ships”? – An Analysis

Paul Comben June 23, 2014 0

by Paul Comben An analysis of the British Battle Cruisers at Jutland It is common for historians seeking to explain the failures and frustrations surrounding the conduct of the British fleet at Jutland to

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Wall Street Journal: World War I: The War That Changed Everything

Wall Street Journal: World War I: The War That Changed Everything

Other June 21, 2014 0

By MARGARET MACMILLAN World War I began 100 years ago this month, and in many ways, writes historian Margaret MacMillan, it remains the defining conflict of the modern era.   A hundred years ago next week, in

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Wall Street Journal: Global Leadership: How WWI Helped Unravel the British Empire

Wall Street Journal: Global Leadership: How WWI Helped Unravel the British Empire

Other June 21, 2014 0

By ADAM HOCHSCHILD The Great War began dethroning a superpower—but it was one of the victors The First World War helped to dethrone a superpower—paradoxically, one of the victors. In 1914, Britain sat atop the

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A Quick Word from Victory Point Games (VPG)

A Quick Word from Victory Point Games (VPG)

Other June 20, 2014 0

By the Victory Point Games Staff   VPG Sale Who Stole the Cookie? Who Stole the Cookie? Everyone loves cookies, but there are never enough to go around. In Chris Castagnetto’s Who Stole the

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Test 7

Fred Manzo June 19, 2014 0

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A Study in Emerald – A Boardgaming Way Review

A Study in Emerald – A Boardgaming Way Review

Fred Manzo June 19, 2014 0

By Fred Manzo   Designer: Martin Wallace Publisher: Treefrog Games A Study in Emerald is Martin Wallace’s 2013 entry into both the H.P. Lovecraft and Sherlock Holmes genes. It’s a game that will remind

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Obscure Battles: Leuthen 1757

Obscure Battles: Leuthen 1757

Other June 9, 2014 0

By Jeff Berry Leuthen 1757 Seven Years War December 5, 1757 Prussians under Frederick II, approximately 39,000 and 125 guns Austro-Imperial Forces under Prince Charles of Lorraine, approximately 55,000 and 202 guns Weather: Cold and clear after a

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The New York Times: What a Board Game Can Teach a C.E.O.

The New York Times: What a Board Game Can Teach a C.E.O.

Other June 9, 2014 0

By MATTHEW CALKINS In my free time, I enjoy playing and writing games. My board game Sekigahara has won three gaming awards. It’s a war game based on Japanese history. ….For me, gaming is a means to sharpen

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“Simulating War” by Professor Philip Sabin now in paperback

“Simulating War” by Professor Philip Sabin now in paperback

Other June 8, 2014 0

From the King’s College London web site Simulating War: Studying Conflict through Simulation Games Endorsements: ‘Brilliant. Professor Sabin has produced a masterwork, one worthy to grace bookshelves that are home to Von Reisswitz’s Kriegsspiel, Wells’s Little Wars, 

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MMP Sale

MMP Sale

Other June 6, 2014 0

By the MMP Staff Multi-Man Publishing (MMP) Sale   JUNE 6th – D-DAY! Hello from MMP! To celebrate the anniversary we’re giving an EXTRA discount on the preorder price for two new games –

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