Monthly Archives: June 2014 »
What Was Wrong With “Our Bloody Ships”? – An Analysis
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
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
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)
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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A Study in Emerald – A Boardgaming Way Review
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
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.
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
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
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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