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Posted on Apr 27, 2016 in Books and Movies

Interview with Zombie Author E.E. Isherwood

Interview with Zombie Author E.E. Isherwood

Armchair General Interviews Zombie Author E.E. Isherwood Armchair General recently sat down with the former online editor of the Armchair General website, Brian King. Mr. King writes under the pen name E.E. Isherwood and currently has a series of books called Sirens of the Zombie Apocalypse. Book 4, Last Fight of the Valkyries, has a release date of April 28, 2016. ACG: Can you tell us how you came to be a writer? EE: Thank you for inviting me. Yes, after my many years in the Armchair General community I had written so many articles and read so much history I felt I was ready to take on the task of writing a book. However, I admit I was also slightly burned out on military history after almost fifteen years of talking about it every day. That’s why my first four books are set during the zombie apocalypse instead of in real history. It allowed me to have some fun, while still staying true to the military principles I’ve...

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Posted on Dec 31, 2013 in Armchair Reading

CDG 60 – French Foreign Legion in Mexico, 1863

The January 2014 issue of Armchair General® presented the Combat Decision Game “French Foreign Legion in Mexico, 1863.” This CDG placed readers in the role of Captain Jean Danjou, commander of the French Foreign Legion’s 3d Company, 1st Battalion, which was part of an army that France’s Emperor Napoleon III sent to seize control of Mexico. The Mexican republic, however, fiercely resisted this blatant aggression by the much stronger European power. Indeed, Mexican forces defeated the first French attempt to capture the capital, Mexico City, at the May 5, 1862, Battle of Puebla. Yet Napoleon III persevered in his campaign to conquer Mexico and sent troop reinforcements beginning in September. On March 16, 1863, in another attempt to capture Mexico City, a French army began a siege of Puebla. However, it was operating at the end of a long and tenuous supply line extending through hostile Mexican countryside back to the main French base at Veracruz, on the Gulf of Mexico coast. To protect French supply convoys from attacks...

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Posted on Dec 23, 2013 in History News

US House Resolution to Honor ‘Wereth 11’

A resolution has been introduced into the US House of Representatives to formally recognize the valor and sacrifice of 11 African-American soldiers captured and ruthlessly executed by SS troops during the Battle of the Bulge. For more information, see “The Wereth 11, a Little-Known Massacre During the Battle of the...

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Posted on Aug 6, 2012 in War College

Korean War Veterans Honored by U.S., South Korea

During the 60th anniversary of the Korean War, children of South Korea are traveling worldwide to thank nations for their assistance, and America established the Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee.

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Posted on Jun 28, 2012 in History News

‘Cigar Marine’ Runs for Congress

Will California add to the long legacy of cigar images in American politics by electing to Congress retired Marine Nick Popaditch, the ‘Cigar Marine’ in the iconic photo taken when American troops entered Baghdad in Operation Iraqi Freedom?

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Posted on May 11, 2012 in Armchair Reading

July 2012 – American Warlords

The July 2012 edition of Armchair General examines MacArthur, Eisenhower, and Nimitz, three “American Warlords” who had little in common – except winning. Also: Kasserine Pass; young Civil War generals; an interactive section and more.

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Posted on May 11, 2012 in Armchair Reading

July 2012 Mailbag

These are the extra letters to the editor that didn’t make into the print version of the July 2012 Issue of Armchair General, about the movie ‘Braveheart’ and typo in ‘Israel.’

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Posted on Mar 9, 2012 in Armchair Reading

May 2012 – Patton’s First Victory

The May 2012 issue of Armchair General magazine takes you inside Al-Qaeda, revisits Patton’s First Victory, asks 10 questions of Duke University’s men’s head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, and more – PLUS interactive features!

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Posted on Mar 9, 2012 in Armchair Reading

May 2012 Web Mailbag

Extra Letters to the Editor from the May 2012 Issue of Armchair General include information about men awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions in the Battle of Saipan.

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Posted on Jan 12, 2012 in Armchair Reading

March 2012 – Guderian’s First Blitzkrieg

The March 2012 Armchair General magazine examines how the South could have won the Civil War; lessons from history’s turning points; Ralph Peters’ “10 commandments” for military doctrine writers; plus interactive features on Guderian and Saladin.

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Posted on Nov 7, 2011 in Armchair Reading

January 2012 Web Mailbag

A letter from the president of the General Meade Society regarding the analysis of Gen. George Meade by Ralph Peters in the Sept. 2011 issue of Armchair General magazine. Also, photos of reenactor Narciso Martinez of Durango, Mexico, as Pancho Villa.

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Posted on Aug 16, 2011 in War College

MAP OF THE MONTH: US Territorial Expansion 1790 – 1861

Armchair General has partnered with The Map as History, a company that produces outstanding animated maps with accompanying narration. Each month, a link to one of their animated maps will be featured on the ACG site. This month’s map explores the United States’ territorial expansion in the years 1790–1861. Click on the map above to view animation. To learn more about the growth of the United States of America between 1790 and 1861, click on the titles of online articles below. Oregon Trail: Wagon Tracks West It was said that snow did not exist in California’s golden valleys, that the black soil of Oregon was bottomless, that vast rivers afforded easy transportation, and that no forests barred the way to migrating wagons. Ignorance allowed travelers to advance where fuller knowledge might have rooted them with apprehension. What Do We Owe the Indians? The Indian Wars of the 19th century were largely fought over land because the federal government refused to uphold its various treaty obligations. The spoils in the...

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Posted on Jul 18, 2011 in War College

Map of the Month – Birth of Athenian Democracy, 5th Century BC

Armchair General has partnered with The Map as History, a company that produces outstanding animated maps with accompanying narration. Each month, a link to one of their animated maps will be featured on the ACG site. This month’s map explores the birth of Athenian Democracy in the 5th century, BC, and two battles that reinforced it. Click on the map above to view animation. To learn more about Ancient Greece and the battles of Marathon and Salamis, click on the titles of online articles below. Review of John R. Hale’s Lords of the Sea: The Epic Story of the Athenian Navy and the BIrth of Democracy. Themistocles: Master of Deception How a Greek general used a phony "traitor" to win what may have been the greatest naval victory of all time. Peloponnesian War: Battle of Pylos Could Athens’ money and ships trump Sparta’s overwhelming military strength on land? Marathon: Attack on the Run The Persians could not believe what they were seeing. The Athenians had neither cavalry nor archers....

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Posted on May 18, 2011 in Armchair Reading

July 2011 Issue – Bloody Cold Harbor

The July 2011 issue of Armchair General magazine explores America’s greatest threat today, remembers Russell Volckmann the true “Father of U.S. Army Special Forces,” and puts you in the role of Ulysses S. Grant at Cold Harbor, Va.

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Posted on May 18, 2011 in Armchair Reading

July 2011 Mailbag

Letters from Armchair General readers, Issue 45 (July 2011), ask about the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and challenge a statement made in an earlier issue about Oliver Cromwell’s attitude toward Catholics.

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Posted on May 16, 2011 in Stuff We Like

Warrior Games Begin Today

The 2011 Warrior Games, May 16 – 21, will see 200 wounded, ill or injured U.S. service members participating in friendly competition in seven events ranging from archery to wheelchair basketball.

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Posted on Apr 18, 2011 in History News

No Casino at Gettysburg

For the second time, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has rejected a proposal to build a casino near the hallowed ground of the Gettysburg National Military Park.

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Posted on Sep 9, 2010 in Armchair Reading

November 2010 Web Mailbag

Letters to the editors of Armchair General magazine discuss the 1975 fall of Saigon, the battle for Manila in 1945, and America’s “Germany First” strategy in World War II.

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Posted on Jul 14, 2010 in Armchair Reading

CDG 40 – Battle of Jerusalem, 1967

A downloadable decision-making game based on actions in the Battle for Jerusalem, June 1967, between the Israeli 55th Parachute Brigade with armor support and the reinforced Jordanian 3d “Talal” Infantry Brigade.

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Posted on May 13, 2010 in Armchair Reading

July 2010 – Sun Tzu’s Waterloo

The July 2010 Armchair General interactive magazine considers what Sun Tzu might have said about Waterloo, plus an exclusive report on Abu Ghraib by William Terpeluk and ‘War and Democracy,’ from Teddy Roosevelt to Barack Obama.

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Posted on May 13, 2010 in Armchair Reading

July 2010 Mailbag

An Armchair General reader writes from the Kohima Museum, Imphal Barrack, Fulford, Yorkshire, England, a museum that focuses on the World War II engagement at Kohima, April – June 1944.

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Posted on Mar 11, 2010 in Armchair Reading

Envelope Art, May 2010

Armchair General welcomes readers’ original artwork envelopes. Each issue, one is selected to head the "Mailbag" department. Here are the embellished envelopes we received from readers for the May 2010 issue. Tom Willison, Indianpolis,...

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Posted on Jan 7, 2010 in Armchair Reading

March 2010 Issue – Admiral Karl Doenitz

The March 2010 issue of Armchair General magazine features an interactive decision-making game based on Erwin Rommel in WWI, plus articles on Adm. Karl Doenitz, the Spanish-American War in Cuba, the Battle of the Bulge, and History’s Top 10 Forgotten Battles.

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Posted on Jan 7, 2010 in War College

Hardchoices – Napoleon

The declining size of Napoleon’s Grande Armee in 1812 as it marched toward Moscow and as it retreated is shown in this famous graph by Charles Joseph Minard.

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Posted on Jan 7, 2010 in Armchair Reading

March 2010 Play It!

Recommended board and computer war games depicting the 1759 Quebec Campaign, the 1940 aerial Battle of Britain, and Napoleon’s invasion of Russia, 1812.

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Posted on Nov 12, 2009 in Stuff We Like

Cold War Insights – A 10-Day Tour

Information on a unique tour called Cold War Insights: The U-2 Incident 50 Years Later, led by Francis Gary Powers Jr., son of the American U-2 pilot shot down over the Soviet Union, August 17, 1960

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Posted on Nov 9, 2009 in Armchair Reading

January 2010 Issue – War: A Photo Essay

Armchair General magazine’s January 2010 issue features ‘War: A Photo History,’ plus articles on Mongol Horsemen, the 10st Airborne, Bush’s War on Terror, and 10 questions for ‘The General,’ legendary basketball coach Bobby Knight.

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Posted on Nov 9, 2009 in Armchair Reading

January 2010 Play It!

A list of simulation games based on battles of the 101st Airborne; U.S. Marines in the Korean War; and Malaya 1942, the Bicycle Blitzkrieg – PLUS download a FREE game.

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Posted on Oct 22, 2009 in Stuff We Like

Fall In Convention

Fall In! features over 300 historical miniatures gaming events, the HMGS WAR COLLEGE, the National Security Decision Making Game and more.

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Posted on Sep 4, 2009 in Armchair Reading

November 2009 Play It!

Recommended games based on medieval knights and on the 1943 tank battle of Kursk; plus a FREE downloadable PC game, March on Baghdad, Episode 1: Decision at Tallil Air Base!

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Posted on Aug 31, 2009 in Boardgames

CDG 34 Cantigny, 1918

This is the solution to the Combat Decision Game “Cantigny, 1918” that was presented in the September 2009 issue of Armchair General® magazine.

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Posted on Jul 14, 2009 in Armchair Reading

CDG 34 – Cantigny, 1918

This Command Decision challenge from Armchair General magazine asks players to find the best means for the American Expeditionary Force to attack German trenches at Cantigny, France, in May 1918. Winners receive a copy of Hearts of Iron III.

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Posted on Jul 14, 2009 in Armchair Reading

September 2009 Play It!

A list of recommended computer and board war games that focus on U.S. infantrymen in World War II, Marines in Vietnam, and American Expeditionary Force doughboys at Cantigny, 1918.

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Posted on May 20, 2009 in Armchair Reading

July 2009 Issue – Medal of Honor

True stories of the courage and sacrifice of those awarded the Medal of Honor, America’s highest military honor. Plus an analysis of Robert E. Lee’s Gettysburg tactics, using Sun Tzu’s Art of War, and articles on D-Day, the Siege of Rhodes and more.

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Posted on May 18, 2009 in Armchair Reading

July 2009 Mailbag

Letters to Armchair General magazine about Canada’s 22ème Bataillon, Pritzker Library, C Co. 1st Bn, 185th Armor (U.S. Army), and the 1940 Winter War between Finland and the USSR.

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Posted on May 18, 2009 in Armchair Reading

July 2009 Play It!

Armchair General magazine’s list of suggested board and computer war games for playing D-Day, including Pegasus Bridge, and for playing Civil War cavalry battles.

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Posted on Apr 25, 2009 in Boardgames

CDG 32 Marines at Tarawa

Brief analysis of the U.S. Marine invasion of Tarawa in 194e, exploring options and summarizing critical points to consider in any naval landing operations.

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Posted on Mar 10, 2009 in Armchair Reading

May 2009 Play It!

A list of recommended war games covering topics that include Roman Legionaires, the Stonewall Brigade, Chindits in Burma, Marines at Tarawa, and the Battle of the Bulge.

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Posted on Mar 10, 2009 in Armchair Reading

CDG 32 – Marines at Tarawa 1943

You’re in command of a composite company of survivors during the Tarawa invasion. Should you link up with other Marines, knock out Japanese artillery, or defend in place? Provide the best answer and you can win a prize from Armchair General magazine.

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Posted on Feb 19, 2009 in War College

National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center

The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center in Columbus, Ga., opens its doors in March 2009. Detailing America’s 233 years of military history from the infantry’s perspective, it bills itself as America’s only interactive Army museum.

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Posted on Jan 14, 2009 in Armchair Reading

March 2009 Play It!

A list of recommended computer and board games for playing the Russo-Finnish War, 1939; German glider assault on Crete, 1941; and the bombing campaign against the Third Reich.

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Posted on Nov 17, 2008 in Armchair Reading

January 2009 Play It!

Lists of suggested board and computer games for playing the battles of Napoleon in Spain and the World War II topics of Operation Market-Garden, the East Front and Rommel in Normandy.

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Posted on Sep 10, 2008 in Armchair Reading

November 2008 Issue: Patton vs. Rommel

The November 2008 issue of Armchair General magazine compares George S. Patton and Erwin Rommel, plus articles on the Katyn Forest Massacre, Napoleon’s Old Guard, Tito, Kasserine Pass, an interview with Carlo D’Este and more.

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Posted on Sep 10, 2008 in Armchair Reading

CDG Solution Winners #27: Farragut at Mobile Bay

Here are excerpts from the winning Reader Solutions to “Farragut at Mobile Bay, 1864" and a list of honorable mentions. Dale Malchow, Washington – “Battle plan must contain good intel and stress speed through the channel. It should be aggressive, simplistic and exercise command, control and communication. Farragut’s flagship in van of wooden ships to acquire situational awareness.” John Rusko, Ohio – “To heck with those underwater mines, let us move forward with all possible velocity. Our concentrated firepower on the Tennessee should sink her before she can do us any real damage. Acting as one cohesive unit instead of a piecemeal attack will serve our purpose better.” Maurits Wiuff, Denmark – “Farragut’s main advantage lies in his superior fleet strength — mobility and firepower. An attack must be aggressive and fast to keep the initiative.” Congratulations to our Armchair Generals! Dale Malchow, Washington John Rusko, Ohio Maurits Wiuff, Denmark They beat out some tough competition! HONORABLE MENTION William B. Allred, Texas Gavin Bowman, Canada Nick A. Chapman, Mich...

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Posted on Sep 9, 2008 in Stuff We Like

Trivia 012: The Origins Challenge

Armchair General and 10 other magazines of the Weider History Group sponsored trivia nights at Origins Game Fair 2008, drawing questions from the broad spectrum of history the magazines cover. Test your knowledge against these sample questions. Take The Origins...

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Posted on Aug 25, 2008 in War College

Humanitarian Aid Arrives in Georgia

USS McFaul (DDG 74) arrived at Bat’umi delivering humanitarian relief supplies as part of the larger United States response to the government of Georgia’s request for humanitarian assistance.

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Posted on Jul 18, 2008 in Armchair Reading

CDG Solution Winners #26: The Battle of Surigao Strait 1944

Nathaniel Eatwell St. James, MN COA 2 accomplishes 3 things: 1) Surprise, which can negate the American numerical advantage. 2) It pulls the Americans away from the beach leaving the invasion force vulnerable. 3) Once in the Mindanao sec. we will have more room for maneuver. Yamashiro (1) and Fuso (2) draw out the Americans where the battleships (4-7) ambush them, the Yamashiro (1), Fuso (2) and Mogami (3) also join the attack. Paul Penrod Bel Air, MD This one rivals the Alamo CDG! Outgunned 4 to 1 to an enemy with radar guided fire. Nishimuras only course would be to stay out of the Surigao Strait (of course, in reality he didn’t!) and try to draw some of the 7th fleet into an ambush. The Japanese had three things going for them, despite the odds—4 destroyers with long-range torpedoes, extensive training in night fighting sans radar, and the Fus and Yamashiro were faster than the modernized U.S. battleships of the U.S. 7th fleet, most of which were at...

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Posted on May 20, 2008 in Stuff We Like

Trivia 011: Italy in WWII

  Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan are often the only Axis nations mentioned in WWII discussions. Test your knowledge of the third major Axis power, Fascist Italy. Take quiz...

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Posted on May 19, 2008 in Armchair Reading

CDG Solution Winners #25: Through a Deadly Iraqi Minefield, Gulf War, 1991

  Eric Hillerson Waupun, WI Breaching an enemy obstacle requires that the breaching force attack using the tenets of breaching: intelligence, breaching fundamentals, breaching organization, mass and synchronization. In order to best fit the fundamentals of breaching (suppress, obscure, secure, reduce and assault) and allow redundancy to ensure success of the entire operation, we must organize our breach teams according to COA 3. COA 3 allows us to have flexibility to quickly assault through the obstacles no matter what the composition of the obstacle. COA 3 allows us to quickly plow through the first obstacle with tanks who then become the support by fire for the AAVs to blast through the wires with a MCLC. Following the AAVs, the second set of plow tanks to breach the last mine belt following each breach team is the dozer tanks to widen the last breach lane, they become a support by fire while the assaulting force moves through the breach lanes. Stephen Duchaine La Junta, CO Course of Action 3 is...

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Posted on May 14, 2008 in Stuff We Like

The Tank Museum Auction

Join The Bidding War Over Unique Tank Experiences Riding in the commander’s seat of a Panzer III is a dream that money can’t buy for many enthusiasts – but this summer The Tank Museum is offering this unique opportunity in an online charity auction. In association with Top Lots, the charity arm of popular auction website E-Bay, the Tank Museum is offering generous bidders two VIP Tankfest 2008 packages, the highlight of which will be the opportunity to ride in a World War Two Panzer III or an interwar war Vickers Medium taking take part in an arena display. Fundraising Manager Michael Bolton said; “This is a unique opportunity for enthusiasts to dig deep and win themselves a fantastic experience that has never been on offer to the public before. In turn, they will also be assisting The Tank Museum’s fundraising efforts at a critical stage in our redevelopment project.” The two lots appeared on the Top Lots website in February, and the 10 day auctions will run from...

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Posted on May 14, 2008 in Armchair Reading

July 2008 Play It!

  HARD CHOICES: Midway, 1942. Explore the Midway campaign in detail with any of the following strategy titles; War in the Pacific by 2by3/Matrix Games, Carriers at War by SSG, Midway: Turning Point in the Pacific by Avalanche Press, The Rising Sun by Clash of Arms, and Pacific Storm: Allies by Buka.    GREAT WARRIORS: British “Red Devil” Paratroopers, 1944-45 Britain’s World War II Sky Warriors. Drop with the Red Devils in these exciting wargames;  Airborne Assault: Highway to the Reich by Panther Games, Battles in Normandy by SSG, Market-Garden ’44 by HPS, Lock ‘n Load: Swift and Bold by Lock’n Load Publishing, or The Devil’s Cauldron by MMP. COMBAT! U.S. Squad Patrol: Belgium, 1944. Lead your squad to knock out a German observation post but be forewarned that the guys in the OP may have powerful friends. YOU COMMAND: Farragut at Mobile Bay, 1864. Confederate forts, obstructions, underwater mines, and four Rebel ironclads, including CSS Tennessee are waiting to give you a hot welcome as you lead your naval...

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Posted on Apr 1, 2008 in Armchair Reading

Envelope Art May 2008

Armchair General welcomes readers’ original artwork envelopes. Each issue, one is selected to head the "Mailbag" department. Here are the embellished envelopes we received from readers for the May 2008 issue. Eric Toland, Oregon   Gary G. Young, California   Johnny Draper, Illinois     Brendan Cerasi, Florida   Bruce Porvaznik, Minnesota   Matthew Salo, California   Dawn CaVallero, Hawaii   Steve Corotan,...

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Posted on Mar 31, 2008 in Armchair Reading

CDG #24: Hitler’s Eagle in Hungary 1944

Fernando A. Franco St. Paul, MN Of all the tenants of war, “surprise” is the one that will put out of balance the enemy. I have chosen course of action 3 “Trojan Horse.” It is a simple plan that will strike the objective and will deny the enemy to react on time to mount an effective counterattack. On the other hand, it is intended to keep the Hungarian Army in our side and not alienate them against us. The glider assault has a very low chance to success, since first they have to land undetected in the middle of the city and fight their way into a heavily armed fortress. Route siege, doesn’t work, it will put the civilian population and the Hungarian army against us and there is not guaranteed the objective will be killed, captured or may escape with the “Trojan Horse” I will have the SS BN be ready to provide other security and facilitate the extraction of the unit doing the operation. If the “Trojan...

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Posted on Mar 31, 2008 in Armchair Reading

May 2008 Mailbag

    Where in the World is ACG? Armchair General shows up at ENFILADE! 2007 hosted by the Northwest Historical Miniature Gaming Society (NHMGS), historical battles from ancient times to modern conflicts in miniature. ACG continues to inspire scenarios to be transformed into the 3-D environment of historical miniature wargaming. For more information visit nhmgs.org. "I’ll see you on the battlefield!" Bryan Shein President, Pacific Sky Games & Devil Dog Design President, NHMGS See “You Command Historical Miniatures” item in the March 2008 issue Dispatches department for more from Bryan on adapting ACG interactive articles as scenarios for tabletop miniatures gaming.  * * * Numerous readers noted the obvious disconnect between the panzers, location, and year cited in this photo’s caption and the actual types of panzers shown and the obviously Eastern Front locale. Mistaken Identity I really enjoyed the January 2008 issue, my very first. However, I feel I must point out an error in the caption to the photo on pages 48-49 [“A Tale of Two Doctrines:...

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Posted on Mar 31, 2008 in Armchair Reading

CDG Solution Winners #23: 1945, The Great Raid

Tom Willison Indianapolis, IN I see COA2 as best fulfilling the requirements for a successful commando raid, i.e., preparation, security, surprise and attack. Having neutralized the enemy, it gives the commandos ample time to gather up the prisoners, who in some cases might be confused and resisting the rescue effort. Covered by the Filipino Guerillas, the withdrawal will be swift and orderly.   Dale Malchow Edmonds, WA 1. COA2 replicates historical mission resulting in release of 511 of 512 POWs at the expense of 2 Ranger KIAs with 200 enemy losses and 4 tanks. 2. Alamo Scouts’ reconnaissance provided intel to develop a plan incorporating stealth, surprise, speed, and simplicity. 3. Unit Objectives: 2nd Platoon F Company Drop off section to destroy eastern guard towers Proceed to south gate and attack guards in barracks (signal for general attack) After guards eliminated, attack and pin down Japanese in western section of camp After extraction act as rear guard and exit north gate 1st Platoon C Company 1st section attacks pillboxes,...

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Posted on Jun 8, 2006 in Games PR

PR: Victoria – Revolutions Announced (Paradox)

Paradox Interactive announced today that they are working on an expansion to their history simulation, Victoria – An Empire Under the Sun. The expansion will be available exclusively through the online retailer Gamersgate.com. Victoria – Revolutions is scheduled for a release in August 2006, at $9.99/Euro 9.99.

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Posted on Jun 7, 2006 in Games PR

PR: FOR LIBERTY! New screenshots!

In less than a month, on July 4th, Battlefront.com and Hussar Games will be releasing the strategy game For Liberty! allowing players to fight for liberty in the American Revolutionary War 1775-1783 and the Hungarian Wars of Independence in Europe, 1703-1711.

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Posted on Jun 6, 2006 in Games PR

PR: The Operational Art Of War III Released!

Matrix Games, in conjunction with Norm Koger and the TOAD team, is pleased to announce the beginning of a new chapter in the history of wargaming. Norm Koger’s The Operational Art Of War III is now available for sale via the Matrix Games Online Store for a digital download price of US $39.99.

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Posted on May 31, 2006 in Games PR

PR: Alliance: Future Combat Screens

Armchair has received a batch of screenshots from Strategy First’s upcoming title, Alliance: Future Combat. We don’t have any other details just yet, but stay tuned for more info!

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Posted on May 31, 2006 in Games PR

PR: Hearts of Iron II: Doomsday Update 1.2

“Hearts of Iron II: Doomsday” gives the player a chance to explore what would have happened if WWII had continued into WWIII and the United States, as leader of the Allied Nations, went head-to-head against the Soviet Union under communist rule. The 1.2 update has now been released for this stand-alone expansion to critically acclaimed “Hearts of Iron II”.

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Posted on May 29, 2006 in Front Page Features, War College

Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2006

Throughout our history, the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States have placed the security of our Nation before their own safety. America will be forever grateful for their service and sacrifice. On Memorial Day, we honor those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

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Posted on May 26, 2006 in Games PR

PR: Only Seven Days of Steel Panthers Savings Remain!

Only Seven Days of Steel Panthers Savings Remain!Enhanced CD WinSPWW2 Pre-Order Offer Almost Over! Hampstead, NC, 25 May 2005 Okay, so you procrastinated doing your taxes and now you have a late penalty. Not the end of the world. Perhaps you waited until the last minute to get that tux for your wedding. So what if your pants are riding high over your socks, you’ll just make sure the photographer snaps your pic from the waist up. And that searing pain that pierces your spleen every time you move? Hey, the doctor’s office will still be there tomorrow… No matter how big of a procrastinator you are, there’s one thing in life that you don’t want to miss out on because you kept putting it off, and that’s the special pre-order offer from Shrapnel Games for the Enhanced CD edition of WinSPWW2! There’s only seven days left to take advantage of the pre-order discounted price of $34.95! That’s five dollars off its normal retail price of $39.95, which goes...

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Posted on May 26, 2006 in Games PR

PR: PureSim Baseball 2007 Demo and v1.1 Update

Matrix Games ( www.matrixgames.com ), in association with PureSim ( www.puresim.com ) is pleased to announce that a free demo of PureSim Baseball 2007 is now available. In addition, the v1.1 update for the full version of PureSim Baseball 2007 is now also available at the Matrix Games site.

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Posted on May 24, 2006 in Games PR

PR: Battlefront.com launches digital delivery platform!

The independent publisher and developer Battlefront.com is proud to announce the launch of its new digital delivery platform for bringing games directly to the user’s computer via digital download! Now you can order, download and play Battlefront.com’s award-winning war and strategy games literally within minutes. No shipping delays, no shipping cost. Battlefront.com is not just another internet store – Battlefront’s new games, such as the just released grand-strategy masterpiece Strategic Command 2 or the uniquely “realistic” Sci-Fi tactical armored combat game DropTeam for PC, Mac and Linux are all original and not available in stores!

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Posted on May 24, 2006 in Games PR

PR: Flashpoint Germany Updated to Version 1.11

Matrix Games ( www.matrixgames.com ) today announced the release of a new official update for their grand tactical wargame of modern combined arms combat, Flashpoint Germany . The new version 1.11 is now available from the Matrix Games website.

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Posted on May 24, 2006 in Games PR

PR: Independent Labels signed for Gamersgate.net

The download portal, Gamersgate.net , was launched in the beginning of May and it’s main purpose is to provide a wide range of strategy games to gamers anytime, anywhere. Continuously adding new partners and new games, the latest addition to Gamersgate.net are strategy titles “Birth of America” from Ageod and “Mount&Blade” from Ikisoft, both which will be made available on the download portal in June.

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Posted on May 18, 2006 in Games PR

PR: War In The Pacific Updated to v1.801

War In The Pacific Updated to v1.801 Incremental Update Addresses Minor Issues Staten Island , NY , May 18 th , 2006 – Matrix Games ( www.matrixgames.com ) and 2by3 Games ( www.2by3games.com ) are pleased to announce the release of the v1.801 incremental update for the acclaimed War In The Pacific. This update is a follow-up to the very successful v1.80 major comprehensive update and continues the work of the expanded War in the Pacific development team.  The v1.801 update resolves a number of minor issues that were reported after the release of v1.80, including 12 fixes and 6 enhancements.  Fixes include corrections to a combat report text overflow, float plane airgroup sizes, a few more unit fragment issues, torpedo attack altitude and replenishment airgroups.  Enhancements add the ability to fill an airgroup with pilots with one button click, allow players to draw replacement planes one at a time from the pool, add a count of named pilots remaining, give the ability to load airgroups without planes onto...

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Posted on May 17, 2006 in Games PR

PR: Rush for Berlin – Russian trailer

Paradox Interactive presents: “The Russian trailer”. The trailer introduces another party of the upcoming WWII RTS from the critically acclaimed developer Stormregion: The Red Army. Play the Russian to please Stalin and his wish to put the flag on the German Reichstag before the US guys even cross the Rhine.

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Posted on May 17, 2006 in Games PR

PR: Mod tool for Take Command: 2nd Manassas released

Fans of Paradox Interactive and their portfolio of games have long enjoyed the opportunity to modify scenarios in each game released by the company. MadMinute Games have a similar approach and are now offering a mod tool for their recently released Civil War strategy title: “Take Command: 2nd Manassas”.

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Posted on May 16, 2006 in Games PR

PR: PureSim Baseball 2007 Released!

Matrix Games and Shaun Sullivan are pleased to announce that PureSim Baseball 2007 is now available through the Matrix Games Online Store. PureSim Baseball is noted to be one of the top baseball simulations on the market, with unparalleled accuracy and an extraordinary number of options.

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Posted on May 9, 2006 in Games PR

Press: Matrix Games Announces Harpoon 3 Advanced Naval Warfare

Matrix Games ( www.matrixgames.com ) and Advanced Gaming Systems ( www.advancedgaming.biz ) are pleased to announce that Harpoon 3 Advanced Naval Warfare , the new multiplayer addition to the distinguished Harpoon modern air and naval strategy series, is scheduled for release this quarter via digital download and game on demand from the Matrix Games online store.

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Posted on May 5, 2006 in Games PR

Press: Two Free Scenarios for TC2M

Paradox Interactive announced today that extra content for Take Command: 2nd Manassas is now available through the start menu of the retail and download version of the game! Players will be able to enjoy two extra scenarios at the click of a button.

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Posted on May 5, 2006 in Games PR

Press: Paradox to publish Perimeter: Emperor’s Testament

Global publisher Paradox Interactive announced today that they have signed a deal for publishing rights to “Perimeter: Emperor’s Testament” in North America and Scandinavia. The game will be launched with a simultaneous release on Gamersgate.net . In this extraordinary RTS title developed by KDV Games, the player is once again drawn into the battle between the Emperor and the Spirits.

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Posted on May 5, 2006 in Games PR

Press: Matrix to publish Puresim Baseball 2007

Matrix Games ( www.matrixgames.com ) is pleased to announce that the next game in the PureSim series, PureSim Baseball 2007, will be published by Matrix Games. PureSim is noted to be one of the top baseball simulations on the market, with unparalleled accuracy and an extraordinary number of options.

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Posted on May 5, 2006 in Games PR

Press: CDV Looking for Game Developers

Continuing to expand its 2007 and 2008 publishing portfolio on the PC platform, CDV Software Entertainment is looking to speak with experienced development studios about publishing their most promising titles for the PC.

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Posted on Feb 27, 2006 in Armchair Reading

Volume III: Armchair General Magazine

Volume III Grant Peled Doolittle   Armchair General brings you the very best in interactive Military History in our bi-monthly publication. We put YOU in command! Click each cover for complete index. Subscribe Here! $26.95 for 6 Issues (1 year) SPECIAL PRICE! March 2006 Reader Survey May 2006 Reader Survey July 2006 Reader Survey September 2006 Reader Survey November 2006 Reader Survey January 2007 Reader Survey Volume I * Volume II * Volume IV * Volume V If you would like to see Armchair General Magazine for yourself, you can find us at most large book retailers (such as Barnes and Noble, Borders, many Wal-Marts, and so forth), or you can subscribe online! Subscribe to Armchair...

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Posted on Feb 27, 2006 in Armchair Reading

Volume I: Armchair General Magazine

Volume I Patton Eisenhower Franks Moore Washington Custer Armchair General brings you the very best in interactive Military History in our bi-monthly publication. We put YOU in command! Click each cover for complete index. Subscribe Here! $26.95 for 6 Issues (1 year) SPECIAL PRICE! March 2004 May 2004 July 2004 September 2004 November 2004 January 2005 Volume II * Volume III * Volume IV * Volume V If you would like to see Armchair General Magazine for yourself, you can find us at most large book retailers (such as Barnes and Noble, Borders, many Wal-Marts, and so forth), or you can subscribe online! Subscribe to Armchair...

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Posted on Feb 27, 2006 in Armchair Reading

Volume II: Armchair General Magazine

Volume II Churchill Rommel Napoleon Patton MacArthur Nimitz Armchair General brings you the very best in interactive Military History in our bi-monthly publication. We put YOU in command! Click each cover for complete index. Subscribe Here! $26.95 for 6 Issues (1 year) SPECIAL PRICE! March 2005 May 2005 July 2005 September 2005 November 2005 January 2006 Reader Survey Volume I * Volume III * Volume IV * Volume V If you would like to see Armchair General Magazine for yourself, you can find us at most large book retailers (such as Barnes and Noble, Borders, many Wal-Marts, and so forth), or you can subscribe online! Subscribe to Armchair...

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Posted on Feb 24, 2006 in Admin

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Recent Front Page Features More Military History NewsMore Book ReviewsMore Armchair General Magazine News More Strategy and Gaming News PC Gaming Strategy Articles Boardgaming Editorials More PC Game ReviewsMore Boardgaming...

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Posted on Feb 16, 2006 in Admin

ACG Membership

Why become a member of the Armchair General Community? When you become a member of our community, you gain admittance into a friendly and active online destination – with discussions ranging from articles in the magazine, events happening around the world today, the latest war and strategy game titles, as well as 1000’s of other topics.  We have several thousand active members who love to discuss and debate these issues 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we always have room for one more.  If the news happened today…it is probably being debated this very minute! When you are a member you will have access to participate in trivia, view military and strategy game images, take polls, and roam free across any of our discussion topics and write responses or create your own discussions. This can be something as serious as asking about some research into military history, or as casual as asking other members to play head-to-head in the latest video game.  As a non-member you will be...

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Posted on Feb 16, 2006 in Armchair Reading

ACG Magazine Central Command

Want to learn more about Armchair General? – Curious what is inside each issue? Check out a 10-page PDF sample of our magazine (using our digital download format). Read about all the features. Volume I – Patton, Eisenhower, Franks, Moore, Washington, Custer Volume II – Churchill, Rommel, Napoleon, Patton #2, MacArthur, Nimitz Volume III – Grant, Peled, Doolittle, Rommel #2, Stonewall Jackson, Bradley Volume IV – Billy Mitchell, Lee #2, Patton #3 Communicate with Armchair General – Write a letter to the editor; learn how to write for the magazine!  Write to the Editors – Want to get in touch with the editors of either the magazine, or the website? Read past letters to the Editors – See what others have written. Write For Armchair General – Want to write for the magazine? Armchair General is now available in Digital Format – Get a year’s subscription via digital download for about half the cover price. Learn more! Armchair General was rated as one of the top 50 magazines –...

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Posted on Sep 8, 2005 in History News

Subscribers in the Path of Katrina

We have several hundred subscribers who were directly in the path of Katrina and its aftermath. As we all know, this has made mail service all but impossible in several areas of these states. Armchair General will be putting those accounts on hold and reactivating them when mail service resumes. In this fashion, they may miss a couple issues during the down time, but will still end up with six. It is but one small part we can play to help our friends in the disaster area.

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Posted on Sep 8, 2005 in History News

Armchair General Magazine Holiday Offer

Armchair General is pleased to announce an excellent holiday subscription offer. If you enjoy reading the magazine, why not share the experience with friends and family at a new low price — as low as $10.00 per subscription! This offers incredible savings over the newsstand price, and we think you’ll agree it is worth every penny! Check out the details here.

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Posted on May 6, 2005 in Admin

Brian King

Title: Director of Digital Media, Weider History Group Follow Me: Twitter Forum Handle: Siberian H.E.A.T. Hobbies: Wargaming, mountain biking, computers, photography, science fiction Favorite Movies: Aliens, Blackhawk Down, Lord of the Rings Trilogy Favorite Television: Don’t watch television Favorite Books: Earth Abides (Stewart), The Stand (King), Blue Adept (Anthony), books about the fall of civilization Now Playing: World of Tanks, The Operational Art of War III Background: Brian’s interest in military history was cultivated at a young age with war movies, books, models, and eventually wargames. While the other fourth graders were writing book reports on the Hardy Boys, Brian would turn in reports on the Battle of Midway and then go home and work on a model of the USS Yorktown. Similarly, when old enough to grasp the complex manuals, Brian would sit down with a wargame such as Avalon Hill’s Third Reich to see if he had what it took to crush the Axis once again. This led to 20+ years of boardgaming, which continues through the...

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Posted on May 5, 2005 in Admin

Meet Our Staff

Armchair General Magazine Eric Weider — Publisher, Armchair General Magazine Colonel (ret) Jerry D. Morelock PhD — Editor In Chief Pamela Valance — Executive Editor Tonya Gericke — Associate Editor Jason Petho — Cartographer Lieutenant Colonel (ret) Jeffrey Paulding — Wargames Mark Walker — Games Editor Julie Kershenbaum Roberts — Advertising Director Zachary Bathon — Image Editor ArmchairGeneral.com Brian King — Director of Internet Operations Gerald D. Swick – Senior Online Editor Brent Layman — Website Programmer Jim Moreno — Contributing Author Andrew Summersgill — Hall of Fame Jim Cobb — Contributing Games Author Larry Levandowski — Contributing Games Author Michael Tomlin — Contributing Games Author Interested in joining our web team? We are always on the lookout for game reviewers, editors, history writers, and a host of others. Use the contact us page to get in touch with us! We cover books, movies, games, and all of history…   A Brief History: ArmchairGeneral.com went live in late 2003 in support of our very first print magazine issue, which...

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Posted on May 5, 2005 in Armchair Reading

July 2005 Issue: Napoleon 101

The current issue of Armchair General Magazine features Napoleon in several articles ranging from his battlefield exploits to the mystery behind his death. We also survey battles in front of Moscow in 1941, Israel in 1200BC, and much more. You can learn all about our current issue here!

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