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Posted on May 17, 2005 in Armchair Reading

Napoleonic Campaign and Battle Summary

In our latest issue, we feature a map showing the bulk of Napoleon's campaigns in Europe. To supplement that, we have this sheet which shows each battle, the commanders, the troop numbers, and a short summary of the outcome. A handy reference!

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Posted on May 12, 2005 in Armchair Reading

What is Armchair General Magazine?

This small feature gives an overview of the Armchair General magazine articles, and helps outline what you can expect to find if you pick up our publication. We strive hard to provide a fresh perspective on military history, wargames, battlefield leaders, and much much more.

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Posted on May 11, 2005 in Armchair Reading

FAQ About Our Magazine

Q.Why haven’t I received the first issue of my subscription yet? A. Depending on the timing of your intial subscription request, you may experience a delay of up to 6 weeks before the magazine shows up at your doorstep. In rare cases, this means the magazine will be at the local bookstore before your subscription begins. The magazine ships once a month (around the middle of the month) – so if you miss that batch, you might have to wait until the next month’s batch is printed. However, for future issues, you will be in the initial batch – and you will get your magazine (barring local shipping difficulties) BEFORE it hits bookstores (overseas customer results may vary). If you want to check the status of your subscription (or to find out when to expect it!) please email subscriptions@armchairgeneral.com and give them your shipping address so they can properly locate you, or call toll free to 800-755-1366 to get an immediate answer. Q. Where can I buy your magazine...

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Posted on May 6, 2005 in Armchair Reading

Reading List for Paratroopers in WW2

Ambrose, Stephen E. (1992): Band Of Brothers; E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne From Normandy to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest c. 1992 Stephen E. Ambrose Touchstone Simon and Schuster, New York     Andrews, John C. (1982):Airborne Album Volume One: Parachute test Platoon To Normandy c.1982 Phillips Publications, Williamstown, NJ     Andrews, John C. (19–)Airborne Album 1943-1945: Normandy To Victory c. 19– Phillips Publications, Williamsburg NJ     Autry, Jerry (1995):General William C. Lee Father of the Airborne; "Just Plain Bill" c. 1995 Airborne Press Airborne Press, Raleigh, NC     Bando, Mark (1994): The 101st Airborne At Normandy c. 1994 Mark Bando Motorbooks International Osceola, WI     Bando, Mark (1995): The 101st Airborne From Holland To Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest c. 1995 Mark Bando Motorbooks International Osceola, WI     Bando, Mark (2000):101st Airborne; The Screaming Eagles At Normandy c. 2000 Mark Bando Motorbooks International Osceola, WI     Blair, Clay (1985):Ridgeway’s Paratroopers; The American Airborne In World War II c. 1985 Clay Blair Quill William Morrow New...

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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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Posted on May 4, 2005 in Armchair Reading, History News

WebOps (April 2005) – Tower Games

Welcome to WebOps, Armchair General's first original content website column! I am Jim 'WebWarrior' Moreno, and my mission here is to bring you links, profiles, and interviews on the best military history and related websites that the Internet has to offer. This month I profile Tower Games, a browser-based wargaming website!

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Posted on Apr 9, 2005 in Armchair Reading, History News

Armchair General Supports a Fallen Marine

At the request of soldiers (current and past) in our forum, Armchair General is honored to help recognize a great tribute to one of America's fallen heroes. If you have a few minutes to spare, you can watch a memorial video, or leave a message of support in the family's guestbook.

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Posted on Mar 20, 2005 in Armchair Reading

WebOps (March 2005)

Welcome to WebOps, Armchair General's first original content website column! I am the WebWarrior, Jim H. Moreno, and here you will find links to the best in military history that the Internet has to offer. From topics covered in the current issue of Armchair General magazine, to interviews with military historian webmasters, WebOps aims to help guide you through the online minefield of bad sites to get to the good ones.

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Posted on Feb 23, 2005 in Armchair Reading

WebOps: Brothers in Arms (February 2005)

Welcome to WebOps, Armchair General's first original content website column! I am the WebWarrior, Jim H. Moreno, and here you will find links to the best in military history that the Internet has to offer. From topics covered in the current issue of Armchair General magazine, to interviews with military historian webmasters, WebOps aims to help guide you through the online minefield of bad sites to get to the good ones.

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Posted on Jan 25, 2005 in Armchair Reading

WebOps (January 2005)

Welcome to WebOps, Armchair General's first original content website column! I am the WebWarrior, Jim H. Moreno, and here you will find links to the best in military history that the Internet has to offer. From topics covered in the current issue of Armchair General magazine, to interviews with military historian webmasters, WebOps aims to help guide you through the online minefield of bad sites to get to the good ones.

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Posted on Jan 2, 2005 in Armchair Reading

Confederate Boys and Peter Monkeys

Throughout much of the 19th and early 20th century, boys were preferred for many mining jobs because they were more willing to obey orders from older men, they could be paid less for the same work that men do; and often they came from homes where they were the sole breadwinner, (such as a widow’s home), and thus were desperate to get and keep a job to support their family. These boys were sometimes called “Peter Monkeys,” possibly in imitation of the term “Powder Monkeys,” used for the boys who carried bags of powder from the magazine to the firing deck on navy war vessels."

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