TOAW 3: James Matthews – Interview
Armchair General continues our coverage of the upcoming release of The Operational Art of War 3 by Matrix Games.
Read MorePosted on May 30, 2006 in Electronic Games, Front Page Features
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.
Read MoreIke: World War II’s Indispensable General, Part 5
This month, Historian Carlo D'Este looks at the build-up and results of Operation Market Garden and analyzes what went wrong.
Read MoreFiction: Moving Out
All of us felt fairly certain that the driver had lost his way somewhere along the line so we were not too surprised when we were finally dropped off to find ourselves all alone.
Read MoreSteel Beasts Pro Personal Edition – Game Review (PC)
Not meant to replace full blown multimillion dollar simulators, Steel Beasts Pro Personal Edition allows your average treadheads and armchair generals to work their skills on PC's at home. And this it does, and then some.
Read MoreThe Battle of Aljubarotta – Part Two – Combat!
In the second part of his analysis of the battle, Luis Reis details the final outcome of this historic engagement.
Read MoreTOAW 3: Ralph Trickey – Interview
As part of Armchair General's continuing coverage of the upcoming release of The Operational Art of War 3 (Matrix Games) we sit down with the programmer behind the new version of this old favorite. He speaks candidly about the new release and where it may be headed in the future...
Read MoreTactics 101: 004. Purpose
Pay attention Cadets! Lesson number three in our series helps you to analyze the very purpose of your mission. Read this if you want to stay alive!
Read MoreACG WebOps (May 2006)
ACG celebrates National Military Appreciation Month in America inside this month's WebOps!
Read MoreRed Bulls in Iraq – Pt. 3
Cpt. Fernando A Franco reports on the continuing operations in Iraq, during which he has to deal with almost daily mortar attacks.
Read MoreTake Command 2nd Manassas – Game Review (PC)
Join ACG in checking out the latest addition to the Take Command series, and see if you can change history!
Read MoreOSS: The Secret History of America’s First Central Intelligence Agency – Book Review
William “Wild Bill†Donovan was given the task to create single handedly this new intelligence and action arm of the American Government.
Read MoreTOAW 3 – Pre-Release Thoughts
Matrix Games recently acquired the rights to work on a plethora of old Talonsoft titles (The Operational Art of War series, Campaign Series, Battleground Series, etc.) which has led some to wonder if Matrix was looking backwards rather than toward the future of wargaming.
Read MoreParas in Normandy – An ACG Re-enactment Photoshoot
After participating in a Night March, and the Carentan Memorial March, our little group had covered more than 35km in 24 hours in full kit carrying our M1 Garand Rifles and everything else that an Airborne Trooper would have carried back in 1944.
Read MoreJuly 2006 Issue: General Jimmy Doolittle
The July 2006 issue contains a variety of times and places to explore. The feature on Doolittle takes us to the Pacific of course, while other articles span from the time of George Washington, to World Wars I and II, Korea, to modern day Russia. Something for all historians here!
Read MoreThe Incorrect Art of War [Episode 18] – Dive! Dive! Dive!
With his island base a heap of radioactive ash, Doctor Sinister is on the run aboard a nuclear submarine. Join him for this month's adventure!
Read MoreAmerican Conquest: Divided Nation – Game Review (PC)
Somewhere between historical simulation and lite recreation, American Conquest: Divided Nation may leave you feeling divided over the success of this game to do either.
Read MoreThe Republic of Canada – Canada’s 1st Civil War (1837-1838)
By the 1830’s, political reforms were sought by The Patriotes, a political organization headed by Louis Joseph Papineau, and aided by a militant wing called the Sons of Liberty. On November 7th 1837, open violence between “reformists†and pro-British elements erupted in Montreal.
Read MoreCall of Cthulhu – Game Review (PC)
ACG leaves the battlefield to explore 1920's New England and visit with Elder Gods. Dare you risk your sanity to answer the call?
Read MoreBattle Ready – Book Review
Zinni has had a remarkable career that spanned from the Vietnam War to Commander of Central Command (Centcom) during Operation Desert Fox to being designated a ‘Wise Man’ whose ability as a diplomat can open doors.
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