CDG 65 – Chinese Defense at Shanghai, 1937
As Lieutenant Colonel Xie Jinyuan, YOU lead outnumbered Chinese troops facing the surging Japanese army at Shanghai, 1937, in this Combat Decision Game.
Read MoreAs Lieutenant Colonel Xie Jinyuan, YOU lead outnumbered Chinese troops facing the surging Japanese army at Shanghai, 1937, in this Combat Decision Game.
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Read MoreThe article below is an abridged version of Combat Decision Game #56, “British Rifle Brigade in World War I, 1915,†written by Andrew H. Hershey. Additional text and illustrations appear in the May 2013 edition of Armchair General® magazine, where you’ll also find additional interactive articles based on an Italian attack at Bir Hakeim, 1942, and Hooker at Chancellorsville, 1863. On newsstands now. This CDG places readers in the role of Colonel George Handcock Thesiger, commander of the British 4th Battalion, the Rifle Brigade, charged with recapturing key positions at Saint Eloi lost just hours ago to a German attack. Armchair General® challenges YOU to take command of this historical battle. Here’s how to get in on the action: READ the article carefully DEVELOP your own solution to this tactical dilemma RECORD your solution on the CDG map and form from the attached PDF. SEND to Armchair General® by April 26, 2013 Winning solutions will be announced in the September 2013 issue. However, those eager to read the historical outcome...
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