And then all Hell broke loose
Major James Bradley files another report from Kandahar, Afghanistan, describing some of the activity at the Multinational Medical Unit.
Read MorePosted on Nov 20, 2006 in Front Page Features, Stuff We Like
The State of Wargaming
Ever wonder whether the hobby is going backwards or forwards? Michael Peck offers some insight to help you get your bearings.
Read MoreLetters From Iraq 4: Fobbits!
Those that live on COB's or FOB's are known as FOBBITS. Like Hobbits, true Fobbits live in buildings protected by dirt. J.R.R. Tolkien is probably in heaven smiling.
Read MoreThe Practical Art of Moving Armies – On the Computer Screen
Think supply and logistics is a drag? This former logistician illustrates how some games bring this craft to life, and keep it exciting to boot!
Read MoreWhen you’ve got a job to do, you do it: A Kiwi Officer in an Army of Volunteers
"We are going to Gazala and if the enemy are there we will attack and destroy them and have breakfast. If it's not occupied we will occupy it and have breakfast."
Read MoreDetling Military Odyssey 2006
If you went down to the woods in Kent recently, you would have definitely received a big surprise!
Read MoreLetters From Iraq 3: Life, Death, and Helicopters
In his third letter home, Russ explains daily life, helicopters, and what happens in a medical emergency in a war zone.
Read MoreAnother Busy Day
Reporting from Kandahar, Afghanistan, Major James Bradley reveals that morale is high among the troops dealing with the day to day issues in that troubled part of the world.
Read MoreRed Bulls in Iraq – Pt. 6: A Soldier on Leave
Cpt. Fernando A Franco reveals what it is like to serve away from his family and friends on the front line in Iraq.
Read MoreACG at the 2006 War and Peace Show
This year's War and Peace show did not disappoint - see our exclusive pictures here!
Read MoreBattle For Decatur – Part 1
ACG Feature Writer Jim Moreno makes use of his combat cameraman skills for a day at the annual Labor Day weekend Battle for Decatur Civil War Reenactment.
Read MoreLetters From Iraq 2: Devils, Dogs, and Dub Dub Lizards
In his second report from Iraq, Russ shares some of his experiences with the "wildlife" of Iraq and living conditions of the soldiers there.
Read MoreEAA Fly 2006
Armchair General flies to Oshkosh, Wisconsin and presents exclusive pictures of the many varied warplanes forming part of this year's show.
Read MoreAAR: Theatre Of War
ACG has scored this After Action Report for Theater of War, the upcoming title from 1C and Battlefront.com. Watch as the Poles fight for their lives in 1939.
Read MoreTankfest 2006!
Deafening engines, shaking ground and choking diesel fumes - our reporter was in Armchair General heaven at this year's display of Tanks and AFVs, old and new.
Read MoreLetters From Iraq 1: Getting Started
Armchair General introduces Russ Vaughn, recently deployed to Iraq working in a military police capacity. Russ wanted to share his experience with his friends and family by writing often, and he also gave us the green light to publish his letters for our readers - to give a better idea of what the men and women of the US armed forces are doing over there. From time to time, we'll have more of his letters. Thanks in advance for reading their story.
Read MoreGenCon 2006
GenCon has a little bit of everything for gamers. Armchair General takes in the 2006 show and sends back some photos to record this incredible gaming environment.
Read MoreFarnborough International Airshow 2006
Braving blazing hot skies, and then a thunderstorm, ACG attended this year's incredible show - view our exclusive pictures!
Read MoreWalk Where They Fought: Path to Victory!
On the 225th anniversary of the march to Yorktown, retrace the historic route over which George Washington led American and French troops to capture Cornwallis’s army and win America’s independence.
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