HMMWV Humvee – Book Review
While it might lack the detail and depth of a larger book there is a great deal of information and lots of photos packed in this offering by Osprey.
Read MorePosted on Oct 19, 2006 in Books and Movies, Front Page Features
Detling Military Odyssey 2006
If you went down to the woods in Kent recently, you would have definitely received a big surprise!
Read MoreTanks and Tankers in Korea, 1950 – 51
With the renewed crisis in Korea, we briefly step back in time to where it all began, over 50 years ago.
Read MoreCompany of Heroes – Game Review (PC)
Rare is the World War II game that does well in the real time strategy (RTS) market. Rarer still is the game that appeals to both the casual gamer and the more historical accuracy-minded wargamer. Many developers have made the attempt, but few have had any margin of success. Vancouver-based Relic Entertainment is the latest team to try their hand at this most elusive of goals with their entry into the World War 2 theater: Company of Heroes.
Read MoreACG WebOps (8-14 October 2006)
Armchair General's WebOps, our 'this week in military history'-styled look at news links and related websites throughout the Internet!
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 MoreEmperor’s Testament – Game Review (PC)
1C Company, in cooperation with Paradox Interactive (the Europa Universalis and Hearts of Iron folks), has attempted to break the increasingly tired pattern of RTS with their new RTS, Perimeter: Emperor's Testament.
Read MoreParachute Infantry – Book Review
Many stories tell of the rough training, the harsh realities of war and the camaraderie that can grow between men in combat, but few do so with the language skills of a Harvard educated English major.
Read MoreEuropa Universalis III – Recon (PC)
Europa Universalis III appears to be a gamer's game instead of a historian's test tube. I recommend gamers to have both versions, one for the historical approach and the other for a more wild and wooly experience. Paradox has once again listened to its customer base and responded favorably.
Read MoreThe Struggle for Ireland: The Battle of Clontarf, 1014 AD
The Battle of Clontarf was the culmination of hundreds of years of animosity and hostility between the Celts in Ireland and the Viking invaders.
Read MoreLife During The Dutch Occupation – Part 3
With Rotterdam bombed, thousands dead and missing, countless of people homeless and a uncertain future ahead, the people of the Netherlands were wary of what the occupation would bring them.
Read MoreACG WebOps (1-7 October 2006)
Armchair General's WebOps, our 'this week in military history'-styled look at news links and related websites throughout the Internet!
Read MoreBeyond Band of Brothers – Book Review
Major Winters dissects his wartime experiences in detail to the reader, and puts the reader in his jump boots with him.
Read MoreAirborne – Boardgame Review
Airborne (2006) is Avalanche Press's introductory game to its Panzer Grenadier Series of platoon – level combat in World War II.
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 MoreTactics 101: 008. A review of combat multipliers and other concepts
It's time to sit back and cogitate what we have already learnt in our monthly series.
Read MoreACG WebOps 24-30 September 2006
Armchair General's WebOps, our 'this week in military history'-styled look at news links and related websites throughout the Internet!
Read MoreThe Day Hitler Blinked
Providing us with another sneak peek from his forthcoming book Warlord, Carlo D'Este relates another unusual incident from World War II.
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.
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