War Gaming
Alistair Boddy-Evans
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A selection of web resources to expand your siege warfare knowledge -- including the origins of siege engines in Roman times, the description of two famous sieges, the re-construction of siege engines, and the development of cannon.
Glossary of Siege Warfare terms - part 3
Extend your wargaming vocabulary further with this third catalogue of medieval siege warfare terms.
Glossary of Siege Warfare terms - part 2
Extend your wargaming vocabulary further with this second catalogue of medieval siege warfare terms.
Glossary of Siege Warfare terms - part 1
Extend your wargaming vocabulary with this catalogue of medieval siege warfare terms.
The siege is often overlooked by wargamers - the length of battle, the miniatures required, and the need for enjoyable rules may preclude many from trying this out. In this first of several articles, we look at what miniatures are available from wargame companies to help you wage siege warfare.
Military History for the Wargamer III
Continuing the military history resource collection on Suite101's Wargaming pages. This time a look at the American Civil War and the Hundred Years War.,Continuing the military history resource collection on Suite101's Wargaming pages. This time a look at the American Civil War and the Hundred Years War.
Book review: Armies and Warfare in the Middle Ages
This award winning book is a great introduction to the military history of the middle ages, suitable for both the novice and academically knowledgeable wargamer.
Strawhead's Songs of the Civil War
Strawhead invites you to join them in the thrilling years of the 1640's and to sing the songs that England sang as Englishman fought Englishman.
Book review: The English Civil War 1642-1651
This sumptuous book will serve either as a great introduction to the period or as an excellent reference for those already gaming the Civil War.
Military History for the Wargamer II
Continuing the military history resource collection on Suite101's Wargaming pages. This time a look at the Napoleonic era, the Roman Army and the Anglo-Zulu War.