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Siege Warfare on the Net
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.
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Glossary of Siege Warfare terms - part 3
Extend your wargaming vocabulary further with this third catalogue of medieval siege warfare terms.
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Glossary of Siege Warfare terms - part 2
Extend your wargaming vocabulary further with this second catalogue of medieval siege warfare terms.
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Glossary of Siege Warfare terms - part 1
Extend your wargaming vocabulary with this catalogue of medieval siege warfare terms.
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Miniatures for siege warfare
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Book review: Froissart's Chronicles
Froissart's Chronicles are acknowledged as the best account of chivalry and war between England and France in the Fourteenth century.
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Military History for the Wargamer I
The start of a new resource on Suite101's Wargaming pages: a range of interesting and highly informative military history web sites.
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Book review: Warfare in the Classical World by John Warry
This "encyclopaedia of weapons, warriors and warfare in the ancient civilisations of Greece and Rome" offers a wealth of information in an impressively accessible format.
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Setting the scene
Those miniatures you got from your loved ones for Yule time are only part of the picture. Now you need to create a landscape for them to campaign on. This article looks at the different ways in which you can provide buildings for your wargaming table.
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Book review: With a Machine Gun to Cambrai by George Coppard
George Coppard enlisted in Kitchener's Army in 1914 after lying about his age. Serving with the Machine Gun Corps, he fought in the battles of Loos, Somme, Arras and Cambrai. This is a genuine and highly evocative tale of life on the Western front, all the more significant because it is told by one from the Ranks rather than the officer's mess. Replete with detail and insight this book will give you a greater understanding of the horrors of trench warfare which is so easily forgotten on the wargaming table.
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Colonial Wargaming Part 2 - Figures
The second of three articles exploring the Colonial period for wargaming - from the Pony wars in the US to the Zulu and Boer Wars in SA.
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Book Review: "Nagashino 1575" by Stephen Turnbull
This book gives a detailed analysis of the events leading up to the battle at Nagashino, the battle itself, and its aftermath. An essential addition to any bookshelf.
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Colonial Wargaming Part 1 - Web sites and magazines
The first of three articles exploring the Colonial period for wargaming - from the Pony wars in the US to the Zulu and Boer Wars in SA.
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Anglo-Boer War books - Part 2
In this second set of Anglo-Boer War book reviews of we move away from the general and end with the General.
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Anglo-Boer War books - Part 1
The Boer War left a legacy which is still hotly debated today by post-apartheid white South Africans. Credited with the invention of the concentration camp and a new style of guerilla warfare, the second Anglo-Boer war finally brought the British Empire into a new era of warfare. This article presents three general books on the subject.
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Wargaming mailing lists
Be assured that there are friendly, intelligent and helpful wargamers out there - meet like-minds and share your passion through mailing lists.
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Wargaming newsgroups
A critical look at what is on offer from the various wargaming newsgroups.
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Book review: The Oxford Illustrated History of the Crusades
A comprehensive guide to all aspects of the Crusades from their origins in 1095 until the end of the 17th century.
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Cinematic inspiration for armies
Leaving the cinema the other day after seeing "Gladiator" I suddenly realised how I had been influenced by such epics in my choice of wargaming periods and armies.
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Book review: Armies of Medieval Russia 750-1250 by David Nicolle
The latest in Osprey's Men-at-Arms series is a shining example of their craft.
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Getting involved with wargaming (Part 2)
The previous article gave you a few ideas to get started with wargaming. This article helps you navigate the next few steps and expand your horizons.
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Getting involved with wargaming (Part 1)
Have you thought about playing wargames but were unsure of your first step? This article, part 1 of 2, will give you a few suggestions to help you get started.
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Trends and predictions
A brief look at recent innovations and future predictions for wargaming.
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