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An Unlikely Soldier’s Story

ZBathon — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:42:24 +0000

Author and Armchair General magazine consulting historian Carlo D'Este looks back on the life of his father as a soldier fighting on World War I's eastern front.

Napoleon Total War PC Game: An Armchair General Preview

Gerald D. Swick — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:55:07 +0000

Previewing Napoleon Total War from Creative Assembly and SEGA caused a mix of excitement and trepidation in this reviewer, but what he discovered was 'nothing short of inspiring.'

Militaria 101: Buyer Beware or Buyer Be Burned

ZBathon — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:30:05 +0000

As shows like Antiques Roadshow, Pawn Stars and American Pickers gain popularity, author Peter Suciu offers advice on buying militaria and how to not get ripped off.

The World’s Bloodiest History – Book Review

JulieKing — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:06:28 +0000

A review of The World's Bloodiest History: Massacre, Genocide, and the Scars They Left on Civilization says the book is almost unrelentingly grim but should be in the library of every military and political leader for what it teaches.

PT Boats: Knights of the Sea – PC Game Review

JulieKing — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:10:14 +0000

A review of PT Boats: Knights of the Sea says it has great graphics and challenging AI but the interface is complex and . . . there are no PT boats in the game!

Empires of Steel – PC Game Review

JulieKing — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:12:18 +0000

This review of Empires of Steel, a wargame with exploration, resource-gathering, diplomacy and a trade system among its features finds the game solid in graphic, sound and gameplay but perhaps a bit too simplistic for experienced gamers.

National World War II Museum International Conference

Gerald D. Swick — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:50:31 +0000

The National World War II Museum in New Orleans will sponsor its second International Conference on World War II March 18–20, 2010.

Basic Fighters in Making History II

JulieKing — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:21:05 +0000

A list of World War II fighter planes that appear in the game Making History II from Muzzy Lane.

Surviving the Siege of Khe Sanh

Gerald D. Swick — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:31:20 +0000

The Siege of Khe Sanh was a test of Marines' endurance and paved the way for future Marine Corps aviation - interview with retired Col. Richard D. Camp, Jr.

Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943 – Five Questions for the Developers

Gerald D. Swick — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:56:27 +0000

The developers of Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943 answer five questions from ArmchairGeneral about game elements including air power, unusual weapons, scenario editing, historical commanders, and their personal favorite among scenarios.