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WW2: Time of Wrath - Developer Notes

Jim H. Moreno — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:26:44 +0000

Leszek Lisowski, project leader on the upcoming World War II grand strategy wargame WW2: Time of Wrath, explains there is more to designing a historical wargame than just programming. He shares his thoughts with ArmchairGeneral.com.

50th Anniversary of Vietnam War’s First American Combat Casualties

Gerald D. Swick — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:10:41 +0000

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first two American combat casualties of the Vietnam War with a special ceremony and wreath laying at The Wall on Wednesday, July 8, 2009.

What the Fourth of July Really Means

ZBathon — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:33:13 +0000

Noted historian and ArmchairGeneral Advisory Board member Carlo D'Este examines the true meaning of the Fourth of July.

Battle of Poltava 300th Anniversary, June 27, 2009

ZBathon — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:29:01 +0000

Photo essay of the 300th Anniversary of the Battle of Poltava, where the Russian Army of Peter the Great defeated the Swedish Army of King Charles XII.

Crown of Glory: Emperor’s Edition - PC Game Review

Jim H. Moreno — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:18:26 +0000

This review of Crown of Glory: Empire Edition praises its deep game play and state-of-the-art diplomacy, but finds the graphics lacking.

CDG 33 British Troops at Pegasus Bridge

ZBathon — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:16:13 +0000

This is the solution to the Combat Decision Game “Pegasus Bridge, June 6, 1944” that was presented in the July 2009 issue of Armchair General® magazine.

Veterans Observe D-Day Anniversary at National World War II Museum

Gerald D. Swick — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:01:16 +0000

The Greatest Generation gathered at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans on the 65th anniversary of the D-Day landing in Normandy, France. A photo essay.

Tactics 101 039 - Air Assault: The Basics

Gerald D. Swick — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:01:07 +0000

The continuing series Tactics 101 examines air assault tactics - the helicopters, the terminology, and how an air assault should be executed.

Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 - PC Game Review

Jim H. Moreno — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:46:25 +0000

1C Company and Battlefront.com have released the next chapter in the Theatre of War series. An ArmchairGeneral.com review finds Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 a historically accurate and challenging war game.

Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 - PC Game Review

Jim H. Moreno — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:59:58 +0000

This review of Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 says it is great fun, 'another shining addition to the Command & Conquer series.