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Captain Dale Dye, Military Advisor on ‘The Pacific’ – An Interview

Gerald D. Swick — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:31:10 +0000

Retired U.S. Marine captain Dale Dye is the man Hollywood has called on to make sure their military facts are straight and combat scenes realistic in movies and television productions from "The Last of the Mohicans" to "The Pacific."

Battles in the HBO Miniseries ‘The Pacific’ – A Synopsis

Gerald D. Swick — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:23:06 +0000

A historical synopsis of the battles depicted in the HBO miniseries The Pacific, provided by Armchair General to give viewers the background and outcomes of the Guadalcanal, New Britain, Peleliu, Iwo Jima and Okinawa campaigns.

Endless War: Middle Eastern Islam vs. Western Civilization – Book Review

ZBathon — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:06:40 +0000

A review of Endless War: Middle Eastern Islam vs. Western Civilization by Ralph Peters offers insight on one of today’s most vitally important issues – the assault of militant Islam on Western civilization, values and culture.

The Marengo Museum and the Art of Keith Rocco

Gerald D. Swick — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:40:02 +0000

The Marengo Museum in Italy, dedicated to the 1800 Battle of Marengo during the wars of Napoleon, is undergoing a complete renovation of exhibits and galleries and has commissioned military artist Keith Rocco to create several original paintings.

Napoleon: Total War – PC Game Review

JulieKing — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:08:30 +0000

This review of Napoleon Total War says it delivers what Empire did not, with challenging AI, many improved features, multiplayer options, and a crash-free framework.

Hell on Iwo Jima – One Marine’s Story

Gerald D. Swick — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:27:36 +0000

Alvin B. Orsland recounts his personal experiences in the battle for Iwo Jima, where only 36 Marines of the 365 in his company were not killed or seriously wounded.

Close Combat: The Longest Day – PC Game Review

JulieKing — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:35:48 +0000

This review of Close Combat: The Longest Day says it is a game that places strategy and tactics ahead of state-of-the-art graphics, with plenty of battles and high replay value.

Football’s famous warriors find fitting home in Patriot Place

ZBathon — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:10:05 +0000

Author John Ingoldsby highlights the New England Patriot's recent hosting of the traveling exhibit entitled “Pro Football and the American Spirit."

CDG 37 – Rommel in World War I, 1917

ZBathon — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:24:19 +0000

This is the solution to the Combat Decision Game “Rommel in World War I” that was presented in the March 2010 issue of Armchair General® magazine.

Armchair General and the Colby Symposium in 2010

ZBathon — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:40:30 +0000

Armchair General magazine will be actively participating in the 15th annual William E. Colby Military Writers’ Symposium at Norwich University.