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Serpents of the Seas – Boardgame Review

JulieKing — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:01:41 +0000

This review calls Serpents of the Seas a beautiful-looking game of naval warfare from the Seven Years War to the War of 1812, a welcome addition to the genre although it is a bit chart-heavy.

Field of Glory – PC Game Review

JulieKing — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:07:53 +0000

A few turns of Pharsalus before taking the dog out for a walk? A quick battle between ancient armies before breakfast? This review says Field of Glory is that kind of computer game - easy to learn, tougher to master.

Military Museum World Tour: Athens War Museum

ZBathon — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:10:18 +0000

Author Peter Suciu tours the Athens War Museum for his Military Museum World Tour series.

MAP OF THE MONTH – Military Operations in the Pacific, 1944-45

Gerald D. Swick — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:39:04 +0000

Links to an animated map of military operations in the Pacific, 1944–1945, and accompanying articles.

Tactics 101 047: Encirclement – Part One

JulieKing — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:13:58 +0000

This month the continuing series Tactics 101 begins a two-part examination of the art and science of military encirclement.

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.