Tag Archives: WW2

China 1911

In the autumn of 1911 saw some of the biggest changes politically in China’s history. For the last 247 years China was ruled by the Qing dynasty. With failures to modernize China the people were becoming unhappy with Imperial rule … Continue reading

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Stalingrad 1942

Stalingrad was one of the major battles that became a turning point in WW2 on the eastern front in Russia. Hitler decided to launch a new offensive in July 1942 with the aim of taking Stalingrad. General Friedrich Paulus, who … Continue reading

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Irregular Magazine Issue 11 / Winter 2012

Irregular Magazine Issue 11 / Winter 2012

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Alternative History

Alternative history campaigns, battles and backgrounds have always held an interest for both war gamers and historians, it’s the question, What If? Such as what would have happened during World War 2 if Hitler had invaded Britain?

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A Very British Civil War – Campaign for Redruth and Camborne

Redruth Redruth in Cornwall has become a stronghold for socialist factions but overall control has been sought by two factions, Redruth Redcoats and Redruth Socialist Brigade (Redshirts). Until now, this infighting has only been shown through political means, debates and … Continue reading

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2011 and the Year ahead.

So a new year has rolled in and 2011 looks to be an interesting year. We have a VAT rise, going up to 20% here in the UK, how this will affect the hobby remains to be seen. GW has … Continue reading

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Warlord 28mm Plastic Late War German Infantry

Another sprue arrived, though this time they were from Warlord, and fairly modern, being WW2 Late German Infantry. These are the first plastic World War Two miniatures available to my knowledge in 28mm, not only from Warlord but in general.

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A Very British Civil War -New Factions for Cornwall

New Factions for Cornwall A selection of new factions for a Very British Civil War.

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Free DVD series with the Telegraph

Starting this weekend on Sunday 6th November, The Telegraph will be giving away a DVD series called A Century of Warfare, covering warfare in the 2oth Century, from WW1 through to the Gulf War. further five discs to collect from … Continue reading

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Bronze Campaign Setting

Its been a while since I lasted posted here, which I apologise for. My first post for a while is a quickie looking at a D20 Modern Pulp style D20 background, that could easily be used as a background for … Continue reading

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