My oldest asked to build a model tank with me. She even wore her finest unicorn dress to mark the occasion. I recently found a Lindberg Battlefront Four kit - same that I built with my Dad when I was her age.
I’m so grateful for these moments.
I’m so grateful for these moments.
November 9, 2025 at 2:03 AM
My oldest asked to build a model tank with me. She even wore her finest unicorn dress to mark the occasion. I recently found a Lindberg Battlefront Four kit - same that I built with my Dad when I was her age.
I’m so grateful for these moments.
I’m so grateful for these moments.
Anyone have recommended titles from the Stackpole Military History series?
November 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Anyone have recommended titles from the Stackpole Military History series?
To further visualize the "Hedgerow Hell" we've been gaming, here is a great tabletop to the real battlefield comparison.
The blue dot is the lane and field where a platoon of US Infantry were spotted by an MG42 Team from the stone house. The tactical problems presented by hedgerow country abound.
The blue dot is the lane and field where a platoon of US Infantry were spotted by an MG42 Team from the stone house. The tactical problems presented by hedgerow country abound.
October 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
To further visualize the "Hedgerow Hell" we've been gaming, here is a great tabletop to the real battlefield comparison.
The blue dot is the lane and field where a platoon of US Infantry were spotted by an MG42 Team from the stone house. The tactical problems presented by hedgerow country abound.
The blue dot is the lane and field where a platoon of US Infantry were spotted by an MG42 Team from the stone house. The tactical problems presented by hedgerow country abound.
I’ve been wargaming Normandy battles a lot this year across the tabletop, boardgames, and PC. I’m reminded each time with greater depth of clarity what a nightmare combat was in the hedgerows.
October 31, 2025 at 3:36 AM
I’ve been wargaming Normandy battles a lot this year across the tabletop, boardgames, and PC. I’m reminded each time with greater depth of clarity what a nightmare combat was in the hedgerows.
Just finishing up an enjoyable read: Company Commander by Charles MacDonald. Written not long after tfe war, its and interesting look at Company level command. encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn...
October 27, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Just finishing up an enjoyable read: Company Commander by Charles MacDonald. Written not long after tfe war, its and interesting look at Company level command. encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn...
Desire to spend money intensifies.
October 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Desire to spend money intensifies.
I’ve had the magazines for a while, and they are still excellent reads. Now I’ve finally found a copy of the games!
October 20, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I’ve had the magazines for a while, and they are still excellent reads. Now I’ve finally found a copy of the games!
Beats everything on cable TV!
October 15, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Beats everything on cable TV!
Also thinking Rudyard Kipling’s son, John Kipling, who was killed in the engagement.
October 13, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Also thinking Rudyard Kipling’s son, John Kipling, who was killed in the engagement.
On table tonight: Richard Borg’s The Great War. An underrated entry to the Commands and Colors series.
Running the concluding scenario to the Battle of Loos, 110 years later.
Running the concluding scenario to the Battle of Loos, 110 years later.
October 13, 2025 at 9:44 PM
On table tonight: Richard Borg’s The Great War. An underrated entry to the Commands and Colors series.
Running the concluding scenario to the Battle of Loos, 110 years later.
Running the concluding scenario to the Battle of Loos, 110 years later.
SAS: Rogue Regiment at @armchairdragoons.bsky.social Fall Assembly.
A board game that is crying out for miniatures. Props to Chris and his 3D Printer for bringing this to life.
A board game that is crying out for miniatures. Props to Chris and his 3D Printer for bringing this to life.
October 13, 2025 at 9:41 PM
SAS: Rogue Regiment at @armchairdragoons.bsky.social Fall Assembly.
A board game that is crying out for miniatures. Props to Chris and his 3D Printer for bringing this to life.
A board game that is crying out for miniatures. Props to Chris and his 3D Printer for bringing this to life.
My cafe is being well guarded.
October 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
My cafe is being well guarded.
Enjoying a little time away in Switzerland with the wife for our 10-year wedding anniversary. Lunch with a view at Hotel Giessbach:
October 2, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Enjoying a little time away in Switzerland with the wife for our 10-year wedding anniversary. Lunch with a view at Hotel Giessbach:
Richard Borg’s The Great War - Tanks have appeared at Cambrai and are turning the tide.
September 29, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Richard Borg’s The Great War - Tanks have appeared at Cambrai and are turning the tide.
3D printed vs Warlord (Italeri) M8 Greyhounds.
May 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM
3D printed vs Warlord (Italeri) M8 Greyhounds.
28mm Live Free or Die rules for The Battle of Guilford Courthouse.
Here comes Cornwallis
Here comes Cornwallis
March 22, 2025 at 12:15 AM
28mm Live Free or Die rules for The Battle of Guilford Courthouse.
Here comes Cornwallis
Here comes Cornwallis
On the tabletop in remembrance of the anniversary of the battle 244 years ago: The Battle of Guilford Courthouse using Live Free or Die Rules
March 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
On the tabletop in remembrance of the anniversary of the battle 244 years ago: The Battle of Guilford Courthouse using Live Free or Die Rules
Keep ‘em Rolling! Race for the Rhine. When your day job meets your hobbies.
January 21, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Keep ‘em Rolling! Race for the Rhine. When your day job meets your hobbies.
The perfect board game to arrive on a snowy day.
January 12, 2025 at 1:47 AM
The perfect board game to arrive on a snowy day.
"We cut across a field, finding the going more strenuous in unbroken snow... Someone noticed nearby what appeared to be cord wood staked at the edge of the field. He went over to investigate. He pushed away enough to see this mound was not wood, but US soldiers, all dead!"
December 23, 2024 at 1:23 AM
"We cut across a field, finding the going more strenuous in unbroken snow... Someone noticed nearby what appeared to be cord wood staked at the edge of the field. He went over to investigate. He pushed away enough to see this mound was not wood, but US soldiers, all dead!"
2nd and 3rd Battalions of the 517th are ordered to attach to the 30th Infantry Division (Old Hickory), and take up position along a defensive line anchored in the northeast by Malmedy. F Company takes up position on the heights overlooking Malmedy.
December 23, 2024 at 1:11 AM
2nd and 3rd Battalions of the 517th are ordered to attach to the 30th Infantry Division (Old Hickory), and take up position along a defensive line anchored in the northeast by Malmedy. F Company takes up position on the heights overlooking Malmedy.
Happy General Anthony McAuliffe day! Remember, if you ever find yourself in life surrounded and asked to surrender, the appropriate response is clear:
NUTS!
NUTS!
December 22, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Happy General Anthony McAuliffe day! Remember, if you ever find yourself in life surrounded and asked to surrender, the appropriate response is clear:
NUTS!
NUTS!
[22/12/1944] When the 517th PRCT command staff finally reaches XVIII Corps headquarters, the situation is so unstructured that the orders to the 517th simply state that the first battalion to arrive is to be assigned to the beleaguered 3rd Armored Division in Manhay.
December 22, 2024 at 12:51 PM
[22/12/1944] When the 517th PRCT command staff finally reaches XVIII Corps headquarters, the situation is so unstructured that the orders to the 517th simply state that the first battalion to arrive is to be assigned to the beleaguered 3rd Armored Division in Manhay.