James Langham (British Officers Don't Duck/Cold War Goes Hot)
@james560492.bsky.social
Writer for RPGs and wargames. Currently working on WW2 Arnhem rules.
MA in Military History, BA (Hons) in Librarianship and Information Science.
YouTuber on gaming and military history (https://youtube.com/@jameslangham9854?si=3hWepvVPBdgP1I2Y)
MA in Military History, BA (Hons) in Librarianship and Information Science.
YouTuber on gaming and military history (https://youtube.com/@jameslangham9854?si=3hWepvVPBdgP1I2Y)
I went to see the stunning Nuremberg tonight. Highly recommended, full review to follow.
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I went to see the stunning Nuremberg tonight. Highly recommended, full review to follow.
Latest preview
November 14, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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It's just suddenly struck me how much the Imperial officer uniform looks like the Imperial Japanese officer uniform of WW2.
October 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
It's just suddenly struck me how much the Imperial officer uniform looks like the Imperial Japanese officer uniform of WW2.
Using AK Play Markers to test paint a speedpaint RAD trooper for 1 Para to fight working into Arnhem scenario for my British Officers Don't Duck rules.
October 5, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Using AK Play Markers to test paint a speedpaint RAD trooper for 1 Para to fight working into Arnhem scenario for my British Officers Don't Duck rules.
Interesting 30 min experiment, Mars 20mm British paras, AK Playmarkers and wood filler.
Quite pleased how well the markers worked for a speedpaint. Not ideal for detail but as a speedpaint for a massed force they work well.
Wood filler also worked better than expected.
Video to follow on YouTube.
Quite pleased how well the markers worked for a speedpaint. Not ideal for detail but as a speedpaint for a massed force they work well.
Wood filler also worked better than expected.
Video to follow on YouTube.
October 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Interesting 30 min experiment, Mars 20mm British paras, AK Playmarkers and wood filler.
Quite pleased how well the markers worked for a speedpaint. Not ideal for detail but as a speedpaint for a massed force they work well.
Wood filler also worked better than expected.
Video to follow on YouTube.
Quite pleased how well the markers worked for a speedpaint. Not ideal for detail but as a speedpaint for a massed force they work well.
Wood filler also worked better than expected.
Video to follow on YouTube.
Test paint of a 20mm US Desert Storm grenadier. Only I could choose as a test model with 2 different camo schemes!
September 29, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Test paint of a 20mm US Desert Storm grenadier. Only I could choose as a test model with 2 different camo schemes!
More on location shooting...
September 22, 2025 at 5:44 AM
More on location shooting...
On location and VERY wet...
September 15, 2025 at 3:18 AM
On location and VERY wet...
Not bad for a 20 min speed paint. As I'm about to run a competition I thought I ought to check I can do it myself!
September 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Not bad for a 20 min speed paint. As I'm about to run a competition I thought I ought to check I can do it myself!
Trying something new is often a bit scary but great fun (sometimes). Just been filming a video of my first attempt with AK Playmarkers and a wash.
September 11, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Trying something new is often a bit scary but great fun (sometimes). Just been filming a video of my first attempt with AK Playmarkers and a wash.
September 7, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Like a Stone Wall's 2 day Waterloo wargame yesterday. The day ended with the allies counter attacking on their right, the centre buckling under combined arms attacks and the Prussians slowly advancing. Live updates on YouTube throughout the day.
September 7, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Like a Stone Wall's 2 day Waterloo wargame yesterday. The day ended with the allies counter attacking on their right, the centre buckling under combined arms attacks and the Prussians slowly advancing. Live updates on YouTube throughout the day.
Quite pleased with some of the close up footage from the Victory Show yesterday. More to follow on my YouTube channel .
August 31, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Quite pleased with some of the close up footage from the Victory Show yesterday. More to follow on my YouTube channel .
Is Dark Sun about to make a comeback in 5e DnD?
August 30, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Is Dark Sun about to make a comeback in 5e DnD?
HUMAN ARTISTS OF EARTH! Use only one photograph of toy painted toy soldiers to convince people to follow you.
August 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
HUMAN ARTISTS OF EARTH! Use only one photograph of toy painted toy soldiers to convince people to follow you.
Set myself a 20 min paint challenge, pleased with the results.
August 12, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Set myself a 20 min paint challenge, pleased with the results.
My take on the US nuclear subs being moved towards Russia.
August 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
My take on the US nuclear subs being moved towards Russia.
So Sabaton just dropped two songs, one about Hannibal Barka. How accurate is it?
If you enjoy I have many more videos on YouTube.
youtube.com/@jameslangha...
If you enjoy I have many more videos on YouTube.
youtube.com/@jameslangha...
July 25, 2025 at 7:40 AM
So Sabaton just dropped two songs, one about Hannibal Barka. How accurate is it?
If you enjoy I have many more videos on YouTube.
youtube.com/@jameslangha...
If you enjoy I have many more videos on YouTube.
youtube.com/@jameslangha...
Proud dad moment as my youngest graduates with a 2/1 honours degree.
July 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Proud dad moment as my youngest graduates with a 2/1 honours degree.
Theirs is the Glory
July 20, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Theirs is the Glory
Been playing round with NaukNauk which animates wargaming figures.
July 20, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Been playing round with NaukNauk which animates wargaming figures.
Did a British Officer Capture Stalingrad - Against Orders?
July 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Did a British Officer Capture Stalingrad - Against Orders?
Those who know me know my love for obscure mIlitary trivia. This time I look at the longest (and most civilised) artillery duel in history.
More obscure facts on my YouTube channel:
youtube.com/@jameslangha...
More obscure facts on my YouTube channel:
youtube.com/@jameslangha...
July 6, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Those who know me know my love for obscure mIlitary trivia. This time I look at the longest (and most civilised) artillery duel in history.
More obscure facts on my YouTube channel:
youtube.com/@jameslangha...
More obscure facts on my YouTube channel:
youtube.com/@jameslangha...
Great Bismark 3 game campaign from Fire at Sea tonight. Bismark was sunk by a fire caused by Suffolk's gunfire while the Prince Eugen and Scharnhorst made it back to Brest badly damaged.
The choices for forces and routes really bring the campaign to life.
The choices for forces and routes really bring the campaign to life.
July 4, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Great Bismark 3 game campaign from Fire at Sea tonight. Bismark was sunk by a fire caused by Suffolk's gunfire while the Prince Eugen and Scharnhorst made it back to Brest badly damaged.
The choices for forces and routes really bring the campaign to life.
The choices for forces and routes really bring the campaign to life.
Treated myself at Tankfest 2025. Mark Urban gave an excellent talk (although I had to apologise afterwards for giving the answer to one of his posed questions and then asking him a question according to him worthy of Staff College). He was a pleasure to chat to as well.
June 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Treated myself at Tankfest 2025. Mark Urban gave an excellent talk (although I had to apologise afterwards for giving the answer to one of his posed questions and then asking him a question according to him worthy of Staff College). He was a pleasure to chat to as well.