Battlegames
The Battlegames Blog Is Back
I’m shocked and somewhat ashamed to see that it was nearly a year ago that I last posted on this site, other than to do some minor updates to the Battlechat podcast listing page or […]
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Book reviews
New Book Out Now: Martinstaat 1744
NB The Payhip site has been renamed and is now at https://payhip.com/gladiuspublications After a couple of frantic months of activity, my latest book Martinstaat 1744, A Detailed Wargame Campaign Set in a Fictitious World, is […]
Tabletop Battle Tactics
Tabletop Battle Tactics Out Now!
A sudden change of circumstances in recent weeks forced me to have a radical rethink about how I earn a living. Design work has dried up for the time being—nobody’s fault, just the state of […]
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Honoured by the HMGS
To my amazement, I have been awarded the HMGS Legion of Honour. For those of you who know nothing about the award, which is perhaps better known in the US than in Britain or continental […]
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Battlegames Video Review: Northag Rules and Miniatures from Plastic Soldier
Here’s my straight-out-of-the-box video review of the latest WWIII rules and 10mm plastic miniatures from Plastic Soldier. Enjoy! You can find more information at https://www.theplasticsoldiercompany.co.uk
Miscellaneous
A Eulogy for Stuart Asquith
Today I attended Stuart Asquith’s funeral in Cheltenham. It was a dignified and moving occasion and Stuart’s coffin was draped with the Union flag, as befits a man who had been both a serving soldier and […]
Guest Posts
The Current State of Siggins
Popular wargames writer Mike Siggins returns with a surprise update on his current wargaming activities. Note: The opinions expressed here are Mike’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Editor. Social Media It […]
First World War
Vittorio Veneto and WWI in Italy
I want to share some photos I took last October during my trip to the Dolomites in Italy, specifically images I took when I visited the town of Vittorio Veneto. For those that don’t know, […]
Battlegames
All Quiet on the Henry Front?
Not likely! It’s true, dear visitor, that this blog has appeared somewhat quiet since the new year, but if you take a quick look over on the Patreon site, you’ll see that in fact, I’ve […]
Battlegames
Lessons Learned from a Teaser
It’s been while since I last posted here. No apologies—the Patreon venture, together with other work commitments, book writing and life stuff, has demanded all my attention and, as we all know, one only has […]