The experts who teach battlefield tactics to the U.S. Army’s military leaders share the secrets to victory in squad combat. ACG’s Battle Book arms gamers with the real-time tactics that win on Empire Earth III’s battlefields.

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Paul defends Bastogne against a ferocious German assault. Check out this final GenCon battle report.

On the scene at GenCon, Paul plays a quick round of Victory at Sea. Read the battle report to see if US could send the Imperial Navy to the bottom!

The world of World War II grand strategy games can be confusing. Fortunately, Armchair General has sorted through a pile of recent releases to give you the latest intelligence on what game best fits your style. Read the briefing for more info.

The Axis and Allies: War at Sea game hit the shelves March 16th, and includes 64 units from the Japanese, Italian, German, America, British, French and Australian fleets. Armadas include fighters, bombers, submarines, destroyers, cruisers and battle ships.

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Armchair General presents a four-part walkthrough on Theatre of War, the latest World War II RTS from Battlefront and 1C Company, hot on the heels of our own ACG review!

Training Mission 1: Basic Training

This first article covers some …

The experts who teach battlefield tactics to the U.S. Army’s military leaders share the secrets to victory in Armed Assault.

What games made it to the top of our list this year? Click to read Armchair General’s top games of 2006!

As the winter season marks the ending of one year and an approaching fresh new one, likewise have two recent additions to the online world also marked the demise of one form of media, and heralded the birth of another. …

Armchair General takes a humorous look at some aspects of Battlefield 2142. Are you a FanBoy or a StrategyMan?

Ever wonder whether the hobby is going backwards or forwards? Michael Peck offers some insight to help you get your bearings.

Think supply and logistics is a drag? This former logistician illustrates how some games bring this craft to life, and keep it exciting to boot!

Defending the London Skies with West End Games’ Classic Solitaire Boardgame .

ACG has scored this After Action Report for Theater of War, the upcoming title from 1C and Battlefront.com. Watch as the Poles fight for their lives in 1939.

GenCon has a little bit of everything for gamers. Armchair General takes in the 2006 show and sends back some photos to record this incredible gaming environment.

Sid Meier’s Pirates! offers the promise of riches and fame, sailing and buccaneering your way through the Spanish Main during the 17 th Century. Part of the game’s appeal is that it is incredibly open-ended and replayable. However, while Sid Meier’s Pirates!is easy to pick up and play, the game can seem so free-form to newcomers, that it’s sometimes hard to know what to try first. So, here are a few tips to put you on the right career path to achieve legendary pirate status.