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Editor's Welcome
Autumn is here. The shorter hours of daylight mean more time spent inside, and that means more opportunities to check out the latest articles and reviews at ArmchairGeneral.com! Here's a quick list of what you may have missed last month.
The November 2008 issue is out! Patton vs. Rommel. Learn more about this issue here. |
| What's New on Armchair General |
CURRENT EVENTS BLOG
Smoking Gun in a Brushfire? Welcome to the War in South Ossetia. A civilian – ACG's director of Internet operations, Brian King – tries to sort through the finger-pointing and name-calling to reach conclusions about what the West should do.
Armchair General's Analysis of Citizenship for Ukrainians – Is Russia laying the groundwork for a Georgia -like action to reclaim the Ukraine ?
Islamabad Marriott Hotel Bombing, September 20, 2008 – Powerpoint presentation from the Overseas Security Advisory Council's Web site.
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TACTICS 101
The continuing series is up to number 30. This month's installment explores circular weapons positioning, the use of terrain, anticipating probable enemy actions, and other elements for preparing a successful defense. |
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GAMES
Kharkov – Disaster on the Donets PC game review – See why reviewer Larry Levandowski called this "The best operational wargame" this year.
Army of Ireland boardgame review – Did you know an Irish army invaded Canada from the United States after the Civil War? This game covers its only battle.
Jena 20 boardgame review – A quick-playing simulation of Napoleon's battles at Jena and Auerstadt for just 20 bucks! |
BOOKS & MOVIES
PBS' The Presidents Collection DVD review by Armchair General's editor-in-chief Jerry Morlock - "Must see." "FIVE STARS."
The Forgotten Soldier book recommendation by Brian King – A personal account of French-German soldier Guy Sajer's experiences on the Eastern Front in World War II. "The story of one soldier doing his duty and trying to stay alive in worst possible conditions."
Hobby Games: The 100 Best book review by ACG's senior Web editor Gerald D. Swick – Game designers select and describe favorite games created by other designers over the last 50+ years.
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| Other Web Highlights |
COMING IN OCTOBER
Overwhelmed by all the choices on ACG's forums? Beginning in early October, forumophile Jason St. Just delivers reports several times each week to help you find the currently most-popular ACG forums, and he throws a searchlight on some gems you may have overlooked.
Our senior Web editor wants your opinions on book reviews – do you read them, what do you look for in them, how can we make them better serve your needs and interests? Join in the forum Gerald Swick's created on the subject or enter your comments directly on his blog Passing in Review - Some Questions for You on our Web site.
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