In Memory of Ben Weider, 1923-2008
It is with a profound sense of sadness and a great feeling of personal loss that we announce the passing on Friday, October 17, of Dr. Ben Weider, CM, CQ, SBStJ of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. A WWII soldier, he was founder and president of the International Napoleonic Society and founder of the International Federation of Body Builders. Dr. Weider was the father of Eric Weider, who is the publisher of Armchair General magazine and president and CEO of the Weider History Group.
Marines from Outer Space. No, Really.
The U.S. Marine Corps program to insert Marines from outer space is science fiction today, but there is a parallel with the Corps' development of new amphibious landing techniques and technology prior to World War II.
Tactics 101 031 - The Engagement Area
In this month's Tactics 101, an Armchair General continuing series, the authors look at the crucial elements in planning for and preparing an engagement area, including use of obstacles, direct and indirect fire, and more.
Author POV - A Coverup in Exercise Tiger?
During Exercise Tiger, a rehearsal for D-Day, German E-boats attacked a convoy protected by a single escort boat. Author Richard T. Bass presents new facts and raises questions about an official cover-up that continues to this day.
Nazi V1 Attack on New York?
This week's hot discussion topics on the Armchair General forums include planned Nazi attacks on the U.S. with V1 robot bombs, a hypothetical WWII without American participation, and the question of whether European emigres are fleeing Muslims.
The American Battle Monuments Commission
The American Battle Monuments Commission is guardian of 24 permanent military cemeteries and 25 memorials, markers and monuments in the United States and overseas.
Photos From Iraq and Lending a Hand
We have a few photos from Russ, a soldier who previously wrote several articles here on Armchair General. He also includes a list of items soldiers can use in care packages this fall!
Steel Fury - Kharkov 1942 - PC Game Preview
A preview of Steel Fury - Kharkov 1942, an exciting tank combat simulator for PCs from Lighthouse Interactive. ArmchairGeneral.com took a test drive and found it makes all gamers' tank fantasies come true.
History Animated - An Interview with Its Founder
Armchair General Website writer Jim Moreno fired off a few rounds of email questions for Webmaster and military historian James Cagney concerning the HistoryAnimated Website, and here's the report!
Asia Engulfed: The Second World War in Asia , 1941 – 1945 - Boardgame Review
Armchair General game reviewer Robert Delwood looks at GMT's grand strategy Pacific War game, "Asia Engulfed, The Second World War in Asia 1941 - 1945," and finds it to be an elegant, deep game that rewards good planning.
Supreme Ruler 2020 - PC Game Review
Supreme Ruler 2020 is a frightening game. The fear comes not from some grisly monster or spooky psycho but from reality. The world it pictures derives from a very plausible sequence of very possible events.
Red Storm Rising or Passing Shower?
The Russian invasion of Georgia has been heralded as the start of a second Cold War. However, Russia of 2008 has a long way to go before it becomes a superpower worthy of the term.
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