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Death Before Dishonor – Boardgame Review

Patrick Baker | Published: April 18, 2013 at 12:22 pm

“Death Before Dishonor – The Battle of Santiago Bay” has unexpected depth and requires a number of tactical decisions be made by the player. At a price of $5.95, it will take gamers back to the days of Yaquinto’s inexpensive Album games.

Naval War of 1812 – Boardgame Review

Rick Martin | Published: March 11, 2013 at 5:10 pm

“Naval War of 1812″ abstracts the actions of that war between warships and merchant vessels. Fast, fun and easy to learn, it is great for new players, though gamers looking for more of a simulation of the era won’t find it here.

Anglo-Boer War Cape Rebels Memorial and Paarl, South Africa

Deetlefs du Toit and Jerry D. Morelock | Published: March 08, 2013 at 6:08 pm

Armchair General Editor in Chief Jerry Morelock and longtime ACG subscriber, Deetlefs du Toit detail their recent trip to the Anglo-Boer War Cape Rebels Memorial with information and photos, including the scenic and historic Paarl region of South Africa.

Mr. Madison’s War: The Incredible War of 1812 – Boardgame Review

Sean Stevenson | Published: February 28, 2013 at 7:09 pm

“Mr. Madison’s War: The Incredible War of 1812″ from GMT is a quick-playing, faithful simulation of the period, and the rules don’t get in the way.

A Wicked War – Book Review

Abigail Pfeiffer | Published: February 13, 2013 at 7:06 pm

Amy S. Greenberg’s “A Wicked War: Polk, Clay, Lincoln, and the 1846 U.S. Invasion of Mexico,” covers the political decisions and actions that led to what U.S. Grant later called a wicked war.

Wellington’s Wars – Book Review

Steven M. Smith | Published: October 10, 2012 at 4:09 pm

‘Wellington’s Wars: The Making of a Military Genius’ explores how Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington, became not only a great military commander but also a political general.

USS Constitution Sails Again!

Media Release | Published: August 21, 2012 at 11:13 am

The USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship still afloat sailed from its berth in Charleston, Mass., Aug. 19, 2012, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the ship’s victory over HMS Guerriere.

American City Surrenders to Foreign Power

Armchair General | Published: August 16, 2012 at 12:17 pm

On August 16, 2012, Detroit became the only American city ever surrendered to a foreign power.

Amateurs to Arms! – Boardgame Review

Sean Stevenson | Published: August 08, 2012 at 12:31 pm

‘Amateurs To Arms!’ is a card-play game that is also a solid simulation of the strategic military, economic, and political factors of the War of 1812. Over 100 event cards give it fantastic replay value.

South Africa’s Boer Fighters In The Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902 Part II

Deetlefs du Toit | Published: July 16, 2012 at 1:15 pm

Boer descendant Deetlefs du Toit, a member of South Africa’s parliament, enhances and expands on the Great Warriors and Leader articles from the July 2012 issue of Armchair General with this second part of his two-part series on the Boer Wars.

Sioux War Dispatches: Rallies, Repulses, and ‘Villainous Falsehoods’ – Book Excerpt

Marc H. Abrams | Published: May 21, 2012 at 5:55 pm

“Rallies, Repulses, and ‘Villainous Falsehoods’” is an excerpt from a new book by Marc H. Abrams, ‘Sioux War Dispatches: Reports from the Field, 1874–1877.’

South Africa’s Boer Fighters In The Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902 Part I

Deetlefs du Toit | Published: May 11, 2012 at 11:14 am

Boer descendant Deetlefs du Toit, a member of South Africa’s parliament, enhances and expands on two articles from the July 2012 issue of Armchair General with a wealth of additional information about the Boer Wars in part 1 of a 2-part series.

National War of 1812 Bicentennial Kick-off in Baltimore

Media release | Published: April 14, 2012 at 11:57 am

The Eagle 2. Click to enlarge.
The Eagle 2. Click to enlarge.

The War of 1812 is sometimes called America’s forgotten war, overshadowed by other conflicts in American history. It isn’t going to be forgotten during its bicentennial.

The national launch of the War of 1812 …

MUST READ … Ralph Peters Testifies to Congress. Explains What YOU Really Need to Know About Pakistan

Ralph Peters | Published: February 08, 2012 at 6:16 pm

Armchair General Advisory Board member Ralph Peters testifies to Congress and explains what YOU really need to know about Pakistan.

What would Churchill have done about Afghanistan?

Carlo D'Este | Published: February 06, 2012 at 1:59 pm

Author and historian Carlo D’Este examines what a difference someone like Winston Churchill might make in dealing with these difficult times.

The Rogue Republic – Book Review

Douglas Sterling | Published: February 02, 2012 at 1:08 pm

“The Rogue Republic,” by William C. Davis, gives a detailed account of a little-known event in the history of North America, the brief life of the independent Republic of West Florida and the colorful characters behind its creation.

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