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Maj. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee, Jr. – ‘Father of U.S. Armored Forces’

Ray Porter | Published: May 08, 2012 at 7:20 pm

Adna R. Chaffee, Jr., is known as the ‘Father of the U.S. Armored Forces’ because of his leadership, expertise in organizational maneuvers, and grasp of doctrine, as well as an ability to clearly articulate his vision for an independent armored force.

Wargame: European Escalation – PC Game Review

Charlie Hall | Published: March 24, 2012 at 12:42 pm

‘Wargame: European Escalation’ puts gamers into a NATO – Warsaw Pact clash in the 1970s – 1980s, with over 300 units and great graphics.

50th Anniversary of Spy Exchange at Glienicker Bridge in Potsdam, Germany

Francis Gary Powers, Jr. | Published: February 10, 2012 at 12:22 pm

Francis Gary Powers, Jr., the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of The Cold War Museum, highlights the 50th anniversary of the spy exchange between U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers and Soviet spy Rudolph Abel on the Glienicker Bridge in Potsdam, Germany.

Was Winston Churchill to Blame for the Fall of Singapore?

Hans Johnson | Published: February 07, 2012 at 7:38 pm

The fall of Singapore, the supposedly impregnable fortress, to Imperial Japanese forces in 1942 was possibly the worst defeat of British arms in history; was British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to blame?

German Intelligence Successes in World War II

Hans Johnson | Published: January 18, 2012 at 2:08 pm

Spectacular Allied intelligence breakthroughs in WWII have overshadowed Axis intel successes. German successes are examined in this first part of a two-part series about Axis intelligence operations.

Donald D. Blackburn: Guerrilla Leader and Special Forces Hero

Mike Guardia | Published: December 22, 2011 at 12:15 pm

Donald D. Blackburn formed a guerrilla force in the Philippines to harass the Japanese occupiers. Years later, he spearheaded Operation White Star in Laos and planned the Son Tay rescue mission.

How Not to Fight a War: Sino-Indian War of 1962

Hans Johnson | Published: November 29, 2011 at 5:19 pm

India’s prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru misjudged both his nation’s military capability and the determination of China’s premier Zhou Enlai, precipitating the Sino-Indian War of 1962.

Suggested Mods for World of Tanks

Paul Glasser | Published: November 28, 2011 at 6:50 pm

Playing World of Tanks but want more sizzle in the game? Check out some of these suggested mods. They range from soundpacks to new skins to aids for gamers who are color blind.

Tank on Tank – Boardgame Review

Jim Zabek | Published: November 26, 2011 at 10:54 am

‘Tank on Tank’ is a quick-playing, easy-to-learn boardgame in which the number of actions a player may perform in a given turn is concealed by the fog of war.

Axis & Allies War at Sea: Surface Action – Miniatures Game Review

Paul Glasser | Published: November 10, 2011 at 4:21 pm

The latest Axis & Allies War at Sea expansion, Surface Action, is a mixed bag. ArmchairGeneral.com’s Paul Glasser fills us in.

Fighting Formations: Grossdeutschland Motorized Infantry Division – Board Game Review

Rick Martin | Published: September 13, 2011 at 12:54 pm

‘Fighting Formations: Grossdeutschland Motorized Infantry Division’ is a tactical-level board-wargame that features several unique innovations.

CDG 47 – Clarke at the Battle of Nancy, 1944

Andrew H. Hershey | Published: September 12, 2011 at 1:10 pm

In this interactive decision-making game you assume the role of U.S. colonel Bruce C. Clarke, commander of Combat Command A (CCA), 4th Armored Division, as you prepare to encircle the German-held city of Nancy, France, in September 1944.

New Indy Game – Unity of Command – Beta Announced

Published: September 06, 2011 at 10:57 am

An independent game developer out of Croatia, 2 x 2 Games, has anounced it is working on a new World War II turn-based strategy game called Unity of Command. 2 x 2 Games is about to launch a beta …

Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy – Seeing the Game Through Contemporary Field Manuals

Charlie Hall | Published: September 01, 2011 at 7:42 am

Charlie Hall takes readers through US Army Field Manuals of World War II and uses them to work on tactics for Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy.

World of Battleships Announced

Published: August 16, 2011 at 11:54 am

Completing the “World of…” trillogy, Wargaming.net has announced World of Battleships, which will join World of Tanks and World of Warplanes as a “freemium” online game.

World of Warplanes – Exclusive Screenshots

Published: August 08, 2011 at 12:37 pm

Armchair General has just scored some exclusive screenshots of the upcoming World of Warplanes – the air war sequel to Wargaming.net’s smash-hit, World of Tanks.

These screenshots have been released to celebrate the launch of the World of Warplanes …

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