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Spotlight Articles

Outstanding articles that are not necessarily linked to one particular game, but may have broad appeal to gamers.

Prague 1757

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"...a near-run battle, with both sides making tactical mistakes that could have easily flipped the victory." Jeff Berry, in Obscure Battles, brings us an insightful view of this Seven Years War engagement, along with his splendid maps. Find out how the clash was a near thing, despite the fact that "...the campaign up to the battle was masterfully played out by Frederick, Schwerin and the other Prussian commanders."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 9/13/2024


Triangle Simulation Society: Southern Front 2024 Convention

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Triangle Simulation Society of North Carolina will be hosting their Wargame Convention featuring Historical Miniatures and other gaming on the 20th, 21st and 22nd of September 2024.

Poster: Robert Holifield
Post Date: 9/9/2024


Armchair Dragoons Fall Assembly 11-13 October

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Join the Dragoons for a convention with "...multiple tables for wargaming events, plus a large table for all-day monster wargaming across extended sessions."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 9/3/2024


Sword Lore II: M 1852 Prussian Cavalry Saber

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Having recently completed the research for a newly acquired sword, I thought I'd share what I've come up with...". Ed M brings us a fascinating, detailed look at a recent acquisition!

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 9/2/2024


FoxCon Dallas 2024

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Decision Games and Desert Fox Games announce their annual war game convention, FoxCon, scheduled for 8-11 November, 2024. The convention features 4 days of open gaming, game previews, seminars from S&T Press authors, and a flea market!

Poster: Pat L.
Post Date: 8/29/2024


Schenectady Wargamers Association - CouncilCon 2024

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Schenectady Wargamers Association Annual Convention on 6th, 7th and 8th of September 2024. Held in Schenectady, NY featuring Board Games, Miniatures, RPGs, Vendors and an Auction.

Poster: Robert Holifield
Post Date: 8/26/2024


The Jhelum Alexander's Last Battle

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"This story, too, is another example of how ancient history narratives can be bent by ancient propaganda, leading us to doubt their veracity." Jeff Berry, in Obscure Battles, brings us the intriguing tale of Alexander's last battle, along with some insights to put things in perspective: "Alexander thought that would've somehow given him legitimacy. It pissed him off...royally."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 8/16/2024


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PE TANG 1900 Q&A with Marco Campari

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Game: Blitz in the East



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Publisher: VentoNuovo Games
Game Type: Board
Designer(s): Emanuele Santandrea
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Description:


BLITZ IN THE EAST is the new vibrant VentoNuovo game that portrays the Russian front at the strategic level. VNG developers have created a brand new engine for this game that is both easy to learn and hard to master. The base rules are minimal in length with many designer notes, examples, and beautiful graphics. Several optional rules and the Scorched Earth Expansion also add more historical flavor and complexity for more seasoned wargamers.


Articles


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Article Description
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7
Date: 8/26/2024
Poster: Doug Holt
Blitz in the East: Stalin issues the Great Patriotic War!

"Comrade Stalin has abruptly recovered from his temporary incapacitation and directed a 'Great Patriotic War' to repel the Axis invaders." Jason Valdespino brings us his Soviet turn one AAR as disaster enfolds the USSR! "Leningrad, Smolensk, Kiev, and Odessa are all potential targets. How will the Axis invasion proceed?"
Grognard Hosted
6
Date: 8/21/2024
Poster: Doug Holt
Blitz in the East: Jason Valdespino launches Operation Barbarossa!

"The Ostheer has smashed the Soviet frontier forces..."! US Naval History Instructor Jason Valdespino has a detailed turn one AAR for this fast-moving game. Check out how the Axis forces achieve their opening goal: "In the northern and central sectors, the gateway into the interior is wide open with the sudden capture of Riga and Minsk."
Grognard Hosted
5
Date: 8/12/2024
Poster: Doug Holt
Blitz in the East Pop the Top

The Gimpy Gamer checks out his newly arrived copy of this VentoNuovo Games strategic East Front title. See why he thinks the game might be a "...notch on my list...".
Web Link
4
Date: 8/5/2024
Poster: Doug Holt
BLITZ IN THE EAST - Sequence of Play

Stuka Joe offers another one of his excellent "how to" wargame videos, this time looking at VentoNuovo Games' new strategic level Russian front game. Join Joe as he covers both the Sequence of Play and the Scorched Earth Expansion.
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2
Date: 11/25/2023
Poster: Doug Holt
Interview with Dr. Emanuele Santandrea of VentoNuovo Games

"The graphics were already good, but we have further improved them, bringing them to stellar levels...". Grognard.com interviews Dr. Emanuele Santandrea of VentoNuovo Games, with some interesting insights into what's new and how things are with the company these days.
Grognard Hosted
3
Date: 11/22/2023
Poster: Doug Holt
June 22 1941, The Dawn

"The Soviets are still sleeping in their barracks... few are awake to guard the crossings on the Bug and on the Neman...". Emanuele Santandrea offers the opening rounds of an exciting replay of VentoNuovo Games' new strategic East Front game, with lots of photos and some videos. "Will the Germans be able to 'puncture' the Soviet line and seize Riga, Minsk and Lvov to trigger Sudden Death?"
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1
Date: 7/28/2023
Poster: Doug Holt
Blitz in the East Kickstarter

TheGimpyGamer gives us his enthusiastic two cents in a YouTube post about VentoNuovo Games' new strategic East Front game and its Kickstarter campaign!
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