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Wednesday War Stories ~ Iron Ships & Iron Men at the Battle of Hampton Roads

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"In some ways the game was frustrating; how could it not produce a clearly superior victor?" RockyMountainNavy, in Armchair Dragoons, has an interesting discussion of the classic "Monitor versus Merrimac" clash, and how that applies to wargaming. Check out what conclusion he reaches, reinforced by the comment: "No better description of the impact of the Battle of Hampton Roads on naval warfare exists than the response of the Royal Navy upon hearing of the battle."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 3/14/2025


The Vietnam War Miniatures Collection (video)

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The Dusted Game Shelf dusts off his proud collection of miniatures suitable for table top Vietnam War battles.

Poster: Pat L.
Post Date: 3/1/2025


Rebellion in the Colonies (American Revolution, #1)

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America's "...humble beginnings – as a collection of colonies in strife with their British metropolitan government." Clio, in Inside GMT Games, begins a series on the American Revolution, in honor of the upcoming 250th anniversary of its founding.

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 2/21/2025


Castiglione 1796

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Jeff Berry, in Obscure Battles, takes an insightful look at a battle that "...has been analyzed as the prototype that Bonaparte used for his ultimate winning formula for many of his future big battles...", which Jeff dubs the "Sucker Punch"!

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 2/19/2025


John Hill (game designer)

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Here is a reference page for John Hill, a war game designer, who designed games in the early 1970’s including Bar-Lev and Squad Leader.

Poster: Pat L.
Post Date: 2/15/2025


My top anticipated wargames of 2025

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"It is a pretty broad selection, containing solitaire, two-player and multiplayer titles, recent conflicts or very ancient ones." Michal, in The Boardgames Chronicle, takes his annual look at his most anticipated new titles. Check out which game has him concluding "I simply could not pass on this."

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 2/5/2025


RBM Studio Update: The Palisades Fire

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Rodger MacGowan has seen his home and RBM Studio facility destroyed in the Palisades fire in California. His son Steven has set up a gofundme account where you can learn what happened and offer recovery help if you wish.

Poster: Doug Holt
Post Date: 1/24/2025


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Game: Washington's War



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Publisher: GMT Games
Game Type: Card
Designer(s): Mark Herman
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Description:


Washington's War is a card-driven board wargame from GMT Games and designed by Mark Herman. The game is set in during the American Revolutionary War and the map depicts the east coast of the United States. One player controls the American forces and the other player the British. The game is designed for two players and takes between ninety minutes and two hours to play. Washington's War was published in 2010 and is a reprint and upgrade of the Avalon Hill game We the People, first published in 1994. In 2010 the game was the winner of the Charles S. Roberts Award for the Best Ancient to Napoleonic Era Wargame.


Articles


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Pub Date
Article Description
Source
386
Date: 7/5/2024
Poster: Robert Holifield
Washington's War Rule Book (PDF)

2014 Edition Rule Book. Thanks to GMT Games for making this available.
Web Link
385
Date: 6/12/2017
Poster: Yannick Stoneage
Video review of Washington's War

Washington's war review from the guys of The Player's aid channel. Good and fresh view of this CDG wargame system.
Web Link
383
Date: 1/18/2015
Poster: Mark D.
Vassal: New Module

A new Vassal module for Washington's War has been published.
Web Link
382
Date: 10/15/2012
Poster: Mark D.
Board Games by Josh: Review

Honest and forthright review by Josh on his Board Games by Josh blog.
Web Link
381
Date: 4/10/2012
Poster: Mark D.
Ed Bickford: Replay

Nice replay posted by Ed Bickford on ConSimWorld.
Web Link
380
Date: 4/3/2012
Poster: Mark D.
Dan Moore: Review

"A Review of the Disappointing Washington's War" - Really more of a critical statement than a review although it did trigger quite a bit of conversation on BGG. Posted by Dan Moore.
Web Link
377
Date: 7/1/2010
Poster: Mark D.
Jeff P.: Review

A quick review by Jeff P for BGG.
Web Link
378
Date: 6/30/2010
Poster: Mark D.
Armchair General: Review

Decent review by Terry Lee Coleman for Armchair General.
Web Link
376
Date: 5/8/2010
Poster: Mark D.
Judd Vance: Review

"Updating and Improving a Classic" - Review by Judd Vance for BGG. Includes a section comparing it to We the People.
Web Link
384
Date: 4/23/2010
Poster: Mark D.
The Boardgaming Life: Review

"Washington's War: First Look (Review)" by Mark D. for The Boardgaming Life.
Web Link
374
Date: 4/15/2010
Poster: Mark D.
Dan Rivera: Review

"A Review, Not a Rule Book Overview" - Writen by Dan Rivera, focuses on basic game attributes like "How long does it take to play?" and "How Easy Is It to Learn?".
Web Link
375
Date: 4/12/2010
Poster: Mark D.
Francis K. Lalumiere: Review

"An American Revolution" - Created by Francis Lalumiere for BGG.
Web Link
373
Date: 3/30/2010
Poster: Mark D.
Warren Bruhn: Review

"My First Play of a CDG: Fast and Fun" - Review by Warran Bruhn for BGG.
Web Link
371
Date: 3/19/2010
Poster: Mark D.
Joel Tamburo: Review

"Washington's War: A Review" - Penned by Joel Tamburo for BGG.
Web Link
372
Date: 3/15/2010
Poster: Mark D.
Brien Martin: Review of Gameplay

"Washington's War: A Review of Gameplay" - Another review by Brien Martin, this time focusing on the actual game play.
Web Link
368
Date: 3/11/2010
Poster: Mark D.
Roger's Reviews: Review

"Washington's War: Fast, Furious Fun" review by Roger's Reviews on BGG.
Web Link
370
Date: 3/8/2010
Poster: Mark D.
Brien Martin: British First Move Variant

This chart is the companion piece to the Variant article, "Going It Alone With General Washington". It is the chart that determines if the British will move first on any given turn. Posted by Brien Martin.
Web Link
367
Date: 3/8/2010
Poster: Mark D.
Sean Chick: Review

"The First Remake of a Classic CDG" by Sean Chick for BGG.
Web Link
369
Date: 3/6/2010
Poster: Mark D.
Brien Martin: Review

"First in War, First in Peace" - review by Brien Martin for BGG.
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