the magazine for the discerning wargamer feb 08 #30 £3
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THE MAGAZINE FOR THE DISCERNING WARGAMER • Feb 08 • #30 • £3.95
● DOSSIER: THE WARS OFCHARLES THE BOLD
● SCOUNDRELS OF THE 18TH CENTURY - THE HIGHWAYMAN
● GENOA 1941
● SPANISH BLUE DIVISION
● MAKING 28MM NAPOLEONIC SPANISH BUILDINGS
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B ienvenidos amigos! We have another great Dossier for you this issue – Charles the Bold theDuke of Burgundy who some feel revolutionised warfare by taking it out of the Middle Agesand into the renaissance. Unfortunately perhaps his ideas were a little too ahead of theirtime because they resulted in a series of military defeats; the only saving grace being they
were magnificent and spectacular defeats! As with most of our articles it is a passionate labour oflove by our writer George Moraitis – a devoted follower of “Chucky” as we call him! We are very pleased to welcome the noted naval author David Manley to our team who offers a WW2scenario of the Royal Navy versus the Italian Navy – something off the beaten track. Confirming theSpanish connection there is an article on the famous Azul Legion, Spanish volunteers who braved theEastern Front fighting for the Wehrmacht and who found themselves ultimately on the losing side. Ourregular contributors Guy Bowers and Paul Darnell come up with something interesting as usual. Paulwith some Spanish building for Sharpe fans. Guy kicking off a series of articles on those Scoundrelsof legend, the stuff of countless tales, myths and films starting with the Highwaymen. We preview Field of Glory, an exciting new venture between Osprey Publishing and SlitherineStrategies. If such an effort can bring more new players into the historical fold it can only be a goodthing. Last but not least as always a big thanks to David for his tremendous help in pulling the issuetogether.
John Kersey
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WRITERS AND CONTRIBUTORSGeorge Moraitis, Marcos Torregrosa,
Ruben Torregrosa, Guy Bowers, Dave Wise,Carlos de la Rocha, Dave Andrews,
Esteban Soteras, Erregrafica, Dillon Browne, Alex Buchel, Henry Hyde, Paul Darnell,
Graham Wallis.SPECIAL THANKS TO
Perry Miniatures, Gripping Beast, Caliver Books,Tin Soldier, Terrain Warehouse, Front Rank,
Ian Marsh - Fighting 15s, Great War Miniatures,Warhammer Ancient Battles, Mongoose Publishing,
Librería Atlántica, TWT, Osprey, Battle Games, Baccus 6mm.
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News & ClubsEverything that’s happening in the hobby ................................4Miniatures ReviewNew releases impartially examined ........................................6The Blue DivisionSpanish volunteers battling the Soviet Union ..........................8Preview: Field of Glory ........................................................12Genoa 1941The Royal Navy takes the war to Italy ....................................14
DOSSIER: CHARLES THE BOLDCharles the Bold – I have undertaken it ................................26Charles the Bold – a book selection ......................................40Late Medieval miniatures review............................................42
Warhammer Historical – an event review ............................44Scoundrels Series: The Highwayman ....................................50PublicationsReviews of new releases......................................................56Los HaciendasHow to make Spanish buildings............................................58BoardgamesAn in-depth review of Vinci....................................................62Virtual WarCommander: Europe at War ....................................................64
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SPAINClub Estandarte (Alicante)War Games, miniature and historicalsimulation with 15’s mm miniatures.http://es.geocities.com/estandarte-club [email protected]: http://wargamesexperiences.blogspot.com
Jalon Valley Wargames GroupWe meet once a week to fight Napoleonicwargames.We have a permanent warga-mes room, with all the necessary figuresand scenery.We would like to contact an-yone interested enough to devote oneday per week.There is no charge and noneed for any previous experience of war-gaming.All nationalities are welcome,pro-viding they speak English. Minimum ageis 16. For further details email [email protected].
Club DreadnoughtC/Marques de Montortal 2 (Zona Torrefiel)VALENCIA [email protected].: 626172224
Ars Bellica www.arsbellica.netCollaborator in the Days of Alcorcón. Ga-mes PBEM. Occasional meetings. Satur-days in “La Flecha Negra” (C/Elvira 1,28028 Madrid). Contact in the forums.
Unidad de Estrategia y Operaciones-El Bunker. Games of strategy and mi-niatures mainly in 15 and 20 mm. Lo-cal permanent in Madrid.http://norad.mundoforo.com or [email protected]
Agrupación de Miniaturistas de GranadaCirculo cultural La Unión, C/ Iglesia 1,Santa Fe (Granada). Meetings wee-kends. David Cá[email protected] -http://groups.msn.com/Asociacionde-MiniaturistasdeGranada
Ariochc/ Aragón nº 74, 2º floorwww.clubarioch.comSaturday 16 to 21 PM.Palma de Mallorca.
Club Alpha AresC/ Mir i Geribert,8 sótano - 8014 Barcelo-na www.alphaares.com Free entry for associates
Club AMSC/Martínez Izquierdo, 3 Sótano -28028 Madrid. Phone: +34 615 17 9478 (Gerardo Peinador) [email protected]. Free entry for associates. Bo-ardgames & miniatures (15 & 10mmspecially)
Club ComandanteC/Carreterias 48 1º - 29008 Má[email protected]@clubcomandante.comMeetings Friday and weekends
Club DragónC/Oviedo 20, Sotano - 28004 Madridwww.clubdragon.comAlberto Romero - [email protected]
El Último TercioC/ Princesa 18.Semisótano. (Alcorcón –Madrid) Phone: +34 678 72 90 37 (Da-vid Barderas) [email protected] Friday night and Sundaymorning. Also Tuesday & Wenesdaynight. Boardgames & miniatures.
Club StaffPonferrada (León) Phone: +34 625 5315 65 (Juan). Napoleonics & WWII.Monthly games.
Club LandwehrC/ Martín de la Plaza, 41, bajo (lo-cal) 29010 Málaga - [email protected] entry for associates,Meetings thrusday night.
Club Tarraco de Simulacion y Estrategia HistoricaContact: Sebastián. [email protected]
Club de Estrategia y Táctica (CET)www.juegosguerra.com Contact forum www.clubestrategia.com
Club de Simulación Histórica de Car-tagena (CSHC)Contact: Diego Peñalver Conesa. Phone: +34 617 510 563. www.proxidao.infotec.cc
EUROPEThe Chelmsford BunkerEssex Police Sports and Socialclub. St Margretts Road. Chelms-ford. Essex. CM2 1DA. www.bunke-rassault.co.uk. We meet Wedens-days, check the website for timesand dates, and join the forum toarrange games. Currently playingall GW games, FOW, WarhammerAncients and varrious boardga-mes. Contact. Gareth [email protected]
Angus Wargames ClubAngus Wargames Club - Boys Bri-gade Halls - Queen Street - Forfar,Angus, Scotlandwww.geocities.com/[email protected]: two saturdays: 7 PMto 11 PM
Ulmer StrategenUlm, Germanycontact Marios or Tobi:[email protected]: First Wednesdy in the month 7pm
Prague Wargames ClubPrague, Czech Republic.Paluba Club, Lidicka 40, Andel,Prague 2. Contact [email protected] or Nick [email protected]/index.htmSaturdays 2 to 7 PM.
South Bucks Wargames GroupWidmer End (Village hall) HighWycombe. UK.www.swarg.bravepages.comContact: Simon Lee simon.h.lee@tesco. net / 01494432389. Games second Thurds-day of month: 7 to 11 PM.
Wyre Forest Wargames ClubChester Road Sports Club,Chester Road North,Kidderminster Worcestershire, Britain.Contact: Darren - [email protected] www.wfgamers.org.uk10:30 AM to 7 PM.
AMERICAAsociacion Argentinade Wargamewww.a-a-w.com.arLeandro H. Bernardis [email protected]
ASIAThe Hong Kong Society of Wargameswww.hksw.org
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great pro-wargames project. You can do it! We look forward to hearing from you.
CLUBS & GAMING GROUPS
UKCaliver Books
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USAOn Military Matters
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MexicoDIMSA
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AustralyEssex Miniatures
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E-Mail: [email protected]: www.essexminiatures.com.au
Mainly MedievalE-Mail: [email protected]: www.mainlymedieval.com
ArgentinaCapital Federal: Distrimachi SA
Interior: York Agency SA - Tlf: (5411) 433 150 51
WORLDWIDE STOCKISTS
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WARFARE AT READING 2007Reading may seem a long way from London but there is a fastconnection from Paddington. This show, run by the Wargames As-sociation of Reading (WAR for short) has a lot to offer as it takesplace over a weekend which allows competitions to be rolled inwith the usual display & participation games, trade & societystands and all the side attractions such as the bring and buy. Ta-king place in the Rivermead Centre, a large leisure complex its se-lection of halls means all the various events can be separatelyhoused but within comfortable distance of each other. The com-petitions included the usual favouritesbut with new additions for Field of Gloryand DBMM. There were three competi-tions for Classic DBM and it will be inte-resting to see how these fare in the futu-re. A very nice mix of games coveringhistorical as well as science fiction andfantasy from familiar territory like Napole-onics and ACW to an unusual game pre-sented by Abbey Wood Associates on theBurkina-Faso, Mali Christmas
War. On the trade stands itwas good to see newcomers like Sergeants Mess, Oshiro andRaiden Miniatures. Flames of War fans would want to check outKerr and King who had an excellently painted display of very use-ful scenic bases, objectives and gliders for their collection.
MORE FUNNY LITTLE WARSWATERLOO DONE IN PROPER STYLE!More news from Padre Paul Wright, the auteur of Funny LittleWars who is running a very special Waterloo event. They havestandards for playing traditional toy soldiers in the correct form– low lots and rank outsiders who do not know how to pass theport are definitely not welcome in their Mess! And quite right too!This time they have excelled themselves and Waterloo will beplayed at an historic military location in June 2008 with a BlackTie dinner and distinguished speaker. Paul has promised a realBritish Army Field Marshall will be attendance during the day. Forfurther details please contact [email protected].
CREDIT WHERE IT’S DUEWe believe in giving credit where it’s due without gettingtoo Hollywood nominee! We have a number of missedcredits to previous WSS issues. In the Cambrai issue theBreaking the Waves scenario should have been creditedto Alex Buchel instead of Dillon Browne. In the Numan-tia issue photos were provided by Warhammer Historicaland the Swindon and District Wargames Club. Thanksare due to Glenn Foden and Warren Gleeson. The mo-dels were provided by Companion Miniatures and thefortress was from Grand Manner.
WSS Staff
NewsNews
Most of Peter Bunde’s plates from the Brigade-Uniformtafeln collection that appear in
the magazine are available on Histofig’s web site
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