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A Game of Birds and Wolves

Author : Simon Parkin
Publisher : Little, Brown
ISBN 13 : 0316492086
Total Pages : 395 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (164 download)

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Download or read book A Game of Birds and Wolves written by Simon Parkin and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2020-01-28 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As heard on the New Yorker Radio Hour: The triumphant and "engaging history" (The New Yorker) of the young women who devised a winning strategy that defeated Nazi U-boats and delivered a decisive victory in the Battle of the Atlantic. By 1941, Winston Churchill had come to believe that the outcome of World War II rested on the battle for the Atlantic. A grand strategy game was devised by Captain Gilbert Roberts and a group of ten Wrens (members of the Women's Royal Naval Service) assigned to his team in an attempt to reveal the tactics behind the vicious success of the German U-boats. Played on a linoleum floor divided into painted squares, it required model ships to be moved across a make-believe ocean in a manner reminiscent of the childhood game, Battleship. Through play, the designers developed "Operation Raspberry," a counter-maneuver that helped turn the tide of World War II. Combining vibrant novelistic storytelling with extensive research, interviews, and previously unpublished accounts, Simon Parkin describes for the first time the role that women played in developing the Allied strategy that, in the words of one admiral, "contributed in no small measure to the final defeat of Germany." Rich with unforgettable cinematic detail and larger-than-life characters, A Game of Birds and Wolves is a heart-wrenching tale of ingenuity, dedication, perseverance, and love, bringing to life the imagination and sacrifice required to defeat the Nazis at sea.

Playing War

Author : John M. Lillard
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 1612348254
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (123 download)

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Download or read book Playing War written by John M. Lillard and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between the First and Second World Wars, the U.S. Navy used the experience it had gained in battle to prepare for future wars through simulated conflicts, or war games, at the Naval War College. In Playing War John M. Lillard analyzes individual war games in detail, showing how players tested new tactics and doctrines, experimented with advanced technology, and transformed their approaches through these war games, learning lessons that would prepare them to make critical decisions in the years to come. Recent histories of the interwar period explore how the U.S. Navy digested the impact of World War I and prepared itself for World War II. However, most of these works overlook or dismiss the transformational quality of the War College war games and the central role they played in preparing the navy for war. To address that gap, Playing War details how the interwar navy projected itself into the future through simulated conflicts. Playing War recasts the reputation of the interwar War College as an agent of preparation and innovation and the war games as the instruments of that agency.

One-Hour Wargames

Author : Neil Thomas
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1473840937
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)

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Download or read book One-Hour Wargames written by Neil Thomas and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2014-09-03 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun and practical new approach to wargaming that lets you complete a game in about an hour—includes rule sets and scenarios for most popular periods. One of the biggest problems facing wargamers is finding the time to actually play. Most commercially available games require several hours to set up and see to a conclusion; some can even take a whole day or weekend to complete. Apart from time, lack of space can also keep wargamers from enjoying their favorite pastime. In One-hour Wargames, veteran gamer and rule-writer Neil Thomas has addressed both problems. Now it is practical to play a satisfying game in around an hour on a normal dining table or living room floor. The book contains 8 all-new sets of very simple rules for various periods—from Ancient to WW2—and thirty stimulating scenarios which can be played using any of them. All the rules and scenarios are intended to be played on a 3ft x 3ft battlefield. The rules only require a small number of miniatures, so this really is an ideal way for new gamers, or veterans trying a new period, to get started with minimal investment of time and money. Also ideal for a quick game in the evening with a friend. Also included are sections on campaigns and solo games.

Konflikt ’47

Author : Warlord Games
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 147281570X
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (728 download)

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Download or read book Konflikt ’47 written by Warlord Games and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-25 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1944 Atomic testing at Los Alamos opens a rift in the fabric of space, while the detonation of the Fat Boy atomic bomb over Dresden creates a second. German and American scientists determine that signals are being transmitted through the rifts, many indecipherable, but some containing revolutionary scientific and technological theorems. Desperate for any military advantage, Germany and the US swiftly apply these discoveries to their war efforts, and incredible new weapons begin to appear on the battlefield. Angered by America's refusal to share the secrets of Rift-tech, Stalin declares war on the US and Britain, and the Allies are fractured. 1947 World War II has entered a completely new phase. Power-armoured infantry armed with personal wonder-weapons follow super-heavy tanks and mechanised walkers into battle, smashing defences with colossal firepower, while genetic monstrosities are sent out to hunt and terrorise enemy forces. This is the new nature of war. This is Konflikt '47. *** With rules inspired by the award-winning Bolt Action system, this standalone game takes World War II to a completely new level, and offers everything required to harness the incredible weapons and technologies made possible by the rift signals, and to engage in tabletop battles for supremacy and survival.

Tractics

Author : Leon Tucker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (912 download)

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Download or read book Tractics written by Leon Tucker and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-15 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most detailed and realistic wargame rulesets for World War II miniatures (all scales). Updated rules include both 1st edition and the Little Wars Modifications as options. Detailed Direct Fire Mode for armored combat, Infantry combat with condensed version, Indirect FIre Mode for long-range guns, howitzers, and mortars with new updated Artillery Rules for barrages. This ruleset has 45 Landscape View charts in the back of the book. (Turn the book sideways to view them.) Updates include: Turn Sequence, the Modified sequence has been elaborated so fully, that it is an Updated edition. We recommend using terrain-look markers to track the state of various elements of troops and vehicles Opportunity Fire Getting Stuck in rough terrain and snow Command Distance and Orders searchless Concealment & Detection Unit Quality (Veterans & Inept) 38% more armored fighting vehicles (226 total including Canada, Hungary, Japan, Poland, and Romania) plus Remote Controlled Demolition AFV types (like Goliath), several types of wheeled vehicles and specialized half-tracks Vehicle Data highlights armor thicknesses, special and essential features are more clearly labeled like turret rotation (or casemate or self-propelled), track size relating to Getting Stuck, vehicle height (Low-Silhouette and Large-Tank); weight categories related to rules like Getting Stuck, Hedgerow busting, mine damage; an expanded list of Abbreviations, and a Vehicle Index 21% more gun penetration tables (bore/caliber) and updated stats Artillery rules have been completely Updated onto one pull-out page, although it is worth noting that the Classic and Modified versions are clarified and slimmed down to two pages each from four. One had to wade thru dense text before. Engineering updates include incremental damage on Buildings and Bridges plus how to categorize the latter. Trajectories and terrain are explained and diagrammed. Morale and Command flexibility adjustments by Nationality Special Rules have been expanded to include Night and Weather plus more Aircraft, Air Superiority, and Anti-Aircraft rules. It is important to note what is not updated: modern rules and vehicles. Larger print, consolidated tables with high production values Section of examples to explain how the rules work. Detailed table of contents, page references in the text, and index. Illustrated all with an inspiring variety of era photos, diagrams, and photos of models and games in progress. DFM, Direct Fire Mode (tank & anti-tank fire), is essentially unchanged, but the few Updates and additions are marked clearly. Since it's the core system, we include a one-page summary of the procedure's steps. When one has hidden set-up and movement (ideally with a judge or at least the defender notes unit positions on a sketch map), then the game can be more exciting with suspense and surprise.

Wargaming World War Two

Author : Stuart Asquith
Publisher : Nexus Special Interests
ISBN 13 : 9781854860002
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book Wargaming World War Two written by Stuart Asquith and published by Nexus Special Interests. This book was released on 1989 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Operation Warboard

Author : Gavin Lyall
Publisher : David McKay Company
ISBN 13 : 9780679507079
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Operation Warboard written by Gavin Lyall and published by David McKay Company. This book was released on 1976-01-01 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

World War 2 Wargaming

Author : Bruce Quarrie
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780850592306
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (923 download)

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Download or read book World War 2 Wargaming written by Bruce Quarrie and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Combat HQ

Author : Jim Bambra
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781530889778
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (897 download)

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Download or read book Combat HQ written by Jim Bambra and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-06-13 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combat HQ is a fast-paced set of rules for playing large-scale World War Two battles. Combat HQ features rapid movement, decisive combat, and exciting decision making. Rapid Command Pulses and opposed dice rolls keep players constantly involved. It uses Command Dice to establish the ebb and flow of combat, and Staff Orders to handle artillery support, smoke missions, and the commitment of Reserves. Combat HQ includes seven combat missions and a campaign system, along with starter battle groups for late war German, Commonwealth, Soviet and US forces. It's playable with 2mm to 28mm figures.

Bolt Action: World War II Wargames Rules

Author : Warlord Games
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472814967
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (728 download)

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Book Synopsis Bolt Action: World War II Wargames Rules by : Warlord Games

Download or read book Bolt Action: World War II Wargames Rules written by Warlord Games and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-09-22 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 23,000 copies sold of the first edition, this second edition of the best-selling Bolt Action World War II wargaming ruleset from Osprey and Warlord Games presents streamlined and refined rules, incorporating all the FAQs and errata compiled over four years of intensive gameplay. It is fully compatible with the existing range of supplements and also introduces new material. Written by veteran game designers Alessio Cavatore and Rick Priestley, Bolt Action provides all the rules needed to bring the great battles of World War II to your tabletop. Using miniature soldiers, tanks and terrain, you can fight battles in the shattered towns of occupied France, the barren deserts of North Africa, and even the sweltering jungles of the Pacific. Army options are almost limitless, allowing you to build the kind of army that most appeals to your style of play, from heavily armored tank forces to lightly armed, but highly skilled infantry. The choice is yours.

Flames of War

Author : Phil Yates
Publisher : Battlefront Miniatures Europe
ISBN 13 : 9780958253680
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (536 download)

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Download or read book Flames of War written by Phil Yates and published by Battlefront Miniatures Europe. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Fast Rules

Author : Michael Reese
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book Fast Rules written by Michael Reese and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-31 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most accessible and simple wargame rulesets for World War II miniatures. Get playing fast and when one has hidden set-up and movement (ideally with a judge or at least the defender notes unit positions on a sketch map), then the game can be more exciting and realistic than typically complicated games that micro-manage too many details.

Modelling and Painting World War II German Military Figures

Author : Michael Farnworth
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 1785004840
Total Pages : 413 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)

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Book Synopsis Modelling and Painting World War II German Military Figures by : Michael Farnworth

Download or read book Modelling and Painting World War II German Military Figures written by Michael Farnworth and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2019-01-31 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The step-by-step building and painting guides in this book illustrate figures in scales from 1/150 to 1/32, which equates to wargame figures sizes from 10mm to 54mm. There are painting recipes featured for twenty- five uniforms covering the main branches of the Wehrmacht. These are: Afrika Korps; Fallschirmjager (parachutists); Feldgendarmerie (military police); Gebirgsjager (mountain troops); Heer (army); Panzer (tank crews); Waffen SS and U-boat crew. Preparation and assembly of white metal and plastic figures is covered in detail, and tutorials include techniques for building a wargames army quickly. Foreword by Rick Priestley it will appeal to all historical wargamers, particularly those interested in WWII and those interested in diorama making and figure modelling. Gives painting recipes for twenty-five uniforms covering the main branches of the Wehrmacht. The latest materials and techniques are covered which will benefit beginners as well as experienced modellers. Superbly illsutrated with 291 colour images.

Donald Featherstone's War Games

Author : John Curry
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1409216764
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Donald Featherstone's War Games written by John Curry and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-07-26 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Donald Featherstone's classic wargaming book, War Games, was first published in 1962. It was largely responsible for turning a somewhat obscure hobby into a popular pastime across the world. This revised edition includes new material including a foreword by Paddy Griffith, the full version of the Lionel Tarr Modern Wargaming Rules (modern being for Wordl War II) and a timeline of wargaming. It is published as part of the History of Wargaming Project at www.johncurryevents.co.uk

NUTS 4th Edition

Author : Ed Teixeira
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781720910695
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book NUTS 4th Edition written by Ed Teixeira and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-09 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NUTS WW2 is an Origin's Award-winning man-to-man tabletop skirmish wargame that puts you into the front line as a squad leader or platoon leader. -The easy-to follow rules cover all aspects of squad level warfare, and use Two Hour Wargames' unique "reaction" system - no standing around waiting for your activation in this game, your figures always react to a situation on the table. Designed for head-to-head, co-op and solo gaming, NUTS can be played in a variety of ways:-You can play as a Squad Leader with a full squad.-You can play as a Squad Leader with less than a full squad.-You can play as a Fighting Vehicle Platoon Leader with three to five vehicles.-You can play with only one Fighting Vehicle.-You can play large games with multiple squads and vehicles.The bottom line is you can play it any way you like, with any figures, terrain or counters you like.Inside you'll find:-Rules for infantry combat with over 15 different formations.-Rules for vehicle combat with stats for over 100 types.-Four armies to choose from - American, British, German and Russian.-Thirty-five unique attributes to personalize your squad members.-Rules for urban combat.-A minimal bookkeeping Campaign System that gives meaning to every game as the results of one will affect the outcome of the next.A light machine gun has part of your squad pinned down. Two of your men are wounded and screaming for help while one of your guys is hunkered down behind that wall and isn't moving anytime soon. All hell's breaking loose and everyone is looking to you for the answer. Right about now you're wondering what the heck you've gotten yourself into. Welcome to the world of NUTS!*Note: If you purchase this title from Amazon.com you can get the PDF for free. Contact Two Hour Wargames by email at [email protected] and provide your purchase details from Amazon.com

The Fields of Normandy

Author : Mike Lambo
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (962 download)

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Download or read book The Fields of Normandy written by Mike Lambo and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-01-07 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fields of Normandy is an accessible, portable, solitaire "hex and counter" style wargame in a book. Instructions and colour game maps are included; you just need to bring a pencil, 2 standard six-sided dice and an eraser. Nothing else is needed to play. Your task is to order your rifle squads, machine gun teams, mortar teams and PIAT teams across the map to achieve your objectives, countering any enemy threat which is found along the way. The game rules reveal, position and attack with enemy units whilst you focus on your objectives. Clear rules, 15 missions across varied maps with varied enemies provides plenty of replayability as you re-create the Allied push into Normandy in World War II. Good luck, your troops await your orders... Complexity: 2/5 Players: 1 Time: 10 to 40 minutes per mission

Playing War

Author : John M. Lillard
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 1612348270
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (123 download)

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Download or read book Playing War written by John M. Lillard and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2016-05 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between the First and Second World Wars, the U.S. Navy used the experience it had gained in battle to prepare for future wars through simulated conflicts, or war games, at the Naval War College. In Playing War John M. Lillard analyzes individual war games in detail, showing how players tested new tactics and doctrines, experimented with advanced technology, and transformed their approaches through these war games, learning lessons that would prepare them to make critical decisions in the years to come. Recent histories of the interwar period explore how the U.S. Navy digested the impact of World War I and prepared itself for World War II. However, most of these works overlook or dismiss the transformational quality of the War College war games and the central role they played in preparing the navy for war. To address that gap, Playing War details how the interwar navy projected itself into the future through simulated conflicts. Playing War recasts the reputation of the interwar War College as an agent of preparation and innovation and the war games as the instruments of that agency.