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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 1d

"Who put you in charge?" The panel of the @ancientwarfare.bsky.social is recording a podcast about command and nepotism in ancient armies. With @clogfather.bsky.social and @lindsaypowell.bsky.social. Produced by The History Network. #AncientBluesky www.karwansaraypublishers.com/en-us/produc...

Ancient Warfare 104

How do you get the right man to command your armies? Does he learn on the job, or from books, and what happens when something goes wrong?

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 1d

Gosh, it was very high time I updated the editorial plan. So I did! We haven't decided on the themes after 106. Suggestions are still welcome. www.karwansaraypublishers.com/pages/editor...

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Ancient Warfare magazine @ancientwarfare.bsky.social · 2d

Coming soon - Ancient Warfare 104 (chk.me/6UVfF7m) deals with commanders and generals in the Ancient World

The cover of Ancient Warfare 104, with Sun Tzu offering his book to the viewer in front of the army.

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Ravendas @ravendas.bsky.social · 3d

Over 5,000 slop accounts blocked now.
These are accounts that primarily post slop. Randos that post one piece of cringe a month don't get added to this, so it's fairly permissive, but will still wipe a significant chunk of slop from bsky.
bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Jur @jurdj.bsky.social · 8d

Almost all set up at the Hartenstein Airborne Museum in Oosterbeek for some Market Garden Garden games of #ChainofCommand onSaturday and Sunday. Feel free to drop in and look, chat, and maybe roll a few dice #SpreadtheLard

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Jur @jurdj.bsky.social · 7d

And we're off at the Hartenstein Airborne Museum with three tables : Dennenoord, Oosterbeek Laag train station and Ginkel Heath #ChainofCommand #SpreadtheLard

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Jur @jurdj.bsky.social · 6d

A few scenes from yesterday's games at the Hartenstein Airborne Museum #ChainofCommand #SpreadtheLard

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Daniel Schwarze @24ergast.bsky.social · 6d

I made it to the Hartenstein Hotel Airborne Museum with two of my boys. A brilliant afternoon game of Chain of Command at Nick and Jan's table #SpreadtheLard

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renevda @renevda.bsky.social · 6d

Lard day Hartenstein was great! Besides informing the unsuspecting museum visitors about NerdLard some great tables especially good company was had. Some closing game shots on the “exploits of a beutepanzer”. #spreadthelard

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Jur @jurdj.bsky.social · 4d

Just one more post with scenes from the Sunday playing #ChainofCommand at the Hartenstein Airborne Museum #SpreadtheLard

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Jasper Oorthuys @clogfather.bsky.social · 8d

So sorry to hear that Troy. Dogs should live longer…

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Jasper Oorthuys @clogfather.bsky.social · 10d

And now with some #wargaming and #spreadthelard. Do come see us if you’re in the Arnhem area this weekend

mOiterei_1984 🇺🇦 @moiterei.bsky.social · 12d

I'll be at the Hartenstein Airborne Museum this coming weekend along with @jurdj.bsky.social, @clogfather.bsky.social, @eltjov.bsky.social & Nick Skinner. We'll host three Market Garden games for the broader public. If you're in the vicinity we'd love if you'd stop by and maybe even roll a few dice

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David Barnett @davidmbarnett.bsky.social · 10d

Weird how they put all their efforts into using technology to replace human creativity and art and then say creative arts degrees are useless.

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mOiterei_1984 🇺🇦 @moiterei.bsky.social · 12d

I'll be at the Hartenstein Airborne Museum this coming weekend along with @jurdj.bsky.social, @clogfather.bsky.social, @eltjov.bsky.social & Nick Skinner. We'll host three Market Garden games for the broader public. If you're in the vicinity we'd love if you'd stop by and maybe even roll a few dice

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Hutch @hutchinlondon.bsky.social · 16d

Cannot wait! One for all the Arnnhem and Market Garden enthusiasts! Time to finish painting my paras up....

#spreadthelard

Paul Hicks @hicksy.bsky.social · 17d

Kampfgruppe Arnhem, is nearly due to release.
The last 16 figures have been sculpted. So the release of this 'Hickstarter' is just before the end of October.
Sign up to the Empress Miniatures Newsletter via their home page to get all the news empressminiatures.com #chainofcommand #boltaction

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Jur @jurdj.bsky.social · 21d

Good practice game of Chain of Command for our demo @ the Airborne Museum in two weeks. Terrain needs a bit more work, but the scenario holds up well. Thanks to @clogfather.bsky.social and @redandloud.bsky.social for the fun! #spreathelard

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Ally CG @missiontoofar.bsky.social · 24d

What a delightful birthday gift @wssmagazine.bsky.social #NotGifted #IPaidForThis

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Roman Military Equipment @equipmentroman.bsky.social · 25d

Some welcome news.

Battle of Ebenezer fresco from the Dura-Europos synagogue. Image: Wikimedia Commons

Crossing the Red Sea fresco from the synagogue at Dura-Europos depicting soldiers with multi-coloured shields lined up before standard-bearers with vexilla. Image: Wikimedia Commons

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Ken Welsh @kenwelsh.bsky.social · 26d

Tickets are still available for Steel Lard, Saturday 10th October 2025. The venue is Patriot Games, Sheffield. It makes for an attractive weekend with Partizan 2 on over in Newark just over an hours drive away. Reply to me and I’ll pass you down the line to Richard.

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Richard Cruadhlaoich @locounterpane.bsky.social · 27d

Some places for players attending Steel Lard (11th October at Patriot Games in Sheffield) have become available.

If you’re interested in attending please let me know.

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Mark Backhouse @markbackhouse29.bsky.social · 28d

Arriving through the door today WSS 137 with a scenario I’ve written based around Antony’s retreat from Parthia. The theme is around rearguards and fighting retreats.

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OSHIROmodels @oshiromodels.bsky.social · 29d

Gradara castle keep has been installed!

Gradara Ludens gaming event is this weekend so if you get a chance then pop along.

Longer post next week but a massive thank you the team at Gradara for organising everything and being incredible hosts.

Grazie mille 🙏

www.oshiromodels.co.uk/gradaracastle

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Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy magazine @wssmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 15

Today on Instagram: Read about the British rearguard at Cacabelos (1809) in WS&S 137. - follow the team on Instagram #wargaming

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The Re-DANimator 💉 @oddballuk.bsky.social · Sep 13

Delighted at the library today when a little girl, with dad in hand, turned up looking for the tabletop wargaming club or the club “where they paint little men” and directing her to their workspace. Wish I could have seen the faces of the usual crowd as she challenged their age/gender demographic.

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rogueclassicist ~ david meadows @rogueclassicist.bsky.social · Sep 12

Ancient Warfare Podcast: AW374 - Which Battle Would You Witness?
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Ancient Warfare Podcast: AW374 - Which Battle Would You Witness?

In this episode, we explore the ultimate “time travel” question: if you could witness any battle in history, which one would you choose? We focus on a handful of iconic clashes, including Pharsalus, w...

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