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Hethwill Wargames @hethwill.bsky.social · 1h

Well done Jan.
What subject did you tackle in particular in your presentation ?

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Hethwill Wargames @hethwill.bsky.social · 4h

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Writing for the Dragoons

One aim I had for 2024 was to submit an article for the Armchair Dragoons. I failed. Somehow the schedule got busy and energy diverted, or extinguished, somewhere else but 2025 being 2025 I had to …

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Wargames Atlantic @wargamesatlantic.bsky.social · 13h

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A Note from the Founder of Wargames Atlantic - Tony Reidy/Hudson Adams

I’m happy to announce that Wargames Atlantic will be refunding the backers of the Defiance Games Kickstarter from 2013. Details for backers are at the bottom of this note. You're probably asking why w...

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Jim Owczarski @vonreisswitz.bsky.social · 13h

We imagined it to be Kursk, with hordes of Soviets holding off a massive German attack. What it was was eight players, a 15' table, and three hours of "Eisenhower" with Little Wars TV and the Armchair Dragoons left in an early 4-4 tie. @armchairdragoons.bsky.social

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Graeme Davis @graemedavis.bsky.social · 17h

This is the copy of the WFRP 4th edition rulebook that I used while writing the Enemy Within Director's Cut. I put a notarized statement to that effect in the front, vaguely intending to auction it for charity.
Since I was laid off, I now need the money for rent and food.
Would anyone bid on this?

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HaT Miniatures @hatminis.bsky.social · 13h

We are looking for some test painters for the 1/72 Nap. Russians!

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Hethwill Wargames @hethwill.bsky.social · 1d

Backlog catching up.
Just landed.
Courtesy of Snafu Store.

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Hethwill Wargames @hethwill.bsky.social · 1d

Happy celebrations of 959 years, to the day, when the rightful King defeated the Usurper up the slopes of Senlac hill, in what would come to be known as the Battle of Hastings.

Taking no questions.

William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings (1066).
Color lithograph by E. Crété after an illustration by H. Grobet

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Michael Peterson @madpadre.bsky.social · 1d

For fans of WW1 naval history and #navalwargaming, in our PBEM campaign the Emden is still out there wreaking havoc and staging variety shows. Our latest in game newspaper has some great contributions from the players themselves.

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The Singapore Sling: Issues 12-14; News from Our PBEM Campaign

Our naval defence correspondent "Neptune" offers another column from his vantage point at the Empire Lounge, Raffles Hotel ( reflecting stat...

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The Prize Papers Project @prizepapers.bsky.social · 1d

Ship's Papers Used in Court (HCA/32/111C/2 and 3):
Every time a ship was captured by the British, all documents that could be found on board were confiscated to be used as evidence in court (read more below) #earlymodern #history #maritimehistory #skystorians

Prize Papers Project, National Archives, ref. HCA 32/111C/2/SP6A. Images reproduced by permission of The National Archives, UK. Photographer: Maria Cardamone

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The Fake History Hunter @fakehistoryhunter.net · 1d

Antifa motivational agent deluxe number 1 at work!

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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 1d

I finally tried CC:Vietnam, currently on @gmtgames.bsky.social P500, with @joedewhurst.bsky.social the other day and I am VERY excited. I plan on doing a stream about it soon to spread the love.

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Marcus Cribb @mcribbhistory.bsky.social · 1d

Fought #OnThisDay 13-14 October 1810, the Battle of Sobral.

Under Masséna, encountering the Lines of Torres Vedras, Junot's force probed forwards, they pushed back skirmish lines & seized an outpost, but were quickly ejected from the position by a British counterattack.

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Fred Serval @fredserval.bsky.social · 2d

Once in a while at conventions you stumble upon something totally unique. More on this soon... 👀
(subscribe to youtube.com/homoludens1871)

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Philip K. Allan - Author @philipkallan.bsky.social · 2d

In 1794, British privateers captured French scientist Joseph Dombey sailing to the US. He was coming at the invitation of Thomas Jefferson with kilogram and meter standards to introduce the newly developed metric system there, but never arrived.

#USA #FrenchNavy #RoyalNavy

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The Crewe of the Fancy @thecreweofthefancy.bsky.social · 2d

Tarantino added a detail with Lieutenant Aldo Raine in Inglorious Basterds. The scar around his neck came from an incident with the Klan.

In real life, my grandmother, as an Irish Catholic, had some run ins with them in Appalachian PA during the same time period.

a close up of a man 's face with the word sound written above him

Alt: Sound good? With the scar very visible.

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Armchair Dragoons @armchairdragoons.bsky.social · 3d

Saturday night at #FallAssembly2025

Plague of Dracula
World at War 85 (yes, again!)
Ancient Civs of Near East playtest
tricked-out Napoleonic Wars

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Jim Owczarski @vonreisswitz.bsky.social · 3d

"Victory at Sea: Age of Dreadnoughts" is an older game, but our Battle of Coronel was a very good time. The British did surprisingly well, sinking the Leipzig and pummeling the Scharnhorst into submission. More to come, I think. @armchairdragoons.bsky.social

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Armchair Dragoons @armchairdragoons.bsky.social · 3d

Israel 1948, Onslaught – Part 1 https://armchairdragoons.com/is1948-onslaught-1/

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Armchair Dragoons @armchairdragoons.bsky.social · 3d

Mentioned In Dispatches S15 E4 – Brian Train’s Newest Game Designs

After 3 yrs, Brian’s back to join us to talk about both Brief Border Wars 2, and China’s War, which have been in extended development & both just happen to hit your porch at about the same time

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Armchair Dragoons @armchairdragoons.bsky.social · 3d

Sunday morning #FallAssembly2025 and we're still going!

Verdun 1916
GTS Saar
We Are All Mortal
(another) learning game of Air & Armor
+
couple of other things set up waiting for players

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Navy Records Society @navyrecords.bsky.social · 3d

#OnThisDay in 1748, British naval forces, led by Admiral Sir Charles Knowles, clashed with a Spanish fleet in the Battle of Havana - the last major action of the War of Jenkins Ear (1739-1748).

#navalhistory #navyrecords #OTD #onthisdayinhistory #ageofsail #britishnavy #history

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Whitehorn / Krakon Games (Ross) @krakongames.bsky.social · 3d

Some shots from #Partizan today. Always good to catch up with familiar faces. Sadly missed @fenrisgames.com

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Generals and Napoleon @andnapoleon.bsky.social · 3d

🚨New episode🚨- General Dąbrowski has arrived on the battlefield with his Polish legions! Special guest & author Jonathan North joins the show to discuss this Polish commander who served in Napoleon's Grande Armee. open.spotify.com/episode/7hwi...

#napoleon #poland #dombrowski #Dabrowski

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Hethwill Wargames @hethwill.bsky.social · 3d

As it should!

a man with blonde hair and a white shirt is standing in front of another man .

ALT: a man with blonde hair and a white shirt is standing in front of another man .

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