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Advanced Squad Leader Scouting Report 72 - Blood & Iron

February 11, 2026 at 3:26 PM

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Unboxing of Critical Hit's Blood & Iron (2002), a PTO module set during the Okinawa campaign, focusing on small, intense scenarios featuring extensive cave use and a historical map.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIz7...
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Advanced Squad Leader RSS - Episode 32 - ASL Variants

February 9, 2026 at 3:25 PM

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This week on the RSS ... Ideas for ASL Variants, and a short Tarawa update (it's going slow!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqIf...
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Advanced Squad Leader • The Bishop Says: Analysis of Seaside Retreat (HazMo3)

February 6, 2026 at 5:13 PM

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Another deep dive ASL scenario analysis by The Bishop.
asl-players.net/the-bishop-s...
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The Bishop Says: Analysis of Seaside Retreat (HazMo3). Allies attack Toulon in via a three-pronged overland assault led by the 1st Free French Division.

Advanced Squad Leader Tactical #28 - Routing With Purpose

February 5, 2026 at 9:35 PM

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Neal and Stew go over an example showing that routing isn't always about running away...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnpb...
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Advanced Squad Leader Scouting Report 71 - High Ground!

February 4, 2026 at 3:23 PM

Reposted by ASL Academy

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It's the moment many of you were waiting for.

ASL Prelude to War: Marco Polo Bridge, and ASL Starter Kit of that title are now available for preorder on our website. You can find them here:

- ASL MPB mmpgamers.com/asl-prelude-...

- ASL Starter Kit MPB mmpgamers.com/aslsk-prelud...

February 3, 2026 at 7:25 PM

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Unboxing of HOB's original High Ground! scenario pack (and boards) from 2000.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylQV...
#advancedsquadleader #wargames #wargaming #hexandcounter

Advanced Squad Leader RSS - Episode 31 - Light Mortars

February 2, 2026 at 3:16 PM

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Our 400th video at the ASL Academy! The three stooges discuss light mortars in ASL.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PbW...
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Advanced Squad Leader • The Bishop Says: The AFV Destruction Table

January 30, 2026 at 3:15 PM

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The Bishop talks about the AFV Destruction Table
asl-players.net/the-bishop-s...
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The Bishop Says: The AFV Destruction Table. Understanding the AFV Destruction Table ensures clear, consistent resolution of vehicle attacks.

Advanced Squad Leader Side Chat - Three Simple Close Combat Examples

January 29, 2026 at 10:07 PM

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Three quick Close Combat examples.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBsC...
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Advanced Squad Leader Scouting Report 70 - Jatkosota

January 28, 2026 at 3:39 PM

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Unboxing overview of Jatkosota: Finland's Continuation War (Critical Hit, 1996). An old third party scenario pack.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZg8...
#advancedsquadleader #wargames #wargaming #hexandcounter

Advanced Squad Leader RSS - Episode 30 - R.T.F.M.

January 26, 2026 at 5:15 PM

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Stew gettin' spicy in this week's show ... "R.T.F.M."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP6Y...
#advancedsquadleader #wargames #wargaming #hexandcounter

Advanced Squad Leader Side Chat - Vehicle Movement Types

January 23, 2026 at 3:11 PM

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Vehicle movement types in ASL.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKHC...
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Advanced Squad Leader • The Bishop Says: AFV Combat – Dirty Tricks

January 21, 2026 at 5:11 PM

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The Bishop talks about Dirty Tank Tricks
asl-players.net/the-bishop-s...
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The Bishop Says: AFV Combat – Dirty Tricks. Tanks don’t rout, so risk AFVs only with purpose—and sometimes not moving is smarter.

Advanced Squad Leader Side Chat - MMP's Heroes of Rochelinval Preview

January 20, 2026 at 3:09 PM

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We take a look at some of the mini-maps/scenarios in the upcoming 'Heroes of Rochelinval' HASL
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5b1...
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Advanced Squad Leader RSS - Episode 29 - We Rank Core Modules

January 19, 2026 at 3:20 PM

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We give our completely subjective rankings of all the ASL core modules (plus others).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLw4...
#advancedsquadleader #wargames #wargaming #hexandcounter

Advanced Squad Leader Scouting Report 69 - HazMo Pack #6

January 16, 2026 at 4:21 PM

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Unboxing of HazMo #6 "The Liberators". Watch this coming Friday's RSS (#29) for a chance to win a copy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jeY...
#advancedsquadleader #wargames #wargaming #hexandcounter

Advanced Squad Leader Side Chat - Zámoly Map

January 14, 2026 at 2:37 PM

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‪Side chat about Advancing Fire's Zámoly Map.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvXL...
#advancedsquadleader #wargames #wargaming #hexandcounter

Advanced Squad Leader RSS - Episode 28 - Third Party Publishers

January 13, 2026 at 4:54 PM

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This episode we talk Third Party Publishers and do another giveaway. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rzg...
#advancedsquadleader #wargames #wargaming #hexandcounter #MultiManPub
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Advanced Squad Leader • The Bishop Says: Half Squad Offensive Capabilities

January 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM

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Hope everyone had a great holiday! We're back with more ASL. Jim Bishop talks half squads...
asl-players.net/the-bishop-s...
#advancedsquadleader #wargames #wargaming #hexandcounter #MultiManPub
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The Bishop Says: Half Squad Offensive Capabilities. Half squads have choices when using SW or Inherent FP during Subsequent First Fire and Final Protective Fire.

Advanced Squad Leader Scouting Report 68 - Action Pack #21

January 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM

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Unboxing of MMP's ASL Action Pack #21. Includes 10 scenarios taking place in the early war (May 1940) and 4 Fortenberry style, double-side boards (23/24/25/26).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey4C...
#advancedsquadleader #wargames #wargaming #hexandcounter #MultiManPub
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Advanced Squad Leader Scouting Report 67 - Action Pack #20

December 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM

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Late unboxing of AP #20 featuring board 98 with the new board art.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSAY...
#advancedsquadleader #wargames #wargaming #hexandcounter #MultiManPub
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Advanced Squad Leader Scouting Report 66 - Steel Fury at Zámoly I

December 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM

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Unboxing of Advancing Fire's huge eastern front HASL ... Steel Fury at Zámoly I. #advancedsquadleader #wargames #wargaming #hexandcounter www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTQL...