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Recent Discussions on Military History and Wargaming

Our latest posts delve into military history through the hobby of wargaming. We will look at figures, rules, terrain, and other aspects of the hobby. with detailed scenario analyses and strategic insights from the Russo-Japanese War.

  • Decision made, the Reckoning
    This is the continuation of Force Z sorties North (https://themanchurianwar.com/2026/10/05/force-z-sorties-north/) All eyes were scanning the sky as the Prince of Wales and its two escorting destroyers continued north on the late afternoon of 10 December. Radar reported no contacts as darkness enveloped the ships. The first part of the gamble had succeeded as the force… Read more: Decision made, the Reckoning
  • Force Z sorties North
    This was the start of our play of Defending the Malay Barrier (DTMB) Campaign Game from the GQ3 rule system. We opted to start with Turn 0, playing the sortie of Force Z as both of us like Prince of Wales and Repulse. Jere is playing the Allies while I handling the Japanese. Ships are… Read more: Force Z sorties North
  • Battle of Adana 1488
    This was a refight of the historical Battle of Adana between the expanding Ottoman Empire and the Egyptian Mamluks. The rules used in the game were from Neil Thomas’ “Ancient and Medieval Wargaming“, while the scenario was from Peter Sides’ Renaissance Battles 1494-1700 vol 2. Michael provided the figures and the terrain.  Both armies were… Read more: Battle of Adana 1488
  • Naval Rules for the Russo-Japanese War
    As one can tell from this blog, I have a very strong interest in the Russo-Japanese War. I have wanted to get more focused on that period of history, but also have other interests in contention. I have been working on rules for the military campaign, but my recent experience with GQ3 indicated that a… Read more: Naval Rules for the Russo-Japanese War
  • Battle in the Ofotfjord 1940
    I have always had a keen interest in the Norwegian Campaign in 1940. That interest started with the three naval battles in and near Narvik (yes three: the attack against the Norwegian panzerskipen on 9 April, the battle on the 10 April, and finally the one on 13 April). My interest then moved to the… Read more: Battle in the Ofotfjord 1940