Explore the Visual World of Military History through Miniature Wargaming

My blog delves into the use of historical wargaming to examine the tactics, equipment, and the personalities of military history with a special focus on the Russo-Japanese War.

Explore Now

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.

  • A Return to WW2 Naval Gaming
    Last month’s RJW naval battle was very enjoyable. It reminded me that I started my wargaming career as a naval wargamer, so I felt a strong call to go back to my roots. I had some of the ships that I purchased back in the 70’s (a mixture of 1:2400 GHQ and CinC), but I… Read more: A Return to WW2 Naval Gaming
  • Finally a RJW battle
    I can finally post a game AAR on a RJW topic. Unfortunately it is not the long awaited RJW land battle, but something even better, The Battle of the Yellow Sea. I started as a naval wargamer many years ago and it was great to return to my roots.  The gamemaster, Michael M. had a… Read more: Finally a RJW battle
  • RJW Figures
    Finally a RJW post. My previous battles have been fought using proxies as I assembled figures better suited/painted for the RJW. No company makes a 6mm RJW line, so proxies had to be selected and painted to serve in the role. On line research indicated that none of the 6mm lines that offer possible figures… Read more: RJW Figures
  • Why nothing on the Russo-Japanese War?
    I am not a great blogger so don’t often post. I am also a writer working on my second book so that does take up much of my time. I was hoping to post my first RJW battle report this month, but some of the figures I need have yet to arrive (hence the Dannevirke… Read more: Why nothing on the Russo-Japanese War?
  • Battle at the Dannevirke 1864
    I have been working on a Dannevirke scenario off and on for several months. I finally had it ready for playtesting, so it was to be our Saturday in January’s Day of Battle scenario.  It turned out that it was the prefect scenario for that day as the big winter storm swept through. Snow on… Read more: Battle at the Dannevirke 1864