The April 2015 issue of Wargames Illustrated. Taking the theme Dogs of war! Wargaming with mercenaries.
Table of Contents
- THEME: TOY SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE
- In our lead article for this month’s theme, Pete Brown charts the growth of mercenary units and provides some gaming advice.
- UP COUNTRY
- Mike Haught presents a guide to the Brown Water Navy of the Vietnam War – the focus of the latest releases for Flames Of War.
- THEME: “I’M A HOPLITE, GET ME OUT OF HERE!”
- Neil Smith provides some background and gaming advice for the trials and tribulations of these mercenaries of the Ancient world.
- THE LIMPO RIVER CAMPAIGN 2
- Peter Howarth’s second part of last issue’s article on this ‘twisted history’ World War One campaign set in East Africa, which includes some new rules for Warhammer Great War.
- THEME: TAKE ME TO THE ACTION!
- Neil Smith takes delivery of a plastic boxed set from Perry Miniatures and examines the opportunities for gaming with Early Renaissance mercenaries it presents.
- NO SENATOR’S SON
- Andrew and Mike Haught present a guide to the creation of Brown Water Navy forces for use with the latest Intelligence Handbook for Flames Of War: Tour Of Duty.
- THEME: “SIGN HERE!”
- Dan Mersey, author of Osprey Publishing’s Lion Rampant rules, provides a guide to Italian Condotta armies within both a historical and gaming context, complete with rules for integrating these mercenaries into your Retinues.
- HOW TO… BUILD A LYCHGATE AND WALLS
- Paul Davies takes us on another step-by-step guide on creating walls and a lychgate for last issue’s church.
- THEME: PAINTING LANDSKNECHTS
- A guide to the ultimate mercenaries of the Renaissance Era, aimed at helping the gamer create suitably painted tabletop forces.
- DESIGNER’S NOTES: FIGHTING SAIL
- Games designer Ryan Miller takes us through the growth of his exciting new fleet action naval rules as published by Osprey.
- THE WILD GEESE
- Modern mercenary action based on the classic 1970’s war movie.
- THE ZULU CIVIL WAR
- In a follow up on last issue’s theme, Dave Tuck presents some scenarios for the Zulu Civil War, complete with some (bonus!) mercenary action.
- RAILWAY FLAK
- Wayne Turner looks at the use of Luftwaffe railway guns during the latter part of World War Two.
- PROJECT SHOWCASE: A ‘PROPER’ NAPOLEONIC SAXON ARMY
- A classic wargamer’s tale wherein one driven man, a friendly sculptor and some great painters work to create the Parade Ground splendor of an army.
- RULES SHOWCASE: VALHALLA
- Our latest set of rules under the spotlight is themed around tabletop Dark Age skirmishes, but provides a unique way to create a Warband that could see you spending some useful time on a computer.
- BUENOS AIRES 1806 – 1807
- A little known campaign from the Napoleonic Wars, David Greentree presents a detailed account of events in South America.
- FIGHTING TALK: HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR HISTORY SERVED?
- Barry Hilton is back, looking at how we connect to history and why certain historic works can be more inspiring than others.
