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T h e W O R L D ’ S P R E M I E R TA B L E T O P G A M I N G M A G A Z I N E
MODERN
WARFARE
WARGAMING post WWII
to the millennium
AGINCOURT
MOUNTED
K NIGHTS
INTO THE MIND
OF THE DESIGNER
(and painter)
Issue 377
march 2019
UK £5.25
warlords of erehwon
french light cavarly
Napoleon’s eyes and ears
SCAN HERE WITH
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SEE WHAT’S
INSIDE
New fantasy fare from Warlord Games
plus : of god s a n d m orta l s , c ru e l s e a s, g e t t y sb u rg a n d m u ch m ore!
FEATURED
THIS MONTH
wargames illustrated issue wi377 march 2019
from the editor
When is Modern not Modern - when it’s Ultra Modern. At least that’s what we’ve decided
here at
Wargames Illustrated.
For this month’s magazine theme we wanted to go beyond
World War Two, but stop before the Millennium, so we’ve decided that the Modern ‘period’
covers 1946 to 1999 and in this issue we have seven articles that shelter comfortably beneath
our “Modern” umbrella.
observation post ...................
8
Away from the latter part of the 20th Century, we take a look at the new fantasy warband
rules from Warlord Games -
Warlords of Erehwon. Why I Love…
returns, with the virtues
of
Of Gods and Mortals
being extolled by James Morris. We continue to look at convention
super-project Three Days at Gettysburg, teach you how to make
Cruel Seas
Wreck Markers,
and speak to Alan Perry about his new Agincourt Knights, plus loads more besides.
Our freebie cover-mounting continues this month with (courtesy of Warlord Games) one
of three possible frames featuring Napoleon’s light cavalry. Bagged with this issue you
will receive: two French Hussars, Lancers or Chasseurs a Cheval. To find out more about
Napoleon’s “Eyes and Ears” turn to page 24 and read Bill Gray’s excellent article on
the subject.
There will be another freebie frame next month. Follow us on Facebook for updates.
WHY I LOVE ... OF GODS
AND MORTALS ........................... 38
Happy reading and rolling.
Dan Faulconbridge
Editor and Owner
THREE DAYS AT GETTYSBURG -
part two ................................... 64
29 Eldon Business Park
Attenborough, Nottingham
NG9 6DZ
United Kingdom
Cover:
Our cover artwork is ‘The Siege of Jadotville’ by Neil Roberts and is used under licence.
The figures top left are from Grubby Tanks’ Britannia Congo range.
The mounted knight below is by Perry Miniatures (see page 78).
Web: www.wargamesillustrated.net
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credits
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The Wargames Illustrated team:
Daniel
Faulconbridge, Ian Bennett, Mark Boam,
Wayne Bollands, Jamie Walker and Asun
Loste-Campos.
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contents
OBSERVATION POST .......................... 8
A look at new and forthcoming goodies in
our hobby.
THEME:
the irish army’s
forgotten battle ......................... 16
Robert Giglio and Dennis O’Toole present
a Modern Warfare scenario for re-fighting
a fascinating ‘incident’ in the Congo bush.
cover mount focus:
eyes and ears ................................. 24
Bill Gray takes a look at the warriors that
inspired our latest ‘cover mounted’ frames,
provided by Warlord Games.
THEME:
wargaming the first
Chechnya War ............................... 28
Dave Tuck and Malc Johnston look at a
controversial modern era war, complete
with their take upon rules amendments
and building forces.
why i love ...
of gods and
mortals ............................................. 38
Wargames Illustrated
Silver Award
winning contributor James Morris
provides us with a piece on ‘Why I
Love…’ in this irregular series in
which wargamers fly the flag for their
favourite rule sets.
THEME:
Dien Bien Phu ................. 44
As part of this month’s theme, Paul Leach
provides some ideas on wargaming the
siege of Dien Bien Phu in 1954 during the
First Indochina War.
Rules Showcase:
Warlords
of Erehwon .................................... 52
We took a trip to ‘Rick’s Place’, to play
these new fantasy rules published by
Warlord and written by Rick Priestley.
THEME:
Modern Warfare
Miniatures ..................................... 60
Our run-down of top manufacturers who
produce Modern Warfare miniatures.
three days in gettysburg
(part two) ............................................ 64
Jay White concludes this two-parter about
putting together an ambitious convention
game based on the wargaming nirvana that
is Gettysburg, 1863.
THEME:
Indo-Pak War 1971 ....... 72
Steve Blease presents background
information and gaming possibilities for
the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
Agincourt Mounted knights -
in miniature ................................... 78
We went to visit designer Alan Perry
and quiz him about the make-up of his
latest plastic box set.
HOW TO …
MAKE CRUEL SEAS
WRECK MARKERS ............................. 82
Paul Davies shares another
Cruel
Seas
do it your self guide
THEME:
Designer’s Showcase -
The Zone .......................................... 84
Sub-Editor Wayne Bollands takes a
look at
The Zone,
a new set of skirmish
wargaming rules with a 1980s Cold War
Hot theme, adapted and written by, er,
Wayne Bollands….
THE Battle of Aong, 1857 .......... 88
Jon Sutherland presents an exclusive
Indian Munity scenario for his colonial
wargaming rules.
THEME:
Modern Warfare Rules 92
Rules we’ve road tested for our Modern
Warfare theme period.
return to Jock’s Landing ..... 94
Pete Brown offers a new scenario
for Warlord Games’
Strontium Dog
Miniatures Game.
INSIDER INTERVIEW:
armies &
legions & hordes ............................. 98
We talk to author Dave Taylor.
AGINCOURT MOUNTED KNIGHTS
- in miniature .......................... 78
HOW TO... MAKE CRUEL SEAS
WRECK MARKERS ...................... 82
THE BATTLE OF AONG ............. 88
return to JOCK’S LANDING 94
Interviews
Product Unboxings
Rule Flipthroughs
Show reports
and
MORE!
NEW CONTENT ADDED EVERY
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WARGAMING NEWS
Wargaming Events
of Note
MARCH 2019
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CINCYCON
www.cincycon.org
Hamilton, OH USA
HAMMERHEAD
www.hammerheadshow.co.uk
Newark Showground, UK
WEST MIDS. MILITARY SHOW
www.alumwellwargames.co.uk
Wolverhampton, UK
ALBANICH WARGAMES SHOW
solwaycraftsandminiatures.webs.com
Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries
COLD WARS
www.hmgs.org
Lancaster, PA USA
COSCON XXXI
www.circleofswords.com
Butler, PA USA
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UK Games Expo
The UK’s largest hobby games convention,
set to take place at the NEC from 31 May to 2 June 2019
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10
14 - 17
After our visit last year, we realized that this is a great opportunity to take
a look at some fantastic games and miniatures that would be of interest to
our readers. So, this time around, we’ll be reporting from the event, with a
follow up
Wargames Illustrated ‘Spotted At...’
feature in forthcoming print
and digital magazines. We’ll also be putting together a video report for our
Prime members.
As a focal point for Hobby Games, UKGE attracts more than 300 games
companies, from independent startups to major players in the industry,
all of whom are looking to release new games and demonstrate exciting
prototypes.
UKGE is not just for single gaming enthusiasts or those over a certain
age. Families and younger visitors are well catered for with a dedicated
family zone. There are demonstrations throughout the Trade Hall of all
the best and newest games, either for the family audience or those looking
for more complex games. Plus, at every demo table or trade stand, there
is someone on hand to guide you through how to play. Of course, you can
also walk away with copies of many of the games, for a suitable fee!
Alongside all that is a food festival and a full seminar programme,
looking at all aspects of the hobby games world. There is also a dedicated
Publisher-Designer Track where budding games designers can find out
how to design and publish their game ideas.
For more details go to the UK Games Expo website:
www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk
22 - 24
27 - 31 ADEPTICON
www.adepticon.org
Schaumburg, IL USA
29 - 31 HOTLEAD
www.hotlead.cak
Stratford, ON Canada
april 2019
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HAVOC XXXV
www.havoc.battlegroupboston.org
Shrewsbury MA USA
SALUTE
www.salute.co.uk
EXCEL, London, UK
TRUMPETER SALUTE
www.trumpetersociety.com
Vancouver, Canada
NATCON
www.kapitiwargamesclub.org
Auckland, New Zealand
RECON
www.hmgs-south.com
Orlando, FL USA
LITTLE WARS
www.hmgsmidwest.com
Lombard, IL USA
BRISCON
www.briscon.com.au
Brisbane, Australia
= Wargames Illustrated will be trading.
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12 - 14
Men of Bronze
ANCIENT GREEK HOPLITE BATTLES
Osprey Wargames 24
19 - 21
25 - 28
25 - 28
27 - 28
Men of Bronze
is a wargame that allows you to play
out Classical Greek hoplite battles on the tabletop.
Players are
Strategoi
(generals) leading phalanxes of
bronze-clad warriors in pursuit of fame, glory, and
the honour of their city-states. To win such prizes,
however, you must prove your mettle, display your
valour, and bring the other Strategoi to their knees!
Designed to recreate small battles or larger skirmishes with 50-80 figures
per side, each army will have its own unique mix of rules, advantages,
backgrounds, and abilities. Strategoi must understand and appreciate the
strengths and weaknesses of their forces in order to win glory on the battlefield.
Of course, there’s no telling what tricks a rival Strategos might have up his
tunic sleeves…
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AROUND THE GLOBE
Telamon 225 BC
Society of Ancients Battle Day
The sixteenth annual Society of Ancients Battle Day, will take place on Saturday 30 March 2019. Sycamore Hall, Drayton
Road, Bletchley, Near Milton Keynes, MK2 3RR
The Celts at first were ignorant of the arrival of Atilius and imagined from what they saw, that Aemilius’ cavalry had
got round their flank in the night and were engaged in occupying the position. They therefore at once sent on their
own cavalry and some of their light-armed troops to dispute the possession of the hill. But very soon they learnt of
Gaius’ presence from one of the prisoners brought in, and lost no time in drawing up their infantry, deploying them so
that they faced both front and rear, since, both from the intelligence that reached them and from what was happening
before their eyes, they knew that the one army was following them, and they expected to meet the other in their front.
The Gauls discover they are trapped between two Roman armies and must fight it out with both of them in order to
escape with their loot.
For our sixteenth annual Battle Day, we once again invite you to a unique day’s wargaming.
The battle: Telamon 225 BC - two Roman consular armies catch up with the raiding Gallic army that is trying to
return home with all its loot. With enemy to front and rear, the Gauls must fight back to back and defeat both Roman
armies to make their escape.
The aims of the day remain the same as ever:
• To have fun!
• To gather as many ancient and medieval wargamers as possible to refight a historical battle.
• To fight the same battle simultaneously on many tables, using a different set of rules on each table.
The day will run from 9am until 5pm, with an hour either side to set up and pack away.
We will have the usual pre-battle introduction to Telamon, this year given by well-known author and Society member
Duncan Head, putting the battle into its historical context and highlighting its controversies.
And of course, The Society of Ancients will be awarding a number of prizes (for various criteria, some more frivolous
than others) to the wargamers on the day, including prizes for Best Game and Best Terrain.
To offer to stage a game - contact Richard Lockwood at battleday@soa.org.uk. But in any case, come along and take
part as a player - most if not all of the games have room to take extra players and we have always managed to place
people with a game. Of course, some like to attend just as a spectator and that too is fine.
The cost of attending the Battle Day, to contribute towards hire of venue and tables, is £10 (juniors and students free).
Don’t miss out - come and be part of it!
The Battle Day is open to both
members and non-members of the
Society of Ancients.
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