Author Archives: Jim Bambra

Wargames Design In Miniature Wargames #391

Henry Hyde, editor of Miniature Wargames and author of The Wargaming Compendium, has featured Wargames Design in this month’s edition. Thanks, Henry. Also of interest to World War Two gamers is an excellent 8-page article by wargame designer, Daniel Mersey, … Continue reading

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Starting Soon – The CHQ Playtest

Are you interested in World War Two wargaming? Would you like to help shape a new set of rules? Best of all – no experience necessary! I’m looking for gamers to make Combat HQ the greatest ever set of large-scale … Continue reading

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Armour Battles – What Next?

After playing the three battles, try replaying them using all of the forces for Battle 3, but this time decide where and when units are deployed. You could start with all vehicles on the table, or have them enter as … Continue reading

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German Statistics – Battle 3

Tiger I Rightly feared by the Allies, the Tiger I is a formidable heavy tank. Armed with an 88L56 gun, the Tiger can pick off enemy armour from long range and its heavy armour provides excellent protection against anti-tank weapons … Continue reading

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German Briefing – Battle 3

Time: 0800 hours, 21st September Location: Near Lezey, Lorraine The Americans are close to breaking through our lines. A Tiger I platoon is on its way to your position. Destroy the enemy amour. Show the Americans that Germany can still … Continue reading

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