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- 3702 – The battle of Abritus, AD 251
“The battle of Abritus saw the death of two emperors in battle against a foreign enemy – Gaius Messius Quintus Trajanus Decius, usually known as… Read more: 3702 – The battle of Abritus, AD 251 - 3701 – Heroism in Borneo
“At the conclusion of the Malayan Emergency in July 1960, plans were put into place to incorporate British North Borneo and Singapore into Greater Malaysia.… Read more: 3701 – Heroism in Borneo - 3610 – The Battle of Chaeronea
‘The battle of Chaeronea was fought in early August, 338 BC, between the forces of Macedon commanded by king Philip II and his eighteen-year-old son… Read more: 3610 – The Battle of Chaeronea - 3609 – Australian Bravery in the Vietnam War – Part 2
‘Australia’s involvement and commitment to the Vietnam War continued until 1973 when the last remaining platoon who were acting as guards for the Australian Embassy… Read more: 3609 – Australian Bravery in the Vietnam War – Part 2 - 3608 – Australian Bravery in the Vietnam War – Part 1‘Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War began in 1962. In July that year, the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) (or “the Team”) first arrived,… Read more: 3608 – Australian Bravery in the Vietnam War – Part 1
- AW348 – Greece in the fourth century BC
“The Peloponnesian War had ripped up the existing alliances in… Read more: AW348 – Greece in the fourth century BC - AW344 – Roman Soldier vs Dacian Warrior
In the latest episode of the Ancient Warfare Magazine podcast,… Read more: AW344 – Roman Soldier vs Dacian Warrior - AW339 – Single Combat in Antiquity
‘For those trying to win wars in the ancient world,… Read more: AW339 – Single Combat in Antiquity - AW335 – Gladiator II
With the release of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, the Ancient… Read more: AW335 – Gladiator II - AW330 – Legio X Fretensis
Founded in the war against Sextus Pompeius, the ‘Legion of… Read more: AW330 – Legio X Fretensis
- WSS97 – Themes and Questions
This episode of the Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy podcast is a little different. Rather than charging headlong into a pre-planned topic, the team handed the reins over… Read more: WSS97 – Themes and Questions - 96 – The Science of Terrain
In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy Podcast, the team explores the science of terrain placement—how to set up your tabletop for the best possible… Read more: 96 – The Science of Terrain - WSS95 – Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025
In this episode, the team takes a look back at 2024, sharing their personal highlights from the year and reflecting on the standout moments in… Read more: WSS95 – Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025 - WSS94 – Competitive Gaming
In this episode, Guy and Chris head to Firestorm Games in Cardiff to participate in a Barons’ War tournament. Guy catches up with the tournament… Read more: WSS94 – Competitive Gaming - WSS93 – Meeting Strange Men
In this episode, on top of all the wargaming news, we dive into a common challenge for wargamers of all experience levels: finding new people… Read more: WSS93 – Meeting Strange Men
- The Essex Yeomanry
With a history stretching back to the late 18th century, the Essex Yeomanry had seen action in the First World War, but in WWII, they… Read more: The Essex Yeomanry - USN PT Boats
The vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean was a battleground unlike any other during the Second World War. While massive aircraft carriers and battleships dominated… Read more: USN PT Boats - Uncovering Berlin’s Wartime Past
Berlin is a city steeped in history, with its streets, buildings, and scars bearing witness to the dramatic events of the 20th century. From the… Read more: Uncovering Berlin’s Wartime Past - Bomber Command Minelaying Operations
Aerial mining by RAF Bomber Command played a crucial role in the Allied war effort, sinking far more Axis shipping than direct attacks by either… Read more: Bomber Command Minelaying Operations - Macau
In this episode, we discuss the role of Macau, the Portuguese colony in South China, and the experiences of John Reeves, the British Consul stationed… Read more: Macau