Iwo Jima Flag Raising Anniversary
HISTORICAL ARTICLE posted on 23 FEB 2013 by Scott Parrino
68 years ago today, a flag went up at Iwo Jima on Mount Suribachi, and with it history was made.
Battle of Antietam, 17 September 1862
HISTORICAL ARTICLE posted on 17 SEP 2012 by John Dudek
The bloodiest single-day battle in American history was fought 150 years ago on this day. Come join us as John Dudek recreates what took place, using mere words.
Battle of Borodino, 7 September 1812
HISTORICAL ARTICLE posted on 7 SEP 2012 by Martin Lampon
Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the large and epic battle, Martin Lampon pulls out the history books and lectures about what exactly took place on that day.
Battle of Chantilly (Ox Hill), 1 September 1862
HISTORICAL ARTICLE posted on 1 SEP 2012 by Scott Mingus, Sr.
New writer Scott Mingus, Sr. takes us back in time to the closing battle of Pope's North Virginia Campaign, where the Union commander found himself opposite "Stonewall" Jackson 150 years ago on this day.
Second Battle of Bull Run (Second Manassas), 29 - 30 August 1862
HISTORICAL ARTICLE posted on 28 AUG 2012 by John Dudek
New writer John Dudek shares with us what took place near Manassas Junction during three bloody days at the end of August 1862, 150 years later.
The Battle of Salamanca - 22 July 1812
HISTORICAL ARTICLE posted on 22 JUL 2012 by Martin Lampon
In remembrance of the pivotal battle and in celebration of its bicentennial, Martin Lampon takes us back in time to show us what took place around those hills near Salamanca.
The Battle for the Olympus Pass
HISTORICAL ARTICLE posted on 9 MAY 2012 by Curtis Szmania
Curtis Szmania gives the Wargamer a bit of a history lesson on the battle during the Battle of Greece, also known as Operation Marita.
Battle of Coronel
HISTORICAL ARTICLE posted on 29 DEC 2011 by Curtis Szmania
Curtis Szmania goes into detail about the naval battle in World War I that pit the British and German navy against each other at the port of Coronel.
The Seven Years War
HISTORICAL ARTICLE posted on 18 JUN 2009 by Scott Parrino
Called (perhaps rightly) the first "world war", the Seven Years War spanned the globe and saw such dramatic changes as England taking control of Florida and Prussia demonstrating its much feared reputation of iron discipline. Read more in this historical overview of the war.
Eye On Afghanistan
HISTORICAL ARTICLE posted on 8 JUN 2009 by Scott Parrino
In the first of a monthly series focusing on the events unfolding in Afghanistan, we take a look at events leading up to this point and possible strategies going forward.
The Luftwaffe Field Divisions
HISTORICAL ARTICLE posted on 21 SEP 2005 by Scott Parrino
The idea of turning technical Luftwaffe personnel into rifle-carrying infantrymen was one of many disasters perpetrated by the German High Command during World War II. Michael Eckenfels provides an in-depth article on the history of the Luftwaffe Field Divisions.
Holocaust Remembrance Day
HISTORICAL ARTICLE posted on 27 JAN 2005 by Scott Parrino
The Wargamer's Lloyd Sabin shares his thoughts about Holocaust Rememberance Day, January 27, 2005.
When Gaming Meets History #8: The Inspiration of the Eagles
HISTORICAL ARTICLE posted on 27 JUN 2004 by Scott Parrino
The Wargamer's historical guru "Wild" Bill Wilder returns from a long break with a comprehensive new historical article on the 101st Airborne's operations during World War II. This is Part 2 of 3.
When Gaming Meets History #7: The Inspiration of the Eagles
HISTORICAL ARTICLE posted on 20 JUN 2004 by Scott Parrino
The Wargamer's historical guru "Wild" Bill Wilder returns from a long break with a comprehensive new historical article on the 101st Airborne's operations during World War II. This is Part 1 of 3.
The Famous Fourth: The 4th Infantry in Normandy
HISTORICAL ARTICLE posted on 27 JAN 2004 by Scott Parrino
Al Berke explores the military actions of the U.S. 4th Infantry during World War II in the first weeks following D-Day.
Dien Bien Phu – A Fatal Gamble
HISTORICAL ARTICLE posted on 3 JAN 2004 by Scott Parrino
"Wild" Bill Wilder explores the dramatic battle at Dien Bien Phu which would oust the French from Vietnam and see the U.S. enter the region not 10 years after.
The Wargamer's Library: Islands of Fire
HISTORICAL ARTICLE posted on 25 DEC 2003 by Scott Parrino
Will Trotter vists the contents and historical background of two World War II books, Churchill's Folly and Pacific Alamo, which discuss important sea battles in the Aegean Sea and at Wake Island.
100 Years of Flight, 20 Years of Sims
HISTORICAL ARTICLE posted on 17 DEC 2003 by Scott Parrino
December 17 marks the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first manned flight. Read on as we remember that event by looking at two decades of flight sims.
Task Force Drysdale
HISTORICAL ARTICLE posted on 16 NOV 2003 by Scott Parrino
"Wild Bill" Wilder recounts the story of British Lt. Colonel Douglas Drysdale and his Task Force charged with relieving two regiments of trapped Royal Marines during The Korean War.
The Rats Return to the Desert
HISTORICAL ARTICLE posted on 26 OCT 2003 by Scott Parrino
"Wild" Bill Wilder shares the military actions of the British Army in the land war of the first Persian Gulf War.
