Dead Men Tell No Tales
More than 100 years later, WW1 still mars the historical record like a fading scar. You can find DMC’s articles on WW1 history below.
by Dan Carlson I have been fascinated by arms and armor from a young age. It goes hand-in-hand with my love of history. I went out almost a year ago with my good friend Michael and his nephew James to fire some black powder weapons. After that trip, we made plans to do another one … Continue reading Tools of the Trade: Weapons of WWI
Fans of Blood & Valor are starting off the year with two welcome releases on the game's Russian front. In what seems like a suspiciously well-timed release, Firelock Games has released two free Army Lists for Blood & Valor, introducing players to the Russo-Japanese War. At the same time, Wargames Atlantic has finally posted their … Continue reading News From the Front: Russian Troops & Fresh Rules!
I worked the Firelock booth at Adepticon, right alongside Blood & Valor's author Rufus. We talked about two of the latest Firelock releases - 'War Stories,' and 'End of Empires'. While there, some folks pointed out that a key difference between the two games' setting is that you're far less likely to find yourself mired … Continue reading A Rising Revisited
A painting by WETA Workshop of the ferocious fighting along the top of Chunuk Bair The battle for Gallipoli between Ottoman defenders and British and Commonwealth invaders is one of the most popular theaters of conflict for players getting into 'Blood & Valor'. The 11 month campaign was being mythologized before the smell of blood … Continue reading The Attack on Chunuk Bair – Highwater of Gallipoli