Commands and Colors: Ancients review by Marco Arnaudo [watch @2d6.org]
Munera: Familia Gladiatoria review by Marco Arnaudo [watch @2d6.org]
Preorder from Bellica Third Generation. Mediterranean Empires is a strategy game for two to eight players representing the turbulent power struggle between the various powers of the Mediterranean Sea before the emergence of the Roman Empire, which after conquering the lands surrounding this sea called it Mare Nostrum (our sea). Preorder Price: 34.50 € (save 14.50 €). Anticipated release date: October 2012.
New from GMT Games. Commands & Colors Ancients Exp. #6: The Spartan Army features over 20 scenarios, which focus on a period of time from 669 BC to 338 BC. In the early battles of Sparta against Argive, we see the development of Hoplite armies. We then move onto the war with the Persian Empire and take a closer look at the battle of Thermopylae, 480 BC. During the Peloponnesian Wars, Sparta takes a leader position among the Peloponnesian states, which would last for almost two centuries. Finally there is a shift in power away from Sparta during the battles of the Theban Era and the rise of Macedon. Price: $55.
Red Sand Blue Sky review by Marco Arnaudo [watch @2d6.org]
Lost Battles review by Marco Arnaudo [watch @2d6.org | related story]
New from Bellica Third Generation. Punic Island is the third volume in the Campaign Commander series and simulates the campaign for Sicily and North Africa during the First Punic War. Price: 48,00 €.

Interview with Dr. Reiner Knizia @ The Boardgaming Life who discusses Battle Line strategy and more.
New from Victory Point Games. Way of the Samurai is an expansion kit for Ancient Battles Deluxe (ownership of this game and Exp Kit 5: Design Your Own is required) that lets you experience the Sengoku Jidai battles (15 new scenarios) of two opposing Eastern and Western foes. Price: $11.95.
Spartacus Imperator review by Marco Arnaudo [error? watch @youtube | related story]
Special close out savings from Avalanche Press. The alternate “pin up” cover for Rome at War: Queen of the Celts which features a stunning Lorenzo Sperlonga painting of Boudicca in action. APL is selling off the remainder of this edition this month only before disposing of any remaining inventory. Get your copy now for only $19.99 (normally $49.99 — save 60%!) before she’s gone forever.
Lady Nancy Astor said to Churchill, “If you were my husband, I’d poison your tea,” to which he responded, “Madam, if...
Anti-aircraft gun on a Moscow roof top, the Kremlin in the background. Ferocity of Moscow’s anti-aircraft defenses surprised the Luftwaffe
Defeat Into Victory and issue #36 of ATO
北はミイトキーナや雲南はばっさりカット。コヒマも無し。開戦時の焦点だったモールメンもマップ外となっている。
Luftwaffe