Category: War Diary Magazine

The new issue of War Diary magazine is out and features the second installment of Paul Comben's look at Italy's military forces during WW2, historical with gaming examples; an overview of games about the invasion of Crete; and much more. [Forum]

Guadalcanal. The small island where U.S. forces launched the first American offensive against Japan in the Pacific. The campaign that followed was bitterly fought with heavy casualties incurred by both sides. The prize was Henderson Field, an airstrip from which American forces hoped to launch future air strikes against Japanese held territory. Guadalcanal. Where legends were made. Now you can refight this classic battle in this new game from designer Mike Nagel. [Forum]

The award-winning journal. The new issue focuses on wargaming related variants, strategy, reviews, and interviews. covering a wide range of topics:

• THE WINTER SOLDIERS:  The Battles of Princeton and Trenton, 1776-1777 by John Heim
• BROTHERHOOD & UNITY:  A Review by John D. Burtt
• RETURN TO THE ROCK:  Corregidor, 1945 by Michael Rinella
• A LEADERSHIP VARIANT FOR THE NAPOLEONIC 20 SERIES by George Kasnic
• ADVENTURES IN DIE-CUTTING by Andy Loakes
• ON GAMING:  Alternate History and Game Design by Lewis Pulsipher
• TAKING CAVALRY FOR A RIDE:  Optional Cavalry Employment in the Atlanta Campaign by Paul Comben
• THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN:  Rule Clarifications

Along with multiple game articles, this issue features an inside look at the design of Demyansk Shield by designer Vance von Borries, althong with a fascinating interview with Vance conducted by Andy Nunez. [Forum]