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Fox’s Gambit – Boardgame Review

Gerald D. Swick — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:40:45 +0000

"Fox's Gambit" is a low-complexity board game of the Battle of Gazala, May-June 1942, that can be played in about three hours.

The Last Full Measure of Devotion

ZBathon — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:29:02 +0000

Memorial Day is when we appropriately focus on and honor the service and the sacrifices of the those who have died in the service of this nation … we also must not forget the living: those who have served and are suffering from physical wounds and from psychological wounds in the form of PTSD and survivor guilt.

Free Museum Admission for Members of Armed Services

Gerald D. Swick — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:44:00 +0000

For the fourth year, Blue Star Families and its partners have arranged free admission for military personnel and up to five family members at museums across America. For the summer of 2013, over 2,000 museums with a diverse range of offerings are participating.

Bloody April – Boardgame Review

Gerald D. Swick — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:39:38 +0000

The board game "Bloody April: Air War over Arras, France, 1917" is unusual. Instead of the one-on-one air battles found in most WWI aerial games, it pits flights of multiple aircraft against each other in the skies over France in 1917.

The Graphic History of Gettysburg – Book Review

Gerald D. Swick — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:55:03 +0000

"The Graphic History of Gettysburg," which used a graphic-novel format, is an excellent choice for introducing younger readers to the battle, with enough meat in its fast-paced, accurate narrative to satisfy grown-ups.

War Thunder – MMO Game Preview

Gerald D. Swick — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:31:39 +0000

A preview of the War Thunder MMO from a beta player says the game is fun to play, with various levels of realism to suit all tastes. The graphics are beautiful, the sound immersive, and the game is fun to play, but at present there are some problems.

Those Angry Days – Book Review

Gerald D. Swick — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:24:53 +0000

"Those Angry Days – Roosevelt, Lindbergh, and America's Fight Over World War II, 1939-1941" examines an interesting, if overlooked, era of American history; more significantly, it explores questions America may face in the near future.

Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear! Russia 1941-42 Second Edition – Boardgame Review

Gerald D. Swick — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:28:03 +0000

The second edition of Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear! boardgame introduces new units, such as flamethrower tanks, brings the rules up to date with other games in the series, and comes in a redesigned box that is great for storing the components.

WW2 Medal of Honor Recipient to be Honored with Plaque on Attu Island

Gerald D. Swick — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:00:56 +0000

Pvt. Joseph P. Martinez, who received a posthumous Medal of Honor for his actions in the Battle of Attu during World War II, will be honored with a plaque on that island, now part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.

National Memorial Day Parade 2013 – Highlights

Gerald D. Swick — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:47:09 +0000

Trace Adkins, Robert Griffin III, J.R. Martinez, Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise to honor veterans and fallen heroes during the 9th annual National Memorial Day Parade.