Musings of an easily distracted wargamer
Commander Petya Sergetov Executed Initial TASS Report LD281720 Moscow TASS in English 1717 GMT 8th June 1986 Following the disastrous attack against American forces in West Germany on 7th June 1986, Commander Petya Sergetov, commander of the 4th Combined Arms Army was executed for military incompetence. His valiant troops were led into a trap, suffering … Read more
In the Summer of 1986 the tensions between East and West increased as the technological advances in the West posed a threat to the previously ‘invincible’ Soviet forces in Europe such that the constant threat of a Soviet wave crashing through Europe with little resistance became less and less of a reality. Powerful influences within … Read more
Really enjoyed Derby this year. Well, I enjoy it most years but this was a good one! Traveled down to Birmingham on the Friday afternoon and had a good journey alternating between snoozing and reading Sword Point by Harold Coyle (I WILL NOT be doing Iranians for CWC!!!). Met Billy at New Street and first … Read more
Today saw my first game of Cold War Commander at the Contemptible Little Wargames Club in North Shields. I’ve been preparing my troops for this for some time and have had stellar support from the chaps on the CWC Forums. There were three games in progress: a British v. Warsaw Pact, a French (Ian Logan) … Read more