Wargames Illustrated #443

"This month’s reviews encompass minis for a trio of wars – Cold, inter, and WWII – as well as a sizable selection of new plastics for Feudal Japan.

RELEASE RADAR: Dom Sore finds an eclectic selection of new hobby kits to start 2024 in the right way.

QUICK FIRE: Find out what your fellow hobbyists have been up to in our monthly reader-submitted section.

THE PARTHIAN SHOT: James examines how the skilled Parthian riders used Hit and Run tactics to defeat the might of Rome at the Battle of Carrhae. It’s Medieval mayhem, with Hit and Run rules for making a sortie out of strongholds in Never Mind the Billhooks.

THE BATTLE OF GALLABAT – PART ONE: Karim van Overmeire played a World War Two mini-campaign based on the Italian defence of Gallabat. In this first part, he details the history of the battle, outlines the terrain, and presents some gaming options. Jim Graham examines the misnomer of No Man’s Land as the British launch a Hit and Run attack during WWI. Ricard Fortun brings pirate fleets to his Ancient naval game Thalassa.

THE SWAMP FOX: James discusses Hit and Run attacks in South Carolina’s swamplands during the American War of Independence. Lisa Smedman presents a World War Two ‘what if?’ with Britain and Germany clashing in Bolt Action battles over neutral Iceland. Famous actor Peter Cushing was a keen wargamer and avid terrain maker. The fascinating notes he made about his hobby are now owned by Alan Perry and we take a look here. Jan Karrman recreated a battle from the Finnish War for Salute 2023, with a little help from his friends."