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Re: Sources for Grant's original rules . . .

Robert Jull — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:14:44 GMT

I've never been able to find a concise listing of Grant's original rules, either. The rules covered in the book were a good introduction for the time

Re: Sources for Grant's Battle?

r.a.baber@... — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:35:33 GMT

Try ABEbooks -

Sources for Grant's Battle?

Bob George — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:50:59 GMT

I've perused through the files for this group, and there's some great material there. I'd like to find Grant's original rules, if at all possible. I'm

Welcome

danf — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:31:56 GMT

Welcome new members from Wargamers Digest Group!

Re: esci set

Stuart — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:30:53 GMT

I have used Rapid Fire - but historically correct TO&E's, not some rule writer's fantasy! Actually, that rule set worked very well for WWI...... ... From:

Re: esci set

dan fraser — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:29:58 GMT

Yes, but Valiant is working their market....Rapid Fire. ... From: Stuart Subject: Re: [BATTLE_Practical_Wargaming] Re:esci set To:

Re: esci set

Stuart — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:11:50 GMT

LOL They make a great Napoleonic firing line too! Did you notice they are all either officers or paratroopers (wearing the small "musette bag" pack)?

Re: Soft skin vehicles

J Lowry — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:05:14 GMT

lol: probably why I bought all the ESCI figs I could since they were somewhat closer with crew served weapons. I also added a HUGE amount of metal to cover

Re: Soft skin vehicles

Stuart — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:58:58 GMT

So do I - not easy when half of the figures on offer (certainly in plastic) are carrying carbines and SMG's........... Stuart Jarman ... From: J Lowry

Re: Soft skin vehicles

J Lowry — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:31:21 GMT

As to my preferences, I actually use the TO/E for the units on a 1 to 1 basis ... From: r.a.baber@... Subject:

Soft skinned transport, paper figures, etc.

terrycats5@... — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:16:40 GMT

I have been using the 2d paper figures found at the Junior General site for a couple of years and find them just as good as plastics. Boxes of plastic figures

Re: Soft Skin Vhicles

jlwalkley — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:52:46 GMT

Thanks for your comment Richard. You have chosen to go down the road I am avoiding. As you say, too many for the table top, and, for me, the cost would be

Soft skin vehicles

r.a.baber@... — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:28:18 GMT

My most motorised battalion is a US armoured infantry one with - Batt. HQ 2 halftracks, 2 jeeps, 2 6x6 truck with trailers 3 coys each with - 1 jeep, 4

Soft skin vehicles

jlwalkley — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:28:37 GMT

Hello all Seeing the messages about organisation I wondered what other members do regarding the transport for their troops. What I mean is that, for example,

battle reports and photos

r.a.baber@... — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:37:30 GMT

Hi all I posted several AARs and battle reports with pictures over on the SOTCW (Society of twentieth century wargamers) forum. I thought you may (or may not)