As a follow up to your gent's conversation, I'd like to recommend Marie Favereau's The Horde How the Mongols Changed the World. In my youth, I spent several years traveling on horseback for over 7,000 miles on the PCT and through the Western United States. Thus, unlike most Westerners, I have a pret...
Hey gang, I'd like to pick your minds and tap into the forum's collective wisdom. I'm hunting for recommended books that look at the Great War from the Central Power's point of view. Books fitting this mold currently residing in my library are: Ring of Steel , Alexander Watson; The First World War, ...
For the South to still be standing, even if both eyes are swollen shut and their front teeth are knocked out, it still counts as a win for the boys in gray.
@ Epaminondas, the leader of a popular uprising in Thebes against the Spartans and and one of the seven Boeotarchs, I'm looking at picking up Cartledge's Thebes: The Forgotten City of Ancient Greece in the hopes of filling a hole in both my knowledge and library. Have you had a chance to read the bo...
Hey Brain, Still looking for an Allied opponent? I’m in the Western US Pacific time zone and can only commit to 1 turn a day. The CP is my stronger suite, but I should be able to give you a good run for your money as the Allies. Send me a PM if you’re interested. Straight Arrow PS I don't have any G...
There is a key and vital reason to play pbem that is almost never mentioned; pbem is by far the best way to improve your game. I don't care how much you study the material, know the history, or have played solo; real mastery comes from the struggle with other humans. Almost all the tricks in my bag ...
There are some excellent, dependable and trust worthy pbem players out there. When you find one, daisy chain and build up your pool of potential opponents by asking who they play with.
If you want to avoid pbem altogether, try playing both sides. It works; I've done it for years.
Back in 12/11/2014, ajarnlance wrote: "Yes, unfortunately I can confirm that the 'not using submarines in the shipping box' tactic DOES NOT work. I was advised on a forum thread that not using subs would not anger the USA. Instead, this last turn, I not only anger the USA but I got the "Lu...
I have a powerful French naval force off the coast of Wales and Ireland transporting a strong French army. However, when I try to use the Distant Unload order in England, Wales, Ireland, or in any part of the world for that matter, I get the following message, “Illegal region chosen. No railway conn...
Hey Gents, After having the pleasure of playing both TE and CP in challenging pbem games, I'm looking to refresh and update "Points to Know." The new-old comments been shifted to black text; new input from this point will show up in orange. Which brings us to this posting; please highlight...