It would be hard for a wargamer to not have read a copy of Wargames Illustrated unless they are a member of the hardcore fans of GW that refuse to accept any other toy soldiers exist. I do admit that it doesn't always pique my interest with all its articles, I do dip in and out. Not being made of money, I do try to keep my magazine purchases to one a month and so sometimes I do swap across to one of the other periodicals depending on the articles.
I have however recently been quite happy to purchase the magazine due to their announcement that every month for a year will include a free sprue from Warlord games. The first two are from their new boxed game,
Cruel Seas. I have yet to try this game but I certainly shall be looking to see if a demo game is running at the next show I attend.
This months free sprue is from Bolt Action. My particular copy had German Africa Korps attached. I don't play Bolt action but I do play WW2 in 28mm using my own conversion rules using the Warhammer historical Old West rules.
I hear you ask why go to the effort when there are already lots of WW2 rulesets out there. I wanted something that felt more like a Hollywood war movie. I didnt want platoon level rules, I wanted something more like The Dirty Dozen or Bridge over the River Kwai. What better than a set of rules that were designed to simulate Hollywood cowboy films.
Finally this month on my bedside table I have been reading the following:
Inspired by the articles in Decembers WI on this indestructible chap, I felt the need to do some further reading, and I can say that it is a thoroughly enjoyable read. A modest soldier that fought in both World Wars, he was more put out at the loss of his favourite shooting guns when Hitler invaded Europe than the fact that he would have to risk life and limb once more.
Finally, it should be worth mentioning that the Monster that is Salute is already looming. South London Warlords have already announced the list of
Traders. Luckily their page has links to the websites of all the companies so that makes researching easier. It's a little early this year on April 6th, so less than two months to go!
