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Historical Wargames: Just For Fun

Real Estate Agent with Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria 0225-089134

July 29, 2013 04:36 AM

One of my interests has always been history and military history. As a part of that interest, I enjoy playing wargames to better understand why commanders made the decisions they made. I also enjoy the camaraderie of good friends and folks who share similar interests.

The War of 1812 in miniature.

A ship of the line is under fire as two splashes rise up in her wake.

The blue and gray meet on the field of battle in the US Civil War.

The battle of Buena Vista hinged on a pivotal and critically timed cavalry charge . . . at least on Andy’s tabletop it did.

These two highly accomplished fellows are friends and gaming buddies. Andy is a doctor of history and is writing the history of Vietnam for the US Army. Gary is an artist who has done commissioned work for important clients like the Department of Defense.

Buena Vista was an important battle in the Mexican American War.

Andy’s House of Lead is in the basement of a Fort Hunt area home. A few times a month friends gather here to play out historical (and fantasy) battles in miniature.