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Great Wargamer Destinations

Summer is a time to relax and go on vacation. Why not also gather some inspiration for wargaming to boot?

Jonathan shares a few of his favorite wargamer destinations. If we didn’t cover one of your’s, then please share it with us on Facebook, Twitter, or via e-mail at cwfgamecast@wargamingforums.com.

USS Constitution in Boston, Massachusetts USA
Plimouth Plantation in Plymouth, Massachusetts USA
Yorktown Battlefield/Colonial Williamsburg/Jamestown in Virginia, USA near Jamestown/Williamsburg

Scale Military Modeller International
The June 2014 issue is briefly, very briefly, reviewed. It is worth picking up if you can. The cost is 4.25 GBP. Visit Scale Military Modeller International for more information.

Mailbag
On our Facebook page fans shared some of their favorite wargamer destination spots.

Listener Adam said “Minute Man National Historical Park, Any battle field though, seeing the real ground or as near as one can get to the historical ground really increases your appreciation for the decisions made and actions taken.”
Listener Adrian said “Gettysburg. Can’t get enough.
Listener Dario said ” I agree – beee there 3 years ago. And tomorrow i’ll return to Portsmouth to visit the Victory”

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Announcements
Henry Hyde, editor of Miniature Wargames with Battlegames AND author of The Wargaming Compendium has released a new product. The Wars of the Faltenian Succession compiles his 12 part series (originally published in Battlegames magazine) into one PDF. It has color photos, live links to external websites and other pages in the pdf.

Please BUY The Wars of the Faltenian Succession. Henry is donating 1 GBP from each sale to the Combat Stress charity.

To further help Jonathan has a mission for each of you. He will make a donation to Combat Stress for every single sale he generates.

How does this work?

BUY The Wars of the Faltenian Succession (3.5 GBP, $5.99 USD)
Tell me you bought the compilation because I mentioned it on the show
I make a donation to Combat Stress

Isn’t that easy? Three simple steps and every one of us wins. You get a fantastic product. Henry gets to see how much people like his work. Combat Stress receives donations from Henry and from myself.

Upcoming Guests for Wargaming Recon
Henry Hyde, editor of Miniature Wargames with Battlegames AND author of The Wargaming Compendium, will be the featured guest on August 4, 2014.

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Troll in the Corner Podcast Network

Wargaming Recon belongs to the Troll in the Corner Podcast Network (TCPN). You may like some of the other shows on the network.

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