Great news for Australian tabletop generals and military history enthusiasts! The latest shipment of Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy Magazine (Issue 142) has officially cleared the UK docks and is currently making its way down under.
If you are looking to expand your tactical library, build authentic WWII water-crossing terrain, or dive into historical campaigns ranging from Ancient Rome to Waterloo, pre-orders are officially open at Khaki & Green Books!
🌊 Theme Overview: Late-War WWII Amphibious Assaults (1944–45)
After the initial success of D-Day, the Allied advance across Western Europe faced a massive geographical obstacle: a daunting series of major rivers, flooded lowlands, and fortified water barriers. Issue 142 focuses entirely on these high-stakes late-war amphibious operations and river crossings.
Feature Articles & Scenarios Included:
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Defense in Depth: An analytical overview by Guy Bowers covering late-war Allied amphibious operations.
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The Drive to the Moselle: A scenario putting players in command of the US 90th Division fighting into Germany.
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Operation Infatuate II: A complete Rapid Fire! Reloaded scenario detailing the brutal amphibious assault on Walcheren Island in late 1944.
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Across the Dark Waters: Tactical assault rules and scenarios for the Aller River crossing in April 1945 by Piers Brand.
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Keeping Your Feet Dry: A comprehensive buyer's and hobbyist guide to late-war amphibious vehicles for tabletop games.
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Terrain Workshop: Practical modeling techniques for crafting realistic mud, water effects, and landing craft setups for Walcheren.
⚔️ Additional Historical Features & Rulebook Reviews
Beyond WWII, Issue 142 delivers diverse content spanning multiple historical eras:
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Ancient Rome (Sulla Returns!): A flexible campaign framework for Sulla’s second civil war, adaptable to almost any ancient ruleset.
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Medieval Warfare: Coverage of the Swabian War (1499) in The Hard Battle, plus the story of Llewellyn ap Gruffydd, the last native Prince of Wales.
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Napoleonic Conflicts: Macdonell at Hougoumont — A tactical look at the famous defense of the farmhouse during Waterloo.
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Old West / Indian Wars: Run to the Hills! — A 1868 Black Hills scenario following the Treaty of Fort Laramie.
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Scratch-Building Workshop: Mind Your Manor! — Step-by-step instructions for constructing a classic French Normandy manor house for your gaming table.
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Game & Book Reviews: Detailed reviews for Flames of War: Dunkirk, Packing Heat, Black Powder Epic Battles: Zulu!, Kepis & Bayonets (Muskets & Tomahawks supplement), Alala!, and Cartograph.
📦 How to Secure Your Copy
Because quantities are allocated per international air freight shipment, pre-ordering ensures you get your copy dispatched as soon as stock clears Australian customs!
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Price: $19.49 AUD
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Flat-Rate Postage: $11.99 AUD flat-rate shipping Australia-wide.
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Free Delivery: FREE shipping across Australia on orders over $120 AUD!
👉 Click Here to Pre-Order Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy Issue 142 Now
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