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Movement Phase
Jerry James
Dec 9, 20241 min read
Jester TKO's the Cardboard Commander
Last night we made it happen and after 2 hours of nail biting fun, Jester came out on top.
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Jerry James
Nov 20, 20243 min read
My 10 Games from the War Room 10 Challenge: A Complete Review
In January, the War Room group introduced a 10-game challenge, encouraging participants to play and share their experiences
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Jerry James
Nov 14, 20242 min read
Gilbert Hay De Slade: Mourning, Guilt, and Aerial Redemption in March 1917
March came in fiercely for Gilbert, but not in a positive manner. His father's illness led to his passing at the beginning of the month.
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Jerry James
Nov 13, 20244 min read
A Much Needed Respite: Our World War I Ace Gilbert Hay De Slade's Brief Escape from the Frontlines
In the midst of World War I's chaos and destruction,
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Jerry James
Nov 12, 20245 min read
The Insatiable Skies: The Journal of World War I Fighter Ace Gilbert Hay De Slade
Sitting in a pub near Souilly Aerodrome - Remicourt, Gilbert reflects on the past three months with gratitude
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Jerry James
Nov 11, 20243 min read
The Battle of Stalingrad: A Momentous Showdown at Dolgyi Gully
This month's ladder match is a rematch against Eric Pearson.
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Jerry James
Jul 4, 20243 min read
A Veritable Bloodbath - British have trouble in Holland
Combat Commander July Ladder Game. I think it was over before it started. Opponent: David Pepin (Axis) Result: Loss turn 7 Axis 28VP This...
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Jerry James
Jun 30, 20247 min read
Cardboard Commander Visits Origins for the first time.
Cardboard Commander Visits Origins for the first time. Was it worth the journey? Will I attend another Origins in the future?
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Jerry James
Apr 18, 20246 min read
From Young and Naive to Seasoned Pilot.
We catch up with our young Italian pilot Giulio Nicelli. A little more experienced, but still green, Giulio is no longer that naive youngste
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Jerry James
Apr 10, 20242 min read
Red Sector A - Combat Commander Ladder game. The winds of change.
This month's ladder game takes place around Aachen, Germany, in October 1944. This is a big push by the U.S. to break into the Ruhr. The...
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Jerry James
Apr 1, 20243 min read
Cardboard Commander - Monthly Action Report: March
I have had some luck on the ASLSK front and have become comfortable with the Gun & Vehicle rules. I love the system and SK makes it easier t
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Jerry James
Apr 1, 20246 min read
Beautiful Skies With Bloody Sunsets.
This diary follows the life and times of Giulio Nicelli, an Italian fighter pilot called back to duty in 1916 He attended flight school...
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Jerry James
Mar 27, 20243 min read
Combat Commander Ladder Game S93 Foxtrot Uniform.
Let's just say that this month's Ladder game was a struggle, in more ways than one. It took us a while to get scheduled, so we had to squeez
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Jerry James
Feb 12, 20243 min read
Breaking the Beachhead: A First Play of Normandy '44
I am a big fan of Mark Simonitch fan and I particularly love the 40 series games. .
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Jerry James
Feb 9, 20243 min read
Cardboard Commander Monthly Action Report - January
It was a busy month here at the Cardboard Commander. I have taken the full plunge back into the hobby and with that being said have been ver
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Jerry James
Feb 7, 20243 min read
Manila - The Savage Streets, 1945. The Playthrough.
This is my first venture in doing a playthrough video for any game so bear with me as I am sure there will be some mistakes on my part.
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Jerry James
Jan 15, 20246 min read
Movement Phase: A 30-Day Recap of Wargaming Triumphs, Defeats and New Additions
On the 15th of every month, I hope to give you an update on what has been happening in my gaming life. The highs, lows, and everything in be
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Jerry James
Jan 9, 20245 min read
Death By Night Action - Crossing Paths in the Dark.
This is my 2nd ladder game of Combat Commander. For those of you who do not know what Combat Commander is (first of all crawl out from under
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Jerry James
Dec 14, 20233 min read
Unraveling the Tale of Inexperienced Partisans Facing Italian Forces
I played the Partisans and Steve played the Italians. Steve set up first. The Partisans are fun to set up in this scenario as they have to c
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Jerry James
Dec 10, 20232 min read
Skybound Heroes: Reliving the American Paratroop Drops of D-Day
Experience the Courageous Feats of the Paratroopers on the Front Lines of History - Combat Commander Scenario 33 - We Go! I have been...
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