After Action Reports

Movement Phase

Jerry James

4 days ago1 min read

After Action Reports

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.

My 10 Games from the War Room 10 Challenge: A Complete Review

Jerry James

Nov 203 min read

After Action Reports

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

Gilbert Hay De Slade: Mourning, Guilt, and Aerial Redemption in March 1917

Jerry James

Nov 142 min read

After Action Reports

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.

A Much Needed Respite: Our World War I Ace Gilbert Hay De Slade's Brief Escape from the Frontlines

Jerry James

Nov 134 min read

After Action Reports

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,

The Insatiable Skies: The Journal of World War I Fighter Ace Gilbert Hay De Slade

Jerry James

Nov 125 min read

After Action Reports

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

The Battle of Stalingrad: A Momentous Showdown at Dolgyi Gully

Jerry James

Nov 113 min read

Movement Phase - Blog

The Battle of Stalingrad: A Momentous Showdown at Dolgyi Gully

This month's ladder match is a rematch against Eric Pearson.

A Veritable Bloodbath - British have trouble in Holland

Jerry James

Jul 43 min read

After Action Reports

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...

Cardboard Commander Visits Origins for the first time.

Jerry James

Jun 307 min read

After Action Reports

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?

Jerry James

Apr 186 min read

After Action Reports

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

Red Sector A - Combat Commander Ladder game. The winds of change.

Jerry James

Apr 102 min read

After Action Reports

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...

Cardboard Commander - Monthly Action Report: March

Jerry James

Apr 13 min read

Movement Phase - Blog

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

Jerry James

Apr 16 min read

After Action Reports

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...

Combat Commander Ladder Game S93 Foxtrot Uniform.

Jerry James

Mar 273 min read

After Action Reports

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

Breaking the Beachhead: A First Play of Normandy '44

Jerry James

Feb 123 min read

After Action Reports

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. .

Cardboard Commander Monthly Action Report - January

Jerry James

Feb 93 min read

Monthly Action Reports

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

Manila - The Savage Streets, 1945. The Playthrough.

Jerry James

Feb 73 min read

Playthroughs

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.

Movement Phase: A 30-Day Recap of Wargaming Triumphs, Defeats and New Additions

Jerry James

Jan 156 min read

Movement Phase - Blog

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

Death By Night Action - Crossing Paths in the Dark.

Jerry James

Jan 95 min read

After Action Reports

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

Unraveling the Tale of Inexperienced Partisans Facing Italian Forces

Jerry James

Dec 14, 20233 min read

After Action Reports

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

Skybound Heroes: Reliving the American Paratroop Drops of D-Day

Jerry James

Dec 10, 20232 min read

After Action Reports

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...