{"product_id":"wargames-illustrated-wi433-january-edition","title":"Wargames Illustrated WI433 January Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOBSERVATION POST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis month’s reviews encompass minis for a trio of wars - Cold, inter, and WWII - as well as a sizable selection of new plastics for Feudal Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRELEASE RADAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDom Sore finds an eclectic selection of new hobby kit to start 2024 in the right way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUICK FIRE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out what your fellow hobbyists have been up to in our monthly reader-submitted section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHEME: THE PARTHIAN SHOT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames examines how the skilled Parthian riders used Hit and Run tactics to defeat the might of Rome at the Battle of Carrhae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHEME: SORTIE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts Medieval mayhem, with Hit and Run rules for making a sortie out of strongholds in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNever Mind the Billhooks\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE BATTLE OF GALLABAT - PART ONE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarim van Overmeire played a World War Two mini-campaign based on the Italian defence of Gallabat. In this first part, he details the history of the battle, outlines the terrain, and presents some gaming options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHEME: AN OUTRAGE WHICH COULD NOT BE COUNTENANCED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJim Graham examines the misnomer of No Man’s Land as the British launch a Hit and Run attack during WWI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE AEOLIAN RAIDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRicard Fortun brings pirate fleets to his Ancient naval game\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThalassa.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHEME: THE SWAMP FOX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames discusses Hit and Run attacks in South Carolina’s swamplands during the American War of Independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOPERATION IKARUS - PART ONE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLisa Smedman presents a World War Two ‘what if?’ with Britain and Germany clashing in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBolt Action\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebattles over neutral Iceland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePETER CUSHING’S WARGAMING EPHEMERA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamous actor Peter Cushing was a keen wargamer and avid terrain maker. The fascinating notes he made about his hobby are now owned by Alan Perry and we take a look here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE BATTLE OF ORAVAIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan Karrman recreated a battle from the Finnish War for Salute 2023, with a little help from his friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE ARMY PAINTER WARPAINTS FANATIC RANGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames, the office’s resident speed painter, tests out The Army Painter’s new Fanatic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESIGNER’S NOTES: NEVER MIND THE BILLHOOKS - HERE’S THE RUCKUS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMike Peters shares details of his\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBillhooks\u003c\/em\u003e-inspired medieval small skirmish game, where each player controls a Captain and their compact company of warriors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wargams Illustrated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42711112974527,"sku":"WI433","price":4.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0235\/9200\/9805\/files\/WI433Cover.jpg?v=1704482576","url":"https:\/\/lvlupgaming.co.uk\/products\/wargames-illustrated-wi433-january-edition","provider":"Lvl Up Gaming UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}