James Langham (British Officers Don't Duck/Cold War Goes Hot)

It's just suddenly struck me how much the Imperial officer uniform looks like the Imperial Japanese officer uniform of WW2.

Really looking forward to presenting my session for Wargames Development's virtual autumnal gathering today about how the USMC has used Memoir '44 as a training aid.
If it goes well I might turn it into a YouTube video.
#wargaming #presentation

Add in Simon Scrarow's Macro and Cato and elephants, what more could you want!

A good way to look at it is to compare it to the Iraqi Republican Guard. There could be given the cream of recruits and equipment but it does not automatically make them better soldiers. Paying attention to the quality of the commanders gives a good insight into the quality to expect militarily.

Well I am officially now enrolled as a PhD research student at the University of Wolverhampton studying how the military wargamed the Cold War.

Using AK Play Markers to test paint a speedpaint RAD trooper for 1 Para to fight working into Arnhem scenario for my British Officers Don't Duck rules.

At least they asked....

Interesting 30 min experiment, Mars 20mm British paras, AK Playmarkers and wood filler.
Quite pleased how well the markers worked for a speedpaint. Not ideal for detail but as a speedpaint for a massed force they work well.
Wood filler also worked better than expected.
Video to follow on YouTube.

Test paint of a 20mm US Desert Storm grenadier. Only I could choose as a test model with 2 different camo schemes!

YouTube video by James Langham Win a Painting Station: Speed painting competition

Recently Krydrufi asked if I wanted to run a competition with paint stations as prizes. Thought there may be some speed painters here who fancied a go.
youtu.be/89YmcQ3imR0

More on location shooting...

On location and VERY wet...

Not bad for a 20 min speed paint. As I'm about to run a competition I thought I ought to check I can do it myself!

Trying something new is often a bit scary but great fun (sometimes). Just been filming a video of my first attempt with AK Playmarkers and a wash.

YouTube video by James Langham Salami Tactics,or Accident? Russian drones enter Poland

My thoughts on the drone incursion into Poland.
youtu.be/HK3Rn0vMWuQ

For me there is a fascinating interplay of design choices that incorporate evolution of existing ideas, reaction to enemy designs, anticipation of future needs and the current doctrine.
Plus they are the most popular videos on my YouTube channel!

Waterloo Megagame
6-7 Sept 2025
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Like a Stone Wall's 2 day Waterloo wargame yesterday. The day ended with the allies counter attacking on their right, the centre buckling under combined arms attacks and the Prussians slowly advancing. Live updates on YouTube throughout the day.

I think that was the coffee! Lol

Dont be hard on yourself. The best way to get a good photo is to take lots and hope one works!

Kitchen table here too

On the tactical battlefield excellent, as a strategist (particularly in logistics on the desert) a disaster.

Partially depends on context, at strategic level it is undoubtedly Grant, at a tactical level possibly Lee. Very much like Napoleon who was a strategic genius but a poor tactician.

Although it is worth mentioning Lincoln offered him command of the northern armies. The US Army pre war was so small promotion was at a crawl.

Quite pleased with some of the close up footage from the Victory Show yesterday. More to follow on my YouTube channel .

As I'm currently applying for a PhD should I worry my feed keeps giving me stories about academic murder mysteries?

All histories are biased but some are more biased than others...

Is Dark Sun about to make a comeback in 5e DnD?

HUMAN ARTISTS OF EARTH! Use only one photograph of toy painted toy soldiers to convince people to follow you.

Brush water that looks like tea

This is the most dangerous shade your brush water can be.