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Thursday, April 27, 2017
By: JC
Combat Mission Black Sea Gets a Battle Pack
The Battle Pack 1 for Combat Mission Black Sea was released last week. With two campaigns (one for the USA, the other one for Russia) six standalone scenarios and 27 new quick battle maps, this is the first official content that takes advantage of the newest engine (engine 4).
The video clip above is from a quick battle scenario I'm playing against the Russian computer opponent. It shows some scenes at a river crossing and the cramped toe-hold from where to continue the advance.
The map I picked for this one is "Village (912x1024)", one of the newly released quick battle maps from Battle Pack 1.
Cheers,
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Sunday, April 23, 2017
By: JC
Dogs of War Hosting Scourge of War Waterloo Multiplayer Session This Monday 24Apr2017
The Dogs of War virtual unit is hosting one of their great multiplayer sessions tomorrow. So Scourge of War fans, make sure to check it out and sign up.
A tough day for the French, as they attempt to secure a crossing across the Dyle River. Telescope gadget provided by the Dogs of War toolbar.
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Friday, April 21, 2017
By: JC
Combat Mission Fortress Italy Got the "Engine 4" Treatment
And what an enjoyable game continues to be. I am in the process of revisiting my favorites scenarios and I noticed that many of them play differently than in previous iterations. Most noticeable for me is the behavior of infantry.
One more bazooka team out of action. Screenshot from "Catch a Tiger", a favorite of mine that teaches you the value of delaying contact with the enemy.
From the same scenario, a bazooka team fires one round against the front of an immobilized Tiger tank. Note how spread the two men team is
In this scenario, the improved behavior while being fired upon with HE rounds may play against the US team. Which gives players an excuse to replay it.
Another screenshot from my unpublished scenario "Rangers and Engineers at Gela". The new and improved peeking around corners behavior is evident in the screenie. The Italian Mobile Group E is approaching in the background. This scenario will need some serious tweaking.
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Food for thought: reconstructing the diet of Napoleon's Grand Army
A recent analysis from a 19th century mass grave has revealed the surprisingly complex dietary - and social - diversity among Napoleon's armed forces
History enthusiasts dressed in regimental costumes take part in a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Austerlitz, celebrating its 210th anniversary near Slavkov u Brna, Czech Republic. Photograph: Petr David Josek/AP
Understanding the historic past can be incredibly challenging. Written records are only as accurate as the knowledge of the author, and historical narratives can be influenced by political orientations and specific agendas. Even accurate depictions of historical events may not reveal the whole truth; how some people may have experienced a particular event may differ radically from how the majority of people experienced it. The version of history that makes its way into history books can be incomplete.
That's why archaeology is necessary to corroborate written documents of historical events. Physical evidence is a powerful check on speculation, deceit, and inaccuracy.
The politics and power of American archaeology
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But archaeology and its related...
A recent analysis from a 19th century mass grave has revealed the surprisingly complex dietary - and social - diversity among Napoleon's armed forces
History enthusiasts dressed in regimental costumes take part in a re-enactment of Napoleon's famous battle of Austerlitz, celebrating its 210th anniversary near Slavkov u Brna, Czech Republic. Photograph: Petr David Josek/AP
Understanding the historic past can be incredibly challenging. Written records are only as accurate as the knowledge of the author, and historical narratives can be influenced by political orientations and specific agendas. Even accurate depictions of historical events may not reveal the whole truth; how some people may have experienced a particular event may differ radically from how the majority of people experienced it. The version of history that makes its way into history books can be incomplete.
That's why archaeology is necessary to corroborate written documents of historical events. Physical evidence is a powerful check on speculation, deceit, and inaccuracy.
The politics and power of American archaeology
Read more
But archaeology and its related...