Wargaming is concerned with simulating historical conflicts through the
medium of miniature figures fighting battles over three dimensional
terrain, their movement and combat being regulated by rules which create
historically accurate battles. Since the 1950s, the hobby has grown
exponentially and now enjoys a widespread following across the world.
Although the rise in computerised wargaming has transformed some aspects
of the hobby, the traditional table-based wargame continues to go from
strength to strength. collect and paint wargames armies, together with
all the information and rules needed to fight wargames over a huge
historical timespan. He offers simple, playable and realistic rules for
a variety of historical periods, from ancient warfare to the Second
World War. A selection of colour photographs serves to illustrate the
historical periods covered and convey something of the colourful
spectacle of wargaming.