Phil and I were talking about how to create some relatively simple naval wargames, so I set him the challenge of writing a new book. The result was a 107 page book with has various rules and scenarios that Phil has been playing for the last decade or so.
The new book was also the opportunity to include more of Paddy Griffith's previously unpublished material. The Paddy Griffith chapter includes the RMAS wargaming clubs naval wargaming rules for the Napoleonic era and includes a scenario as written by Paddy.
Friday, 27 September 2013
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
The Funeral of Sgt Donald Featherstone 51st Royal Tank Regiment
The service began with the theme music from the Battle of Britain film (Don liked it), then went onto an outline of Don's life.
Poverty, to soldier, physiotherapist, medical author, wargaming author, military historian, father, loss of his son, 200 battlefield tours, Rotarian, friend to many.
I spoke about Sgt Featherstone's military career, then Chris Scott gave a moving account of his wargaming and battlefield tours.
The celebrant included some quotes from the many eloquent reflections about Don made across the Internet.
Music included 'My Boy Willie' by the Royal Tank Regiment Band and 'We'll meet again' by Dame Vera Lynn.
It concluded with the Last Post and 'Taps' music.
A dignified occasion attended by his 2 daughters, 4 grand children and many of his friends.
Don, may you rest in peace, we will miss you.
Poverty, to soldier, physiotherapist, medical author, wargaming author, military historian, father, loss of his son, 200 battlefield tours, Rotarian, friend to many.
I spoke about Sgt Featherstone's military career, then Chris Scott gave a moving account of his wargaming and battlefield tours.
The celebrant included some quotes from the many eloquent reflections about Don made across the Internet.
Music included 'My Boy Willie' by the Royal Tank Regiment Band and 'We'll meet again' by Dame Vera Lynn.
It concluded with the Last Post and 'Taps' music.
A dignified occasion attended by his 2 daughters, 4 grand children and many of his friends.
Don, may you rest in peace, we will miss you.
Thursday, 5 September 2013
Don Featherstone, passed away.
Don was one of the founding fathers of modern hobby and professional gaming. His contribution was vast.
Last year a young person came to my trade stand and explained to me that Don Featherstone did not exist. He was brand name. When I valiantly tried to explain that one man had really written all those wargaming, physiotherapy and military history books, he simply dismissed me by saying 'They did not even have word processors then'.
There is more to say, but not today. I worked with him closely over the last ten years editing new editions of his books and helping him getting new Featherstone books to print.
Last year a young person came to my trade stand and explained to me that Don Featherstone did not exist. He was brand name. When I valiantly tried to explain that one man had really written all those wargaming, physiotherapy and military history books, he simply dismissed me by saying 'They did not even have word processors then'.
There is more to say, but not today. I worked with him closely over the last ten years editing new editions of his books and helping him getting new Featherstone books to print.
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