XXXIX, No. 11 November 2013

New York Times announcement of Armistice Day (Wikimedia)

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Veterans Wars, Gaming at TEG and Swag

Message from CMH Secretary

Binhan Lin

Veterans Wars will occur during Veterans Day weekend (Nov. 8-10). Nate Forte is co-coordinating the event. The most recent scedhule of events is listed in the newsletter. We have contacted Dexter Schiller regarding some CMH themed swag. Dexter is the owner of Shark Mounted Lasers, which can custom cut/engrave wood and plastic items. We are thinking of CMH logo merchandise such as dice towers, buildings, measuring tools and such. In addition the idea of CMH patches was brought up and may be possible if there is sufficient interest. If you have an opinion on these items or would like to suggest other forms of swag, please contact me. There will be some FNF’s hosted at Total Escape Games in Broomfield. Dates are variable, so please check the mailing list to see what the current dates and events at TEG will be. We will be accepting early membership dues for 2014 at the November and December meetings.

Military History of November

By CMH Secretary

Binhan Lin

The month of September saw many historical military events.

Nov. 3 1839, First Opium War begins between Great Britain and China. Nov. 4 1862, Richard Gatling patents his first rapid-fire machine gun. Nov. 8 1519, Cortez conquers Mexico by capturing Aztec Emperor Montezuma. Nov. 8 1942, Operation Torch – Allied Invasion of North Africa begin with landings in Morocco

and Algeria. Nov. 10 1775, The U.S. Marine Corps was established as a part of the U.S. Navy Nov. 11 1918, Armistice Day, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month saw the end of WWI. Nov. 19 1990, Cold War ends as NATO and Warsaw Pact leaders sign a Treaty on Conventional

Forces in Europe. Nov. 29 1864, U.S. troops under the command of Col. J. Chivington killed at least 400 Native

Americans at Sand Creek, Colorado.

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Game of the Month entry – Field of Battle – Zulu Wars

VETERAN WARS 2013 GAME LISTINGS

FRIDAY NOV 8 – SUNDAY NOV 10 BAKER RECREATION CENTER

6751 IRVING ST DENVER CO 80221

FRIDAY Evening Nov 8 - 7 pm to 12 Midnight

Title: Action in the Bocage Description: Action between the Americans and Germans in the Bocage country. This is the time leading up to the St Lo breakout. The Germans are trying to disrupt the deployments of the Americans. Rules: Bolt Action for WW2 Scale: 28 mm Players: 6 - 8 Notes:. Miniatures Provided Playing Area required: 2 - 5’ x 8’ tables Game Master: Doug Wildfong and Dan Gurule

SATURDAY Morning Nov 9 - 9am to 1 pm

Title: The Push Description: It is late WWI and both sides are frustrated by the lack of results in recent weeks. Who will try their luck for a last push to possibly bring the other side to the conference table and taste victory? Rules: Square Bashing Scale: 15mm Players: 4-6 players Notes: Americans, British, and Germans Playing Area required: 1 5x8 table Game Master: Terry Shockey

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SATURDAY Afternoon Nov 9 - 2 pm to 6 pm

Title: Night Action in ‘The Slot’ Description: November 1942: The Tokyo Express is underway again to deliver supplies and reinforcements to their hard pressed soldiery on Guadalcanal. The Army desperately needs these to launch a final Victory Offensive against the Americans. A powerful squadron has been assembled to ensure they get through. The U.S. Navy is charged with severing the Japanese supply line and has deployed its last reserves of warships to accomplish this. Will Task Force 64 thwart enemy resupply, or will the Imperial Navy win through? Rules: Homegrown Beginner to Intermediate. Rules taught. Scale: 1/2400 WWII Naval Players: 6 Notes: None Playing Area Required: 2 - 4 X 6 tables Game Master: John F. Owen

SATURDAY Evening Nov 9 - 7 pm to Midnight

SUNDAY (Swap Meet) Nov 10 – 0930 to 12:00 (Note: I will have the doors open at 9 for setup)

SUNDAY (Club Meeting) Nov 10 – 12- 12:30pm

SUNDAY (Games) Afternoon Nov 10 – 12:30- 5:00pm

Title: Stalingrad! Description: Rules: Homegrown. Scale: 28mm Players: 4-6 Notes: Miniatures provided Playing Area: 2 5’x8’ tables Game Master: Dave Newport Title: Rise of Rome DBMM2 Medley Description: Explore the Rise of Rome by playing a Polybian, Marian or Early Imperial Roman Army, or one of the adversaries of any of them. Play will be in two two-and-one-half hour rounds. There will be team scores for Romans and non-Romans, and prizes for individual performances as well. Will Rome rise to rule the known world again, or be cut short in her career of conquest? For more information, contact John Brown at jsandmbbrown@msn.com. Rules: DBMM2 , 240AP armies Scale: 15mm Players: No limit Notes: Bring your armies as there will be no loaner armies available. Playing Area: 48” by 30” Table for each pair of players. At this point we have 4 pairs. Game Master: John Brown

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Title: Axis vs SSU near Smolensk Description: The SSU is mounting an offensive to drive the Axis from Smolensk for the last time. The axis will deploy the Wunder Weapons – Gorillas, Walkers and Zombies Oh My! Rules: Dust Warfare Rules Scale: Players: 6 Notes: Miniatures provided. Playing Area: 2 – 5’ x 8’ tables Game Master: Doug Wildfong and Aric Wieder Title: O'r Flanders Field Description: WWI aerial combat. Bring your planes, bring your stands, jump in anytime. Rules: Blue Max Scale: 1/72 Players: 2-20 Notes: Will have planes for those who do not have them. Playing Area: 2 5x8 Game Master: Greg Skelly

Game of the Month entry – Modern Spearhead – Warsaw Pact vs. NATO

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Game of the Month entry – DBMM – Ancients

Unit of the Month entry – Italian Armor

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October Monthly Meeting Unit of the Month

Each month CMH members bring their latest painted figures and models to the meeting to display their latest efforts and compete for Unit of the Month.

CMH Member Scale Manufacturer Era Unit

Doug Wildfong 25mm IMEX Colonial Log Cabin

Doug Wildfong 25mm Blacktree Medieval Arab Archers

Doug Wildfong 1/72 Italieri and Hinchcliffe WW2 Italian armor

Eric Elder 28mm Knuckleduster War 1812 US Infantry

Terry Shockey 25mm Hinchcliffe Medieval Han Chinese

Unit of the Month Winner is highlighted in RED.

Unit of the Month entries – Han Chinese and US Infantry

October Monthly Meeting

Game of the Month

Each month CMH members host games at the monthly meeting. This award is for the effort put out by the host.

CMH Member Scale Era Rules Description

Dan Gurule 1/285 Modern Modern Spearhead Warsaw Pact vs. NATO

John Brown 15mm ANC DBMM Ancients

Terry Shockey 25mm Colonial Field of Battle Zulu Wars

Game of the Month Winner is highlighted in RED.

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Unit of the Month entries – Log Cabin and Arab Archers

CMH November/December Scheduled Events

This table shows what scheduled CMH events are coming up. Next months Friday Night Fights (FNF) and the monthly meeting (MM) are listed. It is recommended to schedule your game for future meetings and will appear on this page.

Date Meeting Location Start Time November 1 FNF TBD TBD

November 8 VW Baker 7PM November 9 VW Baker 9AM

November 10 VW/MM Baker 9AM

November 15 FNF TBD TBD November 22 FNF TBD TBD November 29 FNF TBD TBD December 6 FNF TBD TBD

December 8 MM Baker Noon

December 13 FNF Baker 7PM

December 20 FNF TBD TBD

December 27 FNF TBD TBD

VW – Veterans Wars, November 8-10, Baker Community Center TEG – Total Escape Games 6831 W 120th Ave Suite C Broomfield, CO 80020 www.totalescapegames.com FNF (TBD) may or may not occur these months due to a lack of a scheduled host.

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Colorado Military Historians, Inc.

Colorado Military Historians (CMH) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote historical wargaming and the study of military history. Founded in 1965, CMH meets monthly on the second Sunday of the month, except in May when the meeting is deferred to the third Sunday. The meeting starts at noon at the Baker Recreation Center, 6751 Irving Street (just a few blocks west of Federal Blvd), Denver, Colorado. The club also hosts gaming at least one Friday night a month, called “Friday Night Fights” (FNF) at 7:00 p.m. One Friday of the month will be held at the Baker Community Center. The other Friday meetings will be held at a future determined location. See website for latest information. CMH maintains ties with numerous local, regional and national groups to help promote the hobby. CMH is governed by member-elected officers who serve on the Board of Directors (executive board). Terms of office are one year, with elections held at the May meeting. New members are accepted after attending three CMH functions and a vote of the membership. Dues are $35.00 per year, payable in January. Members wishing to receive a snail-mailed newsletter subscription must pay an additional fee of $15.00 per year. Authors retain ownership of articles and graphics published. CMH reserves the right to edit or reject submissions to the newsletter. One year Adult Membership: $35.00 Half year Adult Membership: $25.00

(For NEW members who join after June 30) Family Membership: $35.00 (one Adult and any number of offspring) Student Membership: $20.00 (16 to 22 years old) Children: free (younger than 16 accompanied by member)

CMH Newsletter The CMH Newsletter is a monthly newsletter published by the Colorado Military Historians. Views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of all CMH members. Mailing Address: Binhan Lin 673 W. Locust Ct. Louisville, CO Phone: 303-926-1971 Email: Lazdb@yahoo.com Web Site: www.cmhweb.org Editor/Layout: Binhan Lin Next Issue: December 2013

2013/2014 CMH Board

Members President: Doug Wildfong 303-374-9776 Vice-President Greg Skelly Secretary Binhan Lin lazdb@yahoo.com 303-926-1971 Treasurer Larry Irons 303-763-8112 Historian Dan Gurule dagurule@gmail.com 720-606-9069