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When Gaming Meets History #28: Prokhorovka: The Deciding Battle of Kursk

EDITORIAL posted on 23 NOV 2006 by Bill Wilder

Kursk was ultimately it was a conflict in which skilled warriors with high-tech equipment would fight a larger swarming horde. Wild Bill narrates this epic battle.

When Gaming Meets History #27: Giants in the Woods

EDITORIAL posted on 10 NOV 2006 by Bill Wilder

Button up the hatch and prepare for a lesson in World War II armor, Soviet style. In Wild Bill's latest edition of When Gaming Meets History he explores Soviet tank technology and the struggles encountered by the Red Army when battling the fierce 1st and 6th German panzer divisions.

When Gaming Meets History #26: Just Holding On!

EDITORIAL posted on 23 SEP 2006 by Bill Wilder

In this edition of When Gaming Meets History, Wild Bill recounts the "tragedy turned triumph" in General Matthew Ridgeway's first battle with communist forces during the Korean War.

When Gaming Meets History #25: The Last Big Push

EDITORIAL posted on 14 MAY 2006 by Bill Wilder

Wild Bill shares his historical insight on the final days of the Second World War and the "Allies' dilemma" in this latest edition of When Gaming Meets History.

When Gaming Meets History #24: Team Hocker

EDITORIAL posted on 19 MAR 2006 by Bill Wilder

In his latest historical column, "Wild Bill" Wilder recounts the 1967 battle for An Thach, a key battle in the early stages of the Vietnam Conflict.

ÜberSoldier

PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 3 MAR 2006 by Bill Wilder

"Wild Bill" Wilder sinks his teeth into a new FPS set behind enemy lines in the midst of World War II. Check out the preview and try out the demo.

When Gaming Meets History #23: Repulse at Milne Bay

EDITORIAL posted on 8 JAN 2006 by Bill Wilder

Following the American victory at Guadalcanal, Japan was seeking a chance to strike back. "Wild Bill" Wilder recounts the critical defense of Milne Bay in 1943 in this latest historical article.

When Gaming Meets History #22: Lightning War!

EDITORIAL posted on 11 DEC 2005 by Bill Wilder

"Wild Bill" Wilder returns with his latest historical article, this time detailing the famed Blitzkrieg that tore apart Europe in 1939-1940.

When Gaming Meets History #21: A Change of Tune

EDITORIAL posted on 1 OCT 2005 by Bill Wilder

In Wild Bill's latest edition of When Gaming Meets History, he looks at a pivotal battle that made the top brass rethink their position on armor in the jungles of Vietnam.

When Gaming Meets History #20: Gulf War I

EDITORIAL posted on 6 AUG 2005 by Bill Wilder

During the First Gulf War, the Iraqis' nickname for the Marines was "Angels of Death". Wild Bill Wilder recounts one of the incidents in the war that gives credence to such a title.

When Gaming Meets History #19: Danger in All Directions

EDITORIAL posted on 16 JUL 2005 by Bill Wilder

In his latest historical article, "Wild Bill" Wilder recounts a dire situation of the German Army during the critical winter days of early 1942 in Russia.

When Gaming Meets History #18: A Deadly Diversion

EDITORIAL posted on 18 JUN 2005 by Bill Wilder

It could be called ironic that once the United States was committed to World War II, with a primary focus of fighting the Germans, the first major American triumphs would take place in the Pacific. Wild Bill takes a look at one of these lesser known triumphs in his latest edition of When Gaming Meets History: A Deadly Diversion

When Gaming Meets History #17: A Collision Course

EDITORIAL posted on 16 APR 2005 by Bill Wilder

The Place: the Ia Drang valley in Vietnam. The Men: General William Charles Westmoreland and General Vo Nguyen Giap. "Wild Bill" Wilder explores their complex personal battle at the outset of the Vietnam Conflict.

When Gaming Meets History #16: A River of Blood

EDITORIAL posted on 5 MAR 2005 by Bill Wilder

The historic battle for Guadalcanal is recounted by The Wargamer's "Wild Bill" Wilder.

Gaming Meets History #15: Watchword Freedom, Part 2

EDITORIAL posted on 19 FEB 2005 by Bill Wilder

Wild Bill Wilder chronicles the end of the Wehrmacht in the Eastern Front. This is the second in a two part series.

Gaming Meets History #14: Watchword Freedom, Part 1

EDITORIAL posted on 5 FEB 2005 by Bill Wilder

Wild Bill Wilder chronicles the end of the Wehrmacht in the Eastern Front. This is the first in a two part series.

When Gaming Meets History #13: The Battle for East Hill

EDITORIAL posted on 18 DEC 2004 by Bill Wilder

Wild Bill Wilder recounts the Korean War battle in which the Chinese Army broke the stalemate with a massive attack on the US Army 7th Division at Chosin in the winter of 1950.