Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy

What can wargaming teach us about Viking Age warfare?
Alongside the latest wargaming news to arrive at WSS HQ, we're joined by James Morris, author of Midgard: Heroic Battles, and Ryan Lavelle, Professor of Early Medieval History at the University of Winchester. Together, they're behind Winchester Shieldwall: A Wargaming Forum on Viking Age Warfare, taking place in on the 21st of November 2026. We discuss the event, the appeal of the period and how historical research influences the way we bring the Viking Age to the tabletop.
Links:
Winchester Shieldwall: A Wargaming Forum on Viking Age Warfare
Drone Front: Operations
Modular 28mm Trench System, Warfulcrum Games
1812 The Retreat From Moscow
Baroco Miniatures

In this episode, Guy brings us the latest news from the world of wargaming before chatting to Glyn Williams about the history of the Crusade show at Penarth. They also discuss what Glyn has learned from running wargaming shows over the years, and why he has decided to step away from running them.
 
References:
Fire & Bronze, Bad Goblin Games
ACW, Shed of War
Wozname, Thingiverse
Clash at Kadesh
Bohemian Knights

Digital Sculpting, 3D Printing and the Future of Miniatures.
Guy brings us the latest hobby news from the War Room, before chatting with Steffan Carey about digital sculpting, 3D printing and how technology is changing the way we create miniatures. Jasper then explains why you should take part in the Great Wargames Survey 2026.
Links:
Flank March Miniatures
Sarissa Precision
Blackpowder Epic Battles, Warlord Games
Fire! Modern Combat, Sen Games
Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy
KPMags (iOS / Android)

With Angus away, Jasper takes the hosting chair for this episode. Alongside all the latest news from the hobby, Guy sits down with Tony Reidy from Wargames Atlantic to discuss the company's strategy, how new projects come together, and what hobbyists can look forward to in the months ahead.
Links:
Table Top Teasers 2, Partizan Press
Daimyo, Osprey Games 
Snorkers, INWTS Wargames
Haywire, Modiphius

In this episode of the Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy podcast, the team discusses beating the blues and staying motivated when hobby enthusiasm begins to fade. Every wargamer experiences those periods when projects stall, inspiration dries up, and even getting figures onto the tabletop feels like hard work. The group shares ideas for staying engaged, rediscovering enthusiasm, and keeping the hobby enjoyable when the mojo disappears.
The team also looks back at Partizan, discussing some of the games, displays, and ideas that stood out from one of the highlights of the wargaming calendar.
And, of course, Guy brings along all the latest news from the world of wargaming.
Joining Angus for this episode are Guy, Chris, Jasper, and returning guest Joe Mealy.
 
Links:
Libertadors: Wargaming The Liberation of Spanish America 1808-1833
Oathmark: Second Edition
War Front Miniatures
Lead Adventure Forum
Wargames, Soldiers and Strategy