Interesting Posts from The History of Wargaming Website

No commentary required, just read them for yourself (see below, recent postings from John Curry): 

• http://wargamingco.blogspot.com/2022/09/wargaming-tactical-actions-in-ukraine.html
• http://wargamingco.blogspot.com/2022/11/my-wargame-says-ukraine-is-going-to-win.html
• http://wargamingco.blogspot.com/2022/12/wargames-are-better-predictive-tools.html

Very thought provoking!

War on the Rocks Podcast - Ukrainian News

The world seems a complete mess just now. One place that helps me understand what is going on, particularly in Ukraine, is "The War on the Rocks" Podcast (see below, I can highly recommend any episode with Michael Kofman in it): 

https://warontherocks.com/podcasts/

Ukraine pieces: 

https://warontherocks.com/understanding-the-russo-ukrainian-war-a-guide-from-war-on-the-rocks/

Always insightful!

Another Fundraiser for Ukraine: NLAW Infantry Figure

Moving to something that is very modern now (and scaled as per 3D file to the size your choice) is a Ukrainian NLAW Operator (see below, and it does look a really nice figure): 

Details of the figure and where the donations go can be found at: 

STL File for the DIY 3D Print Boffins: 

https://digitalarmies.gumroad.com/l/ukrnlaw

Physical copies can be purchased at: 

https://www.speira.net/product/figures/ukrainian-special-operations-soldier/

My first Big Scale 1/35th Tamiya Model for Charity (Ukrainian Humanitarian) Panzer IVD

Big shout out to: 

Twitter #kitoff

Twitter @WeHaveWaysPod (Al Murray and James Holland) Podcast

https://twitter.com/HistoryBowsh/status/1505494990713233415

Twitter @RedFiveModels (Jack Bowsher)

Just Giving Page: 

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/red5whw?experiments=donate_now_track_click&successType=StaticDonateButtonClick

My model of choice (that was in the loft .. purchased for £17): Panzer IVD (France 1940 Colours)

Let the modelling begin, in this big, brave new scale for me!

Ukrainian Humanitarian Humble Bundle Final Total .. Staggering .. Over Fifteen and a Half Million Pounds Raised!

Respect!

Fellow "nerds and geeks" I love you all! Now go play games, read comics and RPG rules, print 3D miniatures.

Over 10 Million Quid for raised for Humanitarian Ukrainian Charities

OMG (see below, this is as heart warming, as the tragedy is cold and merciless): 

Still time to get it: https://www.humblebundle.com/stand-with-ukraine-bundle

Respect!

Help is coming ...

Incredible Humble Bundle "Support Ukraine" - Incredible Does Not Do It Justice - over "Five Million Pounds" raised so far!

https://www.humblebundle.com/stand-with-ukraine-bundle

There must be something for everybody here!

Over 120 games, books and 3D model, plus a licensed Game Design studio for 12 months!

It looks legit: https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/18/22983137/humble-bundle-stand-with-ukraine-charity-bundle-price

The Blurb: 

100% donated to Ukraine humanitarian relief efforts

The violent and unlawful invasion in Ukraine is taking a tragic toll—displacing people, devastating families, and creating an urgent need for food, water, supplies, shelter, and safety. To help out how we can, we’ve joined forces with game creators, book publishers, and software makers around the globe for a bundle 100% dedicated to supporting the victims and refugees from Ukraine during this crisis.

The Stand With Ukraine bundle features over 120 pieces of content worth over $2,500, including:

• Back 4 Blood, Satisfactory, Metro Exodus, & Fable Anniversary
• Pathfinder, Starfinder, & Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay books
• GameMaker Studio 2 Creator (12 months), Music Maker EDM Edition, RPG Maker VX, & Polygon game dev assets

100% of the proceeds will go to Razom for Ukraine, International Rescue Committee, International Medical Corps, and Direct Relief. Support vital humanitarian crisis relief efforts for the people of Ukraine today.

https://www.humblebundle.com/stand-with-ukraine-bundle

And counting ...

And still counting ...

And still counting ..

Where will it stop (25th March cut-off)

It just goes to show that I knew it was up to "the nerds to save the world"!