Just been to the local hospital for my yearly eye check up and whilst waiting I had a rummage around in the WRVS book boxes - they run the refreshment kiosk and always have some second hand books for sale (mainly Barbara Cartland 'bodice rippers') and I came across this rather battered copy of ' Operation Warboard' , I was aware of this book but have never had a copy before . It was originally published in 1976 and this one is the paper backed version from 1978 , it has been well thumbed and has that musty 'old book' smell , whoever owned it obviously used it for gaming as there are scribbled notes in pencil throughout the book which adds character to it . On the front cover it says 'Wargaming at it's best' - Wargamers Newsletter - a fine testimonial indeed , so I'm going to sit down with a cup of tea and biscuits and have a read - has anybody ever used it to play WW2 games ? .
Great find Tony! I've never read it I'm afraid so have no idea what it's like.
ReplyDeleteSkimmed through it , very Old School .
DeleteYou’ve read all the Barbara Cartlands then?
ReplyDeleteI had a hardback of Op Warboard and I did actually use the rules a few times. I’ve tried far worse games...
Finding them an interesting read .
DeleteSome good finds recently...well done.
ReplyDeleteYes a couple so far .
DeleteThere is something about the 1970s - just great Publication- appreciated by us 'older' chaps...enjoy the read.
ReplyDeleteThink it was when wargaming tried to go mainstream (and failed)
DeleteAn excellent find,once more, which is well worth a read. I have the reprint but haven’t used them as l have a soft spot for Battle!practical wargaming. I will be interested to see what you do with them..
ReplyDeleteYes I played 'Battle' for WW2 back in the 70's , not sure I'll use these rules but an interesting read .
DeleteAn excellent find in unusual company for a gaming book;along with the WW1 pilots its proving a lucky month for family finds !
ReplyDeleteYes I was lucky , they were in different charity shops though .
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