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The Perilous Skies of 1918: A Western Front Ace Campaign Report
March, 1918. The war in the air is a cruel and unforgiving endeavor, where the men who take to the skies live by skill, luck, and the fleeti

Jerry James
Mar 62 min read


Jester TKO's the Cardboard Commander
Last night we made it happen and after 2 hours of nail biting fun, Jester came out on top.

Jerry James
Dec 9, 20241 min read


I made the big time! Combat Commander Ladder game vs. Patrick
I made the big time! Combat Commander Ladder game vs. Patrick

Jerry James
Dec 7, 20241 min read


My 10 Games from the War Room 10 Challenge: A Complete Review
In January, the War Room group introduced a 10-game challenge, encouraging participants to play and share their experiences

Jerry James
Nov 20, 20243 min read


Gilbert Hay De Slade: Mourning, Guilt, and Aerial Redemption in March 1917
March came in fiercely for Gilbert, but not in a positive manner. His father's illness led to his passing at the beginning of the month.

Jerry James
Nov 14, 20242 min read


A Much Needed Respite: Our World War I Ace Gilbert Hay De Slade's Brief Escape from the Frontlines
In the midst of World War I's chaos and destruction,

Jerry James
Nov 13, 20244 min read


The Insatiable Skies: The Journal of World War I Fighter Ace Gilbert Hay De Slade
Sitting in a pub near Souilly Aerodrome - Remicourt, Gilbert reflects on the past three months with gratitude

Jerry James
Nov 12, 20245 min read


The Battle of Stalingrad: A Momentous Showdown at Dolgyi Gully
This month's ladder match is a rematch against Eric Pearson.

Jerry James
Nov 11, 20243 min read


Aussies win hard fought battle of Eora Creek
This months ladder game stayed with the Combat Commander Pacific Theme. Scenario M5 Blind Man's Bluff. My opponent was John Vogel.

Jerry James
Oct 9, 20243 min read


A Veritable Bloodbath - British have trouble in Holland
Combat Commander July Ladder Game. I think it was over before it started. Opponent: David Pepin (Axis) Result: Loss turn 7 Axis 28VP This...

Jerry James
Jul 4, 20243 min read


Cardboard Commander Visits Origins for the first time.
Cardboard Commander Visits Origins for the first time. Was it worth the journey? Will I attend another Origins in the future?

Jerry James
Jun 30, 20247 min read


Guilio Nicelli young Italian ace Testament of wings - Despair on the Eastern Front.
In the tumultuous theater of World War I, where bravery and sacrifice were everyday currencies, there existed stories of valor that transcen

Jerry James
May 10, 20242 min read


From Young and Naive to Seasoned Pilot.
We catch up with our young Italian pilot Giulio Nicelli. A little more experienced, but still green, Giulio is no longer that naive youngste

Jerry James
Apr 18, 20246 min read


Red Sector A - Combat Commander Ladder game. The winds of change.
This month's ladder game takes place around Aachen, Germany, in October 1944. This is a big push by the U.S. to break into the Ruhr. The...

Jerry James
Apr 10, 20242 min read


Cardboard Commander - Monthly Action Report: March
I have had some luck on the ASLSK front and have become comfortable with the Gun & Vehicle rules. I love the system and SK makes it easier t

Jerry James
Apr 1, 20243 min read


Beautiful Skies With Bloody Sunsets.
This diary follows the life and times of Giulio Nicelli, an Italian fighter pilot called back to duty in 1916 He attended flight school...

Jerry James
Apr 1, 20246 min read


Combat Commander Ladder Game S93 Foxtrot Uniform.
Let's just say that this month's Ladder game was a struggle, in more ways than one. It took us a while to get scheduled, so we had to squeez

Jerry James
Mar 27, 20243 min read


March Madness - A weekend of pushing cardboard in Kansas City.
Last weekend I made my way to Kansas City to play in my first March Madness event . It has been over 15 years since I played in an...

Jerry James
Mar 25, 20246 min read


Breaking the Beachhead: A First Play of Normandy '44
I am a big fan of Mark Simonitch fan and I particularly love the 40 series games. .

Jerry James
Feb 12, 20243 min read


Cardboard Commander Monthly Action Report - January
It was a busy month here at the Cardboard Commander. I have taken the full plunge back into the hobby and with that being said have been ver

Jerry James
Feb 9, 20243 min read
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