| John the Greater | 27 Mar 2015 10:52 a.m. PST |
Yesterday I received Osprey's book "Armies of the War of the Triple Alliance." I will admit that after getting the terrible book they did on the Chaco War I was a bit worried. Fortunately, I worried for naught. The book is one of Osprey's better efforts with useful plates, a nice synopsis of the War and several useful maps. |
| majormike69 | 27 Mar 2015 11:51 a.m. PST |
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| Bob the Temple Builder | 27 Mar 2015 12:15 p.m. PST |
I got my copy yesterday, and was very pleased with it.
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| Henry Martini | 27 Mar 2015 4:14 p.m. PST |
I bought it, but I just wish that when they title a book 'Armies of …' they wouldn't then waste half the limited page-space with a potted history. |
| Winston Smith | 27 Mar 2015 6:30 p.m. PST |
They've been doing that format for 40 years. A bit late to complain about the format now!  Besides I know absolutely nothing about that conflict so a potted history is not a Bad Thing. |
| mumbasa | 27 Mar 2015 10:16 p.m. PST |
Winston,
After you read this Osprey book, get ahold of these books--Wargaming the Paraguanyan War-1864-1870 and Biographical Sketches from the Paraguayan War-1864-1870. Both are by John H. Tuohy (John the Greater). One of my favorite games at Historicon was John's Battle 0f Tuyuti, 1866.
John |
| Henry Martini | 27 Mar 2015 11:32 p.m. PST |
The Osprey 'format' has been consistently inconsistent for 40 years, Winston: the best of the 'Armies of …' titles contain no more than a brief one or two page chronology by way of a nod to narrative history. There are now several accessible books in print, or OOP but available through libraries, that address the history of this conflict very comprehensively. |
| Winston Smith | 28 Mar 2015 5:47 a.m. PST |
IF I had any interest in this, the potted history in an Osprey would before than sufficient to satisfy it. I have no need for any motr, undoubtedly expensive , books on the subject.
That us the whole point behind Ospreys, isn't it? |
| Cuirassier | 28 Mar 2015 10:27 p.m. PST |
Hey John (aka John the Greater)! I have here three books to send to you. Are you still living in the same address? I deactivated my old e-mail address two years ago (the one you knew) and I don't know if you've tried to contact me. Signed: Your friend from Rio de Janeiro. |
| KTravlos | 29 Mar 2015 4:20 a.m. PST |
Got mine as well. I know it will not be the Foundry book or To the Bitter End, but I like Ravas work and need some color references for the non-Brazilian armies. |
| John the Greater | 30 Mar 2015 10:55 a.m. PST |
Cuirassier: Yes, I still live at the same address. I would love getting more books. I thought you had disappeared from the face of the earth. I am pondering my next book. One thought I had was something on the Volunteers of the Fatherland. Or maybe a biography of George Masterman. The field is pretty open in the English-speaking world. |
| John the Greater | 31 Mar 2015 9:55 a.m. PST |
Oh, and thanks for the kind words mumbasa. I have had a blast doing the Tuyuti game. Look for a return engagement one of these days. |
| Cuirassier | 01 Apr 2015 6:42 a.m. PST |
John, My cuirassier regiment suffered heavy losses at Froeschwiller… Unfortunately, I was wounded and captured by the Prussians and kept prisoner until a couple of months ago. That's why I vanished from the face of the earth. :-) I will send the books at the end of the month, my friend. The Volunteers of the Fatherland is a great subject for your next book. |
| John the Greater | 01 Apr 2015 12:52 p.m. PST |
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79thPA  | 10 Apr 2015 1:23 p.m. PST |
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| Cuirassier | 24 Apr 2015 6:18 p.m. PST |
Thank you, John. You are a true gentleman. |
| Lilian | 27 Apr 2015 11:16 a.m. PST |
forthcoming Latinoamerican OSPREY from the same author and artist :
Men At Arms 50§ ARMIES OF THE WAR OF THE PACIFIC 1879-1883 (19 jan. 2016)!
hoping they will cover others latinoamerican wars Regards
Loïc |
| John the Greater | 28 Apr 2015 10:38 a.m. PST |
Lilian – Good news that Osprey has discovered Latin America. I'll have to pre-order the War of the Pacific book |
gets his hands on some fields and fences.
