| Evzone | 04 Nov 2019 10:11 a.m. PST |
I've just heard the sad news that Stuart Asquith has passed away. I have always found his ‘old school' style articles and books a source of inspiration. Just the other day I found myself flicking through His Malburian rules booklet.
Happy wargaming upstairs Stuart….! |
Frederick  | 04 Nov 2019 10:34 a.m. PST |
Sad news indeed – loved his stuff |
| Yesthatphil | 04 Nov 2019 10:45 a.m. PST |
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Formerly Regiment Games  | 04 Nov 2019 11:09 a.m. PST |
Had not heard. Indeed sad news. |
 Herkybird | 04 Nov 2019 11:34 a.m. PST |
One of the old greats gone! I remember when I started wargaming and he revered even then! A sad loss indeed! |
| Marcel1809 | 04 Nov 2019 11:34 a.m. PST |
A big loss to the hobby, charming man, had the honour of meeting him several times and a play a couple of games with him, very amicable, the ideal opponent |
| MajorB | 04 Nov 2019 12:01 p.m. PST |
Passed away, but will never be forgotten in the hobby. RIP, Stuart. |
| Ragbones | 04 Nov 2019 2:22 p.m. PST |
I enjoyed and was inspired by his books and many articles. He'll be missed. |
 David Manley | 04 Nov 2019 2:23 p.m. PST |
Stuart and I corresponded a lot in the 90s, he will be missed. |
| ZULUPAUL | 04 Nov 2019 2:33 p.m. PST |
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| pzivh43 | 04 Nov 2019 3:26 p.m. PST |
Thanks for all the books and articles. You will be missed. RIP |
| Bunkermeister | 04 Nov 2019 3:43 p.m. PST |
link Additional announcement. Mike Bunkermeister Creek
Bunker Talk blog |
| nnascati | 04 Nov 2019 5:05 p.m. PST |
May he Rest in Peace. Sadly I never had the opportunity to meet him. |
| PaulCollins | 04 Nov 2019 5:19 p.m. PST |
Rest In Peace, to a truly great master of the hobby. |
| coopman | 04 Nov 2019 6:22 p.m. PST |
Oh no! Sorry to hear this. I've got some of his publications. |
 20thmaine | 04 Nov 2019 7:10 p.m. PST |
Very sad to hear that – was a great editor at Practical Wargamer and had a really inclusive approach to wargaming (i.e. Fantasy & SF is ok) when that wasn't always fashionable to say so. |
| Narratio | 04 Nov 2019 7:17 p.m. PST |
I met him a couple of times in the 70's, a very nice man, always willing to offer advice, information and patient while explaining right and wrongs to a bunch of energetic know it all's. |
| Royal Marine | 05 Nov 2019 3:16 a.m. PST |
Honoured to have know him in the last few months at the Cotswolds Wargames events staged by Keith Flint (Honours of War). A sad loss of a great man. We must celebrate him and his legacy will continue with the huge wealth of writing he has left behind; so much to still to do on the painting and wargames table. link |
| tomrommel1 | 05 Nov 2019 7:02 a.m. PST |
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| Bob the Temple Builder | 05 Nov 2019 9:19 a.m. PST |
This is very sad news. I have written about Stuart's considerable contribution to the hobby on my blog = link |
| Shagnasty | 05 Nov 2019 12:27 p.m. PST |
I am very sad to hear this news. Please extend my condolences to his family and friends. His books, articles and magazines have inspired and enriched my gaming. Another giant gone. RIP |
| The Colonel | 05 Nov 2019 1:47 p.m. PST |
This is indeed sad news. As others have said, my wargaming life has been enriched by his contribution. Whether through Military Modelling, Practical Wargamer or his books (I was surprised to realise how many I had!), Stuart Asquith has been present. I never met him, but I have always thought he would have been the kind of guy I would enjoy playing a game with. May God bless and keep him, The Colonel |
| HistoryWargaming | 05 Nov 2019 3:06 p.m. PST |
I always found he was a bit bemused by the respect he had in the hobby. To him the game was important, but respect and friendship for his fellow gamers was more important. He tried to win, but never minded loosing. I was privileged to work with him on three of his books. As said above, may he rest in peace. |
| Schoie88 | 05 Nov 2019 4:50 p.m. PST |
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| ChrisS1944 | 06 Nov 2019 6:37 a.m. PST |
A great guy, edited Practical Wargamer which was a great magazine….I have several of his books |
