Intro Post

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Howdy All!

This is the first post of my new blog, Punched. This blog is about wargaming, particularly map-and-counter wargaming. I'm getting back in to this hobby after a long hiatus and I hope to share some useful observations and resources.

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Unofficial Glossary for Armored Knights Case Blue

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Guderian Crosses the Meuse Play Aids

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Deliberate Attack Example In Armored Knights

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