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We start Day 2 in our campaign game with Eagle Leader, the air combat tabletop board wargame where you control a squadron of NATO aircraft in a series of missions during the Cold War. We are playing El Dorado Canyon, a 2-day campaign of bombing over Libya in 1986.

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Eagle Leader on Noble Knight Games:
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Chapters
00:00 Day 2 Pre-Flight
09:38 Mission 2 - Turn 1

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Eagle Leader Campaign - Episode 4 | Dan Verssen Games | Cold War Air Combat Board Wargame Gameplay
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Eagle Leader Campaign - Episode 4 | Dan Verssen Games | Cold War Air Combat Board Wargame Gameplay

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The speed of 6mm priming US WWII GHQ #wargame #history #hobby

WARdROBE Plays WW2

Day 5 brought redemption. The squadron successfully intercepted the incoming bombers, protecting the fleet and restoring confidence after days of loss and aborted missions.

Now it’s Day 6 — the final day of the campaign in Corsair Leader by Dan Verssen Games.

The squadron was ready to go on the offensive. Leyte Gulf was still contested, and there was damage yet to be done. Plans were forming. Targets were selected. The goal? Put a decisive hurt on the Japanese forces before the campaign closes.

But once again, the war had other plans.

🚨 Air warnings sound. Incoming enemy aircraft.
Instead of striking outward, the squadron is scrambled to intercept—one last defensive stand to close out the campaign.

Will this final scramble secure victory in the skies over Leyte Gulf, or will the enemy have the last word?

Let’s find out.
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Battle of Leyte Gulf – Day 6 | Corsair Leader (DVG) – Final Day

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Join Ray as he unboxes Mysterium from Lillibud and Asmodee.  

Cody Carlson, PhD: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiK_bFrJ0cSIjVxnEJtbU7A/videos

Ray’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayPhay 

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TDG: Mysterium unboxing with Ray

The Discriminating Gamer

Channel update video. How we're doing, goals, what's coming up, and what you want to see or how can I improve the channel. Leave comments below!! Thanks for the support!!

State of the Academy #2 - Channel Update
0:00 - Intro
0:08 - Start
1:30 - Thanks, Supporters!!
4:03 - Who's Watching
6:33 - Channel Goals/Giveaway!
8:24 - Channel Stats
10:24 - Top 10 Videos (2025)
17:22 - What's Coming...
24:47 - The Website (Reminder)
28:17 - The Command Post
30:33 - The End
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State of the Academy #2 - Channel Update

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Playing one month of the "North African Campaign" in British Tank Ace 1940-1945. This is episode 21. 

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British Tank Ace 1940-1945 - Playthrough [North Africa - Episode 21]

Boards, Bricks & Battlefields

Day 4 never unfolded as planned. The mission was aborted, and the cost was severe—two squadron members were lost before the aircraft could even complete their objectives. The frustration was real. The squadron wanted back in the air, wanted answers, wanted payback.

But the war doesn’t wait.

As Day 5 begins in Corsair Leader by Dan Verssen Games, there’s no time to regroup or reset the plan. Alarms sound. Pilots are scrambled immediately.

🚨 Emergency Mission: Intercept Incoming Bombers
Enemy bombers are inbound, and the carriers are once again at risk. Tired pilots, damaged morale, and split-second decisions will define today’s fight.

The squadron didn’t get the mission it wanted—but it got the mission it had to fly.
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Battle of Leyte Gulf – Day 5 | Corsair Leader (DVG)

Tony's Board Life

Tired of ocean conflicts?  Have I got the game for you!  Join Cody as he looks at this latest expansion to your game of Dune: War for Arrakis.  Will you summon Shai-Hulud on game night?  Or should the sleeper stay asleep on your tabletop?  Let's watch!

BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgameexpansion/421183/dune-war-for-arrakis-desert-war

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TDG: Dune: War for Arrakis - Desert War

The Discriminating Gamer

🎥 Tank Duel – Live Play + Quick Teach

Tonight we’re rolling out Tank Duel, published by GMT Games, in an epic matchup featuring The Command Post versus Mike Bertucelli (yes—the designer himself!), along with Hex 2 Hex and Nerd Workshop.

We’ll kick things off with a quick teach, then jump straight into the action as tanks maneuver, shells fly, armor gets tested, and someone almost certainly catches fire 🔥.

Come hang out, talk tanks, and enjoy some classic GMT tactical goodness as we blast each other to smithereens.
Should be fun.
Should be loud.
Should be very combustible.

👉 Like, subscribe, and jump into the chat!
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Tank Duel – Live Play + Quick Teach

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Continuing in late Spring 1863, Roger and I move back to the Eastern Theater along the Rappahannock!   The basic scenarios in this module recreate the Union offensive under "Fightin' Joe" Hooker as he crosses the Rappahannock River, hoping to flank Lee's Army of Northern Virginia on the edge of the Wilderness and Fredericksburg.  Come join us and please submit comments below!

An introductory teaching session of GCACW live play using Stonewall's Last Battle (Sedqwick to the Rescue) with Vassal.    In this second play-through, Patrick will play the CSA and Roger will play the USA. Recorded on 2/8/2026.

0:00        Opening
4:00      Game Turn 1
31:00      Game Turn 2
1:09:00      Scenario Review

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Chancellorsville#May_2:_Jackson's_flank_attack

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Chancellorsville

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Stonewall's Last Battle - Scenario #3 - Sedgwick to the Rescue - Rematch

Patrick's Tactics & Tutorials

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