Wargames Illustrated August 2025, Issue 452

Wargames Illustrated August 2025, Issue 452

Cover & Bonus Contents

• This issue comes with one of four exclusive Epic Revolution! frame sprues: choose from a red or blue "generic infantry," a red Hessian, or a blue Continentals/Militia—each valued at around £10.50 / $17 

Highlights & Articles

• Designer’s Notes: Charles Singleton presents the new Italian Wars: Pike & Shotte supplement 

• Fight for America! A behind-the-scenes visit to Stone Nest, a compelling wargame-art installation in London 

• The Shifting Sands Part Two: Bob Giglio continues his thrilling 7TV Pulp desert campaign

• Wargaming with Snipers: James explores using sharpshooters across various periods and environments 

• Battle Report: Never Mind the Bushido: A unique clash of Ashigaru, Samurai, Ronin, and Ninjas using Never Mind the Billhooks rules in an Eastern setting 

• Overlord 1944: Sébastien Clément showcases award-winning entries from the Salute 52 painting competition 

• Battle for Supremacy: Matthew Spurling covers the high-stake Bolt Action competitive event of the season 

• A Tabletop Triumph: Bill Gaskin reveals his stunning board from Partizan 2025 during an exclusive guided tour

• Figure Spotlight: Winter Warriors: An in-depth look at Warlord Games' new British and Canadian Infantry (Winter) plastics 

Regular Departments

• Observation Post: Reviews of early medieval skirmish rules, the new Bolt Action: Armies of… supplement, and new plastic tanks and animals

• Release Radar: Dom Sore’s roundup of the latest hobby releases 

• Quick Fire: Reader-submitted hobby updates, notes, and feedback 

Why This Issue Stands Out

• Epic Freebie: A high-value frame sprue included means even non-subscribers get enough value to rival the magazine’s cover price.

• Diverse Content: Features everything from historical skirmishes to fantasy pulp settings, sniper tactics, and hobby-competition showcases.

• Visual Inspiration: Hobbyists will find painting tips, display inspiration, and detailed battle reports across a range of genres and scales.