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  1. 09-06-2012 03:01 #1

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    Here is a link to a review of WGS. I think he did a nice job of explaining in terms that all could understand.
    Well done marcowargamer .


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTj3Lpq5ygU



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  2. 09-06-2012 04:34 #2

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    Very good summery of the basics of the game. Good find, Tom.
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    What nationality is Marco? His english is flawless!! Nice review!
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    I think he is an Italian living in Usa for some time.
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    Hope he finds the forum and joins. Seems like a nice guy.

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    Marco is on the Geek "boardgamegeek.com" all the time..does wargame reviews,,,lives in Indiana,,teaches at IU.
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    Nice find and very intresting. Good explanation on how to play the game other then reading what to do. Thanks for the info.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Angiolillo View Post
    I think he is an Italian living in Usa for some time.
    I believe it! A very insightful guy.
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    Excellent link with a good overview! I have seen his previous reviews of Wings of War via links on BoardGameGeek.com.
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