Friday, 20 June 2025

DTPIW: The American Civil War - Available Now!

 

The front and back cover

At long last (and about eighteen months later than I expected), Developing the Portable Ironclads Wargame: The American Civil War is available to purchase from both Amazon and Wargames Vault! 

Editions and ISBNs:

Amazon Hardback: ISBN 979-8-2872-9597-4 (£25.00)

Amazon Paperback: ISBN 979-8-2872-9581-3 (£12.50)

PDF (from wargame Vault): (£7.50) OR as a bundle with The Portable Ironclads Wargame (£12.50)

Ownership of a copy of the preceding Portable Ironclads Wargame is required to be able to fully utilise the material contained in the new title.

I am really pleased to finally have this available as I believe that it will give naval gamers of the period from 1861 to 1880 the necessary tools to be able to fight a variety of actions with levels of detail and systemic flexibility to suit - in true ‘Portable Wargaming’ style!

As is customary, there is small army of willing (or unwilling!) contributors to the ‘journey’ that it would be remiss of me not to mention. So to the following I extend my grateful thanks and appreciation.

Bob Cordery and David Manley, along with Neil Fox, Nick Huband, David Kightly, Stephen Slater and Arthur Harmon - they each know the ‘reason why’ I am thankful to them. An honourable mention is also extended to Alan Saunders and Simon Wilson for their input to the original volume that ended up being used in this one. Ion Dowman and Jim Jackaman have also provided some significant points of input - whether they realised it or not, as has John Wallis.

What’s next?

Well, I have in mind a couple of scenario/mini campaign supplements to expand the conflicts covered within the period - the fictional Anglo -Turkish War of 1880 being one - but for now I want to step back from the ironclads, once the few remaining models are completed, and try some other things before starting on the next big adventure, more of which in a later post….

The Ironclad ‘To Do’ list

I have a few ACW models that are in varying stages of completion so it would be good to get them off the modelling desk. The ships for the Anglo-Turkish War are already under construction but I want to get the armies ready first as this conflict will feature as a Portable Colonial and Ironclads title.

As always, lots to think about….


14 comments:

Robert (Bob) Cordery said...

David,

It’s great to see that the book has been published … and I look forward to helping you publish future books.

All the best,

Bob

Mark Cordone said...

I have just ordered my copy. 😁

tradgardmastare said...

Congratulations on your new book!

Maudlin Jack Tar said...

Congratulations on publishing another title David!

David Crook said...

Thank you Bob, especially for all your hard work getting it ‘over the line!’. The first campaign supplement will be the Anglo-Turkish War which will scratch both the land and naval itches!

More on that later though….

All the best,

DC

David Crook said...

Thank Mark! I hope you enjoy it!

All the best,

DC

David Crook said...

Cheers Mr G - much appreciated!

David Crook said...

Good morning MJT,

Many thanks old chap!

All the best,

DC

Jim said...

Congratulations DC 👍

David Crook said...

Thank you kindly old chap!

david in suffolk said...

Congratulations on the publication, David!

David Crook said...

Many thanks old chap - much appreciated!

All the best,

DC

Jim Walkley said...

My copy arrived yesterday - as you say, very much not a second edition. Lots to get the mind working once I get into it properly.

David Crook said...

Hi Jim,

Thank you kindly sir! I hope you enjoy it - let me know your thoughts or any questions you might have.

All the best,

DC