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Commander’s Diary

One campaign at a time, told turn by turn: the plan, the moment it went wrong, and what it cost.

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Every entry so far

3 so far, newest first
Full rectangular battlefield map with the planned approach, consolidation line, bridge assault route and contact positions2 Nov 2026Commander’s Diary: A Bridge Too ExpensiveA gentle return to Firefight ends with a captured bridge, three lost vehicles and a disastrous verdict from headquarters.
7 Dec 2022Graviteam Tactics: Pivot Point – AAR (Part 1)12 Jun 2020AAR: John Tiller’s France 40 – Half Day’s Hard Work

How every entry is built

  1. Campaign barGame, scenario, side and entry number.
  2. The briefingSituation, intention and forces.
  3. The turn that changed thingsThe plan meets the battlefield.
  4. ConsequencesWhat it cost, with the butcher’s bill.
  5. Commander’s noteA short, honest admission.
  6. Orders for the readersReaders vote on the next move.