Almandine's

Warbox

Companions for computer wargames

Welcome to Almandine's Warbox

Where history becomes playable

A dedicated resource and command hub for historical hex-and-counter wargames. To me, these games are much more than just digital simulations — they are playable history books. They offer a unique opportunity to step into the boots of historical commanders, explore real-world campaigns, and test your tactical acumen on authentic battlefields.

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Companions ready
2
WDS series covered
4
Titles listed
9
Last update
22 Jul 2026

Order on the battlefield

Every successful campaign requires precise logistics and clear information. I created this site to bring a structured, analytical approach to our favorite wargames. Whether you are navigating massive operational fronts or gritty tactical firefights, you will find meticulously crafted tools here to enhance your gameplay.

What you will find inside the Warbox

Grab your digital counters, check your supply lines, and dive into the campaigns! The hexes are waiting.

Pick a series

Every title

Panzer Campaigns

The Second World War at operational scale, from the invasion of Poland to the last battles in the Reich. Divisions and battalions on a hex map, with supply, fatigue and the fog of a moving front.

3 titles · 7 extrasOpen

Modern Campaigns

Operational warfare from the Cold War and the wars that shaped the modern Middle East, at battalion and company scale. Fast-moving fronts, helicopters, and supply lines that decide the battle before the shooting does.

2 titles · 2 companionsOpen

Sword & Siege

Medieval warfare, where a battle turns on cavalry, terrain and the nerve of men on foot. The Crusades books cover the campaigns fought for the Levant.

2 titlesOpen

Squad Battles

Tactical combat down at the level of the individual squad and vehicle, across conflicts from the Second World War to the present day.

2 titlesOpen

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What they look like

Sheets from the published companions. Every one is a real screen from the spreadsheet, not a mock-up.

Modern Campaigns: Danube Front '85 companionModern Campaigns

Modern Campaigns: Danube Front '85

Scenario tracker — all 96 scenarios with date, location, size, turn count and recommended side, plus columns to log your own results.

Modern Campaigns: Danube Front '85 companionModern Campaigns

Modern Campaigns: Danube Front '85

The full scenario descriptions, readable without loading the game.

Modern Campaigns: Danube Front '85 companionModern Campaigns

Modern Campaigns: Danube Front '85

Game reference — terrain and weather modifiers, fortifications, and the combat mechanics rules in one place.

Modern Campaigns: Danube Front '85 companionModern Campaigns

Modern Campaigns: Danube Front '85

Every keyboard shortcut, grouped by what it does.

Modern Campaigns: Danube Front '85 companionModern Campaigns

Modern Campaigns: Danube Front '85

Menu reference — what each menu item does, without hunting through the manual.

Modern Campaigns: Middle East '67 companionModern Campaigns

Modern Campaigns: Middle East '67

Scenario tracker — every scenario with date, location, size and turn count, plus columns to log your own results.

Modern Campaigns: Middle East '67 companionModern Campaigns

Modern Campaigns: Middle East '67

The full scenario descriptions, readable without loading the game.

Modern Campaigns: Middle East '67 companionModern Campaigns

Modern Campaigns: Middle East '67

Game reference — terrain and weather modifiers, fortifications, and the combat mechanics rules in one place.

Modern Campaigns: Middle East '67 companionModern Campaigns

Modern Campaigns: Middle East '67

Every keyboard shortcut, grouped by what it does.

Modern Campaigns: Middle East '67 companionModern Campaigns

Modern Campaigns: Middle East '67

Menu reference — what each menu item does, without hunting through the manual.

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