Military Research Projects

I have been interested in military history from a young age. I took my first steps into serious genealogy research when I wanted to learn more about my 2nd great-grandfather who served in the American Civil War.

From 1993-2001 I was a game designer and researcher for The Gamers, Inc. I designed four military simulation games that were published and did research to support games designed by others. This research involved creating an in depth analysis of the military forces and situation and the creation of a detailed map of the area involved in the conflict.

Fallschirmjaeger: The Airborne Assault on Fortress Holland. Published, 2001.

  • Charles S. Roberts Award nominee for Best World War II Board Game, 2001.

A Frozen Hell: The Battle of Tolvajärvi, Russo-Finnish War, 1939. Published, 2000.

  • Charles S. Roberts Award nominee for Best World War II Board Game, 2000.

Drive on Paris. Published, 2000.

  • Charles S. Roberts Award winner for Best Pre-World War II Board Game, 2000.
  • Gamers’ Choice Award winner for Best Historical Simulation Game, 2001.
  • Games Magazine Award winner for Best Historical Simulation Game, 2002.

April’s Harvest: The Battle of Shiloh, April 6 & 7, 1862. Published, 1995.

  • Charles S. Roberts Award nominee for Best Pre-World War II Board Game, 1995.

In addition to working on my own designs I also did research for a game on the Korean War and the German and Soviet air force orders of battle in 1941 and 1942.

Alan R. Wambold, MA-LIS – Historical Research ServicesAPG Logo