What Is Armchair General Magazine?

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Armchair General Magazine is a military history publication and website whose tagline is "We Put YOU in Command!" It covers "all things military history," and its current front page mixes board game previews and reviews with feature articles. It is aimed at military history enthusiasts and tabletop wargamers, and it offers a subscription entry point at armchairgeneral.com/subscribe.

What the site covers

The site's own front-page content shows the editorial mix in practice:

  • Board game previews — e.g. "2 Games Which Make Me Feel Like a Kid at Christmas! Urban Battle and Urban Battle Junior – Board Game Preview" (posted Mar 11, 2025, filed under Boardgames and Front Page Features).
  • Board game reviews — e.g. "A Small Ship in a Big War: Corvette Command Board Game Review" and "Aces High! Compass Games Brings Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines to the Table. Board Game Review."
  • Feature articles — the site describes itself as covering "all things military history," with boardgames and front-page features as visible categories.

The preview format is worth noting if you are deciding whether the reviews are useful to you. The Urban Battle preview lists a publisher (Forsage Games), designers (Predrag Lazovic and Dragan Lazovic), and a price marked "unknown at this time," then gives a "Passed Inspection" summary (beautiful components, easy to learn, family friendly) alongside a "Failed Basic" note (needs initiative rules). In other words, the reviews state both strengths and specific criticisms rather than only praising the game.

Who it is for

If you are… The site is likely useful because…
A military history reader Feature articles and front-page features sit alongside game coverage
A tabletop wargamer Previews and reviews describe components, rules gaps, and play feel
A parent or family gamer At least some coverage flags family-friendly titles (e.g. Urban Battle Junior)
Someone deciding on a purchase Reviews name publisher, designer, and price status where known

Subscribing

The site provides a subscription link at https://armchairgeneral.com/subscribe. The available page evidence shows a "Subscribe" link and the keyword "subscribe," but does not state a price, what a subscription includes, or whether any content is gated. Check the subscribe page directly for current terms before assuming anything about cost or access.

Practical takeaway

Treat Armchair General as a military history magazine site with a strong tabletop gaming component. If you want game previews and reviews that include stated drawbacks, or military history features, start with the front page and the Boardgames category. If you want the magazine itself, use the subscribe link and confirm the current offer there.