08/07/2026
Polar Bear Tournament
Polar Bear Tournaments. Flames of War Tournaments in Reykjavík Iceland. USEFUL INFORMATION
Our friendly local game store is called Nexus.
The have their own gaming hall used for various events, mostly Magic and Warhammer but well supplied with tables and the like. The location is Nóatún 17. For your convenience one of our players will pick you up on both days and we will see you safely home at days end. As for the Tournament fee. On the actual day is good enough and could then be as easily in Icelandic kronas. 60 euros (about 75$ US
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03/07/2026
Admiral Nelson was not happy in 1797
01/07/2026
+++ OPERATION RHEINÜBUNG
+++ 24 MAY 1941
+++ BATTLE OF THE DENMARK STRAIT
Historical action, one of them most famous naval actions of World War II, when HMS Hood and HMS Prince of Wales engaged the German battleship Bismarck and the cruiser Prinz Eugen.
FORCES:
KRIEGSMARINE: Bismarck, Prinz Eugen
ROYAL NAVY: HMS Hood, HMS Prince of Wales
BATTLE:
I was playing against a newcomer, Gunnar Alexander. Gunnar has a great interest in this part of World War II and has held many lectures on this battle but is a newcomer to wargaming.
We started of playing the battle of the Northern Patrol and the sinking of the Armed Merchant Cruiser HMS Rawalpindi. I like that as an introduction to the game.
Then we went for the main event. The engagement was pretty straight forward, the ships closing in and HMS Hood took heavy damage from the German ships. HMS Prince of Wales was severely plagued by turret failure and could never use its full potential. A high point was when Prinz Eugen made a dash to torpedo the venerable Hood. Both Royal Navy ships concentrated their fire against Prinz Eugen but their firing was dismissal and next turn the Kriegsmarine won initiative and Prinz Eugen lined herself up next Hood. Then it was time for the Germans to be disappointed, only one torpedo struck the Hood but the torpedo belt saved her from the worst.
Yet The Mighty Hood started to succumb from the fire from the German ships, especially the Bismarck, and HMS Hood was crippled. Bismarck had by now taken moderate damage and Prinz Eugen was one broadside away from being crippled. The better part of valour is discretion and the two sides disengaged.
Another good evening and I could see that Gunnar was both enjoying himself and getting a deeper understanding of how World War II naval engagements happened. It has always been my opinion that good wargaming is the best way to understand historical engagements.
29/06/2026
U.S. Marine mean mugging at lion statue on Saipan, 27 June 1944.
25/06/2026
BATTLE OF BRITAIN – PSC GAMES
This is a game I enjoy every now and then. The board and figures are aesthetically pleasing and give such great atmosphere. Great visuals and miniatures are crucial for creating a truly immersive tabletop experience.
It is a funny game in that winning or losing are not important, but the journey. You get a feel for the senseless killing and heavy attrition of both sides, as well as civilian casualties.
I have modified the game to be more historical. Starting with the Kanalkampf, the Blitz and the climax Battle of Britain Day.
Last night game was a good game.
20/06/2026
Another good day of history and gaming, with a fellow CWGC volunteer.
11/06/2026
Update
10/06/2026
Was on the winning rowing team on Sailors day.
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