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Hi, I'm Griffin Johnsen, the Armchair Historian. I run The Armchair Historian LLC, Armchair History TV, and Armchair History Interactive Game Studio. https://linktr.ee/armchairhistorianshow

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The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · Jul 5

We just released our gameplay trailer for Master of Command!

Master of Command | Gameplay Reveal Trailer

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vren55.bsky.social @vren55.bsky.social · 5d

I've been playtesting for this game and I think it's been an utter blast! @armchairhistorian.bsky.social has been a great director and his team have been responsive and contentious. Can't wait to get it on release!

The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · Jul 5

We just released our gameplay trailer for Master of Command!

Master of Command | Gameplay Reveal Trailer

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The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · 4d

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What Happened to Axis Soldiers After WW2?

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The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · 4d

After WWII, millions of Axis soldiers faced uncertain futures rebuilding Europe, dying in gulags, or hiding in jungles for decades. This documentary explores what became of German, Japanese, and Italian POWs after 1945, and how postwar justice reshaped their lives.

The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · 7d

To learn more, watch our FULL video about Operation Barbarossa.

Operation Barbarossa from the Soviet Perspective

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The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · 7d

Operation Barbarossa was the largest invasion in history. Millions of soldiers and vehicles clashed across a front thousands of miles long, and for four years the Eastern Front became the deadliest theater of WWII, with entire cities destroyed and tens of millions of soldier and civilian casualties.

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The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · Sep 8

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Peasants vs Knights: Battle of Hemmingstedt | The Armchai...

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The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · Sep 8

The decisive victory of Dithmarsian peasants at the Battle of Hemmingstedt against a Danish invasion showcased the effectiveness of terrain-based tactics and the failure of the technologically superior but logistically flawed Danish forces.

The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · Sep 1

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What if? Chinese Civil War

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The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · Sep 1

In the chaos of 1945 China was split between Chiang Kai-Shek’s Nationalists and Mao Zedong’s Communists. What if U.S. aid saved the KMT, or Mao’s offensives collapsed? Could the ROC have held China, or was CCP victory inevitable?

The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 18

To learn more, watch the FULL video about the Battle of Kursk

Battle of Kursk

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The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 18

‘Operation Citadel’ was intended to eliminate the Red Army at Kursk and prevent the Soviet army from launching any offensives for the rest of 1943. As many as 6,000 tanks, 4,000 aircraft and 2 million men were involved in the battle, though numbers vary.

The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 4

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The Great Trek | The Armchair Historian

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The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · Aug 4

A brand new Armchair Historian video about the Great Trek is now available to watch exclusively on AHTV!

The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · Jul 28

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Second Boer War

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The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · Jul 28

The Second Boer War was the longest, most expensive, and bloodiest conflict for Britain between 1815 and 1914. The war stemmed from long-standing tensions and disputes over territory, resources (particularly gold), and political control in southern Africa.

The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · Jul 21

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Battle of Iwo Jima

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The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · Jul 21

Standing 169 meters at Iwo Jima’s southern tip, Mount Suribachi threatened U.S. forces with heavy fire from its fortified Japanese positions. To secure their flank, the 28th Marines were tasked with clearing the mountain from base to summit, using flamethrowers and tanks to support the assault.

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The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · Jul 14

To support this project, visit our Master of Command Steam page and add it to your wishlist. Wishlisting is completely free to do, and it helps push the game on Steam!

Master of Command on Steam

Take command of in Europe's greatest 18th-century war. Equip & customize regiments, manage supplies, and engage in brutal real-time battles across procedural campaigns. Resources and replacements ...

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The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · Jul 14

There are many weapons and items you can equip in Master of Command. Each gun has its own stats and can be fitted to any infantry or cavalry regiment. There's also a chance you can find "artisan" or "refined" versions of each weapon which are more reliable and accurate.

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Playing With History @playing-with-history.com · Jul 7

Watch the new gameplay trailer for Master of Command, a new RTS from @armchairhistorian.bsky.social that takes place during the Seven Years War. Lead your army to victory across 18th century Europe, recruiting over 150 historical units.

Master of Command | Gameplay Reveal Trailer

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The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · Jul 13

To support this project, visit our Master of Command Steam page and add it to your wishlist. Wishlisting is completely free to do, and it helps push the game on Steam!

Master of Command on Steam

Take command of in Europe's greatest 18th-century war. Equip & customize regiments, manage supplies, and engage in brutal real-time battles across procedural campaigns. Resources and replacements ...

store.steampowered.com

The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · Jul 13

Here’s the full French unit tree in Master of Command. France is the only nation with all units in a single tree reflecting its army’s depth. It began the 18th century with the most powerful military in Europe, later rising again under Napoleon after setbacks in the Seven Years' War.

The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · Jul 13

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The First Boer War | The Armchair Historian

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The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · Jul 13

A brand new Armchair Historian video about the First Boer War is now available, exclusively on AHTV!

The Armchair Historian @armchairhistorian.bsky.social · Jul 9

To support this project, visit our Master of Command Steam page and add it to your wishlist. Wishlisting is completely free to do, and it helps push the game on Steam!

Master of Command on Steam

Take command of in Europe's greatest 18th-century war. Equip & customize regiments, manage supplies, and engage in brutal real-time battles across procedural campaigns. Resources and replacements ...

store.steampowered.com