Robert (Bob) Cordery
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education |
| Occupation | Retired |
| Location | Shooters Hill, South East London, United Kingdom |
| Introduction | I have been wargaming for as long as I can remember. One of the first toys that I was bought was a wooden fort that was garrisoned by assorted lead soldiers ... and I have never looked back! The first wargames book I bought was CHARGE! (although I had taken out [and repeatedly read] Donald Featherstone's WAR GAMES book beforehand [and many thanks to John Curry for republishing it!]). My first 20mm figures were the good old Airfix Guards Infantry and Band (in shocking pink!), soon followed by others as they were released, and by 1968, when I bought my first metal Hinton Hunt 20mm figures, I had a large collection of World War II figures, tanks, guns, and aircraft. I was a founder member of WARGAME DEVELOPMENTS and have been the treasurer and membership secretary ever since. I have also organised – along with Tim Gow - the annual conference (COW – Conference of Wargamers) for more that fifteen years. My main interests are wargaming any wars from 1850 onwards, although I have a special interest in Colonial, the Spanish Civil War, and World War II wargaming. I also have a special interest in wargames that use square or hex grids for movement and weapon ranges. |
| Interests | Military History, Cruising, Food, Current Affairs, Freemasonry |
| Favorite movies | Zulu, The Man Who Would Be King, African Queen, The Four Feathers (Korda version), Enemy at the Gates, Saving Private Ryan |
| Favorite music | Military music, Wagner, Ride of the Valkyries, Overture to Tannhauser, classical music, and lots of 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s pop music. |
| Favorite books | Boris Akunin, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, John Buchan, Herge, Martin Cruz Smith, military history, 'What if?' |