tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post3209721509147040572..comments2024-03-29T06:05:14.320+00:00Comments on Wargaming Miscellany: WD and COW ... forty years onRobert (Bob) Corderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-3538606476440048392020-06-08T08:53:36.472+01:002020-06-08T08:53:36.472+01:00Delta Coy (Greg),
I also remember Andy’s game, al...Delta Coy (Greg),<br /><br />I also remember Andy’s game, almost as well as yours!<br /><br />Paddy was very much a one-off, a true eccentric in the proper meaning of the expression. His eccentricity was not contrived (as it is with some people); it was him ... and it enabled him to look at things in a way that was new and challenging. I well remember the reaction to his book about the American Civil War, which was vilified by those people who had not read and understood it ... and who were affronted that a limey historian had had the nerve to challenge the orthodox views. In my opinion, it was one of the best books he ever wrote, mainly because it explained so much in a way that made perfect sense.<br /><br />I only wish that he was still alive.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-61400900916322486122020-06-08T02:36:27.925+01:002020-06-08T02:36:27.925+01:00G'Day Bob, I remember that first COW, especial...G'Day Bob, I remember that first COW, especially the sharing of ideas. I played in an ancient game run by Andy Callan, Acropolis Now. Paddy did come out to Australia in the 80's to do a series of lectures for the Australian Army. He was able to spend a week with us in Sydney. We over-dosed on alcohol, gaming and conversation. I've always considered Paddy a true English eccentric. When he was here we used to get up in the morning to find that during the night Paddy had put post-it notes on things he thought amusing, usually Limericks. Anyway it takes all sorts. Cheers GregDelta Coyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991890687374165828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-75208418848563537662020-06-07T12:56:26.296+01:002020-06-07T12:56:26.296+01:00Kev Robertson (Kev),
I didn’t know that Paddy had...Kev Robertson (Kev),<br /><br />I didn’t know that Paddy had ever visited Australia. After leaving Sandhurst, Paddy moved to the Midlands, then onto the North West of England. I rarely saw him towards the end of his life, although we did bump into each other occasionally.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-7507505610840282262020-06-07T12:14:43.563+01:002020-06-07T12:14:43.563+01:00Hi Bob,
I'm sure that Paddy Griffith visited G...Hi Bob,<br />I'm sure that Paddy Griffith visited Greg here in Sydney-Australia some while ago and stayed overnight at Greg's home and gamed with Greg-you could check with Greg. Thought I'd mention Greg's friend Paddy. Regards. KEV.KEV. Robertson.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03057624752614080866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-76665737477628606912020-06-07T11:30:22.929+01:002020-06-07T11:30:22.929+01:00Kev Robertson,
Paddy had vision, but was sometime...Kev Robertson,<br /><br />Paddy had vision, but was sometimes not the easiest person to get along with. Luckily, we both respected each other’s expertise, and even when we disagreed, it was never acrimonious or personal.<br /><br />Greg knew him well until he left the UK, and I actually took part in a Greg’s ‘Aidman!’ Vietnam game at the first ever conference.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-47591409679867269032020-06-07T11:24:21.321+01:002020-06-07T11:24:21.321+01:00Hi Bob,
It is good to reflect on the past- where w...Hi Bob,<br />It is good to reflect on the past- where would COW be without the late Dr Paddy Griffith- great men start great things happening. I cannot help but think he had a vision and purpose for the common good...sadly to-day a lot of what takes place now is driven by money and profit. Regards. KEV.KEV. Robertson.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03057624752614080866noreply@blogger.com