This is not exactly intended as a eulogy but so distinguished has been the career and achievements of Peter Young that it may well turn into one! One of the most decorated British soldiers of World War II, Peter was a 2nd Lieutenant at the time of Dunkirk when he was so incensed by what went on that the war became a personal battle between Hitler and himself. The fact that Hitler is dead and Peter is still living, after reaching the rank of Brigadier and winning a D.S.O. and an MC plus numerous foreign awards as one of the most outstanding commando leaders of the war would seemingly indicate that Peter won his personal war. When WWII ended, Peter Young became a Battalion Commander in Glubb's Arab Legion and subsequently Reader in Military History at the Royal Miltary Academy Sandhurst where generations of today's army officers will remember him and his volatile lectures with affection and nostalgia. With Charles Grant and one or two other pioneers, Peter Young has been a wargamer since the 1930's and, like everything else he does, his wargaming activities bore a peculiarly personalised stamp. I can recall one battle in my own house and a highly stimulating affair at Yateley as being amongst the highlights of anything that has ever happened to me since I came into this hobby. Like many other discerning wargamers, Peter Young found the greatest interest in the Wars of the 18th century and his army of 30mm "Willie" figures was probably unsurpassed as a pageant of military colour. As time went on, Peter found that his activities with the Sealed Knot (The Society of Cavaliers) which he had formed and was the Captain-General, took up much of his time and was forced to give up wargaming. His wonderful army was sold to an American at a breathteking price and rumour has it that the balance is still outstanding! As there is no market for pirates these days and he probably did not fancy the Foreizn Legion, after leaving the Arab Legion, Peter Young settled down to pursuing a military career not only on the wargames table but also in print. Over the last fifteen years he has built up a considerable reputation as one of the leading contemporary writers on military subjects, particularly on his greatest love the English Civil War. Fortunate in being associated with the Roundwood Press who apparently share his enthusiasm, he has written at least three good books on this period. His book "Charge!" is perhaps the most pleasing military contribution on wargaming since HG Wells' "Little Wars." In addition to editing one of Purnell's monthly publications on warfare, Brigadier Peter Young has the following books to his credit: All this is truly the mark of a thoroughly full life and a most stimulating career in the service of his Country, military students and, last but not least, the wargaming fraternity! Back to Table of Contents -- Wargamer's Newsletter # 125 To Wargamer's Newsletter List of Issues To MagWeb Master Magazine List © Copyright 1972 by Donald Featherstone. This article appears in MagWeb.com (Magazine Web) on the Internet World Wide Web. Other articles from military history and related magazines are available at http://www.magweb.com