Ross Perry's Toy Soldier Story
For some time, I have been in correspondence with Ross Perry, Frank Perry's son. Frank wrote The First Book of Wargaming and The Second Book of Wargaming as well as two novels based on his wargaming campaigns. Some of my older posts are on this topic. The following is Ross's recollections of wargaming with his dad and dad's friend as well as his general observations about the hobby of toy soldier collecting and gaming. Some photos of Ross's toy soldiers are included. WHY COLLECTING AND PLAYING WITH TOY SOLDEIRS IS SO MUCH FUN. A SURVIVOR'S VIEW. I started by watching my dad and his lifelong friend, Ken, playing every fortnight. When deemed old enough (aged 8 years old) I then used to wargame with them for many years until sadly Dad passed away in 1983 (yes, a very long time ago, and yes, I am that old). Ken and I continued for a while, but it wasn't the same. Unlike many toy soldier collectors, those who wargamed with them tended to use very small-scale fig...
