1933: A Nation Divided
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A Nation Divided is a Miniatures Sourcebook for recreating a conflict that never was - the Second American Civil War of 1933-1939.
Backers: 72
Average Pledge Per Backer: $51
Funded: $3,645 of $10,000
Dates: Oct 1st -> Nov 15th (46 days)
Project By: Alex Bagosy
Backers: 72
Average Pledge Per Backer: $51
Funded: $3,645 of $10,000
Dates: Oct 1st -> Nov 15th (46 days)
Project By: Alex Bagosy
$3,645
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 11 @ 20:02 -0500 GMT
36%
of goal
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Latest News
Well, we tried... 
November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I want to begin this by saying a heartfelt "thank you" to all of you who have supported this project, through its many, many months of development, in local gaming groups, on the World Wide Web, and via this Kickstarter. Regardless of your... (Read More)
New Pledge Level added!
November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
(And possibly, more to come) By popular request, we've created another level that allows you, the backers, to create content for the first book. This time, we are offering you the chance to write scenarios for the book and to make your mark on the... (Read More)
New Images: Minuteman #2 by Leandro Ventic
November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Thought this might interest you. (And please forgive any typos. I'm using a loaner laptop at the moment since both of my computers are currently non-functional, and this one has a very sensitive keyboard that I'm not used to!) Here are images of... (Read More)
Excerpt from the "Guide to Armor" - the M1932 Christie
November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
M1932 Christie “Flying Tank”/M1 Armored Gun Carriage The M1932 Christie “Flying Tank” was the latest in a series of experiments by eccentric designer Walter Christie to produce an armored vehicle capable of self-sustained flight. A long, low... (Read More)
Images: M1932 Christie Render by Jan Huybrechs
November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
More beautiful work by Jan. (Read More)
Images: 3D Printed M1917 6 Ton Tank
October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
I thought those of you who haven't seen this would appreciate seeing it. This was our initial print from the M1917 6 Ton mastered by Jan Huybrechs. The hull is cast out of a standard quality printing plastic, while the turret is printed from a... (Read More)
Unit Profile: 2nd Naval Infantry Brigade, 1934-1935
October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
The 2nd Naval Infantry Brigade was one of the first four Naval Infantry Brigades raised by the United States Navy in response to an agreement with the United States Army to contribute the ground war with "surplus" personnel in March, 1934. Like all... (Read More)
Unit Profile: Sons of Liberty Auxiliary #8A, "Saint Patrick"
October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
OVERVIEW Ireland was overwhelmingly grateful for American recognition of its independence and for American support in terms of money, material, and volunteers during the Irish War of Independence. As such, it was not difficult to forsee the arrival... (Read More)
RALLY!
October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Folks, I need your help. We have a considerable body of support for this project, but to put it bluntly, we're getting BURIED by the various projects being launched by various companies here with more resources, money, and employees, who essentially... (Read More)
Vehicle Profile: The M1918 Army Corps of Engineers Steamtank
October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
(Available at some pledge levels. This has been very popular at conventions, but we don't usually sell a large number of them overseas due to the sheer weight of the piece. That said, the pledge level discounts the shipping cost considerably.) M1918... (Read More)
Notes in the War in the Air, 1933-1935
October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
For much of the 1933-1935 period of the war, both Constitutionalist and Nationalist forces were hesitant to use any air assets available to them in a combat role, particularly when civilian casualties might become involved. This is, incidentally,... (Read More)
Excerpt from the "Guide to Armor" - the Porter Gun Truck
October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
N1 “Porter” Armored Gun Truck The N1 Porter, named for David Dixon Porter, was designed as an interim fire support vehicle to provide organic artillery and anti-tank support to the Naval Infantry Brigades. Proposed in March, 1934, a prototype was... (Read More)
Stretch Goals as of 10/27
October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
1. $10,150 – Propaganda Poster of choice for all backers at $35 and above. 2. $12,000 - 1 Set of Support Weapons for Minutemen and Militia for all backers at $50 and above. Minutemen support weapons to include M1895 Colt-Browning Machine Gun... (Read More)
Stretch Goals Incoming!
October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, everyone - First, let me say again that I am grateful for the overwhelming support for our project. As many of you are doubtless aware, the challenges of marketing a new book and supporting miniatures are daunting, especially for a small... (Read More)
Political Profile: The New England Fascist Party
October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
THE NEW ENGLAND FASCIST PARTY The New England Fascist Party (or the NEFP) was a small group of Classical Fascists based initially in and around New Hampshire known primarily for its contributions to various political and academic journals. Most... (Read More)
More M1 Photos
October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Prototype Printed by Jan for his personal collection. The actual vehicle. Production totalled approximately twelve vehicles, including two T4 Prototypes rebuilt to M1 Standard. They were still in use as late as 1939, based with the 7th Cavalry at... (Read More)
Renders of the M1 Armored Car by Jan Huybrechs
October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
An historical vehicle of the period that would be quite useful and appropriate for the conflict we are recreating. Jan Huybrechs mastered this for us slightly earlier this summer, and has already done a (beautiful) test print. We'd very much like to... (Read More)
Summarized Overview: The Naval Infantry Brigades
October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
A brief rundown of the Naval Infantry Brigades from 1933-1935: Their names, insignia, and deployment. More details can be found in the upcoming book... 1st (Norfolk) Naval Infantry Brigade: Initial recruits from Norfolk Navy Yard. Five battalions.... (Read More)
Art Preview: Nationalist Propaganda Poster
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Another preview of Patty's excellent work from the book. Art by Patty McPancakes (Read More)
On the Use of Armored Vehicles by Communist Forces, 1933-1935
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Aside from improvised armor, which was used by every one of the belligerents, purpose built armored vehicles were relatively rare in Communist service during the Early War period of the Second American Civil War. There were a variety of reasons for... (Read More)
Unit Profile: The Molly Pitchers
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
THE SONS OF LIBERTY: THE MOLLY PITCHER REGIMENT The Molly Pitcher Auxiliary was in created April, 1934, by volunteers from Bradley Polytechnic in Peoria, Illinois. The volunteers were female students and faculty of the School of Engineering and... (Read More)
Timeline of Events, 1933-1935
October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
(While I'm still tweaking this slightly, I've been asked for this information, so thought I'd share it. Hope you find it useful.) SELECT MAJOR EVENTS OF THE SECOND AMERICAN CIVIL WAR, FEBRUARY, 1933 to MARCH, 1935 With An Emphasis upon the Ohio River... (Read More)
New Pledge Level Added!
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Want to play a role in the development of our story? Don't want to wait until Letters From The Front is ready for publication? Here's your chance to join us as a co-author! SONS OF THE OLD WORLD: YOUR COUSINS IN AMERICA NEED YOU! ($90) Do you think... (Read More)
Unit Profile: The Oliver Cromwell Brigade
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
OVERVIEW The Oliver Cromwell Brigade was a privately organized unit of volunteers, raised in Britain from Englishmen with republican sympathies, many of them upper middle class intellectuals recruited from universities and boarding schools –... (Read More)
Unit Profile: The Thaddeus Kosciuszko Volunteer Cavalry Squadron
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
The Thaddeus Kosciuszko Volunteer Cavalry Squadron The Thaddeus Kosciuszko Volunteer Cavalry Squadron (known more commonly as the “Kosciuszko Squadron”) was one of the earliest foreign volunteer detachments to arrive to fight in what was becoming... (Read More)
Unit Profile: Sons of Liberty Auxiliary #2A - Crispus Attucks
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Flag of the Crispus Attucks Auxiliary, Art by Darrin Laurtizen The Crispus Attucks Auxiliary was unique among Auxiliaries raised by the Sons of Liberty in that it was organized and led by individuals who were already members of the Sons of Liberty.... (Read More)
Error in Add-Ons
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I apologize, everyone, but I incorrectly calculated the cost of add-ons. The cost of adding an eight man squad should be $25, not $10. Sincerely sorry about this. My math was -way- off. -Alex (Read More)
The MkVIII "Liberty" Heavy Tank
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
(Excerpted from the upcoming "Guide to Tanks") The Mark VIII, also known as the Mark VIII International and the “Anglo-American Tank,” was developed beginning in late 1917 to produce a heavy tank that could be manufactured with the expertise and... (Read More)
The M1917 Six Ton Tank (Historical Reference)
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
When the United States entered the First World War in April, 1917, it had no operational tanks to speak of, as all prototypes presented to that point had been rejected for serial production. In May, the United States agreed to a joint Anglo-American... (Read More)
New Add-Ons!
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, everyone. I apologize for the blitz of emails today, but I did some math and figured out the necessities to begin doing Add-Ons. At the moment, we have three Add-On options (we hope to have more in the future.) All require a pledge of at least... (Read More)
View of 3d Printed MkVIII "Liberty" Heavy Tank
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
For those of you who haven't seen it,here is an image of our 3D Printed MkVIII "Liberty" Tank in in 1/56 scale (28/32mm). Just over 7" long, though it weighs virtually nothing due to the nature of the material. The sculpt was mastered by Jan... (Read More)
New Pledge Level Added
October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, everyone - By popular request, we have added a new pledge level. At $40, you can pledge to receive both the PDF and the Printed editions of 1933: A Nation Divided, along with any applicable stretch goals. If successful, a future Stretch Goal... (Read More)
Lindbergh Youth Recruiting Pamphlet, 1934
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
“Becoming an associate member also entitles you to a free year long subscription to ‘Wing Men,’ our exclusive members only magazine with bright, colorful illustrations, keen photographs of all sorts of aeroplanes, new info on the nifty... (Read More)
The M1895 Colt-Browning Machine Gun in the Early War Period
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Early War Use The Model 1895 Colt-Browning Machine Gun was initially developed by John Browning in 1889, patented in 1892, and later submitted to Colt for serial production with a few minor modifications. Originally, intended as an automatic rifle,... (Read More)
Some more questions answered.
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We've been asked why the Minutemen are carrying Krag Jorgensens and wearing Adrians, and why on earth they aren't wearing forage caps. 1. Krag-Jorgensen rifles were manufactured and purchased in huge numbers by the US. They remained in the arsenals... (Read More)
The Battle of Sleepy Hollow, New York. June 13, 1933.
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
(This seemed like an appropriate time of year to post this...) Overview IN the late afternoon hours of June 11th, 1933, a group of "armed ruffians, dressed in a civilian clothing and wearing large pistols on their hips" entered the town of Sleepy... (Read More)
US Marine Corps Armor in the Interwar Period
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The United States Marines were not prohibited from operating tanks by the Defense Act of 1921, but the Corps was deeply conflicted about whether tanks were appropriate weapons for what was, essentially, an elite light infantry formation. In 1923, the... (Read More)
The United States Marine Corps, 1898-1934
October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
After the Spanish-American War, and prior to the First World War, the Marine Corps was kept at a size of approximately 17,000. The Corps was a strictly volunteer only force, and did not accept conscription when it was implemented during the Great... (Read More)
A Bit of History: The Militia Act of 1903 and General Order #1910
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Under the Militia Act of 1903, the United States formally nationalized the organized militia forces of the various states as forces dually administered by the state and considered to be part of the Army Reserve. However, the Militia Act strictly... (Read More)
More Miniatures!
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
More miniatures for you to admire, or at least consider:) Following is an image of two new sculpts by Leandro, alongside the "Militia Woman." The fellow on the left is a member of the National Sons of Liberty, specifically, the militant branch, known... (Read More)
Sneak Peak of Artwork from the Book: Sneak Peak
October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Sons of Liberty propaganda poster, circa 1934. (Art by Patty McPancakes) (Read More)
First Look: 1933 Miniatures Range
October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, everyone - I thought you might enjoy having a sneak peak at the miniatures currently under construction for "1933: A Nation Divided." This is the first sculpt to be finished, the "Militia Woman" sculpted by Leandro Ventic and based upon... (Read More)
Conflicting Viewpoints
October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
"Our war was neither a war of Secession nor was it a war of Rebellion. We did not seek to create a sovereign entity, but rather, to protect the sovereign document that governs this country. We were, in effect, acting to suppress and remove a military... (Read More)
New Art on the Front Page!
October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Some of you may be interested to know that I've added some new art to the front page in order to spice things up a bit.... The first is a period appropriate propaganda/recruitment poster created by Graphic Artist Darrin Lauritzen for the American... (Read More)
"The American Nationalist Party"
October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
The American Nationalist Party was organized by founding members of the American Liberty League, incorporated in April, and officially recognized as a political party on July 3rd, 1933. Notable founding members read like a list of the leading... (Read More)
The Taft Report of 1934
October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
In January 1934, Senator Robert Taft was tasked by the United States Congress to create a study of the 48 states and determine which states were most likely to support the General Secretary in the instance of a "large scale civil disruption." His... (Read More)
Charles Lindbergh's "Many Headed Hydra" Speech, 1933.
October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
“For too long, the people of the United States have had their liberties threatened by foreign interests and traitors beholden to the insidious poison of this many headed hydra, and we, the American people have, as is our wont allowed these... (Read More)
Thank you all, and welcome!
October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a brief note to say thank you to all of our backers and interested potential backers. We're into this less than three days and we're already at just over 10%. Pretty impressive! In the coming days I'll be posting some updates with fluff, answers... (Read More)
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