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KG_Jag
08-30-2010, 05:12 AM
His death at age 80 occurred 10 days ago. Here's a link to death announcement/story:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/obituaries/bs-md-ob-charles-roberts-20100827,0,1072832.story?page=1

Read more about his life here:

http://www.urbanitebaltimore.com/baltimore/the-art-of-war/Content?oid=1244823
KG_Panzerschreck
08-30-2010, 09:53 AM
Interesting. I had no idea he sold AH in '63. I thought he was with them til the were sold to hasbro. Huh. I can see now why he'd be reluctant to have that award named after him. Although i know why the people did name it after him. He was the father of modern war boardgaming.