https://www.goonhammer.com/the-games-of-our-fathers-why-you-should-play-hex-and-counter-wargames/
Hopefully of passing interest if slightly out of period
It as an excellent explainer. There have been many Ancients board games over the years, they just didn't make the author's list.
I found it very interesting personally and can definitely ascribe to some of the observations!
I remember my Avalon Hill games - still have a copy of Panzerblitz.
Curiosity got the better of me and I downloaded the Blitzkrieg ruleset and Vassal module. Now to find a player....
;D 8