Reply To: Midwinter Minis Historical Wargames are not popular because it has Nazi's

[onlyonepinman 18062xp 0]

40k is absolutely littered with historical themes, and it’s way beyond the obvious historical notes among the Imperial Guard.  Let’s have a look …

The Imperium is essentially the Roman Empire, especially at its height during the Horus Heresy.

The Imperial Religion and the interplay between the Imperium and the forces of Chaos are essentially the medieval Christian church and mythology.

The Eldar and Tau are heavily influenced by oriental traditions (and let’s face it, the Tau are basically space communists)

The Necrons are heavily influenced by ancient Egypt.

Most of these were pretty tyrannical in their day and not above the occasional fit of genocide or mass slaughter.