Welcome to the new Battle-Wire. We have put together a new format to bring to you the latest in World War II gaming. The feature article in this issue is written by Harold Coyle, author of Team Yankee. The article is focused on fire principles that are directly related to the Battleground game system. Our staff artist, Jim Bland, has put together a new cartoon for your enjoyment. The cartoon will have a continuing story line that will appear in every issue of Battle-Wire. As usual we will also continue to give you reports on conventions and new products Easy Eight is publishing.

The staff at Easy Eight has been working hard to expand the product line. Tanker's Challenge is due out at the begining of December. Tanker's Challenge is packed with 36 tank charts, covering the Russian, American and German armored forces. Along with the wide variety of tank charts, the rules for the Mini-Game Tanker's Challenge is included. Tanker's Challenge is an armored combat-fest of tank action. The next Scenario Pack due out at the first of the year is St. Lo.

Centered around the ancient city of St Lo urrounded by bocage farm country, the Americans proceed with the Liberation of Europe. The Scenario Pack will highlight American armor and equipment in addition to German late-war Fallschirmjagers. Look for even more exciting products as Easy Eight grows into 1998.

Happy Gaming,