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The Kriegsspiel Newsletter is intended for players of the umpired map movement game which first appeared in 1828 and has been recently republished by Bill Leeson. Recent issues have dealt with cavalry charges, dispositions of Prussian combined arms with cavalry charges, dispositions of Prussian combined arms brigades, expansion of the game to division and corps levels, rules modifications, and an announcement that additional maps were available. If you play this game or have an interest in horse and powder warfare this is of interest. 8 pages, 8 pages, 8 1/2 x 11, 4 issues/75p in the UK.ln the US, contact Howard Whitehouse, 104 Lawrence St, LaFayette, GA 30728
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