Battlefleet, the Journal of the Naval Wargames Society U.K. has been concentrating on WWII topics in recent issues. The last issue of vol. 16 begins with an extended analysis of British carriers, the aircraft they loaded, and their tactics, arguing that if the U.S. had just done as the British did, the war would have been over a lot sooner. Other articles cover British warship deck colors, radar rules for use with General Quarters, reviews, and a listing of preserved warships in the U. K. £ 7.50 / 4 issues of 30 pp, airmail. Dave Sharp, Secretary, 23 Blunt's Way, Horsham, W. Sussex, RH 12 2BJ, United Kingdom.

Spearpoint, published by the North American Society of Ancient and Medieval Wargamers, has Society news, tournament announcements, letters, and editorials chewing over whatever the latest controversy in the Ancient world might be. The July/August double issue includes lists for Parthian, Welsh, Burmese, Annamese, Champa, and Malaysian WRG armies, alternate rules for chariotry and elephants in WRG, DBA clarifications and tactical tricks, a discussion of playing a game using Shieldbearer, a battle report and painting tips. $18 / 12 issues. Scott Dickson, 1009 S. Highland Ave, Landis, NC 28088.

The Zouave, the magazine of the American Civil War Society, has in its Fall issue a scenario for the first day at Gettysburg, one for the first day at Second Manassas using Johnny Reb, an order sheet and method for use with the Shenandoah campaign system, and a short piece on the Monitor and the Merrimac. $14 / 4 issues of 22 pp. 20578 Alliance-Sebring Rd, Alliance, OH 44601.

The Canadian Wargamers Journal covers board, computer, and miniatures wargaming. Issue 36 has a scenario of the Battle of the Thames River from the war of 1812, an article on designing successful convention scenarios, and figure reviews as well as the non-miniatures material. $15.50 / 4 issues of 56 pp. Canadian Wargamers Group, Station M, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 2L7.

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