With MacDuff to the Frontier
Ross Macfarlane presents a complete set of French and Indian War rules, including a pair of scenarios.

French Tank Tactics
John Houseman discusses the theory and practice of French armour during the 1940 Campaign against the Germans.

Perspectives and Command
Jim Birdseye examines and illustrates the problems inherent of line of sight, both on the battlefield and on the tabletop. Includes a Waterloo "look."

Tree Trunks of Mortgarten
Victor Schmidt offers a historical analysis of the 1315 battle.

Green Valley: February 21, 1862
Greg Novak describes an American Civil War scenario for Johnny Reb.

Guide to the US Navy 1797-1815
Barry J. Fox provides an overview of the rebirth of the naval fleet, including administration, unfiorms, and flags. Additional article lists the ships of the US Navy.

The Scythians
Greg Pitts profiles their history against Alexander the Great, describes the army, and serves up a scenario.

THE VANGUARD
Editorial.

THE COURIER DISPATCH
News of the hobby

New Products (Figures, Magazines, and other Publications

DISPATCHES FROM THE FIELD
Volley Fire (ratings) for issue #71.

THE REVIEWING STAND
Figures, Books, Rules, and Accessories.

Firing Line 25mm Napoleonics, ACW, Wild West
Mirliton 25mm Napoleonic British Artillery
Gripping Beast 25mm Dark Ages
TCS 25mm Western Fences
Dixon 25mm Wild West
Frying Pan and Blanket 20mm American Revolution
NavWar 1/300 scale PT Boat
History Live Napoleonic Memorabilia
Wargamer Greeting Cards
Fire and Fury Great Eastern Battles Scenario Booklet
Advanced Armati Ancients/Medieval Rules
Piquet Rules
Tanks for the Memories Book
White Star/Blue Sky WWII Air Warfare Rules
Tigers and Stalins WWII Tank Rules
Flags for the Great Northern War
Field Command Board Wargame
The First Air Campaign Book

Cover (at top): Action in the French and Indian War: 25mm MiniFigs and RAFM Indians from the collection of Mark Cosgrove. Buildings by Battlements. Photo by Orv Banasik
Large Version of the Cover (very slow: 148K)