The Zouave, the ACW wargaming magazine, has a new editor/publisher, Ivor Janci. He intends to add color covers, and perhaps some interior color. He can be contacted C/O Marek/Janci Design, 725 Ranch Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187-3656, tel: (630) 752-9390, email: MAREKJANCI@aol.com. A
ge of Empires, formerly Colonial Conquest, is expanding its coverage to the conflicts of 1815-1914, plus any "Colonial" action from 1790-1939, although the ACW will not generally be included. Issue 13 ranges from a first-person memoir of the battle of Chillianwallah (Sikh War 0f 1849), through histories of the French 1892 campaign in Dahomey and an incident of the Matabele War of 1893 to a wargaming scenario from Loigny, in the Franco-Prussian War. There is also a reprint of an 1899 article on armored trains, along with reviews and editorial. 42 pp, glossy with color covers, many illustrations. Published by Partixan Press, US subscriptions from On Military Matters, 55 Taylor Terrace, Hopewell, NJ, tel: (609) 466-2329.
First Empire covers Napoleonic history, reenactment, and gaming Although the direct wargaming content has been very limited in recent issues, the contents are of interest to anyone gaming the period. Issue 38 contains a wargame refight of Maida, along with histories of the battle of Gohrde and Marmont's actions in 1814, quick bios of Oudinot and Quentin Crauford, an article on daily life in Napolwonic France, citations from British infantry uniform regulations, and an account of a reenactment event. 34 pp glossy with color cover, many illustrations. Web site: www.firstempire.ltd.uk, full text available on www.magweb.com. US subscriptions from On Military Matters, 55 Taylor Terrace, Hopewell, NJ, tel: (609) 466-2329.
SAGA Newsletter is devoted to Ancient and Medieval wargaming. Issue 61 has histories of the battle of Knockdoe (Ireland, 1504), Tunis (1535), the latter with suggestions for gaming under several sets of rules, rules clarifications for Medieval Warfare, Terry Gore's thoughts on Ancient wargaming, and thoughts on Achaemenid Persians in DBM, along with reviews and letters. 36 pp, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, $25/6 issues. T.L. Gore, 890 Janes Rd, Rochester, NY 14612, e-mail:06185@msn.com
Lone Warrior is the magazine of choice for solo gamers, written in Great Britain with a North American edition. Issue 121 has a campaign for King Arthur, another for medieval warfare in an imaginary world, rules for handling desertion and diplomacy in campaigns, a simple card-based WW2 air game, and an account of an on-going campaign, all for solo players. There are also a number of reviews, as couple of columns, and letters. 40 pp, $20/4 issues from Solo Wargamers Association, 1707 Ridge Rd, leavenworth, KS 66048; full text available on www.magweb.com.
Empires, Eagles, & Lions has returned to a 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 format, without color and with few illustrations. It remains a premier source for any gamer with an interest in the Napoleonic era. Vol.3, No.2 includes a reprint of a chapter from Brent Nosworthy's With Musket, Cannon and Sword, George Nafziger's work on Russian skirmisher tactics, Paddy Griffith on the staff organization of the French Division in 1807, a continuing treatment of the evolution of the French Army from Divisions to Army Corps, and the history anad uniforms of the Mecklenburg-Streilitz Hussars and the French 11th Hussars. There is also a regular column on fitting rules to historical tactics, reviews, and letters. 78 pp, $33/6 issues, published quarterly. Subscriptions from Emperor's Press, 5744 West Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634. OTHER MAGAZINES OF INTEREST RECEIVED
Age of Napoleon, On Military Matters, 55 Taylor Terrace, Hopewell, NJ 08525, $42/ 6 issues. Computer Gaming World, PO Box 57167, Boulder, CO 80322-7167, tel. (800) 827-4450, $27.94/12 issues.
HMGS Dispatch, (Midsouth), Major Bill Harting, 101 Taylor Rd, Estill Springs, TN 37330-3831.
HMGS East Newsletter, LTC Wilbur Gray, 2727 Duke St, Apt 1106, Alexandria, VA 22314. Midwest Wargamer's Association Newsletter, Hal Thinglum, 22554 Pleasant Dr, Richton Park, IL 60471, $35 / 6 issues.
Miniature Wargames, Wargames Inc, B0x 278, Route 40 East, Triadelphia, WV 26059-0278, tel: (304) 547-0000.
PW Review, Walter Simon, 12905 Layhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906, $18/12 issues.
Seven Years War Association Journal, James Purky, 3127 Park Place, Evanston, IL 60201, $25/4 issues
Spearpoint, (NA Soc. Ancient & Medieval Wargamers), Scott Dickson, 590 Woodend Dr. SE, Concord, NC 28025, $18 / 6 issues & membership.
Strategist, (RPG, boardgames, miniatures), George Phillies, 87-6 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01605, $11.99/12 issues.
The Citadel, (HMGS NW), c/o Mark Serafin, 2614 Rucker Ave #14, Everett, WA 98201, $10.
The General, (AH games), Avalon Hill Game Co, 4517 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214, $18/6 issues.
The Knight's Round Table, (medieval), Toy Soldier, 194 Main St, Amesbury, MA 01913.
The Messenger, (HMGS Pacific SW), HMGS/PSW, PO Box 701, Norwalk, CA 90651-0701, $15/yr membership.
Tornado Alert, (Tornado Alley HMGS), PO Box 20863, Oklahoma City, OK 73156, $10/6 issues, membership.
The Herald, (HMGS Great Lakes), 184 N. Union St, Delaware, OH, $10/6 issues, membership.
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