G.D.W. EXPANDS THE 'TRAVELLER' SERIES
Game Designers Workshop have made several announcements recently on action they have taken to expand their popular 'Traveller' S.F. Games. G.D.W. will be releasing a hardcover series of books to complement the boxed 'Traveller' sets and paperback booklets. These books will also be linked to the upcoming release of 'Traveller' game software for personal computers. In addition they have licensed Avar products to begin production of 'Adventure Boards' for 'Traveller'. These boards will be printed with a variety of starship deck plans, player aids and referee aids for use with 'Traveller' scenarios and should be available before Christmas.
Seven Years War Association Forms
The Midwest Seven Years War Association has been formed to generate interest in Miniatures Gaming in the period and to provide a focus for a regional association of enthusiasts. The group hopes to sponsor gatherings in different states two or three times annually to play Seven Years Wargames and to produce a newsletter at about the same frequency providing notice of activities, figure & book news, articles from members and a directory of members. Interested parties should contact Bill Protz, 3921 W. County Line Rd., Apt. 8, Brown Deer, WI 53209. The newsletter subscription fee is $3.00
NEW FIGURES FROM RAL PARTHA
The latest releases from Rai Partha add to both their Ancient and Medieval lines. The ancient figures are foot and mounted gauls and a Persian command set. The Medieval figures are all Scots and consist of 4 different foot, including a Pikeman and an Archer, and a Mounted Knight, The figures are 25mm and the detail is of the usual high Rai Partha quality.
NEW BOOK ON THE 1812 CAMPAIGN
Hippocrene will soon be releasing a massive detailed work on the Russian campaign of 1812 by George Nafziger. The price will be $40.00. The book includes OB's and discussions of every battle. Maps and full army organizations. Readers familiar with the recent work by George and Mike Gilbert on the Westphalians and Bavarians (Published by RAFM) will be glad to hear that George has two more books at the publisher; one on the British and one on the Russians. The British book contains a complete listing of the service of every regiment from 1803 to 1815. The Russian book has complete divisional organizations, uniform details and tactical formation diagrams as well as details such as the organization of Opolochie Pike Battalions. Future projects include a 3- part series on the French army; The Courier will keep you informed as these become available - Ned Zuparko
WARGAMER'S SOURCES
Carriers with an interest in the Marlborough period may find the following information useful.
A series of booklets entitled 'Les Armies Qui Combattirent Louis XIV' provides great source of uniform and colors/standards information for armies of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The series consists of the following booklets at the approximate cost indicated:
| 3 Brunswick | 90 French Francs of $18.00 |
| Supplement to 3 Brunswick | 20FF or $4.00 |
| Medklenbourg - Schwarin | 50FF or $10.00 |
| Hesse - Cassel | 5OFF or $10.00 |
| Hostein - Cottorys | 50FF or $10.00 |
| Hollande; Gueldre - Utrech | 50FF or $10.00 |
| Hollancle; Frye Gromingue | 50FF or $10.00 |
| Hollancle; Zelancle - Cavalry Hollandaire | 50FF or $10.00 |
| Infantrie Hollandair | 50FF or $10.00 |
| Infantrie Etranger DeLa Hollande | In Preparation |
| Artillery | In Preparation |
| Cercie Du Rhein | 25FF or $5.00 |
All illustrations in the booklets are in black and white and the text is in French. They are available from Christian Ferana, 33 Rue Bourgon, 75013 Paris, France. These booklets are great. They provide not only uniform information but also regimental histories. Well worth the money for anyone interested in the war of the Spanish Succession or the companions of the Duke of Marlborough. - Dan Schorr.
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