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by David W. Tschanz

Cry "Havoc!" is now available in electronic form by e-mail. Full color graphics and a lower price as well as immediate delivery spearhead this exciting decision. Requirements are that e-mail subscribers are utilizing a system that supports attachments and possess Acrobat Reader 3.0 or later (readily available on the net or from Adobe directly at www.adobe.com). The e-mail subscription price is only TEN dollars per year. For further information contact Dave Tschanz at dtschanz@sahara.com.sa Brian Train's Arriba Espana is Microgame Co-op's top seller. His Shining Path game is also out and selling briskly. Soon to follow are Siege of Hong Kong (1941), and an Ypres (1915) game. The June 1998 of Military History magazine has Senior Contributing Editor Jim Werbaneth's article on the First Crusade siege of Antioch.

W. Michiel Hawkins would like to communicate with anybody that's interested in the War of the Roses. He has the Avalon Hill board game and wants to learn more about both the war and the game. Michiel can be reached at 104274.1475@compuserve.com

The Military History SIG of American Mensa, Ltd. welcomes new members Editor Dave Tschanz' first book, Petra: A Brief History about the lost Nabataean capital can be obtained from the author for $25 (includes postage & handling) — see masthead for address details.

Brian Train's web site can be visited at http://www.islandnet.com/~citizenx John P. Farewell's Wargaming Stuff for Sale contributes five percent of the net proceeds from his list to a local or national charity of your choice. For more information and a copy of the list contact John at jfarew@vnet.net

Jim Werbaneth's Korean War game, Frozen Chosin, has been purchased by Liberty Games. The expected publication date is October or November 1998, just in time for the anniversary of the Chosin Reservoir campaign. Much like Avalon Hill's Air Assault on Crete, Frozen Chosin will also contain a small bonus game, using the same system. Designed by Gene Moyers (also developer of Frozen Chosin), Hold Until Night covers the battle of Chipyong-ni.

Jim Werbaneth's Line of Departure website — featuring his award winning wargaming newsletter — can be visited at http:/members.aol.com/jwerbaneth/lod/lod.html Free subscription extension — sign up a new member and we'll add an issue to your existing subscription (and 3 months membership in the Military History SIG).

Coming in the next Cry "Havoc!"
Prostitution in the Civil War
The Patton & Air Force Museums
The Rolls Royce Armored Car
The Last Emperor of China
The Battle of Saratoga
and much more....


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