Being somewhat technically minded and computer literate (at least that's what my Microsoft Certification says I am) ye Editor and Publisher started issuing Cry "Havoc!" in electronic format last issue. In the interim I have taken additional steps to broaden the distribution of Cry "Havoc!" and advertise the Military History SIG of American Mensa, Ltd. to as wide an audience as possible. And, as an aside, to drive down the price of membership to as low as possible while still maintaining our standards for quality and excellence. As part of that process Cry "Havoc!" recently entered into an agreement with MagWeb, the only subscription based military history website. Rather than get into an involved description of what MagWeb is all about (it will be the subject of a review and assessment in Cry "Havoc!" #25) allow me to state that this is where I believe the future of desktop published newsletters is headed. I also strongly encourage you to "check it out" with a brief visit to www.magweb.com — I think you'll be pleased what you see. And if this has whetted your appetite at all — then the following should have you firing up your web browser. MagWeb Reaches 50-Magazine Milestone With Out-of-Print Title Stockton, NJ (August, 1998) – Russ Lockwood, CEO of MagWeb, the only subscription-based military history web site (www.magweb.com) has announced that subscribers now have access to 50 magazines and over 7,500 articles. The 50th magazine added to MagWeb's archives is Conflict, a prestigious military history magazine that ceased publication in 1974. Out-of-print magazines that collectors treasure, such as Conflict, Campaign, and others, and a dozen European publications, such as First Empire, Battlefields, and MicroMark Army Lists are among the 50 magazines on MagWeb. Paying an annual print subscription to all 50 magazines would total over $1,000, making MagWeb's annual $59.95 membership fee an online bargain. "In just two years of operation, MagWeb has really carved out a niche," says Russ Lockwood, CEO of MagWeb. "As a web-based subscription model, we are able to deliver a treasure trove of military history and product information, 24 hours per day, from sources around the world," adds Lockwood. MagWeb's reach is global, with members in 32 different countries. "Although most members are in the United States," Lockwood notes, "we have members from places as far flung as Abu Dhabi and Zimbabwe." Unlike other publication libraries such as Dow Jones and Lexis-Nexis (which charge a fee plus a per-article surcharge), MagWeb's all-inclusive pricing allows members to read, print out, and download full text articles, maps, photos, uniform plates, and other graphics for one low price. In addition, MagWeb provides battlefield tours, sample book chapters, product reviews, and other "bonus" articles at no extra charge. MagWeb contains only the articles, not the advertising, from each magazine. "MagWeb can be compared to a premium cable channel," explains Lockwood. "Although there are some quality shows on free TV, the best programs are often found on cable. Similarly, people are willing to pay a small price for full access to hard-to-find magazines, saving them from wasting time wandering the Web. Our premium site helps you research faster, the product reviews help you buy smarter, and the electronic format makes it easier to use what you find." With 20 new issues uploaded each month, the site remains fresh and valuable to anyone with an interest in military history. A newly revised interface design provides increased ease of navigation. MagWeb was founded in July, 1996 to provide easy access to a coalition of military history magazines. From magazines like American Revolution Journal and Clash of Empires to Napoleon and The Heliograph, MagWeb is the only web site of its kind to offer unlimited access to an ever-expanding archive of more than 7,500 articles for under $5 per month. Sample articles can be viewed at no charge at http://www.magweb.com. For more information or to order a membership, contact MagWeb at 609-397-4265 (phone), 609-397-9433 (fax), magweb@magweb.com (e-mail), or join online. WHAT'S ON MAGWEB? The following list of magazines are available on MagWeb as of October 27, 1998: Abanderado ... History of the Spanish Civil War. After Action Review (AAR) History and gaming, all periods. Age of Empires (formerly Colonial Conquest). Age of Napoleon. History of the Napoleonic era. American Revolution Journal. American War of Independence era history. The Art of War Annual. Historical periods supporting CoA. Battlefields...All historical periods. Each article a scenario. Battle-Wire...WWII, supports Battleground rules. Berg's Review of Games...Reviews board and computer wargames. Campaign (formerly Panzerfaust) ... Boardgaming of all kinds. (back issues only) Chainmail...Role-Playing Gaming (fantasy and science fiction). Clash of Empires...19th Century European Wars. Colonial Conquest...Victorian-era colonial history. Competitive Edge (formerly GameFix)...All historical periods, includes a complete game in each issue. Conflict...All historical periods. (back issues only) The Courier...All historical periods, with a gaming interest. Cry "Havoc!"...All historical periods. HMGS Mid-South Dispatch...All historical periods, with a gaming interest. Dragoman...History of the Ottoman Empire. 18th Century Military Notes & Queries...history from the age of reason 1660-1780. El Dorado...South and Central American military history. Empires Eagles and Lions...History of the Napoleonic era. English Civil War Times...History of the ECW. First Empire...History of Napoleonic era, battles, and other topics. The Frontline...All era mix of military history andwargaming. The Gauntlet...All historical eras, with a gaming focus. Greenhill Military Book News...promotes Greenhill Books. The Heliograph...Colonial-period history and gaming. Imperial Herald...Supports L5R Card Game (Samurai Fantasy). Inquisitor...Warhammer 40K sci-fi gaming focus. The Journal...WWII, Modern, and other 20th C. military history, gaming, and models. The Knights Round Table...supports Day of Battle medieval rules. Lone Warrior...All historical periods, with a gaming interest for solitaire study. MicroMark...19th, 20th C. Army Lists, TO&Es. MWAN...Historical Miniatures oriented magazine covers all eras. Napoleon...History of Napoleon: his life, wars, and world. The Naval SITREP...20th c. naval and air focus. Operations: The Wargaming Journal ...supports The Gamers' wargames. The Penny Whistle...Miniature wargames, rules, and reviews. Perfidious Albion...Board wargames and book reviews. Piquet Dispatch...Supports Piquet historical miniatures rules. PW Review...Pull-no-punches reviews of historical products. The Rebel Yell...HMGS South Newsletter for historical miniatures. Renaissance Ink....Miniatures oriented newsletter. Renaissance Notes & Queries ...Renaissance era military history. Saga...Dark Ages and medieval history and gaming. Seven Years War Association Journal...History from 1733-1766 includes SYW and French and Indian War. Shadis...Sophisticated Role-Playing and Gaming (fantasy and science fiction). Shadis Presents...More role playing gaming (back issues only). Taisho...Japanese Samurai military history. The Tombstone Epitath...Supports DoomTown card game. Tornado Alert...All periods of history and gaming. Valkyrie...Sophisticated Sci-Fi/Fantasy Role Playing and Gaming. Veteran Campaigner...HMGS GI newsletter for military personnel. Wargame Design...Supports Operational Studies Group historical boardgames. White Knight...Sci-fi and Fantasy roleplaying news. The Zouave...American Civil War history and gaming. Back to Cry Havoc #24 Table of Contents Back to Cry Havoc List of Issues Back to MagWeb Master Magazine List © Copyright 1998 by David W. Tschanz. This article appears in MagWeb (Magazine Web) on the Internet World Wide Web. Other military history articles and gaming articles are available at http://www.magweb.com