The Courier: Vol. VI, #3 in hand. Theme issue of History of Sailing Tactics continues. Articles on naval flags (1792-1815), Sudan Railway, Wally Simon's Skirmish article on "reaction" in skirmish rules, several Napoleonic articles, a campaign set of rules which looks good, and a nice review of LITTLE WARS 85 by MWAN member Bob Beattie of Ann Arbor, Michigan. $14 for six issues to The Courier, Box. 1878, Brockton, MA 02403.
The Nugget: Journal of Wargame Developments, #28 and 29 in hand. No cost info but write to Bob Cordery, 50 Booth Close, Thamesmead, London, England SE28. I really enjoyed this publication, finding lots of interesting wargaming ideas. Check it out.
Savage and Soldier: Vol. XVII, #3 in hand. Articles on the Battle of Coatit (1894), an article by MWAN's Paul Hinson, and lots of other good stuff for colonial gamers. $12.00 to Lynn Bodin, 14219 NE 74th St., Redmond, WA, 98052.
Sauve Qui Peut: #41 in hand. Newsletter devoted to Napoleonic gaming in San Francisco Bay area. News regarding campaigns, article on bombardment in Empire III. $1.20 for 3 issues to Edi Birsan, 950 Alla Ave., Concord, CA 94518.
Heliograph: #30 in hand. Articles on German Southwest Africa, rules chart for Americans vs Moros for TSATF, and one on the melee system in the SWATF. All good stuff. $%.00 for 10 issues to Tony Adams, 301 N. Willie ST., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056.
Game News: No. 8 on hand. Origins 85 report with nice mention of miniatures, reviews of new boardgames and some review of miniatures. A boardgames publication that is up on everything in this area! $20.00 to Game Trade News, Dept. K-30, 700 Orange St. PO Box 1992, Wilmington, DE 19899-1992.
Miniature Wargames: #29 on hand. As Howard Whitehouse describes it, "the wargamer's PLAYBOY". Great pictures (color) as usual, very interesting reading, devoted to historical miniatures gaming. I get lots of tips from the color pictures as regards terrain/buildings is concerned. Available at hobby stores.
P.W. Review: Nov and Dec 85 issues in hand. Articles on rules, terrain (mine), skirmish WWII gaming by MWAN'er J.J. Mathews concerning New Guinea where my Dad spent three years as a combat infantryman; another article by a MWAN'er Bill McHarg on skirmish gaming; a solo game for TSATF on an ambush, Wally wrote one on command problems, and a wild west skirmish. All good stuff! $10 to Wally Simon, 12905 Layhill Road, Silver Springs, MD, 20906.
Victorian Military Society: Have seen several copies a year or so ago and was most impressed. Devoted to the Colonial period. $17.00 to George Dibley, Victorian Military Society, Arm Farm Cottage, Blisworth Arm. Northamptonshire NN7 3EF UK.
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