Midwest Wargamers Association Newsletter



Table of Contents
#81

Editorial
Editor and Publisher Hal Thinglum tells all.

World At War
A column on gaming WWII by Charles Sharp, with a 1943 Soviet Tank Corps Order of Battle for the Spearhead rules set.

The Yankee or Rebel Workshop
George Johnson offers practical advice on setting up a work area and tool set for painting, tinkering, and working on miniatures.

Bonaparte: Campaigns in Northern Italy 1796-97
Donald Wolff describes the state of military affairs in Italy as Napoleon takes command. Includes French and Austrian order of battles.

Wargame Magazine Review
Russ Lockwood reviews wargame magazines.

Wargaming Clubs of American
John Stafford surveys wargame clubs (over 60 listed).

Fanion
David Bonk's Napoleonic-era column describes a pair of conventions, books, and some Great Northern War and American War of Independence gaming.

Gorodetchna-A Napoleon's Battle Scenario
Mark Serafin provides the background to this August 12, 1812 battle between the Russians and a combined force of Austrians and Saxons.

Miniature Figures Review
David Barnes analyzes miniature figures with text and illustrations:

Colonial Campaigning
Richard Brooks provides a detailed analysis of what it takes to run a campaign, with tips on mapping, bookkeeping, and unit rosters.

Account of a Western Gunfight Game Using Cowboyz
David Barnes provides a complete scenario, including maps, rules, and illustrations, of a Wild West gunfight.

Using Dominoes for Combat Resolution in Miniatures Wargames
Steve Carroll offers an alternative to rolling dice for combat resolution.

To Charge, or Not to Charge, That is the Question
Chris Hahn compares extensively charges from horse and musket period history with those launched upon the movie screen and upon the tabletop.

Wargaming the Great Northern War
The 1700-1721 war reigns upon the tabletop using 10mm Figures and Volley & Bayonet Rules Modifications from Scott Hansen.

Bits & Pieces
Curt Murff offers product news, releases, and minireviews on a variety of products, from Viking history books to "Killer Teddy Bears" and "Macho Women With Guns" miniature figures.

Napoleon's Battles
Army Lists for the small to medium sized battles of the Napoleonic period let you play more than paint, by Tom Barkalow.

Review of "Scenarios for All Ages"
David Barnes reviews a new book by Grant and Asquith.

Letters
MWANers share insights into history and tips on gaming. Lengthy and full of nuggets.

Random Events for Vietnam
Robert Haworth spices up tabletop warfare with a deck of cards.

Miniature Figures Review
Richard Brooks reviews a pair of miniature figures lines:

Fife & Drum
Jim Purkey's looks at sources of information for warfare in the 18th century--on the Internet.

The Crusades: Patrick McDuffie provides a battle report on refighting a crusades campaign from Nicaea to Antioch and some rules and a map for a DBA campaign.

Battle of Franklin
Rick Schofield offers up the history behind the Nov. 30, 1864 American Civil War battle, as well as a Fire & Fury scenario with order of battle.

Upcoming Events: Conventions
S. Richard Black lists upcoming conventions.

1919: The Third Afghan War
A historical introduction by Paul Hinson on the British campaigns in Afghanistan after the First World War.

The Reason Why
Jim Getz takes a philosophical approach in examining why wargame rules--both commercially available and home grown--are as they are.

Reviews
MWAN Editor and Publisher Hal Thinglum reviews:

What's New In Hal's Mailbox
MWAN Editor and Publisher Hal Thinglum empties his mailbox with a rapid succession of miniatures products. (Reviewer's name in parenthesis)

MWAN #81 Cover: Rick Nance's "Tarawa" setup in 15mm at the National Infantry Museum, Ft. Benning, GA. Photo by Capt. Pete Panzeri.

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