The Emperor captured-in miniature

The Spring edition of Historical Miniature Art and Review Quarterly magazine focuses on figures, painting guides, etc., for the era of the French First Empire. New subscribers can receive a free copy of The Cavalry of Napoleon I, black and white reproductions of artwork done by Edouard Detaille between 1882 and 1885, a $3.95 value.

Napoleon's Empire via computer

Clockwork Software has a detailed, map-based guide to the history of Europe from 1000AD to the present, including a dynamic map that changes as often as ten times for every year of history. Over nine thousand border changes are included with text narration explaining events as they occur on-screen.

For Windows, Macintosh, or DOS, send $89.00 (postage included) to P.O. Box 148036, Chicago, IL 60614, phone (312) 281-3132, fax (312) 327-6012, e-mail: info@clockwk.com or check their web site for a free download demo version of the map that covers the Napoleonic period 1790-1819: http://www.clockwk.com.

Announcing a Siege: Siege of Augusta V
3-5 January, 1997

Historical Miniatures Gaming Society, MidSouth chapter, presents Siege of Augusta, an annual military miniatures convention, to be held at the Sheraton Augusta Hotel featuring Napoleonic and American Civil War miniatures and many other periods. Cost of admission is $12.00 for the entire weekend. Contact Jim Birdseye at (706) 737-5735 for convention information. Contact the hotel directly at (706) 855-8100 for room reservations.

No more rulers!

Armada Enterprises has introduced a device specifically designed for the miniatures wargamer. This unique tool, called the "command caliper," replaces rulers, yardsticks, etc., that most games require. Made from rugged ABS plastic, the command caliper gives accurate measurement in both inches and centimeters by rotating off either of the legs. Firing arcs as shown in the photo area easily determined by placing it next to any unit. Only $1.99 each from Armada Enterprises,2307 Tracy Street, Endwell, NY 13760 USA, phone (607) 7540684, fax (607) 754-7712, e-mail: cgseary@spectra.net.

Napoleonic History On-line http://www.eclipse.net/~pkarecki/index.html

Philip Karecki has started a web site for those who share his love and fascination with the Napoleonic era. His intention is to provide a link between wargamers, historians, and generalists who are interested in research and exchanging information and ideas. Contributions should be sent to Philip Karecki's e-mail: pkarecki@eclipse.net.

Also, http://www.magweb.com offers full text and graphics of Napoleon, First Empire, and Empire Eagles & Lions magazines, as well as other history magazines which include Napoleonic topics.--RL

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