We received the following press release.--RL

Presented by The West Point Prep School at FORT MONMOUTH, New Jersey Sponsored by Old Glory Miniatures

Can Lee catch the Yanks? Will JEB Stuart show up? Preliminary Campaign map movement completed by key commanders prior to the weekend tactical Battle. The weekend INCLUDES a complete STAFF RIDE to the GETTYSBURG Battlefield on Saturday (to return at 6pm). This is a once in a life time opportunity to see and hear the battle of Gettysburg as presented by COL Adolph Carlson from the US Army War College. The Wargame will begin Friday and conclude Saturday night through to Sunday. Gettysburg'63 will use a modified Fire and Fury rules system, and thousands of Old Glory 15mm figures.

Complete ACW Re-enactor Demonstration on Friday
Please register early-Gettysburg is limited to only 35 participants!

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MAIL TO: Campaign'99, PO Box 372, Oceanport, NJ 07757
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Once registered your CAMPAIGN'99 DIRECTOR will contact you with assignments and campaign orders.
Gettysburg RESERVATION DEADLINE is 23 APR

Please Join us at Campaign'99, (also known as "JodieCon") Enjoy a rewarding weekend and a first rate Historical Conference keyed on Historical Miniatures Wargaming as it should be. Each Campaign'99 weekend is designed for maximum participation and satisfaction, as well as minimal expense. Campaign'99 features informative historical specialists, premier HMGS game masters, and top military experts for each unique weekend.

• Continuous tactical Wargame battles all weekend long
• Campaign'99 Shirt (in team-color)
• Your Leader's "Personality-photo-badge"
• Your own Campaign'99 Color Group Photo
• Your personal OB book, Game Charts, & ruler
• Campaign'99 Certificate and MVP presentations
• Prizes from Old Glory.
• Hotel listings available (ask for details)
• DORM ROOMS: A limited number of USMAPS Dorm/Barracks rooms are available on request at no additional cost on a "first-registered-first-served" basis. Must be fully registered to reserve a room, (Bring your own bedding and towel.)
• Club/Group discounts call Pete Panzeri (732) 460-0250

Other 1999 Scheduled EVENTS:
11-13 June: WATERLOO-1815 Campaign "the REMATCH"

"Campaign'98 Review"

Campaign'98 was a weekend campaign held at USMA Prep School, Columbus Day weekend. Directed by Major Pete Panzeri. With Registration and Resources through Jodie Lindberg, Tactical Umpire - Fred Hubig, Operational Umpire - Dr. Jim Birdseye, and several others who put energy and talent into the event. Rather than brag on the event, the participants all speak for it -

JodieCon'98 AAR EXCERPTS

From: Bob Kerstetter

I had a good weekend and enjoyed the games. I felt the war rooms for each nation were a good idea. I felt things went well for the first try. I appreciate your hard work and interest. I would be willing to work on terrain for the next campaign if you need it and could give me specifics. Things went well and I had a good time. Thanks a lot!

From: Allen (Uxbridge) Kaplan

I think you did a great job with only a short time to prepare. Event Org/Admin. - Well done with the personalities on the badges. P.S. Could you send me a copy of the units sheets for all the armies. Also I need an address for Old Glory so that I can redeem the gift certificates. Thanks.

From: Todd Kauderer

[Campaign'98 was] a mini-campaign that involves a lot of map moves, hidden enemy movements, dispatches, confusion and chaos. Each player is assigned a command and only can speak to other commanders that are in immediate contact. Each independent commander issues strategic movement orders for their command and is responsible for sending dispatches to their teammates. When any commander makes contact with the enemy, a battle may be fought. During the Waterloo weekend in October, there were 3 or 4 battles going on simultaneously in different rooms. The only way the other commanders knew what was happening was if they received a dispatch. It was a far cry from the normal Napoleonic battle where everyone lines up shoulder to shoulder to attack frontally. Pete Panzeri and Fred Hubig (and mostly Jodie) did a fantastic job to set this up and I look forward to going to more in the future!

From: Robert Grosse

I want to extend my thanks and kudos to yourself, Pete Panzeri, Jodie, Dr. Birdseye, and the others whose names I cannot remember at this time. All your hard work and energy put in to organizing and running the Campaign is fully appreciated. The event was organized very well and registration was a breeze. I arrived at approx. 3 PM on Friday and was involved with my cohorts in 15 minutes. Todd did an excellent job as Napoleon and the computer [projector] display helped greatly. The strategic game seemed to play very well from my viewpoint. The troop setup went ok. I had no problem with the composition of my force. It played very well. I think the best way I can judge this event is to say that I look forward to playing in 1999. Again thank you for all your hard work and good humor during the event.

From: Scott Boston, Cadet, USMA

Thanks for the fun weekend! We had a blast, and learned quite a bit about warfare in that era (especially my brother, who went from "how do I put my guys down?" to MVP at Waterloo). I'd certainly be interested in coming in'99. Again, thanks for a great weekend.

From: Frank Chadwick

Glad to hear the Waterloo game went well. Fill me in a little in you get a chance. In the mean time put me down for a tee shirt. Look forward to being at the next one!

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