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December 25, 2003 - January 1, 2004

Elvish Frenzy

    The elves of MagWeb.com, fueled by chocolate, cookies, chocolate cookies, and a whole lot of other sugar and caffeine, coded their little fingers to the bones to pull off an extended holiday vacation. And well deserved it is.

    MagWeb.com Monthly Tally

      MagWeb.com posted 24 issues and equivalents, 6 news items, and one book review in December.

      For the year, Jan-Dec 2003, MagWeb.com has posted: 300 issues or equivalents, 53 book reviews (plus 27 mini book reviews), 76 news items, 2 advertisers, 12 Travel articles, 18 other articles, a movie review, and a sample book chapter.

      If you divide out the year, that comes to 25 cents an issue for our one-year members: $75/300 issues= 0.25 cents (for those who renewed, it's 22.5 cents an issue).

      Membership Price Remains The Same

      MagWeb.com will keep the same price structure through 2004, and will offer the same 10% discount to members who keep their membership active and renew.

      Thank You and Happy Holidays

      Finally, all of us here at MagWeb.com extend a huge "Thank You" to all our members, editors, publishers, and advertisers across the globe for supporting our efforts to grow our archive. And we wish all of you a safe and happy holiday for you and your families. See you in 2004!

December 24, 2003

Saga Dark Ages

    Saga vol. II no. 2 (April-May 1987) recites an old Saga with articles on: Meanwhile in the Mead Hall, The Barbarians and Rome, Victories of Arthur, Chronicles of Maximus Glutus, Skirmish Rules for Dark Age Battles, Ancient and Medieval Buildings product guide, various Tournament recaps, and more.

December 23, 2003

Rebel Yell 24

    HMGS South Rebel Yell 24 (Nov 2003) recaps the successful Hurricon 2003 convention in Tampa Bay. Articles include: And That's the Way It Was!, Seekrieg V Demonstrated, Allan Redmond Memorial DBA Tournament, Rogue Trader Tournament, Board Game Corner, Lakeland RPG, Upcoming Events 2004, and more.

December 22, 2003

PW Review

    PW Review (June 2002) offers up a dose of Wallymania with articles on: Fire and Fury ACW Wargame, Victory at Sea Table-Top Grand-Strategy Game, Ship-o’-the-Line: Not Even Beer And Pretzels, The Medieval Caper, and Flames of War: A Very Brief Look At the WW2 Rules

December 21, 2003

MicroMark Army Lists (TO&Es)

December 20, 2003

Six Pack of News

December 19, 2003

Against the Odds

    Against the Odds v1n2 (July 2003) brings a marvelous mix of military history and wargame simulation to your monitor with in-depth articles on: Siege of Khe Sanh, US Marine Corps in Vietnam, Battle of Chickamauga and the Army of Tennessee, Convoy HG76 vs. U-boats December 1941, US Marines Defend Wake Island: Dec 8-23, 1941, Adding Politics to Your WWII Game, and more.

December 18, 2003

Seven Years War Asso. Journal Back Issue

    Seven Years War Asso. Journal v. VI n. 1 (Sep 1992) delivers 7YW military history just as promised. Articles include: War and Diplomacy in 18th Century Europe, Europe 1740: Political Situation, Battle of Mollwitz: April 10, 1741, Battle of Chotusitz: May 17, 1742, "Kleine Krieg" (Small Wars), Prussian Leib Carabiniers Regimental History, A Tale of Two Battles (Wargame Convention Scenario), and the usual news and products pertaining to the period.

December 17, 2003

WWII Simulation

    Europa 30 (1993) focuses on the Europa wargame system with articles on: 1939-40 Fall of France: French Ground Units, Weserubung: Storm Over Norway, Leningrad: 1941 (2nd Edition), Scorched Earth Partisan Rule 40, Second Front Report: Allied Order of Battle, rules court, letters, and all sorts of information about the Europa system.

December 16, 2003

Heliograph Colonials x 2

    Heliograph 138 (August 2003) amd 139 (October 2003) send us out on a safari of Victorian era Colonial lore and products. Articles include: Battle of Tamai: 13 March 1884, British Camel Corps and the Egyptian Army 1884-1885, Stewart's Dash to Khartoum: The Final Attempt to Relieve General Gordon, German East Africa Casualties 1889-1910, German East Africa Miniature Figures, Heliograph’s Guide to Manufacturers, Tabletop Squares for Wargames, Improve the “Look” of Your Wargames Table, lots of product reviews, news, letters, and other opinions about the period.

December 15, 2003

HMGS Mid South Dispatch

    HMGS Mid South Dispatch (Nov. 2003) is a short issue for MagWeb.com, containing a few news items and such. The bulk of theissue is themembership roster, which we do not post on-line.

December 13, 2003

Army Shortages and National Guard Divisions

    Force Structure: Army National Guard Divisions Could Augment Wartime Support Capability is a 1995 report outlining the various non-divisional shortages in the US Army and the need to use National Guard units to make up the force pool. If you are wondering why we have high National Guard deployments to Iraq, this report indicates the process was well in hand almost a decade ago.

December 12, 2003

Modern Air Power In Triplicate

    Air Power 14 (Mar/Apr 1991), 15 (May/Jun 1991), and 16 (Jul/Aug 1991) soars with information about modern air forces. Articles include: Royal Canadian Air Force: An Abridged History, Canadian Aircraft Briefings, Aircraft Trivia Throughout History, Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, Aircraft News 1991, Mach Riders: Great Supersonic Jets of the '50s, Air Warfare Intelligence: Aircraft and Aircraft Buying Patterns, Air Power: Air Wargame Simulation System Charts, Tournament Guidelines for Air Superiority and Air Strike, a multitude of scenarios, and the usual mix of news, rules Q&A, and more.

December 11, 2003

Book Review: Louis XI

December 10, 2003

CounterAttack 4 Back Issue

    CounterAttack 4 (March 1993) takes us back a decade to look at a potential modern Korea War with an examination of US, South Korean, and North Korean army, navy, and air units. A simulation (not available in MagWeb.com) in the issue complemented the the feature article. Other articles include: The Fall of Hong Kong 1941 and the WWI SMS Goeben and the War in the Black Sea.

December 9, 2003

MWAN 125 Back Issue

    MWAN 125 (Sep/Oct 2003) packs another 192 pages of military history and wargaming with articles on: Polish Army: 16th-17th C, British WWII North Africa Strongpoint Layout, Project: Plancenoit, Battle for Waterloo: Wargame Organization: Figure Scales 30:1, 50:1, and 100:1, Eagles to Glory (Napoleonic rules), Fire N' Fury Rules Modifications for Chickamauga, 800 Fighting Englishmen Rules Update, Favored Regiments, 1848 Productions: 25mm First Schleswig War, Sash & Saber 25mm American Civil War, Wargaming Your Way Across Europe 2003: A Tour Commentary, The Late Roman Project, The Secret Appeal of Historical Miniatures Battles, Wargames Tabletop Clutter, Historicon 2003 Convention Recap, Wargaming Terrain, product news and reviews, and more.

December 8, 2003

BattleTechnology # 13

    BattleTechnology # 13 continues the science fiction universe events and rules with articles on: St Ives, Kell Hounds, Romano Liao, Chancellor of the Capellan Confederation, State of the Inner Sphere Report, Star Simulator Ratings, Mortars in BattleTech, Lust for Lostech Scenario, GRD-1N Guardian, BLR-1A Brawler, News, fiction, and more.

December 6, 2003

Napoleonic Era

    Empire Eagles & Lions Vol. 1 No. 86 (March 1985) provides a look at numerous Napoleonic topics, including: French Royal Guard 1816, Saxons Uniforms: 1813-1815, Napoleonic Battlefield Deployment: Army Divisions, Artillery Applications Part V: Howitzers, French Battalion Maneuvers: Columns by Divisions, Royal Sicilian Army: 1800-1815, Origin of "Don't Give Up the Ship" quote, French XI Corps OOB (15 Aug 1813), lots of questions and answers, letters, and more.

December 5, 2003

Courier Time

    Courier # 88 (2003) describes the interaction of military history and miniature wargaming with articles on: African Warlord: Central Sudan, 1884 – 1911 Part 2 The Rise and Fall of the Empire of Rabih Fadl Allah, Napoleonic French Cavalry Combat Tactics, Battle of Hobkirk’s Hill: April 25, 1781, Snippets from History, Campaign Rules for Ancients, Tale of Three Editions: CLS Rules, Playtesting: Thoughts and Processes, The Elements of Scenario Design: Terrain, Forces, and Encounters, Courier Index # 83-86, Dalton Gang’s Coffeyville Raid 1892, The Possibilities of Command, and the usual plethora of product news and reviews.

December 4, 2003

Spanish Civil War/WWII/Modern TO&E Information

    Command Post Quarterly 7 (Winter 1995) offers a complete Order of Battle (in CD terms: 1 stand=1 platoon) with: Quick Guide to the Spanish Civil War, French Expeditionary Force Italy 1943-1944, and US 2nd Infantry Division 1994 in Korea. Also: More Modern Vehicle Ratings and Modular Bulge: CD Scenario Generator for the Battle of the Bulge 1944.

December 3, 2003

Pair of Strategikons: Ancient Warfare

    Strategikon Vol. 2 No. 1 (Aug 2002) and Vol. 2 No. 2 (Aug 2003) may have taken some time between these two issues, but they are well worth the wait for ancients buffs. Vol. 2 No. 1 is the Hannibal issue featuring an examination of Hannibal's march from Spain to the Alps and the proposal of a new route, a Carthaginian Army Overview, and a number of Hannibal-related product reviews. Vol. 2 No. 2 covers the Peltast in Classical Greece, Ancient Translations regarding peltasts, Auxila, Battle of Tanagra scenario, Lechaeum 390 BCE: Warhammer Ancients Battles Scenario, TNT's Caesar: Errors of Fact, and more product reviews. Issues on sale now and available from Strategikon direct, or perhaps Time Portal Passages.

December 2, 2003

Sharkhunters KTB 171

    Sharkhunters KTB 171 (Sep/Oct 2003) is the annual Sharkhunters catalog containing videos, books, mugs, prints, and other submarine- and WWII-related items, along with some Sharkhunters announcements. We present all the news within the publication, as well as a selection of the catalog items to give you an idea of the contents and prices (MagWeb.com's archive does not contain advertising). To view the entire catalog or for more information, please visit the Sharkhunters website: www.sharkhunters.com or call Sharkhunters (352-637-2917), or fax Sharkhunters (352-637-6289) directly. They will be more than happy to fulfill your order. Just a reminder: MagWeb.com does not process any orders for other companies' subscriptions or merchandise: Order direct from them.

December 1, 2003

Yet Another NOVAG

    Novag Gamer's Closet (Fall 2001) concentrates on the movies for Victorian Era Colonial War buffs. From the 1930s on, Hollywood, British Cinema, and 'Bollywood' have turned out a multitude of movies: here's capsule reviews of the best and worst about India, China/Far East, and Africa. Also, Boxer Rebellion rules, NOVAG news, Stonewall Jackson's HQ, and more.

November 30, 2003

MagWeb.com Monthly Tally

    MagWeb.com posted 25 issues and equivalents, 8 news items, and one 6-part Convention report.

    For the year to date, Jan-Nov 2003, MagWeb.com has posted: 276 issues or equivalents, 52 book reviews (plus 27 mini book reviews), 70 news items, 2 advertisers, 12 Travel articles, 18 other articles, a movie review, and a sample book chapter.

November 29, 2003

Another NOVAG

    Novag Gamer's Closet (Summer 2003) provides more Novag comings and goings, as well as articles on: Regiments in Lace (Wars), French Wars of Religion: The Battle of St. Denis, Let’s Put the Blitz Back into Blitzkrieg: Armored Warfare Wargaming, Medieval Adventure in 25mm, Tales of Tolkien, Blood and Swash Rules Review, To Theme or Not to Theme: Pros and Cons of Con Themes, and more.

November 28, 2003

HMGS/PSW Messenger Back Issue

    HMGS/PSW Messenger 25 (June 1995) takes on an ancients theme with articles on the Battle of Baecula 208 BC and Naval Warfare in the Hellenistic Age. Plus, part 2 of Guns at Antietam, and parts 2 and 3 of A Short Canter in Germany: 7YW Wargame Report, a review of Command at Sea (WWII), the debut of The Naval Column: Miniatures, and lots of PSW information.

November 27, 2003

Thanksgiving Holiday

    MagWeb.com wishes you and your family the very best on this Thanksgiving holiday.

November 26, 2003

Napoleonic Wars

    First Empire 73 (Nov-Dec 2003) has a fascinating article covering Dörnberg’s Account of the Start of the Waterloo Campaign, Storming of the Alb River Position (28th April 1800), Battle of Maria (June 15, 1809), a profile of Napoleon Bonaparte's contribution to society and culture, Netherlands Artillery in the Waterloo Campaign 1815 Part III: Artillery Batteries and Companies, Napoleonic Newsdesk, TV documentary, and more.

November 25, 2003

Time Portal Passages

    Time Portal Passages (Fall 2003) tackles more obscure campaigns with Hausaland and Sokoto Caliphate, and the Empires of Western Sudan 1600-1900. Also, the Supreme Warlord: DBA Campaign System offers intersting wargame ideas.

November 24, 2003

Trio of NOVAG

    Novag Gamer's Closet (Winter 2003, Spring 2003, and Summer 2002) provides a mix of military history and wargaming with articles on: Great Generals?, Best Brigades, The Magnificent Seven Maneuvers of Warfare, French Wars of Religion: The Battle of Dreux, The Duke of Marlborough, Iron Ships & Wooden Men: WWI Naval, Surrealism of Terrain, Geometry and Wargaming, Playtesting Rules, Written Word vs. the Spoken Word (rules), Theory Of Melee, AWI Skirmish Rules, Wisdom of Heinz Guderian, lots of Historical Quotes, Ancient Egyptian Chariot Wars, Spanish Civil War and George Orwell, The Desert Fox vs. the Desert Rats, Mummies, Yom Kippur War, Control Mechanisms, Novag comings and goings, and much, much, more.

November 23, 2003

US Army Analysis 1998 by US GAO

    US GAO Report (1998) tackles analyzes US Army efficiency and various failures to improve.

November 22, 2003

MWAN 82 Back Issue

    MWAN 82 (Jul/Aug 1996) plus a hole in the back issues. Articles include: Terror in the Black Hills: 1873 Yellowstone Expedition, Battle of Naaf River: Burma, 18th May 1824, Juggling Tanks: The Balancing Act In Scenario Design, Brave Men's Blood: British vs. Zulu Rules, ACW Skirmish Rules, The Rules With No Name (Wild West), Wargaming Rules for the English Civil War, Solo Wargaming, Napoleon's Battles Army Lists, Springtime in Pontus, Campaigning by Narrative Ideas, Recruiting Kids to HMGS, Scottish Feuds, Victorian Era Period Wargaming, 10mm Wargaming, Wargame Mechanics Observations, Handling Non-Participating Players: Campaign Conundrums, lots of product reviews and news, opinions, and more.

November 21, 2003

Mexican-American War

    Courier Vol. IX No. 3 (1990) continues the theme of the Mexican-American War with articles on: Campaign for California, Mexican Standards and Flags, Manifest Destiny Wargame Rules, Flags and Formations in the Age of Napoleon the Little, Tactical Lessons from Hoplite Battles of the 4th Century, Ancient Army Options (WRG 7th), Battle of Heilsberg: 10 June 1807, and the usual plethora of news, reviews, and other interesting ideas.

November 20, 2003

News Item Trio

November 19, 2003

Dark Ages and More

    Saga Vol. II no. 4 (June-July 1986) offers up a mix of ancient through renaissance military history and wargaming. Articles include: Early Knights: Shield Patterns, Dark Age Warfare: Use of Standards, Single Figure Basing in Dark Age Wargaming, Tin Men on the High Sea: Dark Age Naval Wargaming, Battle of Taginae: 552 AD, Dark Age English Army WRG List 600AD-950AD, Anglo Saxons at the Time of the Norman Conquest, ECW Presentation of PBS's Masterpiece Theatre, Cartoons, Tabletop Battle of the Weter, Avoiding Casualties, and more.

November 18, 2003

HMGS Mid South Dispatch

    HMGS Mid South Dispatch (August and September 2003) offers up more HMGS Mid South news, plus, The Alamo Part 3, Save the Hostages After Action Report, Game Reports, and much more.

November 17, 2003

News Item Quartet

November 14-16, 2003

Fall-In Convention

    MagWeb.com will be at the HMGS Fall-In Convention this weekend, held at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, MD. If you're in the vicinity, please stop by the booth and say hello.

November 15, 2003

German Colonial Uniforms

    German Colonial Uniforms This Special Issue from The Heliograph is absolutely jam-packed with descriptions, illustrations (black and white and color), and other information pertaining to German Colonial forces (European and Native) in Africa during the 19th century. Articles include: Wissmann Unit 1890, Schutztruppe ca 1891-1915, German East Africa Company, Native Sailors, Village Police, Imperial Protective Force, Masai Shield Designs, Imperial Commissioner's Unit, Volunteer Corps 1914-1915, Police Sergeant-Major 1907-1915, Native Formations in South West Africa During World War One, German Naval Landing Detachments, Camel Detachment, Heteros, and more.

November 14, 2003

WWII Information and Simulation Duo

    Europa 28 (1992) and 29 (1993) sends us back to WWII with articles on: French Army in 1939, British Commandos and Special Forces, El Alamein: Europa Demonstration Battle Number 1, Analysis about an Early Launch of Barbarossa: May 15, 1941, Operation Saar: The French Strike First (1939), A Balkan Front Rematch, Grand Europa Economic System, Road to Marrakech: A Secondary Road System for Northwest Africa, Soviet "Other Forces", rules court, letters, and all sorts of information about the Europa system.

November 13, 2003

Pair of EGGs

    Experimental Game Group 19 and 20 (1992) continues to refine and define the Matrix Game concept of wargaming. Creative articles include: War-gamer Burnout: Its Diagnosis and Treatment, The French Revolution PBM (July and August turns), Face to Face MGs, Tactical Matrix Games, Role of the Referee, Campaign in a Day Matrix Game, and more.

November 12, 2003

OSG Newsletter

    OSG Newsletter (November 2003) brings you all the news from OSG: New historical simulations/wargames news, letters, ideas, and more.

November 11, 2003

Veteran's Day Remembrance

    In the US, today is Veteran's Day. Let us pause for just a moment to remember all the veterans in all the wars throughout history.

November 10, 2003

News Item for Italy

November 8, 2003

Connections 2003 AF Conference

November 7, 2003

Wargamer's Newsletter from Featherstone

    Wargamer's Newsletter # 99 (June 1970) arrives in MagWeb.com with articles on: Schleswig-Holstein War 1848, Breech-Loading Rifles, Museum Exhibitions, What Makes a Wargamer Tick?, Figure Conversions, Rorke's Drift Zulu Wargame, French Invasion of UK 1810 Hypothetical Battle, Book Reviews, New Product News, and much more. Special Thanks goes out to Bob Hagerty of Imperialist Miniatures (574-293-4398), makers of War of Spanish Succession, Napoleonic, and other 25mm miniatures, for allowing us to borrow this copy of WN!

November 6, 2003

Experimental Games Group

    Experimental Games Group 18 (1991) continues to explore the matrix game concept with a section on: The French Revolution: Chronology of Events, Factions and Leaders, MG Rules for FR, and French Revolution PBM 1791. Other articles include: Peninsula Game PBM 1809, Matrix Game Rules Change, Matrix Game Mind Set, Campaign In a Day Matrix, and more.

November 5, 2003

Mix of Heralds Old and New

November 4, 2003

Election Day

    Don't forget to vote! Rights are too fragile to be wasted in apathy.

November 3, 2003

Battletech Sci-Fi

    Battletech # 12 continues the universe events and rules with articles on: BattleMech Engine Efficiency, Silence From The Periphery, Underwater Combat: BattleTips Rules Variants, Happy Valley: A Pair of Linked BattleTech Scenarios, STC-13 Striga Conventional Fighter, OSP-15 Osprey, RHN-10 Rhino, News, fiction, and more.

November 2, 2003

Security Upgrade

    MagWeb.com upgraded a variety of security software. It's a little pricey and somewhat clumsy to integrate, but we have to do it.

November 1, 2003

Chainmail

    Chainmail Issue #16 (March/April 1991) tacks on another Halloween theme with articles on: Elvenkind Cloak and Boots, Crimsonvale History, D'Nar Hall, Cthulhu Rising, Moribund's Marvelous Magic, Lament for the Heroes, Librarian's Choice: Magic Casement, and more.

October 31, 2003: Halloween

Friday Night at the Frights V

    Shadis 52 (October 1998) is the fifth Shadis (and a Halloween special issue at that) for the month. The centerpiece of the issue is the Halloween Trilogy (RPG Adventures): 1) Vampire, 2) Conspiracy X, and 3) Call of Cthulhu. Other articles are: Trials of History Time Travel Adventure, Death in the Depth: Miniatures Scenario for Chronopia, X Marks the Spot (map), fiction, product reviews, and more.

October 30, 2003

MagWeb.com Monthly Tally

    MagWeb.com posted 25 issues and equivalents and 8 news items.

    For the year to date, Jan-Oct 2003, MagWeb.com has posted: 251 issues or equivalents, 52 book reviews (plus 27 mini book reviews), 62 news items, 2 advertisers, 12 Travel articles, 12 other articles, a movie review, and a sample book chapter.

October 29, 2003

WWII Information and Simulation

    Europa 27 (1992) sends us back to WWII with articles on: Profile of 22nd "Olderburg" Luftlande, Malta: The Spitfire Year 1942, Fortress Holland, Fortress Holland scenario, A Winter War Finland-Soviet War Chronology, Second Front progress report, German Strategy in Their Finest Hour, Rashid Ali and the Golden Square: April - May, 1941, Chapter 4: The Transcaucasus Military District, A Secondary Road System for The Near East, and all sorts of information about the Europa system.

October 27, 2003

20th Century TO&E Information

    Command Post Quarterly 6 (Fall 1994) offers a complete Order of Battle (in CD terms: 1 stand=1 platoon) for Guide to the Polish Army 1940-1945, 1991 Persian Gulf War Supplement: Part 3, Toujours Pret: Contingency Cavalry For The 1990s, Israeli Parachute Battalion 1973, British Royal Marine Commando Brigade Late 1980s, WWII German Infantry and Panzer Divisions, Japanese Special Landing Forces 1941, Brazilian Expeditionary Force 1944-45, South African Infantry Division 1939-1941, Panzer Division Hermann Goring, Pasha Force 1915, East African Mounted Rifle Regiment 1914-1917, scenario for Battle of Shoestring Ridge 24-25 November 1944, WWII Military Miniatures, and other TO&Es.

October 24, 2003

Friday Night at the Frights IV

    Shadis 29 (1996) continues our Halloween fun with articles on: Interview with Walter Koenig, "Real Life" Ghosts, A Guide to Real Life Spies, Apollo's Ancient Oracles and How To Use Them, Beauty of the Slums, Solving the Problem of Gamer Absenteeism, Black Curtain Theater: Vampire Adventure, Heavy Gear RPG Adventure (Part 2), and the usual monster mix of product reviews, fiction, and fun ideas.

October 22, 2003

Lone Warrior Solo Wargaming

    Lone Warrior 143 (July-September 2003) brings us another issue full of situations in military history that you can examine, learn, and battle out by yourself. Articles include: Wargaming with Tanks of Yesteryear (14th/15th C.), Solo Agincourt Campaign, Bismark vs Swordfish, Battle of Sekida Pass (Feudal Japan), Ambush: Modern Tactical Scenario, WWII Patrol Rules, a look at ADC: SWA Solo Gaming Service, product reviews, and more.

October 21, 2003

Sabretache

    Sabretache 4 (Sept. 2003) is the newsletter for Lace Wars, Napoleonic, and Victorian Military History. This new issue offers Firepower in the 18th Century: Weapons and Doctrine, Colonial Wars Source Book, Optional Rules for Colonial Battles, Review: The Foundry 25/28mm Figures, Mulling Over Future Projects: Rules and Information Thoughts, and other articles.

October 20, 2003

Another News Trio

October 18, 2003

Napoleonic Knowledge: EE&L

    Empires, Eagles & Lions vol. I no. 78 (March 1984) centers on the the Battle of Ebelsberg (May 3, 1809) with an account of the battle and an analysis of French casualties. Plus, articles on: Prussian Artillery Part I: 1806-1815, Notes on D'Erlon's First Attack on Waterloo, Wargamers and Professor Rothenburg, Napoleonic Simulation Analysis, Chicken Marengo, Fire & Shock, MacDonald's Column, and much more.

October 17, 2003

Friday Night at the Frights III

    Shadis 28 (1996) continues our Halloween fun with articles on: GM and Player Guidelines for Creating Characters for Conventions, Familiars for Scoundrels, Horse Eater: Adventure for the Deadlands RPG, Pandemonium Unchained: Fading Suns RPG Adventure, Slaver's Chains: Star Wars RPG Adventure, New and Improved: Going Beyond Your Game's Given Technology, Gaia's Vengeance: Heavy Gear RPG Adventure, Lost Worlds: Combat, RPG and NPC ideas, fiction, lots of product reviews, a number of opinion columns, news, and much more.

October 16, 2003

Strategist Current Issues

    Strategist 377 and 378 (Aug and Sep 2003) covers a variety of war games and family games with articles on: Diplomacy, Time Control, German Non-Military Miniatures Gaming, Origins 2003 Convention Report, Naval Wargames Society, International Gamers Awards, Found on the Net, Flames of War, Winds of Plunder, The Soul of a Game: What's Lacking in New Games, Games for Two, Paper and Pencil Games, Monopoly, Russian Computer Games, Deterministic Combat Systems, Lord of the Rings Game Strategy, Variants and Errata, and much more.

October 15, 2003

Cry Havoc! New Issue

    Cry Havoc! 43 (August 2003) Douhet's Untested Strategy: Air Power Theory in the 1920s, Cognac with Douhet, Ground Zero: A Year Later (NYC), Return to Fort Lignier, Bits N' Pieces: News from Around the World, and more.

October 14, 2003

NOVAG: The Gamer's Closet

    NOVAG: The Gamer's Closet (Fall 2002) comes in with wit and wisdom about military history and gaming with articles on: Crossing the Berezina 1812, Napoleon’s Battles Analysis, Red Flames/Blue Thunder: Rules for American Wars 1776-1812, Column, Line & Square (Napoleonic wargame) Two Views, NOVAG at Historicon 2002, Wonzaponnataime: Crafting a Story, Napoleonic Crossword Puzzle, Napoleonic War Games: Big List of Miniatures Rules, Empire III vs. IV (rules), "Teddy Bears Save the World!” Gaslight Adventure, Game Con 17 Convention Report, NOVAG Election Results 2002, and more.

October 13, 2003

Ancients Wargaming

    Saga Vol. V no. 5 (Oct 1991) is a back issue that primarily covers ancients wargaming with articles, scenarios, and product reviews covering WRG 7th, DBA, and Tactica rules. Articles include: Wargaming in History: Romans, Goths and Huns, Castles (Computer Game review), WRG Ancients: A Newcomer's Perspective, Suggested Armies for WRG 7th: Part I The Normans in Italy, Macedonians vs. Persians: Tactica Ancient Wargame Recap, Battle of the Granicus: Ancients Scenario, Feudal Castings 15mm Dark Ages Figures (review), Gladiator Games Huns and Vikings Figures (review), and more.

October 11, 2003

News Trio

October 10, 2003

Friday Night at the Frights II

    Shadis 26 (1996) continues our Halloween fun with articles on: Shadow Underground Organization, 40 Encounters with Aliens, Babbage's World Steampunk, Call of Cthulhu Crude Oil Adventure, Heartwrencher's Lament fiction, and the usual mix of product reviews, a number of opinion columns, news, and much more.

October 9, 2003

Mexican-American War

    Courier Vol. IX No. 1 (1989) begins the "theme year" of the Mexican-American War with articles on: Introductory History of Mexican-American War, A Brief View of the War, Battles of Palo Alto and Resca de la Palma, and a profile of Bob Marshall, the theme editor. Other articles include: During the Blitzkrieg 1941-1942 (CD TO&Es), Battle of Laing's Nek (1881), Umpiring at Conventions, Scenario Design, NASAMW Ancient Championships 1989, Campaigning in the Ancient World, Empire III and Empire IV indepth comparison, and the usual plethora of news, reviews, and other interesting ideas.

October 8, 2003

More Herald Back Issues

October 7, 2003

HMGS/PSW Messenger Pair

    HMGS/PSW Messenger (August 2003 and April 1994) insert a back issue and provide current news with articles on: A Rear Guard Action Using Houserules II, Liberating Liberia scenario, DBA 2.0 Pike & Shot Extension rules variant, and Preparing for a Franco-Prussian Wargaming Campaign. Also, HMGS/PSW news, conventions, and more.

October 6, 2003

MWAN 124

    MWAN 124 (July-August 2003) brings together another 192 pages of military history and wargaming with articles on: Okinawa: General Cho's Plan (May 4, 1945), Operation Biting: February 27/28, 1942, Combat Command WWII Scenarios, U'Donnawannagothaire (Tarzan adventure), A Napoleonic Peninsula Wargame Campaign, Confessions of a Not-So-Mild Mannered Game Designer?, James Woods Interview, Making Low Cost Plowed Fields, 1866 And All That: Kriegsspiel and the Franco-Prussian War, In Search of Hook's Farm: Recreating HG Wells' Little Wars, lots of product reviews, news, and more.

October 5, 2003

News Duo

October 4, 2003

Tornado Alert 24

    Tornado Alert 24 (Jan-Feb 1997) offers up Age of Lepanto naval history, Renaissance naval rules, Roman chariot racing rules, terrain tips, and more.

October 3, 2003

Friday Night at the Frights I

    Shadis 24 (1996) starts off our Halloween fun with articles on: a look at Orks (not exactly LOTR), Small Towns RPG with Vampires, Causoban: The City that Laughs at Death, BattleLords of the 23rd Century Bug Hunt (part 2), Lego Pirate Wars optional rules, lots of product reviews, a number of opinion columns, news, and much more.

October 2, 2003

Desert Storm Air Power

    Air Power 13 (Jan/Feb 1991) brings you the pilot's eye view of the air war over Iraq with articles on: Iraqi Air Force: Short History, Allied Aircraft Order of Battle, Air War Over Iraq 1991: Mission and Methods Command and Control, Post Mortem, First US Air to Air Kill, and the usual mix of Air Superiority news, rules Q&A, and more.

October 1, 2003

Fix for Military History and Wargaming

    GameFix 4 (Jan 1995) provides a range of info, including articles on: New French Carrier, Operation Zaunkonig 1944, Myths Figures and Battles from Operation Desert Storm 1991, Luftwaffe Fighters: FW-190 ME-262 and ME-163, WWII Air War: Decision In The Sky Over Europe, Bombs Away Wargame Rules, Armchair Gamer on Gettysburg, news, reviews, and more.

September 30, 2003

MagWeb.com Monthly Tally

    MagWeb.com posted 25 issues and equivalents, 5 news items, 7 book reviews, and a game review.

    For the year to date, Jan-Sep 2003, MagWeb.com has posted: 226 issues or equivalents, 52 book reviews (plus 27 mini book reviews), 54 news items, 2 advertisers, 12 Travel articles, 12 other articles, a movie review, and a sample book chapter.

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