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March 31, 2005

MagWeb.com Monthly Tally

    MagWeb.com, in March 2005, posted 25 issues and equivalents, 5 news items, and 2 ME-Books (Military E-Books).

    For the year, January-March 2005, MagWeb.com has posted 75 issues and equivalents, 5 ME-Books (Military E-Books), 9 News items, and 6 Book Reviews.

    HEADS UP on Renewals With all the problems the ISP switch caused, if you have any questions about your membership, do not hesitate to contact Tibor (tibor@tiborvari.com). You can contact me (lockwood@magweb.com or via personal e-mail: lockwood@voicenet.com) also, but Tibor's our database guru. Please make sure the subject reads something like: "MagWeb Archive Renewal: (your first and last name)" so that we can separate it from spam. We're nailing down the last behind-the-scenes piece of that traumatic jigsaw puzzle on the 31st. Thank you for your patience. --Russ

March 30, 2005

MagWeb.com's Military E-Book: War in the Crimea

    MagWeb.com's ME-Books adds War in the Crimea (1900). An overview and analysis of the war, including battle of Inkerman, battle of Alma, Sebastopol (Sevastopol) siege, charge of light brigade, political machinations, and landings elsewhere. Maps included.

    Our eighth book: War in the Crimea

March 29, 2005

Samurai History Papers 3

    Samurai History Papers 3 (Spring 2005) tackles more of Japan's 19th C. history with a biography of Yamaoka Tesshu and his roll in the Civil War, A Writer's Reminiscence: Mibu Village and the Spirits of the Maekawa Residence, and Shinsengumi "Investigation Journal" of 1865 Found.

March 28, 2005

Empires, Eagles, and Lions 21

    Empires, Eagles, and Lions 21 (Dec 1977-Jan 1978) covers the Napoleonic era and offers articles on: Prussian Sappers, Oudinot's Grenadiers 1805-1809, Carabiniers and the Cavalry School of Saumur 1679-1791, Portuguese in French Service, Cavalry Firing from the Saddle, French Infantry Weaponry, Engineering Troops in the British Army, Polish Legions in Italy 1797-1803, US 39th Regiment of Infantry 1814, War of 1812 Comments, and more.

March 27, 2005

War of 1812

    War of 1812 4 (2005) marks a grand return with articles on: The Story of the 1st United States Infantry at the Battle of Lundy’s Lane (July 25th 1814), Leadership During the Battles of Chippawa and Lundy's Lane, Winfield Scott and the War of 1812, 14th U.S. Infantry Unit History, Book Review: The Final Invasion, and Battle for Twelve Mile Creek: A Wargame Scenario.

March 26, 2005

U-Boats

    Sharkhunters KTB 154 (Jul 2001) fills in a hole in the back issue archive. MagWeb now has the complete run from #151 Jan 2001 to 179 Nov 2004 (inclusive), as well as 104-125 (inclusive) and a couple of issues in between. We'll work on closing the gaps. Meanwhile, issue 154 contains articles on: U-181, U-166, U-1062, U-510, U-532, U-178, U-188, U-859, U-861, U-505, Elbe II Bunker, Japanese and French Submarines, Italian Sub Scire, Vocabulary, Seawolf Flaws, 1942 US Senate Hearings, Spy for Germany (Chapter 6), Interview with Gerd Thater, Belgian and Danish Navy, US SS 180 Pollack, Submarine Losses October 1944, German Raider Komet, Little Known Submarine Facts, Q&A, Sharkhunters Patrol, news, and more.

March 25, 2005

News Quintet

March 24, 2005

Europa 42

    Europa 42 (1995) follows the WWII Europa system with articles on: Swedish Armed Forces 1939-45, American-Produced Aircraft, Historical Finnish Deployment, Europa Historical Observations and Suggestions, Battle for Kiev 1943 Overrun Contest Winner, New Era, Europa Scenarios in Planning or Development, Letters, and more.

March 23, 2005

Strategist

    Strategist 274 (Jan 1995) from SGS muses on various wargames, including Wellington's Victory, Roads to Gettysburg, Breakout: Normandy, Axis & Allies, Empires in Arms, Maharaja, Games with Economic/Political Background, Civilization, and more.

March 22, 2005

Welcome 126th Publication: Leavenworth Papers

    Leavenworth Papers 5 (December 1981) by the US Army covers Fighting the Russians in Winter: Three Case Studies. Undeclared Allied-Soviet War in Northern Russia During the Winter of 1918-19, Destruction of the Soviet 44th Motorized Rifle Division 1939-1940, and Nazi-Soviet Warfare During the Winter of 1941-42.

March 21, 2005

The Heliograph

    The Heliograph 147 (February 2005) covers the Victorian period with an extensive issue containing articles on: US Marines at Guantanamo Bay 1898, The Maori Wars 1861-1864, The Eureka Stockade: 3rd December 1854, Defending Melbourne in 1885 (Part 3), Colonial Gaming Groups I Host, book review of Warrior, product news, and reviews of Askari, Freikorps, Reviresco, and Virtual Armchair General products.

March 20, 2005

South and Central American Military History

    El Dorado Vol. II No. 6 (Mar-Apr 1990) tackles Argentinian Uniforms Brigada De La Infanteria Del Mar 1836, Uruguay Lancers of the Constitution 1839, War of the Triple Alliance: 1865-70: Uruguay Officers in Gala Dress, Haiti 1811 Uniforms, Battle of Junin excerpt, Texas Army of Revolution 1835-36, Army Uniforms of Chile 1910 (Part 2), Brazil-Argentine War 1826-28 Uniform, Brazilian Army Patches 1960, Books, and more.

March 19, 2005

Saga 98

    Saga 98 (Jan-Feb 2005) offers a mix of history with articles on Albigensian Crusade, Helicopters, Principles Of War, Tactics for the Tabletop, Dacians vs. Romans Wargame, Computer Gaming: Historical Wargames, Macedonian Empire Book Report, Rules for 19th Century Tactical Combat, and more.

March 18, 2005

HMGS/PSW Messenger

    HMGS/PSW Messenger 29 (Feb 1996) includes articles on: The Roman Legion Part II, Battle of Fornovo: Last Battle of the Condottire, Vicksburg Campaign and Battle at Brownsville, Etiquette Eddie (humor), Don'ts at Wargaming Conventions, and all the usual chapter news.

March 17, 2005

Novag News 44

    Novag News 44 (Mar 1999) presents all the usual chapter news, an ACW wargame report, product news, and more.

March 16, 2005

Shadis 39

    Shadis 39 (1996) is the "special GenCon issue." Articles include: Magic Castles, Spacestation Cumulus, Hunters Inc. Chapter 5, Hole in the Sky, Interview with Margaret Weis and Larry Elmore, MegaStructures, The Mountain House, fiction, product reviews, comics, and more.

March 15, 2005

MagWeb.com's Military E-Book: Henry VII

    MagWeb.com's ME-Books adds Henry VII (1889). A biography of British King Henry VII (1457-1509), the first Tudor king, who reigned 1485-1509 after defeating Richard III at Bosworth.

    Our seventh book: Henry VII

March 14, 2005

Savage and Soldier vXXIII n2

    Savage and Soldier vXXIII n2 (Apr-Jun 1992) delves into the 19th Century/British Victorian era with an issue devoted to the The Yucatan Indian Uprising 1847-1855 (Part II). Articles include: Crisis, Stalemate, Mayan Organization and Leaders, Yukatan Uniforms, Tactical Notes: Indian Fighting -- Yucatan Style, Americans in the Yucatan, The British Connection: The Bacalar Campaign, and more. Additional articles cover book reviews, letters, and more.

March 13, 2005

Against the Odds

    Against the Odds vol. 2 no. 2 (December 2003) offers an extensive examination of the Battle of Thermopylae, including the battle, The Myths vs. Reality, Spartans: The Men Behind the Myth, The Thermopylae Theme Through the Ages, and A Look at the Persian Royal Guard. Other articles include: Battle of Elouges August 24th 1914, Battle of Kursk: A Re-appraisal, Battle of Iraq 2003, Bushido Perverted: Warrior Code of Japan in the 20th Century, Groping for the New Paradigm, Lawrence Keeley, War Game Academics, Tactical Level Air Combat: A Survey of Combat Resolution System, Too Much of a Good Thing?, and more.

March 12, 2005

Wargamer's Newsletter 176

    Wargamer's Newsletter 176 (Nov 1976) provides articles on: Armies in 1914, British Colonial "Small Wars" 1888-1897, Forming Square, New Games for Old, Book Reviews, Military Quiz of the Month, New Products 1976, letters, and more.

March 11, 2005

Welcome 125th Publication: Combat Studies Research

    Combat Studies Research 1 (December 1982) covers Amicicide: The Problem of Friendly Fire in Modern War. Includes friendly fire incidents from artillery, air strikes, anti-aircraft fire, and ground attacks in WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.

March 10, 2005

Classical Hack 6

    Classical Hack 6 (Jan 2005) covers ancient warfare and the Classical Hack rules. Articles include: The Work on Troy, Siege of Augusta convention news and roundup, A Roman Barracks, and more.

March 9, 2005

The Heliograph

March 8, 2005

Sci-Fi Battletech

    BattleTechnology 18 January 3052 (1992) offers articles on: Achilles: The Clan Stopper, The Secret of Kepler Station, Decisions Decisions, Combat Efficiency Factor, Archer Fells the Hawk, The UrbanMech, Tales of the Cobalt Coil, BSD-7K Bushido, ACH-09S Achilles, UM-R90 SuburbanMech, News From the Front, and more.

March 7, 2005

Saga 97

    Saga 97 (Oct-Dec 2004) offers a mix of history with articles on Battle of Lake Peipus 1242, The Attack in Position Warfare (WWI), Pratzen Heights Scenarios, Medieval Warfare Rules Design Notes, Lace Warfare Playtest, and more.

March 5, 2005

MWAN 38

    MWAN 38 (Mar-Apr 1989) fills in a back issue with articles on: Battle of Maida: July 4th 1806, Battle of Nottoway Bridge (ACW), WWII German Tiger and Jadgpanther Company Organization, Cloud of Cossacks, Sherman at Shiloh, Japanese Soldier on Saipan, You're a Better Man Than I Gunga Din, View to a Kharkee, Wargaming as a Way of Life, Wargaming with a British Accent, Anatomy of a Rules Set, Napoleonic Novels You Must Have, TSR's Revision of SPI's WWII, MegaGames, Vertical Scale, Flexible Stands for Airplanes, news, product reviews, book reviews, Letters, and more.

March 4, 2005

Game!

    Game! 11 (Nov 2004) presents a number of game reviews and other articles covering the game industry. Game reviews: Maharaja, Victory and Honor, Alien Invasion USA, Omega Virus, Tom Tube, Gettysburg, Attack and Attack Expansion, and Wizard Kings. Other articles include: Prochorovka, Rolegaming, Game Stability for Successful Rolegames, 7 Ages, Game News, War Game Clubs and Game Shops, Conventions, and more.

March 3, 2005

Napoleonic Information

    First Empire 80 (Jan/Feb 2005) offers another issue of excellent articles covering Napoleonic warfare. Articles include: Left Wing History (5): Vivian's Cavalry at Waterloo, Invasion of Russia 1812 (part 3), Austrian Grenadier 1813, Napoleon and Mass, Eclaireurs de la Garde Imperial, Book Reviews, Napoleonic News, and more.

March 2, 2005

U-Boats

    Sharkhunters KTB 153 (May/Jun 2001) covers submarine warfare with a special emphasis on WWII German U-boats. This issue holds articles on: U-179, U-180, U-1226, U-505, 1942 US Senate Hearings, U-511 and Ro-500, Japanese I-157, Italian Mocenigo, Spy for Germany (Chapter 5), Books, Interview with Volkmar Konig, Norwegian and Greek Subs, US SS 179 Plunger, Submarine Losses September 1944, Little Known Submarine Facts, Q&A, Sharkhunters Patrol, news, and more.

February 28, 2005

MagWeb.com Monthly Tally

    MagWeb.com, in February 2005, posted 24 issues and equivalents and 1 ME-Book (Military E-Books).

    For the year, January-February 2005, MagWeb.com has posted 50 issues and equivalents, 3 ME-Books (Military E-Books), 4 News items, and 6 Book Reviews.

February 2005

MagWeb.com Back On-line

    As many of you noticed, MagWeb.com was pulled offline for maintenance this month. What started as a "simple" fix ended up cascading like dominos into more and more complex gyrations. Worse, our ISP Intac (which had hosted our Sun server since MagWeb started in 1996) was sold at the end of last year and decided February was a great time to consolidate their facilities--including our Sun box. They pulled us off-line...and never put us back on-line. Since e-mails to MagWeb go through our server, with the server off-line, all your e-mails to us bounced. Nice double-whammy!

    Intac said it was working to bring us back on line. I gave them the benefit of the doubt. Time wasted away.

    It was enough to make us scream...which we did on Valentine's Day...and threaten to rip our Sun server out of their data center and find another company...which we also later did. I understand all other companies with co-located servers bailed on this ISP as well--and if the new management treated them as unprofessionally as it did us, I don't blame them. This is a nightmare for a small single-server company like us here at Coalition Web, Inc. (our official corporate name. The product name is MagWeb.com). So, we grabbed our server and moved it to another ISP.

    I understand delays and pressure--Google and E-Bay occasionally go off-line, too. The difference is that they have more time, money, and clout than MagWeb.

    I apologize for the inconvenience. This put a wrinkle in our own efforts to keep up a pace posting 25-issue-per-month plus ME-Books. MagWeb didn't "lose" content--we're an archive, so it's all there--but we lost time and took a bloody tech-nose in the process.

    I would like to thank all of you--including members from Europe and Australia--who phoned and e-mailed to inquire and offer words of encouragement, understanding, patience, and perseverance. And more thanks go to a number of MagWeb members across the world who volunteered to post updates on numerous on-line forums. We're investigating alternatives to prevent this sort of problem in the future.

      --Russ Lockwood

February 27, 2005

MagWeb.com's Military E-Book: Bluejackets of 1776

    MagWeb.com's ME-Books adds Bluejackets of 1776 (1896). The American Revolution sets sail in this narrative of the naval war, from the early privateer exploits against British commerce to classic ship battles. Also includes pre-war hostilities (vs. pirates, Indians, and French) and post-war expeditions (vs. Barbary pirates).

    Our sixth book: Bluejackets of 1776

February 25, 2005

MicroMark TO&Es

February 24, 2005

7 Years War

    Seven Years War Asso. Journal Vol. VIII No. 2 (Spring 1995) fills a hole in the back issues--MagWeb.com now offers all back issues all the way from Vol. XIII back to and including Vol. VI (1992-2004). This issue concentrates on the Dutch during the War of Austrian Successsion (1744-1748) and includes the Battle of Rocour (11 October 1746), Battle of Laffelt (2 July 1747), and the Siege of Bergen-op Zoom (1747). Also, British Foot and Cavalry Regts during the WAS.

February 23, 2005

Courier Vol. VI No. 2

    Courier Vol. VI No. 2 (1985) offers articles on: History of Sailing Tactics in the Age of Fighting Sail (Part II), Danish Auxiliary Corps War of Spanish Succession 1701-1713, Skirmishing with Ancients, Firedrake and the Case of the Calamitous Collier, Rest of the WRG Armies, Courier Index (Vol. V), Waterloo with Palm Trees, December 1812, Narrative Wargaming, and the usual plethora of reviews, news, and more.

February 22, 2005

U-Boats

    Sharkhunters KTB 152 (Mar/Apr 2001) covers submarine warfare with a special emphasis on WWII German U-boats. This issue holds articles on: U-178, U-223, U-504, U-505, HMS Starling, Dutch Ship Arundo, Far Eastern U-Boats, Dr. Sorge the Spy, Japanese I-366, Italian Squalo, Spy for Germany (Chapter 4), Books, Interview with Volkmar Konig, Dutch and Norwegian Subs, US SS 178 Permit, Submarine Losses August 1944, Little Known Submarine Facts, Q&A, news, and more.

February 21, 2005

HMGS-GL Herald Pair

    HMGS-GL Herald 62 (Dec 2004/Jan 2005) and 11 (May/Jun 1996) catches up with the group's news. Articles include: Scott Mingus Honored by USPS, Maryland and Delaware Line in the South 1780-81, Doctoring in Desperado, Compressed Wargaming, Region's History: A Pleasant Road Trip in KY and TN, Antietem National Battlefield, Advice to a British Lead Soldier, Quick Draw Western Campaign Chapter 6: Sneaky Injuns, 28mm WW II Figures: A Survey, and all the usual news and events.

February 20, 2005

American Civil War Duo

    Charge 5 and 6 (2004 and 2005) follow up the ACW with articles on: Battle of Spring Hill 1864, Battle of Lee and Gordon's Mill 1863, Cotton Bales (ACW Accounts), ACW Supply Wagons rules, Brick and Masonry Fortress Scratchbulding, Sculpting Wargaming Terrain Out of Foam, Hood at Atlanta 1864, Balloons in the Gettysburg Campaign (ACW Accounts), Battle of Ezra Church 1864, Second Assault at Fort Fisher: North Carolina January 13-15 1865, Wargaming with Balloons, Johnny Reb 3 Tactics, Fortresses and Ironclads rules, Finishing Your Terrain Setup, product reviews, news, and more.

February 18, 2005

Europa 41 Back Issue

    Europa 41 (1995) covers WWII and the Europa wargaming system. Articles include: Raggrupamento Esplorante North Africa 1940-1943, United States Draft Order of Battle Sep II 39-Jun II 43, Operation Jupiter and the Return to Europe, Battle of Walcheren Island: November 1-8 1944, Four Optional Rules, A Critical Look at the Order of Battle System, Rules Court: Second Front, Letters, and more.

February 17, 2005

Classical Hack

    Classical Hack 5 (Dec 2004) covers ancient warfare and the Classical Hack rules. Articles include: Sharing History, The First Punic War, Homeric Hack, Roman Balista Model, Troy: Myth or Reality DVD, You Can Play Classical Hack, The Roman Wall, NJMGS Club, and more.

February 16, 2005

NHMGS Citadel

    NHMGS Citadel (Winter 2005) brings us up to date with the organization and their interests in military history. Articles include: WWI Action in the Adriatic, Baseball as a Miniature Game, Redemption of a DBA Hater, Recruiting New Gamers 101, Year in Review and a Look Ahead, On-Going Events 2005, Notes from the President, and more.

February 15, 2005

Saga Back Issue

    Saga 37 (Mar-Apr 1993) fills in a back issue in the archive. Articles include: Later Independent and Rebel Welsh 1137 to 1420, Book Review Osprey Byzantines, Impressionistic Horse Painting, News from the Bronze Age, Using the Vikings (WRG 7th), Hannibal Crosses the Alps Wargame Battle, Publications of Interest, Letters, and more.

February 14, 2005

MWAN 24

    MWAN 24 (Nov-Dec 1986) fills in a back issue with articles on: Battle of Kernstown 1862, Neopolitan Uniforms, Wargaming August 1914, Yugoslavia and Mech Brigade, Norman Saxon and Viking rules, Rally Round the Flag Mass Confusion Version, Bull Run/Manassas Scenario, Wargaming as a Way of Life, Interview with a Wargamer: Arthur Harman, Tales from a Goldfish Bowl, Thoughts on a Skirmish Game, MWAN Tribute to Don Featherstone, The Cheap Lazy Wargamer, The Wilderness Project, news, product reviews, book reviews, Letters, and more.

February 8, 2005

South and Central American Military History

    El Dorado Vol. II No. 5 (Jan-Feb 1990) tackles Argentinian Uniforms 1806-7, Military Establishment of Surinam: 1666-1788, Mexico Escuadron del Servicio Militar Nacional 1964, Ejercito Espanol En El Sitio De Panzacola 1781, Army Uniforms of Chile 1879-1884 (Part 2), Regimento Caballeria "Dragones de la Muerte" (1820), Escuadron de Guias: Chile 1824, Letters, Books, and more.

February 7, 2005

Novag 13

    Novag News 13 (1993) offers articles on: Lessons from Waterloo, Quotes of War, Battle of Sacile, Philosophy of Wargaming, Flank Attacks in Napoleon Battles Rules, Attack on Lead Miniatures, news, reviews, and more.

February 5, 2005

OSG News x 3

February 4, 2005

Shadis 45

    Shadis 45 (1996) provides sci-fi and fantasy with articles on: Harnic Caravans: Trials Along the Salt Route, Timeship Titanic, Emergence: An Introductory Adventure For Earthdawn, Shipwrecks, X Marks the Spot, Odyssey Campaign, fiction, reviews, miniatures, and more.

February 3, 2005

Napoleonic Information

    First Empire 79 (Nov/Dec 2004) offers another issue of excellent articles covering Napoleonic warfare. Articles include: Left Wing History (4): Vivian's Cavalry at Waterloo, Siege of Gaeta 1815, Invasion of Russia 1812 (part 3), “Artillery Innovator” Gribeauval, Red Lancers of the Guard NCO, Napoleonic News, and more.

February 2, 2005

Solo Wars

    Lone Warrior 149 (Jan-Mar 2005) from the SWA brings more individual action with articles on: A Short Guide to Armor: Tanks and Techniques, Hybrid Group/Solo Wargame: Napoleon's 1812 Invasion of Russia, Buffalo Bill and a Skirmish Action 1876, Chariot Saga 2005 (Part 8), Any Fool Can Command, Battle Platform Antilles, Battles in the Stars, and more.

February 1, 2005

Triple Wally

    PW Review (Oct, Nov, Dec 1993) fill in more back issues with articles on: Brigadier General Perry (ACW), Franco-Prussian Wargame, Haggerty Sequence (deck of cards), Age of Reason Ground Scales, A Good Melee is Hard to Find, Napoleonic Wargame Battles, European Wargame, 18th Century Wargame, A British Colonial Wargame Adventure, Attack of the Mertons (WWII Wargame), and more.

January 31, 2005

MagWeb.com Monthly Tally

    MagWeb.com, in January 2005, posted 26 issues and equivalents, 2 ME-Books (Military E-Books), 4 News items, 6 Book Reviews, and one other article.

    For the year, January 2005, MagWeb.com has posted 26 issues and equivalents, 2 ME-Books (Military E-Books), 4 News items, and 6 Book Reviews.

January 30, 2005

MagWeb.com's Military E-Book: The Passing of Spain

    MagWeb.com's ME-Books adds The Passing of Spain (1898), covering the Spanish-American War. The Spanish-American War unfolds in this lengthy book detailing two millenia of American and Spanish history, as well as armed forces comparison in 1898. Also: Individual ship descriptions and specifications, unit readiness, profiles of major personalities, economic data, and an overview of the war. Illustrations, charts, and tables included.

    Our fifth book: The Passing of Spain

January 29, 2005

Battlefields

    Battlefields Vol. II No. 1 (2004) makes a comeback with articles on: Battle of Tamames (18th October 1809), Battle of Medina De Rioseco (14th July 1808), Battle of Bailen (19th July 1808), Battle of Nieuwpoort (2nd July 1600), Battle of Roundway Down (13th July 1643), In Quest of the Lost Roman Legions (Teutoberger Wald 9AD), The 16th Century: A Neglected Period in Our Naval Annals, The Chinese Fort of Tung Chung, and more.

January 28, 2005

Iraq Frontlines: A View

January 27, 2005

Age of Napoleon

    Age of Napoleon 37 (2003) offers articles on: French Old Guard Cavalry: Battle of Austerlitz, Lodi 1796: Birth of a Legend, Franco-Italian Operations in the Tyrol 1809, Russian Foot Skirmishers 1794-1809, Command and Control of Napoleonic British Light Infantry, Battle of Vittoria Wargame Scenario, and more.

January 26, 2005

World War II, SCW, and Modern Info

    Command Post Quarterly (Spring 1995) supports OTT, CD, and CA rules with a mix of military history, TO&Es, and scenarios. Articles include: Battle of Mtensk (October 9, 1941), Liberation of Clark Field: Luzon Philippines (January 29-31, 1945), Modern Soviet Tank Information, Use of Flamethrowers US Army WWII ETO, State-of-the-Art of Manportable AT Weapons, US Army Divisional Update 1995, and TO&Es for German 1944 Assault Gun Brigade, Indian 50th Parachute Brigade 1944-1945, Allied Engineer Special Brigade 1943-1945, German 18th Artillery Division 1943-1944, German 78th Sturm Division 1943-1944, The Belgian Army 1940, and Italian Forces in Spain (Spanish Civil War). Also, Command Decision Tournament System, 1/87th Scale Vehicle Convention, and more.

January 25, 2005

Sci-Fi Battletech

    BattleTechnology 17 June 3051 (1992) offers articles on: Jaime Wolf's Big Secret, Dual Cockpit Combat, Henri Merchante: Duke of Altoona, Holding the Flank, Kruger Combat Car, Titan, News From the Front, and more.

January 24, 2005

SGS 272

    SGS 272 (Nov 1994) fills in a back issue hole with articles on: Army Cheer: Saddam and Iraq, Ancients Revisited, La Bataille de la Moskowa, Views from the Internet, How to Make Hills, VG's The Korean War, Club News, and more.

January 22, 2005

News Quartet for the New Year

January 21, 2005

7 Years War

    7 Years War Asso. Journal (Summer 2004) focuses on French and Indian War with articles on: George Washington and the Seven Years War Part II: Reaping the Whirlwind: Fort Necessity, British and American Troops in North America During the Seven Years War (Organization, Activities, and Uniforms), 7YW Uniforms Color Supplement, and Journal of the Campaign of M. de Villiers to Fort Necessity. Also: Organization of Swedish Light Troops, Military Instructions of Frederick the Great, 18th Century Quotable Quotes, Military Works of the Eighteenth Century Considered as Enlightenment Literature, book reviews, news, and more.

January 20, 2005

South and Central American Military History

    El Dorado Vol. II No. 4 (Nov-Dec 1989) tackles Argentinian Uniforms 1807 (Part 2: Infantry and Cavalry), Uniforms of the Dutch West Indies 1700-1900 (Part 2), Brazilian II Army Corps As Organized 1866, Peru Hussars of Riva Aguero Uniform Plate, Brazil Imperial Guard of Honor 1822, Chile 1910 Uniform Plate, Brazil Cavalry 1799 and 1806, Spanish Troops in America 1810, Argentina 2nd Regt Cavalry Gala 1913, Venezuela Hussar 1911, and more.

January 19, 2005

U-Boat History

    Sharkhunters KTB 179 (Nov 2004) covers undersea warfare with articles on: Reinhard Hardegan Part 3 Interview, Six Days in a German Submarine Part 2, U-211, U-212, U-213, U-701, Peacetime Submarine Disasters 1910, 10 Commandments for German Soldiers in Time of War, From Naval Aviator to Submariner, USS Oriskany, Paul Thummel and Reinhard Heydrich, Hollyweird Heroes, Old Diesel Boat Submarine Navy Memories, USS Trout (SS 202), U.S. Navy Confirms Growing New Submarine Threat, Don Blakeslee (Fighter Pilot), My Navy Then, reviews, little known submarine facts, news, and more.

January 17, 2005

Quadruple Wally

    PW Review (Jan 1981, May 1993, and July/August 1993 [Double Issue]) fill in more back issues with articles on: Excerpt from Vietnam Studies, Seven Years War Map Exercise, 1900 Colonial Action, Heavyweight Flocking, Science Vs. Pluck: A Brief Look, Historicon '93 Convention Report, Rules Ideas, Dice Tossing in Wargaming, Royalists and Roundheads: The Briefest Look, Fifth Day at Gettysburg, Son of Tactica, Battle of Puerco Gordo Napoleonic Wargame, Napoleonic Skirmish Encounter, Normalized Melee, news, and more.

January 15, 2005

MagWeb.com's Military E-Book: Colors of the British Army: Grenadier Guards

    MagWeb.com's ME-Books adds Colors of the British Army: Grenadier Guards (1869), covering the 19th Century: Victorian Era unit. Subtitled: Standards, Guidons, and Flags of Every Regiment in Her Majesty's Service. Full color illustrations (27) of flags carried by the 30 companies of the Grenadier Guards are the main focus, along with short company profiles. Also included is Guards history (1657+), Victoria Cross history, and chart after chart listing over 100 infantry, cavalry, artillery, and engineer regiments with badge, uniform colors, distinctions, and more.

    Our fourth book: Colors of the British Army: Grenadier Guards

January 14, 2005

Time Portal Passages

    Time Portal Passages (Winter 2005) adds Kingdoms of Ancient-Medieval SE Asia, Trans-Caucus Region 1918-1921 Part 2, and Wargame Design Research Guide: Glossary.

January 13, 2005

MicroMark TO&Es

January 12, 2005

Wargamer's Newsletter Pair

    Wargamer's Newsletter 131 (Feb 1973) and 133 (Apr 1973) plug a couple of holes in the back issue archive with articles on: The Netherlands Revolt: 1567-1609, AWI Lauzan's Legion, English Longbows and Cavalry, Siege Ammunition Expenditure, Sedan and Verdun Battlefields, Napoleonic Musketry, Psychological Factor in Wargaming, AT Hits: New Evaluation Method, VC Forward Observers, English Civil War Standards: Flags and Mottos, Gettysburg and Bull Run Battlefields, Borodino '73: A Battle Report, Individual Wargaming (Skirmish), and all the usual features covering new products, magazines, airfix conversions, and more. Special thanks to Bob Hagarty of Imperialist Enterprises (574-293-4398) for allowing MagWeb.com to borrow his personal issues.

January 11, 2005

Book Reviews Sixpack

January 10, 2005

HMGS Mid-South Dispatch Pair

    HMGS Mid-South Dispatch (Sep and Nov 2004) catches us up on the Dispatch through the end of 2004 with articles on: Pikemen Photo, Painting Guide, Port Arthur (August 7 1905) Wargame, Jacksonville Garrison, Curmudgeon’s Corner, Adventures in the Frozen North, Upcoming Events, and more.

January 8, 2005

Aerospace History and Technology # 4

January 7, 2005

Napoleonic Information

    First Empire 78 (Sep/Oct 2004) offers another issue of excellent articles covering Napoleonic warfare. Articles include: Left Wing History (3): Vivian's Cavalry at Waterloo, Battle of Capri 1808, Invasion of Russia 1812, Regulating Battalions: The Prussian Way, Portuguese Rifleman 9th Cazadores 1813, Book Reviews, Napoleonic News, and more.

January 6, 2005

Samurai History Papers 2

    Samurai History Papers 2 (Winter-2004 2005) tackles more of Japan's 19th C. history with articles on: Sakuma Shozan, Katsu Kaishu and Sakamoto Ryoma: Indispensable Minds of the Meiji Restoration, Sakamoto Ryoma Portrait: Inscription by Katsu Kaishu, and Sakuma Shozan.

January 5, 2005

Courier v6n1

    Courier Vol. VI No. 1 (1985) adds another back issue to our archive with articles on: History of Sailing Tactics in the Age of Fighting Sail, Age of Sail Bibliography, Naval Uniforms, Napoleonic Fighting In Woods and Villages, British and Egyptian Forces in the Sudan 1884-1898, Expanding the Divisional Battle, Johnny Reb: Two Points of View, An Alternative to Dice, and all the usual product reviews, news, and information.

January 4, 2005

Classical Hack 4

    Classical Hack 4 (Nov 2004) updates us on the Hack series of ancient rules. This issue concentrates on the Legacy of Hannibal conference in Wash DC, plus other events across the country.

January 3, 2005

War in History 2

January 2, 2005

MWAN 131

    MWAN 131 (Sep-Oct 2004) starts the year off with a mix of history and wargaming with articles on: Battle of Tipton Green: 12 June 1644, Henry Lord Wilmot, WWII and Napoleonioc Campaign Rules, Ancient army and navy rules, What is a Simulation?, Hex Command II, In Praise of Scruffy Men, Uncertainty and Confusion in Wargaming, Wargame Clubs of the World, 101st Screaming Eagles, Unexpurgated History of HMGS (Part 3), news, ideas, and more.

January 1, 2005

CEO Communique

    MagWeb.com CEO Russ Lockwood presents his annual message to the membership, recounting whether we hit last year's goals and setting out 2005 resolutions.

December 25, 2004 - January 1, 2005

Elves of Exhaustion

    The last two months of 2004 for the MagWeb.com elves proved a hectic period filled with all sorts of deadlines, maintenance, and the occasional beating. They all received the week off (more or less), and look forward to starting 2005 with merry hearts, warm thoughts, and a few extra pounds that need to be shed.

    To all the MagWeb.com members, thank you all for your continued support and may you have a happy and healthy new year.

MagWeb.com Monthly and 2004 Yearly Tally

    MagWeb.com, in December 2004, posted 26 issues and equivalents, 2 ME-Books (Military E-Books), 1 battlefield visit (Waterloo), and 1 rule review.

    For the year, Jan-December 2004, MagWeb.com has posted a record 310 issues and equivalents, 3 ME-Books, 65 news items, 40 book reviews, 1 wargame review, 5 miniature figures reviews, 1 miniature rules review, 1 sample chapter, 2 convention recaps, 1 28-part overview of the Smithsonian's new aircraft museum, a 61-part overview of Aberdeen Proving Ground Museum and Tank/Artillery Park, 1 Snappy Nappy Wargame Report, and 2 other articles...and celebrated MagWeb.com's 8th birthday in July!

For those keeping track:
2004: 310 issues
2003: 300 issues
2002: 293 issues
2001: 288 issues
2000: 288 issues
1999: 267 issues
1998: 229 issues
1997: 143 issues
1996: 35 issues (6 months)
Total: 2153 issues

Membership Price Remains The Same

MagWeb.com will keep the same price structure through 2005, and will offer the same automatic 10% discount to members who keep their membership active and renew. The rate for continuing Charter members, those who "took a chance" on us as a new company back in 1996, will remain unchanged--just as we promised eight years ago...

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 2005!

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