Archeology: (January/February, 1993)

This latest issue contains news of new finds pointing to greater than previously thought contact between Bronze Age Greece and Egypt of the Hyksos around 1550 BC, a piece on the latest excavations of Mycenaen Greek sites, an archeological tour through recently accessible Albania, and some material on ancient Nubia. Of interest to those wishing to go beyond traditional literary sources in researching their armies. (Available from Archeology, Subscription Service, PO Box 420423, Palm Coast, FLA 32142 $20 per 6-issue year)

Historical Gamer: (Number 13 October, 1992)

Not much of interest to SAGA readers in this issue, but a number of other periods are well served. [Available from your local hobby shop or direct from Historical Gamer Magazine, 1863 S. Limestone, Lexington, KY 40503]

Spearpoint:

The latest issue, the first under Terry's editorship, was so good that someone lifted my copy. Highly recommended for top quality ancients gaming and yes, even historical material. Sample copies are available from Terry if you're interested...

Practical Wargamer: (November/December, 1992)

PW returns to a varied format, with a diverse variety of articles covering many periods. The only article of interest to us, however, is a rather clever piece on a committee game covering the conspiracy against, and the assassination of, Julius Caesar - complete with rules for recreating it.

Military Illustrated: (No. 54)

of interest in this latest issue is a Gallery piece on Phillip II of Macedon, including background on the father of Alexander the Great, and a nice color plate by Simon Chew showing Phillip's loss of an eye at the seige of Methone 354 BC.

Miniature Wargames: (December, 1992 - No. 115)

I hadn't picked up an issue of MW in quite some time, and it seems that the quality of the writing and photographs has improved in the interim. The only article of interest in this issue concerns the results of a hypothetical campaign based on the premise that Alexander the Great survived long enough to turn his ambitions east toward Carthage. Basically, Alexander evicts the Carthaginians from Sicily following two victorious engagements, and follows this up by landing in Africa and forcing the city's surrender by means of a third victory. Included are some nice photos of period troops.

Slingshot: (Issue No. 164)

The final issue of 1992 contains several articles of interest, as usual. The greater part of this issue (11 pages) is devoted to a forum regarding "Mayhem or Morale" - various contributors analyze the melee in the ancient and medieval battle. A number of eras are covered, including Achaemenid Persia, Hoplite Greece, the Hellenistic

Late Republican and Early Imperial Rome, and the crusades. Also quite interesting are a Roman-Sassanid campaign scenario for DBA entitled "Warfare in the East", including a map and some interesting campaign rules, and an article on early Medieval color schemes (part one) by Paul Morris, who describes how he researched painting Medieval armies, starting with the Saxons. A battle report , submitted by Richard Lockwood, presents a very positive view of the "Shieldbearer" rules. Figure reviews, and the always interesting correspondence section close out the issue. [Slingshot is available by joining the Society of Ancients, c/o Bill Thurlow, 15 Longfleet Rd, Poole, DORSET, BH15 2HN, Great Britain]

The Courier: (Issue #58)

The latest issue contains an interesting scenario covering the battle of Zama using the "Ancient Empires" rules by author Greg Pitts. Included are deployment diagrams, some background, and complete orders of battle for each side. [The Courier is available from the Courier Publishing Company, Box 1878, Brockton, MA 02403 - $15 for 4 issues]

MWAN: (January/February 1993)

Beside the usual enthusiastic fare that MWAN is famous for, this issue contains a lament regarding the amount of "controversy" surrounding ancients rules - specifically the famous WRG vs. Tactics debate (I thought this had been over for a while.... ), a very nice scenario on the battle of the Valley of Rephaim, 1020 BC, between the Hebrews of King David and the Philistines by Robert Richardson. He analyzes the forces present, and a set of four nicely drawn maps show the course of the action through its stages - an interesting piece on a neglected, but interesting, era. Brother Aelred Glidden presents three different sets of low complexity rules, covering Rome's conquest of Gaul, the campaigns of Sparta (Greek land warfare), and the campaigns of Athens (Greek naval warfare). ( is available from Hal Thinglum, 22554 Pleasant Dr, Richton Park, IL 60471, for $20 per year (six issues)]

Wargames Illustrated: (November, 1992 - No. 62)

A couple of very interesting articles germane to our period grace this issue - Pets Duckworth starts things off with a piece on gaming the fall of the Aztec Empire, suggesting adaptations to "DBA" to reflect this era. The text is accompanied by two color photos some gorgeously painted 25mm Aztecs and Conquistadors. Guy Halsall contributes an excellent piece, third of a series covering the Merovingian Franks. This installment concentrates on their weaponry, armor and clothing, drawing from primary sources and archeological evidence - Excellent!

Biblical Archeology Review: (January-February, 1993)

The latest issue of ME contains several articles of interest to Biblical period enthusiasts, including a neat piece on the excavation of the Canaanite/Phoenician level of the Tel Dor site south of modern Haifa. Worthwhile for anyone interested in the Biblical epoch in the Near East. [RM is available for $24 per year from PO Box 7026, Red 0ak, IA 51591]