Unless otherwise noted, the best source for these publications is your local bobby shop.

Historical Gamer: (Number 6 / August, 1991) Of interest to JWd readers in issue 06 is an article on strategy for the Mica army lists of the Alexandrian era, covering the Macedonian, Achaemenid Persian, Greek Confederacy and Indian armies, by regular contributor William Hawkes, Ph. D. Similar to last issues article, he analyses the strengths and weaknesses of each army and suggests tactics for winning with each. Also in this issue is an article on the crusading warfare in Latvia, between the German crusaders and the native Samigitians. This would be an interesting area for low budget campaigns, as the armies involved were quite small and the tactical balance interesting. [Available from your local bobby shop or direct from Historical Gamer, 1863 8. Limestone, Lexington, KY 405031

Practical Wargamer: (July/August, 1991) Of interest is an article on Landsknecht flags from the 15th and 16th centuries, useful if you plan to raise a Later Imperialist army, and a quick introduction to wargasing the first crusade.

Wargames Illustrated (# 43-45) Issue 43 contains no articles within our period.

44 has an article on the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592 which will provide an interesting alternative use for all those with Samurai looking for new adventures, and a description of an ancient Chinese Warganes Day by Chris Peers, which included quite a variety of different games along the theme of Chinese history.

Issue 45 continues the Chinese theme, as Chris goes on to describe in detail the chariot skirmish gale he put on during the Wargame Day. Entitled "Spring and Autumn", the rules concentrate on recreating the atmosphere of the era, with players gaining score for behaving as Chinese nobles of this era did. The rules are simple, quick and easy, and they would provide an interesting diversion for a club night.

Military Illustrated (Nos. 38-39) Issue 039 contains a brief but interesting piece on Hugh de Lacy, an Anglo-Norman noble who carved out quite a substantial fiefdom in Ireland during the 12th century. A nice color portrait by Michael Perry accompanies the article, gracing the back cover.

Military History (October, 1991) Of interest is a brief personality piece on Constantino the Great, and the reforms he made in the Later Imperial Roman army, by Karen C. Huber. Although he is best remembered' as the first Christian emperor, Constantine was also a military innovator, greatly increasing the proportion of cavalry among Roman armies. He also eliminated the Praetorian Guard after they fought against him at Milvian Bridge in 312 AD. 

Slingshot : (Issues No. 156-157) /156 contains a rules forum discussion on light troops and articles on the Wars of the Roses, visiting Anglo-Scottish battlefields, and the continuation of Paul Walsh's bibliography on warfare in Medieval Ireland.

Number 157 includes a set of Trojan War rules entitled "Heroes and Followers", more debate on hypaspists, a description of two battles fought using Berbers, a rules forum on terrain and the conclusion of the Medieval Irish series. Serious ancients enthusiasts will enjoy mho, despite the steep price. [Slingshot is available by joining the Society of Ancients, c/o Bill Thurlow, 15 Longfleet Rd, Poole, DORSET, BHIS 2HN, Great Britain]