The Zouave
Fall 1996


Table of Contents
Vol. X No. 3

Notes from the Editor... by Dave Reynolds

The Fire Zouaves courtesy of The Copperhead
A profile of the 11th NY Infantry Regiment, a colorful unit recruited from the firefighters of New York City.

Civil War Slang by Bob Lehman
Hey Zu-zu possum! These 43 words and phrases used during the Civil War will surprise the fresh fish, and are also interesting enough for us who have been through the mill.

The Not as Famous: Two Biographics by Kathleen Seroteck

Bring on the Cavalry by George Anderson
A paid of cavalry-only scenarios in which Union cavalry tried to pierce the Confederate screen protecting Lee's second invasion of the north: The Battle of Aldie (June 17, 1863) and The Battle of Middleburg (June 19, 1863).

Tips and Suggestions for 10mm by Nick Nascati
Although the GHQ 10mm Rebellion Range is looked at specifically, the painting and basing tips are useful for all 10mm miniatures.

Balsa at Sea by Nick Nascati
If you have a handyman's touch, here are instructions to build a 1/1200 scale ACW navy on the cheap.

Points Games Scenarios by Scott Elaraunt
This helps generate American Civil War scenarios for the Fire and Fury rules based on a point value system and how much time you expect to spend in tabletop battle.

Random Generic Scenario Generation by Mark Piper
The eight-step method using pre-battle maneauvers to create randomly generated scenarios instead of historical matchups.

The Pickett Line Reviews

Letters to the Editor by the readers
What if Lee brought the 10th Division on his way north to Gettysburg? And another letter on the last Confederate general to surrender.

Index by George Arnold
An index to The Zouave, Volume VI through IX inclusive.

On the cover: Washington I. Warren, first sergeant, company E, 22nd Iowa Infantry, and the great, great, great godfather of ACWS members Rick Nance.

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