This is a new product on the wargaming market. I would best describe it as a video magazine for wargamers. This issue contained:

• An interview with game designer/military historian Scott Bowden;
• A report on a miniature replay of the WW2 landing at Tarawa;
• An interview with figure designer Chris Feree;
• A report on a miniature replay of the relief of Khartoum;
• Commercials for various wargame-related products, stores, and companies;
• Convention coverage.

I have to give this product points for being a first, since no other wargame video magazine exists. However, like most first issues of amateur productions, it has its flaws. The interviews, editing, and cinematography were below contemporary professional standards. On the bright side, they have room for improvement. I have little doubt that they will improve as they learn from their mistakes (as we do with The Zouave). [What mistakes?! - Editors.]

Further, I understand that Bob Jones, author of Rebel Yell, is now involved with Wargamer's Video Network. Bob Jones' experience in the radio and television industry should speed up the learning process. I look forward to their future issues, especially as I understand they taped an interview with our editor, David Reynolds, at Cold Wars.

Wargamer's Video Network is available from John Gleason, 1505 Kennedy, York, Nebraska, 68467, (402) 362-6454. It sells for $10.00 an issue, or $51.00 for a one-year (six issue) subscription.

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