DESPATCHES

issue # 107 - Spring 1997

From The Editor

The theme of issue 107, as suggested by the cover, is the invasion of Normandy in June 1944.  There are several excellent articles on the subject, supported by some fine contributions on topics as diverse as the Siege of Alesia and the Medieval Swiss. 

The publication of this issue is timed to coincide with the AGM, which will be held at the usual venue, Devon House, on Saturday 1^st March.  It promises to be an entertaining day, with several competitions, a bring & buy sale and the election of the new committee (any volunteers?).

It has been a good year for the HKSW, with an active membership of over 30 who have done much to add to the success of the club, and, not least of all, this publication . . . talking of which, please keep those creative juices flowing – Despatches needs more of your contributions!

The next issue will have part two of Peter Hunt’s article on his grandfather, an up-date of wargame sites on the World Wide Web, the regular columns and whatever you send me in the mean time.

The deadline for submissions for issue #108 is 15 May 1997 and these should be sent to me preferably in Microsoft Word format by e-mail to ajjc@hkstar.com or alternatively by fax to 2849 6584.  Typing should, if possible, be in a single column with 1” margins.  If you are providing any illustrations, please send these separately (preferably in JPEG format if in computer form, zipped if practicable).

Due to the Easter holiday, please note that the April meeting will be held on Saturday 12^th, i.e. the second Saturday of the month.

This issue’s cover depicts

the US 1^st Infantry Division coming ashore at Omaha Beach – a detail from a panoramic watercolour by artist Harry Clow