The upcoming issue of Wargames Illustrated contains the following content:

D-DAY: THE ALLIED INVASION OF FRANCE Setting the scene for this month's theme, Wargames Illustrated presents a brief guide the the largest amphibious landing in history, and its aim to bring victory to the Allies.

EIGHT ARMIES IN NORMANDY It is June, 1944, and the Allies are landing on the Normandy beaches - directly into the teeth of the German fortifications. The paratroopers have dropped inland and are making their way to the coast, engaging German units as they encounter them. Eight Armies in Normandy' is a large scale Flames of War game played by Battlefront Miniatures staff to celebrate the launch of the newest Normandy books.

LEPKOWSKI'S PRISON BREAK The Brasprats Raid, 16 August 1944; a daring World War II German mission to rescue 130 Fallschirmj ger prisoners. All the background and gaming details you need for refighting the raid.

NO MEAN STREETS Pete Brown introduces you to some of the innovative ways his local club tackles wargaming in an urban environment.

THE FALL OF THE FOURTEENTH The "typical" image of a wargame might be a group of friends gathered around a table, beers in hand. Sometimes all you have are the figures, table, and beers. Chris Hahn provides us with a "solo wargamer" take on the loss of a Roman legion.

HAVANA 1762 Author David Greentree gives you the wargaming angle on his new Osprey book - A Far Flung Gamble.

GREAT WARRIORS: POLISH HUSSARS Wargames Illustrated also takes a look at the famous Polish Winged Hussars.

THE SECOND BATTLE OF KOSOVO, 1448 With Steward Hunyadi Janos at the reins in 1448, the mighty Hungarian army attempted to stop the spread of the Ottomans in the Balkan Peninsula. John Bianchi explains how all did not go as he had planned.

HOW TO BUILD WAGONS Paul Davies brings us another great modeling article that will help you bring your baggage trains to life.

AN ARMY IN SPRAYS Three hundred English Civil War figures from bare plastic to painted in ten evenings! Is it possible? Find out here....

LITTLE MEN, BIG GAMES Running a big game at a wargames show or event can be incredibly daunting the first time around. Chris Pramas give us a few ideas on how to avoid the classic pitfalls.

CONVERTING A LATE ROMAN CAVALRYMAN Model making and figure painting guru Kevin Dallimore has provided us with this great extract from his new book Advanced Modelling and Painting.