ASL: Journal – Issue Four

About this expansion

ASL: Journal – Issue Four is a 2002 magazine for two players, with an advertised play time of 180 minutes. Published by Multi-Man Publishing, it is targeted specifically at players of Advanced Squad Leader (ASL).

This issue combines strategic discussion, historical material, scenario analysis, after-action reporting, and practical advice for learning ASL. It also includes one sheet of 11 overlays, plus a substantial collection of new scenarios.

Articles cover a wide range of ASL subjects. Readers can explore ambush and close combat in “The Fine Art of Bushwhackin’,” examine the Indian Pattern Carrier in “Spotlight on Forgotten Vehicles,” and learn about light mortars in “Hit ’em High or Hit ’em Low.” Other features address carriers, Indochina, weather rules, scenario analysis, ASL history, and the ASL community.

• History of the Game: Carriers – Coulda been a cupholder
• Hall of Fame – The ASLML picks the scenarios
• Abandoned at the Edge of the World – Indochina and ASL
• Tips for Learning ASL – That’s a Mighty Big Binder…
• Bloody Omaha – SASL The Longest Day
• ‘Bolts from Above – Highly Optional Weather Rules

The scenario section ranges from Mission JM2 – Bloody Omaha through ASL Scenarios J66–J77. Titles include Sound Retreat, The Lawless Roads, Tomforce, Cahier Carriers, Priests on the Line, and Ultimate Treachery.

With its blend of articles, reports, analysis, scenarios, and overlays, ASL: Journal – Issue Four offers a focused magazine resource for ASL players looking for varied material in a single issue.