ASL: Journal – Issue Thirteen

About this expansion

ASL: Journal – Issue Thirteen is a 2022 Advanced Squad Leader magazine for 1–2 players, with scenarios listed at up to 480 minutes of play. This 52-page issue combines historical ASL content, rules discussion, updates, and a substantial collection of new scenarios.

The issue includes 33 scenarios printed on cardstock, covering conflicts and actions from 1937 through 1951. The selection features engagements involving Japanese, Chinese, Finnish, French, German, Russian, American, Commonwealth, Korean, and other forces. Four “pocket” scenarios are included, with the map board printed on the card.

• ASL boards 77 and overlay X20
• The Debriefing section with the latest errata updates
• Articles on Hatten in Flames, hull-down positions, and obscure ASL rules
• Guidance on radio contact and OBA draw-pile probabilities
• Coverage of Sainte-Mère-Église, the Korean War, and scenario design history

Featured articles examine approaches to the Hatten In Flames Campaign Game, the value of hull-down positions, and easily overlooked rules in Advanced Nuggets 2. Other pieces explain radio contact essentials, explore alternative OBA chit-replacement systems, and extend the discussion of OBA draw-pile probabilities.

ASL: Journal – Issue Thirteen also looks beyond the European battlefield. Articles preview the Drop Zone: Sainte-Mère-Église Historical ASL module, discuss the transition of ASL to the Korean War, and follow the history of 41 (Independent) Commando of the Royal Marines in Korea. A comparison of the original and updated versions of The Mad Minute rounds out the feature content.

With its broad scenario timeline, specialist articles, cardstock scenarios, and reference updates, this issue offers a substantial addition to an Advanced Squad Leader collection.