I finished watching War in the Pocket tonight. I liked its length, its limited scope, and its focus on civilians. It was a good one to see right after the original series, with its references to the larger story. (I think I saw Char in one scene, unless someone else pilots suits of that color.)
I don’t know that I’ll start any of the longer series right away, but I wouldn’t mind seeing one more short Gundam thing so I might try Char’s Counterattack.