1859: Grand Tactical Rules for the Second Italian War of Independence

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1859: Grand Tactical Rules for the Second Italian War of Independence

Score
8.7
Players
2
Time
180
Recommended Age
14+
Difficulty
hard
Type
game
designers

Description

Miniatures rules for multi-corps battles with 6mm, 10mm or 15mm figures.
Designed for fast, accurate resolution of battles: several divisions to multiple corps per side.
Streamlined turn sequence; simple, proven command and control system; straightforward resolution (three tables). Armies compatible with "1870" rules

Also includes rules for 1864 - the Second Schleswig war.

Entire game played from two four-sided cheat sheets.

Suitable for 6mm, 10mm and 15mm basing systems; 1 inch = 100m; 1 turn =30 minutes.

Includes 14 historical battle scenarios (7 in Italy, 7 in Denmark), each with several historical variants.

Extensive historical notes, military chronology, and complete Orders of Battle for entire war.

Annotated bibliography of over 90 entries.