Balaclava: The Charge of the Light Brigade, 25 October 1854

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Balaclava: The Charge of the Light Brigade, 25 October 1854

Score
6.3
Players
2
Time
120
Recommended Age
12+
Difficulty
normal
Official Website
Not provided
Type
game
mechanics
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Description

Crimean War Quad: Balaclava - The Charge of the Light Brigade, 25 October 1854

"Balaclava is a battalion-level simulation of the Crimean War battle that resulted from a Russian attempt to destroy the port of supply for the British forces besieging the Russian fortress of Sevastopol. The battle was fought in the two valleys separated by a ridge north of Balaclava on 25 October 1854. In addition British and Russian units, the British were aided by the Turks and French."

  • 1 17" x 22" color map
  • with matte-finish back-printed counters
  • 34 Red British
  • 12 Blue French
  • 6 Brown Turks
  • 40 Green Russian
  • 12 Game Turns