Birth of a Nation

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Birth of a Nation

Score
5.9
Players
2
Time
120 to 240 min
Recommended Age
12+
Difficulty
normal
Official Website
Not provided
Type
game
categories
Age of ReasonAmerican Indian WarsAmerican Revolutionary WarCivil WarWargame
mechanics
Dice RollingGrid MovementHexagon GridLine of SightMovement PointsRatio / Combat Results TableScenario / Mission / Campaign GameSimulationZone of Control
publishers
3W (World Wide Wargames)
designers
Richard H. BergPeter Hatton
artists
No artists found

Description

"Birth of a Nation" first published in The Wargamer Magazine (#18) Jan-Feb 1982, is a two-player company level wargame simulation of the battle of Freeman's Farm (Saratoga), Sept. 19, 1777.

Points are awarded to the British player for Victory point hexes occupied and for un-demoralized units. The number of points gained determines the level of victory for both sides.