Altar of Freedom is a set of miniatures wargame rules for fighting the largest battles of the American Civil War in 6mm scale. This system is designed for real historical scenarios like Antietam or Chickamauga, not for points-driven tournament matches. Your role as a player will be to step into the boots of a corps or army general. Operating at the highest...
From the publisher's website: "All Quiet on the Potomac" is our Eastern Theater scenario supplement. This massive PDF covers every major battle fought in the east, from 1861-1865. Each historical scenario has been carefully researched, including color maps and Orders of Battle for the armies. Scenario List First Manassas, July 1861 Seven Pines, May 1862...
From the publisher's website: "Atlanta is Ours" is our Western Theater scenario supplement. This massive PDF covers every major battle fought in the west, from 1862-1865. Each historical scenario has been carefully researched, including color maps and Orders of Battle for the armies. Scenario List Fort Donelson, February 1862 Pea Ridge, March 1862 Shiloh...
From the publisher: It is early May 1863. Ulysses S Grant and over 40,000 Union troops have crossed the Mississippi and now threaten both Vicksburg and the state capital of Jackson. Will Grant cut free from his river-side supply base? Can Pemberton unite with the relief army assembling near Jackson? "Gibraltar of the West" is a free campaign supplement...
It is late June 1863. Lee's army--now larger than ever before--swarms into Maryland and threatens Pennsylvania. At this critical moment, General Hooker is suddenly replaced by the respected but yet untested George Gordon Meade. Can Meade discern Lee's true intentions and stop him? A Formidable Invasion is a free campaign supplement, allowing players to...
The object of the game is to gather cards into sets representing historical conflicts that involved the United States. The thirty-six cards are divided into six "suits" designated by the following flags: American, English, English Naval, Spanish, Mexican, and Tripolitan. The cards contain questions related to the following wars: the American Revolution...
Game of Rebellion was first produced by A. Williams and Company, Boston, Massachusetts (US) in 1861 with subsequent editions being produced by Heyer Brothers through the early 20th century. It was copyrighted by its inventor Henry A. Sampson. The subject matter of the game is the American Civil War. The game is for two or more players. There are 50 cards...
This is a very early game by Milton Bradley Co. of Springfield, Massachusetts. Enclosed in its box are 14 stand-up soldiers and a “rapid-fire, repeating pistol”. The purpose of the game is to shoot down as may of the soldiers as you can during your turn. The instructions are included on the back of the box lid. Components include, an officer on a horse, a...
The War Between the States is a gigantic timeline of facts, develops study skills, strengthens research skills, and promotes the practice of critical and creative thinking skills. The multidisciplinary approach forces relationships between the Civil War and the following disciplines: mathematics, social science (history, politics, economics, and...
From the back cover: "This book has it all, from gladiatorial combat to space warfare. Test your skills and luck as you re-fight famous battles or explore the world of "what ifs." This book contains many simple rule sets for playing wargames with toys outlined in seven chapters: 1. Getting Started 2. Ancients and the Middle Ages 3. The Horse and Musket Era...