Battle of Thermopylae 2nd Ed. The Battle of Thermopylae, 480 BC,was fought between an alliance of Greek city-states and the invading Persian army in the pass of Thermopylae. Greatly outnumbered, the Greeks delayed the enemy in one of the most famous last stands of history. Led by the Spartan King, Leonidas, a small force of 300 Spartans and 11,000 other...
This "Krieg-Kit" conflict game was designed and published by Marty Silva in 1973. The game deals with the both the strategic and tactical aspects of the Persian War. There are two large monochrome (light and dark blue/black)map parts that depict Ancient Greece in 480. There is also a small 8 page rulebook, a battle results table and a counter sheet with...
The Battle of Gazala was the culmination of Rommel's work on the North African battlefield of World War II, and Rommel was promoted to Field Marshal through this. Relying on his inferior force, he displayed an astonishing command art, and finally conquered Tobruk Fortress and opened the gate to Egypt. The victory of the battle marked the climax of the Axis...
The Battle of Tours, A.D. is a Tactical level wargame covering the battle that took place between Tours and Poitiers in present-day France between the army of Charles, Mayor of the Palace for the Merovingian Franks, and that of Abd ar-Rahman’s Umayyad Muslims of Iberian Andalusia. The Battle of Tours is a fast-playing game of low complexity. To that end...
Vienna, 1683. The Ottoman Turks have led an enormous army north to add Austria to its empire with its capital of Vienna, which controls the rich Danube River trade. The defenders have valiantly held out and are close to collapse. But, a joint Polish, Austrian, and German relief army is on the way. The Turks are prepared to crush these fools who dare...
In June of 1798 British forces converged on the United Irish camp on Vinegar Hill to crush the Irish Rebellion. A major battle ensued which the British won though many Irish soldiers escaped. The United Irish were superior in numbers (and perhaps religious and ideological fervor) but the British were better equipped and more of a regular, disciplined...
Grand tactical Napoleonic game of Wellington's 1813 Offensive. (from the back of the box:) Battle of Vittoria features the combination of innovative command control rules and detailed formational rules with an effective morale and organiazation system to produce the tactical detail of a maxi game in a playable format. 22" x 25" three color map, 240...
From Publisher - July 6, 1809 - The Austrians have re-entered the war against Napoleon in an attempt to regain lost territories and power while French forces are tied down in Spain. The Austrian army has been reorganized under the competent Archduke Charles. Napoleon in typical style launches a lightning campaign against the Austrians and giving battle at...
The Battle of Waterberg (Ohamakari) is a low to moderate complexity tactical level board-wargame set during the German Herero War of 1905. It covers the German attack against the Hereros in German-occupied Southwest Africa. August 11, 1904. The Herero forces have gathered near the Waterberg Mountains, far away from the German supply trains. The thick thorn...