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Category: Civil War, The

The Civil War: 1861-1865, Victory Games

The Guns of Gettysburg – A Boardgaming Life Review

March 11, 2017 Harvey Mossman

If you want to replay history using scripted movements and positions, playing across a hexagonal grid, you will not likely enjoy Guns of Gettysburg, designed by Bowen Simmons and published by Mercury Games. But if you are looking for a unique design that takes you into the action of those three days, this is a candidate well deserving of your time.

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Glory III – After Action Report

April 21, 2016 Tom Thornsen

by Tom Thornsen Designer:  Richard Berg Publisher: GMT Games “Awesome Bob” and I have both had this game in our collections for some time and

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A Minié View of Huzzah! – A Boardgaming Life Review

April 19, 2015 Harvey Mossman

    By Paul Comben Designer Richard Dengel Publisher One Small Step Be honest, how many strictly tactical level ACW games could you name…apart from

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The Civil War: Cavalry “Stone Wall” (Strategy)

April 12, 2010 markbglife

“Cavalry Stone Wall” in The Civil War Technique for Delaying an Enemy Army on the Move Overview Even though The Civil War,  published by Victory Games,

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The Civil War (House Rules)

April 12, 2010 markbglife

House Rules for Victory Games’ “The Civil War” NSPs without Naval Leaders – Naval Strength Points (NSPs) without Naval Leaders present CANNOT transport a ground leader by himself

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