Gill brings you inside the command tents of Archduke Charles and Napoleon, explaining the multitude of options, hopes, and fears that descended on the commanders in chief and their senior commanders. Better yet, you also get the political influences, and especially the Austrian infighting, that accompany Archduke Charles and Napoleon as they weigh battle versus the fragmentation of their armies in retreat and pursuit.
Tag: Napoleonic era
Toulon 1793 A BoardgamingLife Review
Usually when one thinks of Napoleonic battles, what comes to mind is a combined arms battle that involves climactic cavalry charges, artillery bombardments, large formations of infantry marching into position for the assault, and a battle of maneuver. There is none of that in Toulon. This is siege warfare. Battle is methodical and development slow. There are no hugely bloody clashes. Playing this game is an exercise in planning and patience. Grab a cup of Earl Grey, hot (thank you, Captain Picard, for that enduring memory), and enjoy the experience for victory is the reward of careful resource management and thoughtful development of position. But, time is not eternal. Each player, especially the French, will be up against the clock and limited resources as they strive to defeat the Allied forces.
Le Vol de L’Aigle (The Flight of the Eagle) Volume 3: A Board Game Review
by Harvey Mossman The Flight of the Eagle is a set of rules that harkens back to early days of war gaming when Kreigspiel was done with
Borodino 1812: Board Game Review
Borodino 1812 Review Borodino was the climactic battle of Napoleon’s ill-fated invasion of Russia in 1812. Napoleon needed a decisive defeat of the Russian army
Amateurs to Arms!: Board Game Review
A Decidedly Professional and Excellent Design Overview It is currently the bicentennial of the war of 1812, a conflict that is often neglected and misunderstood
Winning American Strategies for 1812: The Invasion of Canada
Overview This year, Academy Games added another fine game to their line up with 1812: The Invasion of Canada. Using simple rules, interesting combat mechanics