Strategy & Tactics Issue #310 – Game Edition

The
American Civil War was by far the most destructive conflict in US history. This
game gives players a chance to change the outcome. The Confederate player must
maintain a viable economic and political core, while the Union player attempts
to divide and conquer the southern states. Victory is checked every turn: Union
progress can have political consequences or possibly end the game if either
player fails to achieve expectations.

During each
quarterly turns, players recruit additional forces, then conduct a pair of
impulses. During each impulse, each player moves forces and fight battles.
Movement rates are high, but enemy forces can react by retreating, blocking
further movement, or counterattacking. Battles are decided by a combination of
good leaders and relative strength. The Confederacy starts with a decided
advantage in leadership. Union leaders appear only after fighting battles: the
Union player may have to lose a few battles to get the leaders needed to win
the war.

Components: One 22″ x 34″ map & 280 counters