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Wargamer's Guide to the Peninsular War 1808 - 1814
Contributor(s): Canwell, Diane (Author), Sutherland, Jon (Author)
ISBN: 1844159477     ISBN-13: 9781844159475
Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
OUR PRICE:   $22.46  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: April 2012
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | Modern - 19th Century
Dewey: 793.92
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.3" W x 9.4" (1.10 lbs) 192 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 19th Century
 
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Publisher Description:
The enjoyment of wargaming is greatly enhanced if the battles (games) are played within well thought-out scenarios. Instead of simply lining up evenly-matched armies and fighting to the death, the players can have realistic objectives (such as the capture of a vital piece of terrain or delaying a superior enemy to cover a retreat) and be confronted with more challenging tactical decisions. Devising such scenarios can take a lot of effort, and more critically, time, which is always in short supply. This book is designed to take the time and effort out of organizing fascinating and challenging wargames set in the Peninsular War.

In addition to 20 carefully devised scenarios of varying size and complexity, this book contains a concise introduction to the theater of operations and an integrated chronology of battles and campaigns, showing where the scenarios fit into the wider events. The scenarios and orders of battle are intended for use with Pen & Sword's own Napoleonic wargame rules, Grand Battery, but they are easily adaptable for use with other leading systems.

Contents:

- Concise introduction to the Peninsular War with chronology to place the scenarios in context.
- 20 carefully devised scenarios of varying size and complexity.
- A wargamer-friendly map, showing players where to place terrain, buildings and other features that had an impact on the battlefield. It will also show initial dispositions (historical) and mark the point of entrance (or exit) of units during the battle.
- Briefing notes on the context of the battle and the dilemmas and objectives facing each commander.
- Orders of battle for each side and any other information required to set up.
- Clear win/lose/draw conditions.


Contributor Bio(s): Canwell, Diane: - Diane Canwell has written widely on historical subjects, in particular on military and aviation history, and has long been fascinated by the history of Norfolk and its military heritage. Among her many books are The RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918-1986, The Battle of Jutland and Air War Malta.Sutherland, Jon: - Jonathan Sutherland has written widely on historical subjects, in particular on military and aviation history, and has long been fascinated by the history of Norfolk and its military heritage. Among his many books are The RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918-1986, The Battle of Jutland and Air War Malta.