1974 BGG rank #18664

The American Civil War

2 players 240–480 min Ages 12+ 2.7/5 complexity 5.5/10 rating

About this game

"The American Civil War: 1861-1865" is a strategic simulation from June 1861 to June 1865. Combat units are generic ground forces on 1, 2, 4 or 6 strength counters. Also included are single strength permanent garrisons, leaders with variable (0-3) Leadership Ratings (3-USA, 4-CSA), a special Union naval leader (Farragut), Forts, Railroad Junction and Railroad Repair, Unsupplied, Riverine and Naval units. 200 counters in total.

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Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Dice Rolling Simulation Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Movement Points Zone of Control Post-Napoleonic Wargame American Civil War Civil War

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