1997 · Wargame

Leuthen: Frederick's Greatest Victory

Hex-and-counter game of tactical-level linear warfare in the Age of Reason, depicting Frederick II’s 1757 campaign against the Austrian army at Leuthen. Players maneuver infantry battalions, cavalry regiments, and artillery sections across a snow-covered battlefield, using historical formations and scenarios to explore the Prussian attack, Austrian reorganization, and decisive cavalry charge. Each hex represents 100 yards, and each turn covers 20 minutes. Includes standard rules, special rules, scenarios, and historical commentary on the battle and the campaign in Silesia.

groupPlayers

1–2 best 2

schedulePlaying time

360 min

cakeAge

16+

psychologyComplexity

4 / 5