1992 · American Civil War
The War for the Union
The American Civil War Comes Alive in this Strategic Simulation. Players command Union and Confederate forces from 1861 to 1865 across a map stretching from Texas to the Atlantic coast. Armies maneuver through forests, swamps, mountains, rivers, and cities, with combat, reinforcements, terrain effects, and tactical cards shaping the campaign.
- Players
- 2
- Playing time
- 360 min
- Age
- 12+
- Complexity
- 3.7 / 5
WargameCivil WarDice RollingSimulationHexagon Grid
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