Preview: Napoleon’s Counterstrike
Five maps, three of which go together to create one 66” x 34” playing area for the Katzbach Campaign. One of our playtesters remarked: “I tell ya, ...
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The Battle of Eylau — Who "Won"?
It is no exaggeration to state that without the work of Col. John R. Elting, there would be no Zucker Napoleonic wargames. In particular, his work...
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Zones of Control
This is a misleading term that many gamers crack their heads on. Instead of trying to imagine exactly what this animal called a “Zone of Control” w...
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DARK DAYS IN BALTIMORE
In December of 1979, I moved from New York to Baltimore to take a job at Avalon Hill. Unfortunately, though I did not realize it at the time, I was...
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"Days of Pragma"
One day in December of 1978 I stayed home from work with a high fever. Ina intuitively knew to call me at home, though we hadn’t talked in six mont...
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Think the Battle of Arcis-sur-Aube is one-sided? Think again
OSG strives to balance all the battles in The Library of Napoleonic Battles series. This playtest report illustrates how the French can triumph a...
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Napoleon's Polish Guard Lancers
Read about Napoleon's Polish Guard Lancers in this article.
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Everything you wanted to know about Napoleonic Lancers
Read this article to discover what made Napoleonic Lancers so unique.
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Napoleon's Counterstrike Strategic Overview
Click here to view the Strategic Map for Napoleon's Counterstrike as it will appear on the back of the box.
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What goes into designing and playtesting a scenario
Read what goes on when creating a new scenario, from the point of view of the team that's designing and testing the Wartenburg scenario for Napoleo...
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The History Behind a Famous Painting
Take a dive here into the history behind one of the most recognizable paintings about the Napoleonic Era.
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What is History?
Is history real? Or just a mass illusion? See what Kevin has to say here.
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