Across a Deadly Field: Regimental Rules for Civil War Battles Osprey Publishing

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Country of Manufacture
China
ISBN
9781472802583
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Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
1472802586
ISBN-13
9781472802583
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170338893

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Book Title
Across a Deadly Field: Regimental Rules for Civil War Battles
Number of Pages
144 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
Military Science, Military / United States, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), Role Playing & Fantasy
Illustrator
Stacey, Mark, Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Games & Activities, History
Author
John Hill
Book Series
Across a Deadly Field Ser.
Format
Hardcover

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0.6 in
Item Weight
22.2 Oz
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Width
7.7 in

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LCCN
2016-304024
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"Now tabletop wargamers can re-create this perilous period...Its versatile, regimental-level rules make it possible to refight any clash with military miniatures in various scales, from early skirmishes at Ball's Bluff and Big Bethel to monumental and decisive set-piece battles like Gettysburg. This 144-page, hardcover book was penned by American John Hill, designer of the 'Johnny Reb' series and a member of the Wargaming Hall of Fame. Whether a would-be general is a beginner or a veteran, Across a Deadly Field  facilitates fast-paced and action-packed wargaming 'where even a single regiment can make the difference between victory and defeat.'" --Toy Soldier & Model Figure Magazine "In the field of tactical wargame designs, few designers have had as much impact as John Hill. His  Squad Leader  broke the mold for how tactical combat is portrayed on the gaming board. And his  Johnny Reb  seta standard for Civil War gaming. Now with  Across a Deadly Field,  Hill makes it possible for large scaleCivil War games to be played out in a relatively small space, using existing  Johnny Reb  figures." --Bring Your A-Game, "In the field of tactical wargame designs, few designers have had as much impact as John Hill. His Squad Leader broke the mold for how tactical combat is portrayed on the gaming board. And his Johnny Reb seta standard for Civil War gaming. Now with Across a Deadly Field, Hill makes it possible for large scale Civil War games to be played out in a relatively small space, using existing Johnny Reb figures." -- Bring Your A-Game "Now tabletop wargamers can re-create this perilous period...Its versatile, regimental-level rules make it possible to refight any clash with military miniatures in various scales, from early skirmishes at Ball's Bluff and Big Bethel to monumental and decisive set-piece battles like Gettysburg. This 144-page, hardcover book was penned by American John Hill, designer of the 'Johnny Reb' series and a member of the Wargaming Hall of Fame. Whether a would-be general is a beginner or a veteran, Across a Deadly Field facilitates fast-paced and action-packed wargaming 'where even a single regiment can make the difference between victory and defeat.'" -- Toy Soldier & Model Figure Magazine
Series Volume Number
1
Synopsis
Manassas, Shiloh, Gettysburg, Atlanta, and Petersburg are just a few of the many large scale Civil War battles that gamers enjoy simulating on the tabletop. Up until now, CW (Civil War) games have either taken a regimental approach for a more tactical game or a brigade-level view for a more grand tactical game - and gamers have plenty of both regimental or brigade level CW rule sets to choose from. However, both approaches have drawbacks. The pure regimental approach - such as in Johnny Reb - can make it difficult to fight a very large battle, while the brigade approach often fails to capture the unique feel of the CW where the actions of one regiment - such as the 20th Maine at Little Round Top - could turn a battle. Across A Deadly Field offers a game system that enables gamers to fight large battles in a relatively compact space, yet maintains the regimental focus and flavor appropriate to the conflict. Across A Deadly Field uses a scale that can be described as a "telescoped" version of Johnny Reb III - with twice the ground and figure scale, and has individual regiments and batteries as the base element of maneuver: - Ground Scale: 1" = 100 yards - Time Scale: 1 turn = 20 minutes - Regiment Scale: Two stands/bases per regiment - Figure Scale: 1 figure = 60 men - Gun scale: 1 gun = 1 battery The big advantage of this approach is that the gamer is not required to rebase any figures from his existing Johnny Reb army, allowing for much easier conversion from the older game to Across A Deadly Field. The existing four-stand regiments become two different regiments of two stands each - his miniature army has, for gaming purposes, just doubled. This will hold an appeal for many gamers - they can either recreate smaller engagements in half the space that would once have been needed, or can game huge battles on a table that would once have only accommodated a small skirmish. In essence, Across A Deadly Field offers two games with a single, consistent basing system.
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  • by denmar1976
    13 Mar, 2022

    Review of “Across A Deadly Field” Rules for Civil War battles, wargaming, by John Hill

    This is an excellent set of rules for Civil War wargaming! These were written by a very famous military and wargaming expert, Mr. John Hill! I knew him very well, and he was very brilliant, and has compiled another great set of wargaming rules for the Civil War period! You can also purchase his Civil War, war gaming in the east, and the west, that goes along with this regimental wargaming rule set! I highly recommend it! Additionally, The information contained in these rules is great for any Civil War historian!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: book_outpost

  • by stebach5
    02 Aug, 2022

    ACW rule set, the last one authored by John Hill (Johnny Reb Rules author) before his passing

    Hard to find at a reasonable price. Arrived in new condition.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: book_outpost

  • by cwbuff4
    24 Jul, 2019

    Nice set and rules

    I got this rules set at an extremely fair deal, and couldn’t be happier. Hard bound at a slightly reduced size, and lots of great contact. Worthy of the library bookshelf even for non players.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: plumcircle

  • by bear-tm4
    14 Jul, 2023

    ACW rules

    Great set of rules for Civil war battles.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: book_outpost

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