Donald Featherstone's Battle Notes for Wargamers: Solo Wargaming Edition

'Recreating a particular action on the table-top, taking into account the forces engaged, the terrain and the military probabilities is a fascinating way of studying military history.

This edition has been revised with the solo wargamer in mind.'

Donald Featherstone



This book lists fifteen eminently suitable battles for reconstruction upon the table-top. Each battle includes:

The historical background and forces engaged.
Wargames terrain for the tabletop recreation.
Description of the actual historical course of the battle.
Outline of the enemy's orders.
Ratings of the commanders, military possibilities, potential
rule modifications and other factors contributing to surprise.

The actions described include:
Pharsalus
Poitiers
Barnet
Cheriton
Prestonpans
Guilford Courthouse
Wilson's Creek
The Battle of the Little Big Horn
The ANZAC Landing at Gallipoli
The Raid on St Nazaire

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