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3W (World Wide Wargames) · 1982
Birth of a Nation
Rating
5.9
/10
Votes
46
Weight
2.4
/5
Players
2
Time
120–240
min
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Description
"Birth of a Nation" first published in The Wargamer Magazine (#18) Jan-Feb 1982, is a two-player company level wargame simulation of the battle of Freeman's Farm (Saratoga), Sept. 19, 1777. Points are awarded to the British player for Victory point hexes occupied and for un-demoralized units. The number of points gained determines the level of victory for both sides.
Categories
Age of ReasonAmerican Indian WarsAmerican Revolutionary WarCivil WarWargame
Mechanics
Dice RollingGrid MovementHexagon GridLine of SightMovement PointsRatio / Combat Results TableScenario / Mission / Campaign GameSimulationZone of Control
Designers
Richard H. BergPeter Hatton