Strategy & Tactics # 340 - French & Indian War Battles

From Decision Games:

The Magazine:

Decisive Battles of the French & Indian War Both France and Britain established colonies in North America early in the 17th century, and their competition to dominate those lands and its trade led to a series of wars. Those conflicts in turn forged a new era of warfare while also deciding the fate of North America for centuries.

Articles

• Timur’s 1398 Invasion of India & Sack of Delhi The invasion of India and sack of Delhi is considered one of Timur’s greatest victories, as it was one of the richest countries in the world. At the time, Timur was thought of positively across Europe. That was understandable, since his depredations never actually carried him that far and he also made war against the hated Ottomans.
• Goose Green: The Stuff of Legend Late in May 1982 Britain’s elite Parachute Regiment attacked and overwhelmed an entrenched Argentine force three times its size in a flawless campaign at Goose Green in the Falklands—or so we were told at that time. The truth is more complicated and, while it certainly was an impressive feat of arms, it continues to divide historians on questions of leadership and tactics.
• US Armor in the Philippines: 1941–42 There were several engagements during the fighting from December 1941 until April 1942 that included US Stuart tanks and, overall, those armored units acquitted themselves well. Specifically, the 192nd and 194th Tank Battalions contained a total of 108 Stuarts, and the two units together formed the 1st Provisional Tank Group.

The Game:

French and Indian War Battles is two player grand tactical system for simulating battles in North America during the French & Indian War (1754-60). While these battles often involved small armies for the era, they decided the fate of the continent. This game includes three scenarios; Lake George (Sep 1755), Fort Oswego (Aug 1756), and Quebec (Sep 1759). Each battle has its own map, special rules and counters representing the military formations which participated in the original action. Each game turn represents from 10 minutes to one hour depending on the pace of operations. Each hex represents 50 to 150 yards, depending on the scenario. Combat units represent anything from a wing (two or more companies) to a battalion. Each combat strength point represents 40 to 150 men, depending on the quality of training and weaponry. Each artillery unit represents two to six guns. Leaders represent a single great commander plus staff.

Components: One 22 x 34 inch map 176 5/8 inch counters.