BATTLES WITH MODEL SOLDIERS: An Introduction to Wargaming

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Second edition published by the History of Wargaming Project.

Written for the newcomer to the hobby of wargaming, i discusses how armies can be assembled and how, on any reasonably sized table, engagements can be fought by tactical maneuvering. The basic rules by which forces are moved and casualties assessed are explained.

The book then goes onto to give a brief overview of the different wargaming periods and includes some simple rules and a detailed description of an American Civil War battle on the table top. The book was well received when first published and still has a charm that will appeal to the modern wargamer.