| Description |
1 online resource (233 pages) : maps |
| Contents |
Introduction; Map of Peninsular War Battle; Using the Scenarios; Chapter 1 The Coming of the Peninsular War; Chapter 2 Opening Moves; Chapter 3 Portugal, Retreat and Counter Invasion; Chapter 4 Wellington Takes the Offensive; Chapter 5 Collapse and Defeat; Chapter 6 Armies of the Peninsular War; Chapter 7 The War in the Peninsula; Chronology; Further Reading |
| Summary |
The enjoyment of wargaming is greatly enhanced if the battles (games) are played within well thought-out scenarios. Instead of simply lining up evenly-matched armies and fighting to the death, the players can have realistic objectives (such as the capture of a vital piece of terrain or delaying a superior enemy to cover a retreat) and be confronted with more challenging tactical decisions. Devising such scenarios can take a lot of effort, and more critically, time, which is always in short supply. This book is designed to take the time and effort out of organising fascinating and challenging w |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed August 13, 2015) |
| Subject |
War games.
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Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Simulation games
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Peninsular War, 1807-1814.
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GAMES -- Reference.
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GAMES -- Travel Games.
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Simulation games
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War games
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Canwell, Diane, author.
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| ISBN |
9781473839502 |
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1473839505 |
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