Iron and Blood: Easy Rules for Gaming The Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871
Doomed cavalry charges!
Rattling mitrailleuses blasting holes through ranks of spiked-helmeted Prussians!
The deadly accuracy of the Chassepot rifle vs. Krupp artillery!
If you've ever wanted to game the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–71, but were put off by the steep entry cost, this might be what you're looking for.
This is a set of miniatures rules that are easy to learn, completely intuitive, and provide meaningful tactical options for players.
NOTE: This is not a campaign book or scenario book, just a system for running whatever historical or hypothetical battles of the period you please. Army lists are not included!
Minis: designed for 6mm but can be easily adapted
Turn Sequence:
Place Orders
Load Cannons
Move Commanders
Check Orders
Move
Melee
Fire
—description from the publisher and rulebook