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Rebels & Redcoats: Volume III Compilation Edition

Game ID: GID0261857
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This three volume set uses the exact same box,artwork, and description as Volume III. It was sold as a special edition that included all three series game sets in one box. The ONLY differentiation is the Gold Sticker that mentions the additional content.

Nineteen battles from the American War of Independence are included.

The easy game system recreates battlefield conditions with a move-fight-rally play sequence to simulate the grand tactics of these battles. Additional rules include command control, morale, artillery, light infantry, and dragoons. Each battle is represented by its own units and map along with exclusive rules to recreate the unique battlefield situation. Units are generally regiments, and rated for combat strength, morale, and march capabilities.

Famous leaders are also included-Washington, Howe, Greene, and Knyphausen. Battles range from Bunker Hill, through Brooklyn and Trenton, to Saratoga and Monmouth, and on to the South at Cowpens, Guilford, and King's Mountain.

Major battles:

Bunker Hill (17 June 1775)
Brandywine (11 September 1777)
Germantown (4 October 1777)
Monmouth (28 June 1778)

Saratoga Campaign:

Bennington (16 August 1777)
Freeman's Farm (first Saratoga - 19 september 1777)
Bemis Heights (second Saratoga - 7 October 1777)

Southern Campaign:

Camden (16 August 1780)
Cowpens (17 January 1781)
Guilford Court House (15 March 1781)
Hobkirk's Hill (Second Battle of Camden - 25 April 1781)
Eutaw Springs (8 September 1781)

New York Campaign:

Brooklyn (27 Aug 1776)
Harlem Heights (16 Sep 1776)
White Plains (28 Oct 1776)

New Jersey Campaign:

Trenton (26 Dec 1776)
Princeton (3 Jan 1777)

Two other scenarios:

Stony Point (16 Jul 1779)
King's Mountain (7 Oct 1780)

(description adapted from all three volumes descriptions, added information)

Year Published
2004
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