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The events of Autumn 1812 to Autumn 1813 marked a pivot point in the history of 19th Century Europe. Despite ominous setbacks in Spain, Napoleonic France before 1812 was at the height of its expansion. The continental system was holding, if imperfectly. Monarchs friendly to the Empire (several, members of Napoleon's immediate family), ruled in every capital of the continent. Only Britain remained unbowed. By the end of 1813 the story had changed dramatically... Napoleon's Eagles is a highly playable, action-packed card game set during the wars of 19th Century Europe. Two battles are featured: Borodino, the sanguinary clash before the gates of Moscow featured in Tolstoy's famous novel War and Peace, and Leipzig, the great "Battle of Nations" which marked the beginning of the end of the French Empire. Two smaller battles are included (Shevardino and Lieberwolkwitz), as well as two campaign games that cover multiple days of battle: September 5th-7th, 1812 at Borodino and October 14th-18th, 1813 at Leipzig. The game includes rules for cavalry charges, artillery bombardment, army morale and army commanders. Emphasis is placed on the role of reserves and the judicial commitment of infantry and cavalry. Key terrain pieces are featured, such as the city of Leipzig and the famous Great Redoubt at Borodino. Product information * Complexity: 5 out of 10 * Solitaire Suitability: Low (card-driven game) * Time Scale: abstract (one full day of battle is 6 turns) * Unit Scale: Infantry and Cavalry Corps * Players: Two * Playing Time: 30 to 90 minutes; 4 hours for large campaign * Designer: Christopher Moeller Components * 225 Poker-sized cards which include 89 Unit Cards, 32 Terrain and Info Cards, and 104 Playing Cards * Two Player Aid Cards * Three Scenario Set-up Cards * One Rules and Scenario Book * 1 Box and Lid set
Napoleonic Battles In The East
Complexity 5 Out Of 10
Players Two
Unit Scale Infantry and Cavalry Corps
Playing Time 30 to 90 minutes; 4 hours for large campaign
I bought this on a whim, as I usually don't like pure-card wargames, because they usually feel like someone pasted a wargame theme onto a regular card game. I was pleased to discover that this plays like a real wargame, and a good one at that!During play, you have lots of interesting decisions to make about where to attack and how you want to conduct each attack. Do you launch an all-out attack on a wing and maybe even order a supporting cavalry charge, in an attempt to quickly overwhelm your opponent and cause him to retreat? Or do you feint, hoping to draw him out by acting like you have a weak hand of cards, and then pounce on him after he has spent himself?Each card represents a different unit, usually a corps. Each unit has different capabilities and special abilities, so they don't all feel like cookie-cutter, interchangeable parts. Leaders add even more unique aspects to the game.The game includes small, medium, and large scenarios. It even has a multi-day campaign. I would highly recommend that you purchase this game if you are a wargamer or are interested in the Napoleonic Wars.
