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Expansion for Stonewall Jackson's Way

The Skirmisher #4

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Published
2024
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2–4
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The Skirmisher #4 is the fourth magazine in the award-winning Great Campaigns of the American Civil War (GCACW) series of games. Skirmisher #4 is centered around the reprint of Stonewall Jackson's Way II (SJW2), so players should own this game (or the original SJW) to fully enjoy all the elements of Skirmisher #4. Skirmisher #4 contains the following scenarios and articles: The Skirmish Line which discusses upcoming GCACW plans and games. Lee s Last Offensive, a mini-module on the Bristoe Station and Mine Run campaigns in the Fall of 1863. Designed by Niall Taylor there are 4 basic scenarios, 3 campaign scenarios, and a detailed Game as History article. These scenarios use the SJW2 maps. A colorful set of playtest reports on the Lee s Last Offensive scenarios. Battle for the Gaps, a cavalry scenario in June 1863, when the Confederate and Union cavalry engaged just west of Aldie (on the SJW2 north map) as the Gettysburg campaign was developing. A detailed strategy article on optimal ways to play the All Green Alike campaign. A lengthy replay of a SJW2 scenario, filled with images to be easy-to-follow. An article on battlefield staff rides that Joe Balkoski conducts for the army. A listing of all that is GCACW on-line, tournaments, etc. Skirmisher #4 components list: 56 color pages A half counter sheet (140 counters) for the included scenarios -description from publisher

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