€ 26,95
Brand: Vae Victis / Cérigo éditions Language: English, French Conditions: New N° of players: 1-2 Playing time: 30-240' Age: 10+ Author: Matthieu Dangla


La bataille de Tourcoing covers the battle fought on 28 et 29 floréal an II (17th and 18th may 1794) between a French army under the command of general Souham and an army of the Coalition under the command of the prince of Coburg.

 

La bataille de Tourcoing is the fifth game of the series "les soldats de la République" (The Soldiers of the Republic) and includes an A2 map and 216 counters and markers.

 

It is possible to play this game with the standard rules (provided in the game) or with the simplified rules (already used for the game about the battle of Hondschoote - VaeVictis 146) that can be downloaded on the website of VaeVictis.

 

3 scenarios are proposed for this battle : one for the first day of battle, one for the second day and a third scenario that links the two days.

 

An additional scenario about the battle of Mouscron (10 floréal an II - 29th april 1794) is also provided.

 

Scale:

Units: Brigades or regiments; 1 strength point = 500-1000 infantry / 300-600 cavalry
Map: 800 meters per hex
Turn: 90 minutes
Complexity: 6/9

 

 

1 59x41 cm Map

216 Die-Cut Counters and Markers

1 Booklet of Rules and 4 Scenarios

1 Player Aid Card