Description
Taking one of the most famous campaigns in British military history, Daniel Mersey gives a wargamer's perspective of the dramatic events of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and offers advice on how to recreate these on the gaming table. The author discusses factors to consider when choosing an appropriate set of commercially available rules, or devising your own, to best suit the scale and style of battle you want and to capture the flavour of the period. Relevant ranges of figures, along with painting advice, are also included. Analysis of the forces involved, organization, tactics and strategies will help with building your armies and period specific scenarios are included. Whether this is a new period for you, or you are looking to refresh your existing interest in the period, this handy guide is sure to hold much of interest.
About the Author
Daniel Mersey is a writer and game designer whose published wargames include Dux Bellorum (2012), the Origins Award-nominated Lion Rampant (2014), and The Men Who Would Be Kings (2016). Primarily gaming the ancients, medieval and colonial periods, despite his mediocre generalship, he has written regularly for the major wargaming magazines since the mid 1990s and has authored several non-gaming books.
Book Information
ISBN 9781473848504
Author Daniel Mersey
Format Paperback
Page Count 113
Imprint Pen & Sword Military
Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
About the Author
Daniel Mersey is a writer and game designer whose published wargames include Dux Bellorum (2012), the Origins Award-nominated Lion Rampant (2014), and The Men Who Would Be Kings (2016). Primarily gaming the ancients, medieval and colonial periods, despite his mediocre generalship, he has written regularly for the major wargaming magazines since the mid 1990s and has authored several non-gaming books.
Book Information
ISBN 9781473848504
Author Daniel Mersey
Format Paperback
Page Count 113
Imprint Pen & Sword Military
Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
