This book offers everything the reader needs to know to start playing miniature wargames set in the Napoleonic Wars. At the core of the book is a set of original rules, devised with clarity and playability, as well as ?realistic' results, in mind. They are intended to appeal to both the novice and the veteran gamer. Brief campaign rules are included to allow tactical tabletop battles to be put into the context of longer strategic games. But it offers far more than just a rule book: ?Concise overview of the historical period and the conflict in question ?A grounding in the weapons, formations, strategy and tactics of the period ?A full set of original, playable rules ?Key tables, charts and rosters required for the game, with photocopy permission ?Three historical scenarios to play, focusing on the campaigns in the Iberian Peninsula (the Peninsular War), of varying size and complexity (plus the promise of bonus scenarios online) ?Organizing troops. How to organize your forces using scale down orders of battle ?Uniform painting guide with advice on ranges of paint etc ?Terrain and buildings. How to plan and make appropriate terrain and buildings to enhance the games, focusing on essential and period-specific pieces. Sources of terrain pieces and materials ?Accessories: guide to various other accessories to enhance play: range sticks etc ?Buyer's guide to figure and model ranges, paints, terrain etc ?Computer gaming: A guide to available computer games for the period ?Bibliography: ?Must-have' references for the period AUTHOR: Jon and Diane are professional writers with many military history titles to their names. Jon is also an avid wargamer. ILLUSTRATIONS Colour throughout *
