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Birth of a Nation

Birth of a Nation 1982

Design Richard H. Berg , Peter Hatton Publisher 3W (World Wide Wargames)
5.9 /10
BGG rating
#25009
BGG rank
2.4
Weight
2
Players
2
Best at
120–240
Minutes
12
Age
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About the Game

"Birth of a Nation" first published in The Wargamer Magazine (#18) Jan-Feb 1982, is a two-player company level wargame simulation of the battle of Freeman's Farm (Saratoga), Sept. 19, 1777.

Points are awarded to the British player for Victory point hexes occupied and for un-demoralized units. The number of points gained determines the level of victory for both sides.

Filed Under

Categories
Age of Reason American Indian Wars American Revolutionary War Civil War Wargame
Mechanics
Dice Rolling Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Line of Sight Movement Points Ratio / Combat Results Table Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Simulation Zone of Control
BGG ratings
46 · geek rating 5.51
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