Cover art for Drive on Washington: The Battle of Monocacy Junction, July 9, 1864

Drive on Washington: The Battle of Monocacy Junction, July 9, 1864

1980 · BGG
Avg rating
7.05
Bayes rating
5.55
Weight
2.76 (Medium)
Players
2
Playtime
6 hr
Ratings count
83

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Description

Regimental-level game of the battle of Monocacy Junction during the American Civil War. Part of the Great Battles of the American Civil War series. Late war attempt by Confederate forces under Jubal Early to overcome Union defenders led by Lew Wallace who are defending the bridges leading to Washington.

Each game turn represents 20 minutes of real time, and each hex is 125 yards from side to side. Each strength point is 100 men or 1 gun. 200 counters

This is Volume 2 of the original SPI / TSR Great Battles of the American Civil War series.



Mechanics

Hexagon Grid Simulation

Themes

American Civil War

Publishers

SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)

Designers

Thomas Hudson