Battles For the Shenandoah: A Death Valley Expansion

The Game: Battles for the Shenandoah: A Death Valley Expansion contains four battle games with multiple scenarios.

McDowell, May 8, 1862

2nd Winchester, June 13, 14, and 15, 1863

Piedmont, June 5, 1864

Cool Spring, July 18, 1864

Experienced players will be able to play many of the scenarios in one sitting. The game reflects the development of the cavalry and the changes in infantry and artillery organization and tactics from 1862 through 1864.

TIME SCALE: Each Turn = 1 Hour

MAP SCALE: 145 Yards Per Hex with 25-Foot or 50-Foot Elevations

UNIT SCALE: 50 Men or 1 Cannon per Strength Point

COMPONENTS

560 counters

Two 17” x 22” double-sided maps

Two 11” x 17” double-sided maps

One 8 1/2” x 11” map

One Battle booklet

Eight Activation and Turn Record charts

One Terrain Effects Chart

One Range Effects Chart

The remaining components necessary for play can be found in GMT’s Death Valley: Battles for the Shenandoah. These include the Player Aid Cards, the 2nd Disorder Chart, the game markers, four maps, and a ten-sided die. The GBACW Series Rules can be found on the GMT website.