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War by Sail

By: Ostfront Publishing

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Wargame Rules (Ostfront Publishing)


Product Info

Title
War by Sail
Category
Author
Tom Jensen
Publish Year
2019
Pages
212
Dimensions
11.75x8.25x.75"
NKG Part #
2148135547
Type
Softcover

Description

War by Sail is a simple yet comprehensive age of sail wargame, aimed at small fleet actions of 3 to 30 ships per side, with a focus on historical accuracy and flavor.

Researched and playtested for 10 months, War by Sail includes detailed ship rosters for 20 different conflicts, spanning from 1563 to 1812. Generic units are also provided for the 1300 - 1550 period.

A Generic ship list is given for each period (such as "Third Rate", "Fourth Rate" etc.), as well as individual named ships (over 1,700 in total!), showing each ship's weaponry, size, maneuverability and suchlike. Get ready to learn how many Demi-Cannons and Culverins your favorite 17th century English ship had...

War by Sail emphasizes crew quality and morale, as well as real tactics of the periods, and carefully reflects changes in naval technology throughout the centuries.