Minden 1759

Edición en inglés.

The SYW Battle Series (SYWBS) games are playable grand-tactical portrayals of battles of the Seven Years War. The series’ intent is to show how command operates on the battlefields, using the weapons and tactics of the period. The system emphasizes command & control and playability.

The games all share the following characteristics:
    Scale = 200-220 m/hex (219-240 yrd/hex)
    Time = 30 min/Turn
    Counter = 1 Brigade, 1 Battalion, 1 to 3 Squadrons, 1 Battery, 1 Leader

Each unit's historical flag and uniform are displayed on Counters, Orders/organizational Displays, and Orders of battle (in Playbooks).

Minden 1759 simulates the battle fought on the 1st of August 1759 in Westphalia during the Seven Years War. Duke Ferdinand of Brunswick commanded the Allied Army made up of troops from Britain, Hanover, Hesse, Brunswick and Prussia: 42,000 men (48 bns, 65 sqns) and 105 guns. Marquis Louis de Contades commanded the French Army: 57,000 men (84 bns, 85 sqns) with 90 guns.

Contents
  One SYWBSeries "Introduction" full color 16 pages booklet containing the Generalities of the system
  Two (one for each side) SYWBSeries "Detailed Sequence of Play" full color 24 pages booklets explaining in detail the sequence of play
  Two (one for each side) Minden "Playbook" full color 28 pages booklets containing a detailed historical commentary (8 pages),
  7 scenarii and a full order of battle showing all uniforms and flags
  One 574x820mm (22"x32") full color period-style map
  Four full color Army Orders/Organisational displays (2 for each side)
  Four full color Counters Sheets for 15mm (3/5") square counters (2 for each side)
  One full color Counters Sheet for rectangular "Brigade" counters
  Six full color Player Aids