Post by crimhthanthegreat on Nov 30, 2007 7:19:48 GMT -6
William the Conqueror - 1066: Game of the Battles of Stamford Bridge and Hastings [BOX SET]
CONTENTS:
• 22-page rule booklet
• Combat Adjustment Slide Rule
• errata sheet
• large color play mat
• 3 sheets of round counters (106 + 38 blanks = 144 total)
• 1 sheet small square counters (175 + 105 blanks = 280)
• 1 small sheet small rectangular counters (50)
"INTRODUCTION: William the Conqueror
1066 is a two or three player tactical wargame which recreates the Battles of Stamford Bridge and Senlac Hill (more commonly known as the Battle of Hastings), the most decisive battles ever fought on English soil. The results of these battles profoundly changed the course of English history and language. At Stamford Bridge, the Viking invasion of England was repulsed by the Anglo-Saxon army, while three weeks later, at Senlac Hill, the Norman invaders successfully defeated the Anglo-Saxon army and were able to conquer the whole of England. The outcome of the Battle of Senlac Hill was a direct result of the Battle of Stamford Bridge. In campaign game, players play the Battle of Stamford Bridge first. Then the Battle of Senlac Hill is played with an order of battle determined by the outcome of the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Either game may be played independently of the other.
1066 uses a revolutionary innovation in wargaming entitled the MOVEMENT RESOLUTION SYSTEM. There is no die to throw nor any card to choose. The result of an attack depends entirely upon how intelligently you move, not the luck of the die. The MOVEMENT RESOLUTION SYSTEM consists of the attacker moving adjacent to an enemy unit, then both players moving one hex simultaneously. The result of this move determines the result of the attack."
CONTENTS:
• 22-page rule booklet
• Combat Adjustment Slide Rule
• errata sheet
• large color play mat
• 3 sheets of round counters (106 + 38 blanks = 144 total)
• 1 sheet small square counters (175 + 105 blanks = 280)
• 1 small sheet small rectangular counters (50)
"INTRODUCTION: William the Conqueror
1066 is a two or three player tactical wargame which recreates the Battles of Stamford Bridge and Senlac Hill (more commonly known as the Battle of Hastings), the most decisive battles ever fought on English soil. The results of these battles profoundly changed the course of English history and language. At Stamford Bridge, the Viking invasion of England was repulsed by the Anglo-Saxon army, while three weeks later, at Senlac Hill, the Norman invaders successfully defeated the Anglo-Saxon army and were able to conquer the whole of England. The outcome of the Battle of Senlac Hill was a direct result of the Battle of Stamford Bridge. In campaign game, players play the Battle of Stamford Bridge first. Then the Battle of Senlac Hill is played with an order of battle determined by the outcome of the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Either game may be played independently of the other.
1066 uses a revolutionary innovation in wargaming entitled the MOVEMENT RESOLUTION SYSTEM. There is no die to throw nor any card to choose. The result of an attack depends entirely upon how intelligently you move, not the luck of the die. The MOVEMENT RESOLUTION SYSTEM consists of the attacker moving adjacent to an enemy unit, then both players moving one hex simultaneously. The result of this move determines the result of the attack."
William I of England (c.1028–9 September 1087) was a medieval monarch known also as William the Conqueror. He ruled as the Duke of Normandy from 1035 to 1087 and as King of England from 1066 to 1087.
Historically, as Duke of Normandy, he is known as William II and as King of England as William I. He is commonly referred to as William the Conqueror (Guillaume le Conquérant) or William the Bastard (Guillaume le Bâtard). Several citizens taunted him during the siege of Alençon with reference to his illegitimacy, and he had their eyes gouged out and their hands and feet cut off.[1]
In support of his claim to the English crown, William invaded England in 1066, leading an army of Normans to victory over the Anglo-Saxon forces of Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings, and suppressed subsequent English revolts in what has become known as the Norman Conquest.[2]
His reign brought Norman culture to England, which had an enormous impact on the subsequent course of England in the Middle Ages. In addition to political changes, his reign also saw changes to English law, a programme of building and fortification, changes in the English language, and the introduction of continental European feudalism into England.
Historically, as Duke of Normandy, he is known as William II and as King of England as William I. He is commonly referred to as William the Conqueror (Guillaume le Conquérant) or William the Bastard (Guillaume le Bâtard). Several citizens taunted him during the siege of Alençon with reference to his illegitimacy, and he had their eyes gouged out and their hands and feet cut off.[1]
In support of his claim to the English crown, William invaded England in 1066, leading an army of Normans to victory over the Anglo-Saxon forces of Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings, and suppressed subsequent English revolts in what has become known as the Norman Conquest.[2]
His reign brought Norman culture to England, which had an enormous impact on the subsequent course of England in the Middle Ages. In addition to political changes, his reign also saw changes to English law, a programme of building and fortification, changes in the English language, and the introduction of continental European feudalism into England.
Has anyone ever played this?
