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It's here! Our brand-new Epic Battles: American Civil War is out on the world, finding its way onto hobby workbenches and gaming tables. We can't wait to see what you make of it!
The American Civil War Starter Set
The Epic Battles system allows for gamers to refight the battles of the American Civil War on a huge scale. The game is based on our familiar award-winning Black Powder rules system, with a few period-flavor tweaks to cement the battles in the ideologies of American Civil War doctrines.
This Truly Epic Box Contains:
- Union Army – 12 regiments, 12 cannon, and 12 mounted commanders in blue plastic.
- Confederate Army – 12 regiments, 12 cannon, and 12 mounted commanders in grey plastic.
- Green plastic bases for all figures.
- A5 Black Powder rulebook.
- 32-page American Civil War background and scenario booklet.
- Flags sheet.
- MDF Dutch-style barn.
- MDF snake fences.
- Six D6 dice.
Epic Battles: American Civil War Starter Set
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American Civil War Wave 3
Not only is the new game out, we're also excited to announce the next wave of American Civil War! These new options lend players a generous supply of extra tactical options whilst bolstering the aesthetics of armies arrayed on the tabletop. Take a look and pre-order below:
Skirmishers
Skirmishing troops were important parts of Union and Confederate battleplans during the American Civil War. Ranging ahead of the main attack columns, skirmishers advanced in loose formations to harass the enemy, draw fire, and screen the troops behind them ahead of a major bayonet charge.
The models in this boxed set are suitable to represent Skirmishers for both Union and Confederate armies. They can equally be used to represent famous regiments such as Berdan's Sharpshooters on the Union side or the Rebel Whitworth Sharpshooters.
Box Contains Ten Stands of Figures
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Dismounted Cavalry
The role of cavalry during the American Civil War went through a peculiar evolution. The realities of the evolving battlefield required a change from the tactics of previous wars. A headlong charge into formed enemy infantry or artillery became an unnecessary risk, the firepower they wielded more than enough to prevent any such charge from hitting home. Cavalry thus fought differently in the civil war than previous conflicts, though their role was no less pivotal. Headlong cavalry charges were largely replaced by cavalrymen acting more as dragoons – mounted infantry.
This set provides a brigade of three regiments – each with three stands of dismounted infantry and one of horseholders, suitable for both Union and Confederate Armies.
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Limber & Wagon
These limbers are designed to supplement the plastic cannons found in the kits for both Union and Confederate infantry brigades, as well as the hefty number found in the starter box. They really help to dress the tabletop when deploying artillery and create a more immersive experience. Wagons meanwhile add extra flavor to a battlefield, whether in support of your artillery or simply to dress the battlefield. You could even use multiples to represent a key battlefield objective in certain scenarios.
Limber
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Wagon
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Casualty Markers & Command Strips
During the cause of the game, a Black Powder General will have a need to track their regiment's casualties. These casualty markers feature prominent markers enabling just that – Track wounds effectively and with a visual flourish. These are generic, and are thus suitable to be painted up as either Union or Confederate troops.
The Confederate and Union Infantry Brigade plastic sprues are designed to allow for regiments comprising five stands. These ACW Command strips allow players, should they wish, to field smaller units. These strips will replace one front rank strip from the plastic kit, allowing more command stands to be built.
Casualty Markers
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Command Strips
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Union & Confederate Commanders
Add famous commanders to your forces. Each pack contains two famous commanders and a standardbearer. You may remember that opposing Gettysburg Commanders, George Meade and Robert E. Lee, were our early adopter pre-order exclusive miniatures – but the keen-eyed among you might spot that these are not the same miniatures. They are entirely new sculpts!
Union Commanders
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Confederate Commanders
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Wave 3 Pre-Order Bundles
Get two of each of the new ACW Wave 3 Boxed Sets: Skirmishers and Dismounted Cavalry in these convenient bundle. The new skirmishers and dismounted cavalry perfectly complement the Infantry Brigades found in the Epic Battles American Civil War Starter Set, and afford players additional tactical flexibility, not to mention enlivening the battlefield.
You'll receive six regiments of dismounted cavalry (18 stands of dismounted infantry and six stands of horseholders) and 20 stands of skirmishers.
You'll also receive three mounted command miniatures and a pack of the new casualty markers (twelve infantry and six cavalry) free as part of this bundle – these deals are only available as pre-orders.
Union Wave 3 Pre-Order Bundle
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Confederate Wave 3 Pre-Order Bundle
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Out Now – ACW Wave One Releases
Rapid Deployment System Paint Set
Although designed for Epic Battles: American Civil War, it's equally suitable for miniatures of any scale for that historical period, containing all the colors required for painting both Union and Confederate forces:
- Uses the Rapid Deployment Paint System – a user-friendly method that gives great end results by combining authentic acrylic paints with quickshade pigmented wash in double-quick time.
- Includes nine paints by Army Painter, plus Strong Tone Wash – all you need for both Union and Confederate armies.
- Also includes a Plastic Sprue of Epic Battles American Civil War Infantry – perfect to practice on!
Black Powder American Civil War Paint Set
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Additional Troops – Infantry Brigades
Expand your forces. Each of these boxed sets contains enough miniature to make three regiments of infantry (of 100 men each), as well as three cannons and three mounted commanders.
Epic Battles: ACW Union Brigade
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Epic Battles: ACW Confederate Brigade
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Epic Scenery for Epic Battles
Dress your table and lend your battles a more immersive quality. These MDF buildings and plastic trees are perfect to maneuver your troops around in the Epic Battles American Civil War setting, whilst the Gettysburg Scenery is an essential add-on for any who wish to refight that crucial battle using the new system.
American Civil War Scenery Pack
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Gettysburg Scenery Pack
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12 Tree (N Gauge) Large Set
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