The Sword and the Flame

Rulebook includes historical background, terrain tips, and painting guides for the campaigns covered, plus a complete set of rules intended to cover desperate little battles involving outnumbered but well-led and disciplined Imperial forces versus their gallant opponents. Units move in random order as determined by the drawing of cards. Rules cover ranged and melee combat, morale, and formations.

Designer

Larry V. Brom

Publisher

Sergeants 3

Year Published

1979

Status

In Print

Contents

30-page rulebook, with 4-page reference card insert. Requires standard deck of playing cards (not included).

Scale

Time and ground scale is unstated. One infantry figure appears to represent around 8 actual combatants. Designed for use with 25mm figures.

Basing

Individual

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