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P.O. Box 21598 | Bakersfield, CA. 93390 | (661) 587-9633 phone | (661) 587-5031 fax | [email protected] Crisis in the Pine Barrens In early 1864, Union Gen. Nathaniel Banks led a small army up Louisiana’s Red River. His objective, in conjunction with an overland campaign through Arkansas, was the Confederate Trans-Mississippi capital at Shreveport. Poor coordination of the two columns enabled the Confederates to concentrate their slender resources against each in turn. Banks was first and on 8 April his spearhead was hit near the crossroads of Mansfield. Historically, the Union forces, strung out on the march, were routed piecemeal, but the battle could have gone the other way. Mansfield uses the simplified QuickPlay version of the Musket & Saber system of warfare during the muzzle-loading era. Combat is based on unit quality rather than raw numbers, and rewards use of historical tactics. All units are susceptible to rout when weakened, so players must maintain reserves. Leaders enhance unit capabilities. Winning the battle depends on deployment, thoughtful maneuver to concentrate at the key points, the proper coordination of arms, careful use of leaders and special units, and an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of each army. Target Market • American Civil War history buffs Up-Sells & Cross-Sells • Stones River (DG Folio Series Game) • Wilson's Creek (DG Mini Series game) • Chantilly (DG Mini Series game) • Salem Church (DG Mini Series game) • Frayser's Farm (DG Folio Series Game) Selling Points • Mini-game/low price • Series game/many other games with the same rules system Stock no • 1721 MSRP • $9.95 UPC Code • 09510901721 Contents • One 11x17 inch map 40 die-cut counters Four page rule booklet plus scenario sheet Mansfield Place your order today! 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107 1108 1109 1110 1111 1112 1113 1102 1303 1304 1305 1306 1307 1308 1309 1310 1311 1312 1313 1302 1511 1512 1513 1003 1009 1004 1005 1006 1007 1008 1010 1011 1012 1001 1002 1203 1209 1204 1205 1206 1207 1208 1210 1211 1212 1201 1202 1403 1409 1404 1405 1406 1407 1408 1410 1411 1412 1401 1402 1611 1612 0103 0112 0113 0102 0303 0304 0305 0306 0307 0308 0309 0310 0311 0312 0313 0302 0503 0504 0505 0506 0507 0508 0509 0510 0511 0512 0513 0502 0703 0704 0705 0706 0707 0708 0709 0710 0711 0712 0713 0702 0903 0904 0905 0906 0907 0908 0909 0910 0911 0912 0913 0902 0203 0211 0212 0201 0202 0403 0409 0404 0405 0406 0407 0408 0410 0411 0412 0401 0402 0603 0609 0604 0605 0606 0607 0608 0610 0611 0612 0601 0602 0803 0809 0804 0805 0806 0807 0808 0810 0811 0812 0801 0802

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Page 1: Crisis in the Pine Barrens - Decision Gamesdecisiongames.com/.../2015/11/2015-SS-Minis-Mansfield.pdfCrisis in the Pine Barrens In early 1864, Union Gen. Nathaniel Banks led a small

P.O. Box 21598 | Bakersfi eld, CA. 93390 | (661) 587-9633 phone | (661) 587-5031 fax | [email protected]

Crisis in the Pine Barrens

In early 1864, Union Gen. Nathaniel Banks led a small army up Louisiana’s Red River. His objective, in conjunction with an overland campaign through Arkansas, was the Confederate Trans-Mississippi capital at Shreveport. Poor coordination of the two columns enabled the Confederates to concentrate their slender resources against each in turn. Banks was fi rst and on 8 April his spearhead was hit near the crossroads of Mansfi eld. Historically, the Union forces, strung out on the march, were routed piecemeal, but the battle could have gone the other way.

Mansfi eld uses the simplifi ed QuickPlay version of the Musket & Saber system of warfare during the muzzle-loading era. Combat is based on unit quality rather than raw numbers, and rewards use of historical tactics. All units are susceptible to rout when weakened, so players must maintain reserves. Leaders enhance unit capabilities. Winning the battle depends on deployment, thoughtful maneuver to concentrate at the key points, the proper coordination of arms, careful use of leaders and special units, and an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of each army.

Target Market• American Civil War history buffs

Up-Sells & Cross-Sells• Stones River (DG Folio Series Game)• Wilson's Creek (DG

Mini Series game)• Chantilly (DG Mini Series game)• Salem Church (DG Mini

Series game)• Frayser's Farm (DG Folio

Series Game)

Selling Points• Mini-game/low price• Series game/many other games

with the same rules system

Stock no• 1721

MSRP• $9.95

UPC Code• 09510901721

Contents• One 11x17 inch map• 40 die-cut counters • Four page rule booklet

plus scenario sheet

Mansfi eld

Place your order today!

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