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P.O. Box 21598 | Bakersﬁeld, CA. 93390 | (661) 587-9633 phone | (661) 587-5031 fax | [email protected] East of Chancellorsville 3-4 May 1863 At the height of the battle of Chancellorsville in May 1863, a Union column attempted to ﬂank the Confederate line. A lone Confederate brigade delayed the column at Salem Church, giving the Confederates time to reinforce the position. Eventually, the Confederates decided to focus on destroying the now-isolated column. In the early going of this game, the Union player must break through to reach the main battle. As Confederate reinforcements shift the balance of strength, the objectives also change to put the burden of attack on the South. Victory will go to the player who best understands the strengths and weaknesses of each side. Salem Church uses the QuickPlay version of the Musket & Saber system to simply yet accurately portray warfare during the muzzle- loading era. Combat is based on unit quality rather than raw numbers, and rewards use of historical tactics. Infantry, tough and resilient, bears the brunt of battle. Artillery can smash attacks or open holes in enemy lines, but is vulnerable and brittle. Cavalry is weak in stand- up combat, but crucial for pursuit and the occasional charge against a broken foe. 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 • Pea Ridge (DG Folio Series game) • Custer's Final Campaign (DG Mini Series game) • Chantilly (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 • 1712 MSRP • $9.95 UPC Code • 095109017127 Contents • One 11x17 inch map • 40 die-cut counters • Four page rule booklet plus scenario sheet 19 th Century Battles: Salem Church Place your order today! Minutes to learn. Quick to play. Historically Accurate. Copyright ©2013, Decision Games, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Made & Printed in U.S.A. www.decisiongames.com Salem Church East of Chancellorsville 3-4 May 1863

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

East of Chancellorsville 3-4 May 1863

At the height of the battle of Chancellorsville in May 1863, a Union column attempted to fl ank the Confederate line. A lone Confederate brigade delayed the column at Salem Church, giving the Confederates time to reinforce the position. Eventually, the Confederates decided to focus on destroying the now-isolated column. In the early going of this game, the Union player must break through to reach the main battle. As Confederate reinforcements shift the balance of strength, the objectives also change to put the burden of attack on the South. Victory will go to the player who best understands the strengths and weaknesses of each side. Salem Church uses the QuickPlay version of the Musket & Saber system to simply yet accurately portray warfare during the muzzle-loading era. Combat is based on unit quality rather than raw numbers, and rewards use of historical tactics. Infantry, tough and resilient, bears the brunt of battle. Artillery can smash attacks or open holes in enemy lines, but is vulnerable and brittle. Cavalry is weak in stand-up combat, but crucial for pursuit and the occasional charge against a broken foe. 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• Pea Ridge (DG Folio Series game)• Custer's Final Campaign

(DG Mini Series game)• Chantilly (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• 1712

MSRP• $9.95

UPC Code• 095109017127

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

plus scenario sheet

19th Century Battles: Salem Church