The Cossacks Are Coming! (2nd Edition) is an extensively researched historical model of the Russian invasion of Germany in August and September of 1914. The design is a revision of the original The Cossacks are Coming! (People’s War Games 1982). Based on the 3rd edition Death of Empires rules system the five scenarios include an introductory scenario, three individual battle scenarios (Gumbinnen, Tannenberg and First Masurian) and a campaign game scenario.
Game Scale:
- Units: Primarily brigade/divisional 1000 to 1500 men per strength point for infantry, 450 to 900 men per strength point of cavalry, 2 to 3 batteries per strength point of artillery.
- Time: Weekly turns composed of two to three impulses.
- Map: 5 miles per hex.
Contents:
- 840 two sided die cut counters
- One 22" x 34" Map
- Standard and Exclusive Rule Booklets
- 4 Player Aid Charts
- 6 Strategic and Army Charts
- 8 Campaign Scenario Set-up Charts
- Two 6-sided dice
This game is in Very Good condition. The counters are unpunched. There is some minor shelf wear. One corner of the internal box is split (see pictures). As always, the photos are of the game you will receive.