Wise Bayonets 1799

The subject of this game, designed by Enrico Acerbi, is the Napoleonic battle of river Trebbia (june 1799). "Wise Bayonets" uses the same rules system of "Masséna at Loano", "Moravian Sun" and "Novi 1799", integrated with rules needed to reflect the different battle terrain and tactical situation. Compared to the game "Masséna at Loano" much more emphasis is given to cavalry and much less to the formation of tirailleurs (almost useless in the plain between rivers Tidone, Trebbia and Po).

Components: 1 game-map 84x60 cm; 216 x 5/8” and 140 x 1/2” die cut counters; 3 Player Aid Cards; 1 Rule booklet with scenarios and an historical commentary.

Scale: 1 turn = 1 hour - 1 hex = 300 m (about 328 yards) - 1 strength point = 2-300 men for infantry, 150-200 for cavalry or 2-3 guns.

Designer: Enrico Acerbi