Bloody April: The Battle of Shiloh, 1862
2 players • Simulations Publications, Inc. • 1979
- Publisher
- Simulations Publications, Inc.
- First published
- 1979
- Players
- 2 players
How it plays
Bloody April: The Battle of Shiloh, 1862 plays 2 players.
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Where it came from
Bloody April: The Battle of Shiloh, 1862 was released by Simulations Publications, Inc. (SPI) in 1979 as part of their long-running library of wargames. Designed by Joseph Balkoski, the game covers the pivotal American Civil War conflict at Shiloh, focusing on the tactical maneuvers and the chaotic nature of the two-day engagement. It emerged during a period when SPI was refining its simulation standards, prioritizing detailed logistical and combat modeling that favored historical accuracy over simplified mechanics.
The game is noted for its rigorous approach to the scale of the battle, featuring a map and counter set that challenged players to manage the fragmented units and command limitations inherent to the 1862 theater. It was received as a challenging and serious entry in the company's catalog, appreciated by the hobbyist community for its fidelity to the terrain and the specific morale issues faced by troops during the struggle. It remains a notable example of the board-based wargaming movement of the late 1970s.
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Bloody April: The Battle of Shiloh, 1862 is published by Simulations Publications, Inc.. The catalog gives its publication year as 1979.
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