The Battle of the Alma
- Players: 2 players
- Play time: 120 min
- BGG rating: 6.4
About The Battle of the Alma
Following the French and British landings in the Crimean peninsula, the allied march South to seize the Russian naval base at Sebastopol. General Mentschikov's Russian army met them on the banks of the Alma River for the first major battle of the Crimean War - September 20, 1854. "The Battle of the Alma" covers the first major battle of the Crimean War. It is part of GDW's Series 120 games, a line of introductory wargames spanning various historical eras. The games in the series had 120 counters and were supposed to be playable in 120 minutes or less, hence the name. Republished in Command Magazine Japan #38, along with 1940.
- Released
- 1978
- Designer
- Frank Chadwick
- Age
- 12+
- Best with
- 2 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play The Battle of the Alma?
The Battle of the Alma plays with 2 players.
What is the best player count for The Battle of the Alma?
BoardGameGeek community voters say The Battle of the Alma is best with 2 players (5 votes).
How long does The Battle of the Alma take to play?
A game of The Battle of the Alma takes 120 min.
What age is The Battle of the Alma for?
The recommended minimum age for The Battle of the Alma is 12+.
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