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ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
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Scales well
Deep strategy
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Published in issue 77 of Vae Victis, Eylau 1807 is another installment of the Jours de Gloire series, based on a Richard H. Berg system.
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Published in issue 77 of Vae Victis, Eylau 1807 is another installment of the Jours de Gloire series, based on a Richard H. Berg system. This time simulating the battle pitting Russians vs. French in Eastern Prussia in the dead of winter, the 8th February 1807. Regiment-Brigade system, 200-400 infantry, 150-300 cavalry or 2-4 cannon per Strength Point. As with all Vae Victis games, the counters need to be cut out and mounted. The rules are entirely in French, although translations are available online. SYSTEM: Jours de Gloire Series (JDG) - scale = 297 m/hex; - time = 75 min/GT; - strength = 200 men/SP.