Today the guys at Little Wars TV begin Part 1 of a massive Napoleonic wargame campaign, covering the Spring of 1813 in central Germany. Starting in late April 1813, players maneuver armies across a custom theater map and battle for the survival of Napoleon's empire. Before the game, we sit down with historian Dr. George Nafziger to understand how the events of 1812 shaped the stakes for 1813. To play the game, we're using Hollandspiele's "Campaign of Nations" hex and counter boardgame and combining that with the classic 1990s "Volley & Bayonet" rules for miniature battles.

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And if you want a shot at a FREE holiday gift, leave us a comment on this video and you'll could win one of two free copies of "Campaign of Nations" by Hollandspiele. Just let us know your favorite Napoleonic battle! At the end of the video you'll hear Greg and Miles offer their favorites. Even if you don't win a free board game, everyone can still download a 100% free copy of our 1813 campaign guide with orders of battle, new game counters, fog of war flags, and special rules to play the Spring campaign using "Campaign of Nations."

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Part 2 of our 3-part 1813 campaign event is coming up next, so stay tuned! Again, our thanks to the team at Historic Mail for their support! Use our link and code for your discount if you're on the hunt for a holiday gift idea.