Against the Odds Magazine #51

Against the Odds magazine investigates military history from a broad perspective. The economic, political, religious and social aspects of warfare are examined in concert with events on the battlefield. Each issue of ATO features: Informative and insightful articles showcasing the history behind events, plus regular columns by noted game designers providing insight on the latest trends and events.

Game included in this issue — "Almost a Miracle!”: The Revolutionary War in the North. At the time, no colonial revolution in history had ever succeeded. Against the strongest military power in the world, there was little to suggest that this one would either. But it did. Looking back, George Washington said the victory was "Little short of a standing miracle." Now you can take a closer look... "Almost a Miracle!" uses ATO's successful "Tarleton's Quarter!" (ATO #28) as a game engine starting point to bring the Northern "half" of the American Revolution into play. Will the British be able to impose "the King's Peace" on the northern colonies or will the revolution survive to birth a new nation?