Black Powder Liberty or Death
The Black Powder: Liberty or Death! battle set by Warlord Games offers an extensive collection of miniatures and terrain pieces, allowing enthusiasts to recreate pivotal battles from the American War of Independence.
This comprehensive set provides a robust foundation for both new and seasoned wargamers to delve into the Black Powder ruleset, focusing on the American War of Independence. The inclusion of diverse units and terrain enhances the authenticity and depth of gameplay, making it a valuable addition to any historical wargaming collection.
Contents:
- Laser-cut wooden blockhouse
- Laser-cut wooden ‘snake’ fences
- 3 resin gun gabions
- 3 plastic mounted commanders
- 90 plastic British infantry
- 120 Continental infantry
- 30 Hessian Infantry
- 3 plastic field guns (6 or 9-pdr)
- Molly Pitcher figure
- 30 plastic Colonial Militia
- 8 plastic Woodland Indians
- 3 casualty figures
- Full colour flags for each regiment
Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
Resenting taxes imposed by the British parliament, patriot protests escalate to a peak on December 16, 1773 with the destruction of a shipment of tea, known as 'the Boston Tea Party'. The British government punished Massachusetts by closing the port of Boston and taking away self-government. The Patriots responded by setting up a shadow government that took control of the province outside of Boston and would place General George Washington to take charge of militia units besieging British forces stationed in Boston,
The British government in February 1775 declared Massachusetts to be in a state of rebellion. Then on April 19 - 1775 the first military actions of the American War of Independence (or Revolutionary War) took place, as fighting broke out between Massachusetts militia units and British regulars at Lexington and Concord...
