Cockpit of Europe : Lace Wars Volume 1 | 2004 | Red Sash {UNPUNCHED-COMPLETE}

Description: Greetings to all, Item for Sale - Cockpit of Europe : Lace Wars Volume 1 : France & Flanders 1744-48 General Item Condition - complete with unpunched counters Photos - actual item for sale {see photos to help elaborate on condition}Box Condition - {good overall} - there is shelf/handling wear and front is pushed in some Components Condition - {near mint} Publisher : Red Sash GamesDesigners : Michael Junkin & Ian WeirMFG # : unknownYear : 2003 Item Description: Cockpit of Europe covers the campaigns of the War of the Austrian Succession in the Flanders theater between 1744 and 1748. From 1741 to 1748, the War of the Austrian Succession raged on the continent of Europe. From 1743 on, Britain and France were formally at war. The French leadership were divided into two schools of thought. The traditionalists believed that the Habsburg dynasty was the primary threat to France's position in Europe, and that the main thrust of the war should be made against their possessions in Italy and Germany. The other school feared the rise of the Maritime Powers (England and Holland) and counseled a hard blow in that direction. Cockpit of Europe looks at the five years that the French spent in the Low Countries attempting to smash the ring of enemies surrounding them. Even though the French, thanks to the sublime leadership of their German-born Marshal, Maurice de Saxe, conquered Belgium and invaded Holland, defeating every army sent against them, the campaigns resulted in a draw. The subsequent peace merely restored the status quo. The stage was then set for the titanic Seven Years War. Nevertheless, there is great scope for you as the King's Captain General. The armies involved were the largest yet seen on a European battlefield; the French fielded over 200,000 men, and the Allies tried their best to match them. The region is relatively compact, yet difficult to operate in, with the open country thickly studded with fortresses and cut by rivers. Seaward are tracts of swamp and fenland. On the other flank are the dense woods and rugged hills of the Ardennes. The French player, with the strategic initiative, must constantly press forward, laying siege to town after town (and leaving many men idle in garrison), as he seeks to lever the Allies away from the French frontiers and ultimately threaten the Allies' own bases of operation. The Allied player must decide whether to defend everywhere, to bide his time and harass the enemy, or to launch an offensive of his own. Even if he makes the right choice, however, he must still get the agreement of all the nations under his command. Terms and Conditions: eBay now handles all forms of payment.I am not a professional grader. I try to point out issues and grade the best I can. Please view photos and ask questions before bidding or buying.Shrink-wrapped items are checked to try and determine if an item has been re-shrink-wrapped. If there is enough evidence to determine this it will be stated in the item's condition.Items are sold "as is" even shrink-wrapped items which are not guaranteed to be complete or perfect inside as I have no way of verifying completeness or condition.If you are unhappy with any purchase you have made with me please contact me before leaving feedback. I will do my best to resolve the issue.Paid for items are normally shipped the same day Monday-Friday(cut-off time is 3pm PST), in some cases shipments are made the next day(Monday-Friday).Items are packed securely and responsibly.International buyers---- I am now using eBay's "Global Shipping" program.Combined shipping available where possible.Questions?? Please ask any questions "before" buying/bidding. Thank you for looking, Robert S. (eBay ID : aragorn25) Also, if you or someone you know has a game (war/strategy/rpg/miniatures) or comic book collection for sale. Please email me with the details. Fast response guaranteed. Check out my other items - opens in a new window or tab! Be sure to add me to your favorites list - opens in a new window or tab!

Price: 159.95 USD

Location: Salinas, California

End Time: 2023-11-06T15:38:42.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD