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Black and Tan War
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DescriptionBlack & Tan War is an historical simulation of the Irish War of Independence, 1919-1921. Each player has a unique deck of cards that “drives” nearly all game procedures. One player controls the forces of the British Crown – regular battalions of the Royal Army, the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC), its elite Auxiliary Division, and the English “Black & Tans” who filled the RIC’s vacant ranks as native Irish policemen resigned from the force. MAP: Map depicts all of Ireland divided into 16 different regions (plus Dublin) Each card in the Crown Player’s deck may be played for 5 different purposes: 1) To conduct Operations with a number of units determined by the card’s value. These can be Patrols that aim to “show the flag” and catch the foe unawares; small-scale Raids to capture known or suspected Republican activists; and large-scale military Roundups intended to encircle and trap guerrilla units. 2) To cause an Event, of which there are many different types, including: Army Reinforcements, Blockade, Spies, Black & Tans, Motorization, Armored Cars, Mass Arrests, the RAF, and various new laws – just to name a few. 3) To recruit an Informer in one of the three regions listed on the card. These greatly boost the effectiveness of local Crown operations – and impede the activities of Republican guerrillas. Crown forces other than the Irish-born RIC may take revenge for guerrilla attacks and the generally hostile attitude of the natives by destroying civilian property. Such ‘reprisals’ can play a significant role in eroding both the British and Irish peoples’ will to continue the struggle. Game DiscussionsAdd CommentYou need to be logged in to comment. Insert Bullet List Please enter at least one item. Item: Item: Item: Item: Item: Insert Numeric List Please enter at least one item. Item: Item: Item: Item: Item: Insert Link Please enter the link of the website Optionally you can add display text Insert Email Please enter the email address Optionally add any display text Insert Image Please enter the link of the image Insert YouTube Video Please enter the link of the video MarketplaceNo listings at the moment. Do you own this game? Click here to list it for sale.
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