Strategy & Tactics 282: War of the Pacific

War of the Pacific, Chile vs. Perú and Bolivia, 1879-1883 is a two-player, low-complexity simulation of one of the most decisive wars waged in South America during the 19th Century. This game simulates the conventional aspects of the war, from the outbreak to January of 1881 when the Chileans captured the Peruvian capital of Lima, and the guerilla war that followed, to the standoff that ensued to 1883. The game consists of twelve game turns, each game turn representing approximately two months of real time. Each hexagon on the map represents approximately 31 miles (50 kilometers) from side to opposite side, and individual units represent battalions and regiments; naval chits generally represent individual ships. Players: 2 Components: One 22" x 34" map & 280 counters Other Articles: Churchill vs. the Zeppelins: the story of Winston Churchill’s involvement in combating the WW1 German zeppelin blitz against England in 1915. Charlemagne’s Empire: a military analysis of the founding of the Holy Roman Empire in AD 800. The Indo-Pakistan Wars: a detailed analysis of the wars India has fought and won against Pakistan since 1948.