By Iron and Blood: 2nd Edition

By Iron and Blood simulates the climactic engagement of the 1866 Austro-Prussian War, the Battle of Koniggratz (also known as the Battle of Sadowa). Taking place on July 3, 1866, this decisive clash pitted the forces of General Helmuth von Moltke's Prussians against the Austrian armies of Feldzugmeister Ludwig von Benedek.

At stake was the question of whether Prussia or Austria would be the dominant power in central Europe. This battle was the largest clash of arms on the European continent since the Napoleonic Wars (the Battle of Leipzig, 1813), and would not be matched again until 50 years later at the start of the First World War in 1914.

In this innovative game from award-winning designer Hermann Luttmann, the Prussian player will be challenged to match the skill of their historical counterpart by bringing together widely separated forces to engage in a crushing assault on the defending Habsburg army. On the other side, the Austrian player must effectively engage their opponent by defeating the enemy piecemeal before their armies can join together in overwhelming numbers.

With so many choices and variables, players are assured that By Iron and Blood will always offer an engaging and challenging experience. Will the Prussians crush their foes and set the path for the creation of the new German Empire? Or will the Austrians successfully fend off their foes and retain their position of power? Play By Iron and Blood to find out

PLAYERS: 1-2

TIME TO PLAY: 4 Hours or More

AGES: 13 and up

SOLITAIRE SUITABILITY: 4 out of 10

SOLITAIRE COMPLEXITY: 6 out of 10

COMPONENTS:

22"x17" inch game map

176 Unit Markers

27 Playing Cards

Two Player Aid Cards

Two Command Tracks

Game Turn and Victory Point Tracks

Rulebook

Two 6-sided dice

CREDITS

Game Design: Hermann Luttmann

Game Development: Fred Manzo and Ryan Heilman

Game and Box Art: llya Kudriashov

Production: Blue Panther LLC