Strategy & Tactics #304: The American Revolution in the South is a historical wargame recreating ten key campaigns fought across North and South Carolina between 1776 and 1781. Focusing on the strategic and tactical decisions of individual leaders, this simulation captures the volatile and unpredictable nature of the Southern theatre of the American Revolutionary War, where small armies, divided loyalties, and bold commanders shaped the outcome of the conflict.

• Historical Background: After years of fighting in the northern colonies, the British shifted their focus southward, seeking to rally Loyalist support and divide the Revolution from within. The Carolinas became a bloody battleground of raids, counterattacks, and decisive engagements such as Camden, Cowpens, Guilford Courthouse, and King’s Mountain. Commanders like Cornwallis, Greene, Morgan, and Tarleton waged a fast-moving, highly personal struggle for control of the region — one that would ultimately determine the fate of the war.
• Gameplay & Objectives: The American Revolution in the South emphasises leadership and command decisions. Each game within the collection of ten scenarios explores different phases of the southern campaigns, testing each leader’s skill, adaptability, and luck. Leaders can prove themselves inept, competent, or brilliant over the course of battle, reflecting the real-world uncertainty and human element that defined this theatre of war.
• Game System: Players will find themselves balancing manoeuvre, timing, and coordination, with outcomes heavily influenced by leader initiative and morale. The system’s focus on individual commanders provides a rich narrative experience, blending historical realism with dynamic gameplay that rewards both strategy and adaptability. Skirmishes, larger engagements, and campaign-level actions are all represented with historically accurate unit and terrain interactions.
• Scenarios Included: Ten historical campaigns are represented, spanning from early Loyalist uprisings to the final battles leading to Yorktown. Each scenario can be played independently or as part of a broader campaign arc, offering replayability and evolving challenges.

Game Components:

• 1 x 22” x 34” full-colour map covering the Carolinas
• 280 die-cut counters representing key leaders, units, and militia forces
• Scenario booklet detailing ten historic campaigns (1776–1781)
• Streamlined rules system with leader-driven command mechanics

Scale:
Players: 2
Level: Operational / Tactical
Map Area: North & South Carolina
Turn: Variable per campaign

Gameplay Focus: The American Revolution in the South highlights the crucial role of leadership, initiative, and local knowledge in a theatre defined by mobility and unpredictability. Both sides must adapt to limited resources, partisan warfare, and shifting allegiances, ensuring no two battles play out the same way.

Strategy & Tactics #304: The American Revolution in the South is ideal for history enthusiasts and wargamers seeking to explore the Southern campaigns that shaped America’s independence. With its blend of historical depth and leader-focused gameplay, it provides a compelling look at one of the war’s most dynamic regions.

Available now from Milsims Games — Australia’s premier destination for historical wargames, strategy titles, and military simulations for over 50 years. Price-match guarantee and fast shipping from Mont Albert, VIC.

Help other Milsims Games users shop smarter by writing reviews for products you have purchased.