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Designed By	Ben Knight
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Published By	XTR Corp
Year Published	1994
# of Players:	2 − 2
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Playing Time	120 minutes
Mfg Suggested Ages	12 and up
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Category	American Civil War Wargame
Mechanic	Hex-and-Counter
Primary Name	Across the Potomac
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The Gettysburg campaign in a double blind system. This game was released in Command Magazine Issue #30.

Movement determined by command points which is determined by quality of leaders. Rules include replacing Hooker with Meade.

There are 2 identical maps with each player having one and hidden from each other. Players will need to search out the other's army by using cavalry and pickets. Victory is determined by killing enemy and capturing / defending real estate.

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Across the Potomac Turn Record Chart

Replacement turn record chart with boxes large enough to stack reinforcements on day of entry. Also, replaced combat strength modifiers with straight die roll modifiers.

morgand

2009-11-08

Player Aid, Across the Potomac

Battle Sequence, Victory Points, Movement, Command Points, Command Actions, Hidden Movement Announcement Procedure, Setup, Errata

Coffeebike

2009-01-17

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