Men of Iron Tri Pack Second Printing Board Game

Back by popular demand, the first three games in the Men of Iron series: Men of Iron, Infidel, and Blood & Roses. But wait, that’s not all you get, also included is the Battle of Agincourt from C3i #22.

The game that started it all, Men of Iron, covers the re-emergence of infantry in the early 14th century, along with a more perceptive understanding of the value of combined-arms warfare and the effective use of defensive terrain. The scenarios highlight the key elements that made these battles so fascinating: the defensive power of the longbow, especially when used in coordination with dismounted, or even mounted, men-at-arms. Agincourt covers Henry V’s famous victory during the Hundred Years War.

The second volume in the Men of Iron series, Infidel, focuses on the major battles of the early Crusades era between Christians and Muslims. This is a period that saw cavalry reign supreme and pitted the European mounted, armored men-at-arms—which relied on furious and direct charges with sword and lance—against the Eastern European/Turkish light cavalry tactics—focusing on the efficiency of its mounted archers.

Blood & Roses focuses on the battles of the Wars of the Roses in England, between 1455 and 1487. This was warfare in which most men were truly "of iron, " heavily and totally armored to such a point that their mobility was suspect. It also featured the introduction of gunpowder—mostly field artillery—in noticeable numbers. And while many English men-at-arms were mounted, they did so almost entirely for transport. Most fighting was on foot…and it was quite vicious.

• Three Complete Games: Includes Men of Iron Infidel and Blood and Roses
• Broad Medieval History: Fight battles from the Crusades through the Wars of the Roses
• Momentum Activation System: Continue a command or attempt to seize play from the opponent
• Diverse Battlefield Forces: Use knights longbows crossbows pikes cavalry and artillery
• More Than Twenty Battles: Choose scenarios with different armies maps and tactical problems
• Solo Friendly Design: Play both sides without requiring a separate automated opponent

Includes:

• 5 Double Sided Mounted Maps
• 1 Additional Map
• 7 and a Half Countersheets
• 1 Series Rulebook
• 1 Men of Iron Battle Book
• 1 Infidel Battle Book
• 1 Blood and Roses Battle Book
• 8 Player Aid Cards
• 2 Ten Sided Dice

Specifications:

• Manufacturer: GMT Games
• Category: Board Game
• Subcategory: Medieval Tactical Battle Historical Wargame Collection
• Players: 1-2
• Age: 14+
• Play Time: 60-180 Minutes Per Battle