Kunersdorf 1759 (en anglais)

Relive one of the most decisive battles of the Seven Years’ War with Kunersdorf 1759, the third title in the SYW Battle System (SYWBS) series.
This tactical wargame recreates the battle fought on August 12, 1759, near Frankfurt an der Oder, between Frederick the Great’s Prussian army and a combined Austro-Russian force.

Designed to balance historical accuracy and playability, the system emphasizes command decisions and battlefield control.

The SYW Battle System

SYWBS offers a grand-tactical simulation scale:

• 1 hex ≈ 200–220 meters
• 1 turn = 30 minutes
• Units: brigades, battalions, squadrons, artillery
• 1 strength point ≈ 100 men

The system focuses on how commanders operated during 18th-century warfare, while remaining smooth and engaging.

Historical Background

The battle features:

• Prussian army (~50,000 men, 160 guns)
• Austro-Russian coalition (~79,000 men, 211 guns)

Kunersdorf represents one of Frederick the Great’s most significant defeats.

Box Contents

• 1 A1 map (58 x 81 cm)
• 5.5 counter sheets (800+ counters and markers)
• 5 order/organization sheets
• 2 rulebooks (standard + simplified)
• 2 playbooks
• 7 player aids
• 1 box (English printed)

Key Features

• Detailed historical simulation of the Seven Years’ War
• Command-focused gameplay system
• Accessible thanks to simplified rules
• High replay value and tactical depth

Specifications

• Players: 2
• Playing time: 2–3 hours
• Language: English 
• Publisher: AD HOC Edition
• Series: SYW Battle System