The Skirmisher 4

The Skirmisher No. 4 is the fourth official magazine supporting the Great Campaigns of the American Civil War (GCACW) series, published by Multi-Man Publishing (MMP). It is centered on the reprint of Stonewall Jackson's Way II (SJW2) and serves as an expansion packed with new scenarios, historical articles, strategy guides, and design notes.

Owners of Stonewall Jackson's Way II (or the original Stonewall Jackson's Way) will get the most value from this issue.

Game system

The magazine supports the Great Campaigns of the American Civil War operational system.

Contents include:

• a complete mini-module;
• new historical scenarios;
• strategy articles;
• historical studies;
• playtest reports;
• designer commentary;
• community updates.

Contents

The 56-page full-color magazine includes:

The Skirmish Line

News about upcoming GCACW projects.

Lee's Last Offensive

A mini-module by Niall Taylor covering the Bristoe Station and Mine Run campaigns of Fall 1863.

Includes:

• 4 historical scenarios;
• 3 campaign scenarios;
• a detailed Game as History article.

Uses the Stonewall Jackson's Way II maps.

Battle for the Gaps

A cavalry scenario depicting the fighting around Aldie in June 1863 during the Gettysburg Campaign.

Playtest Reports

Illustrated reports covering the Lee's Last Offensive scenarios.

All Green Alike Strategy Guide

A detailed strategy article for the All Green Alike campaign.

Stonewall Jackson's Way II Replay

A fully illustrated replay of an SJW2 scenario.

Battlefield Staff Rides

Joe Balkoski discusses the battlefield staff rides he conducts for the U.S. Army.

GCACW Community

Information on tournaments, online resources, and the GCACW community.

Objective

To provide new operational content, historical research, and strategic guidance for experienced GCACW players.

Players

2 players (depending on the GCACW title played)

Playing time

Varies according to the selected scenarios.

Complexity

Medium to High

Designed for players already familiar with the GCACW system.

Game scale

Period: American Civil War (1861–1865)

Level: Operational

Replayability

Seven new scenarios

Complete mini-module

Extensive strategy content

Historical articles

Excellent companion for Stonewall Jackson's Way II

Components

56-page full-color magazine

140 die-cut counters

Lee's Last Offensive mini-module

Battle for the Gaps scenario

Historical and strategy articles.