Army of the Potomac: Campaigns of 1862 and 1864 is the second volume in GMT Games' acclaimed Civil War Heritage Series, building upon the award-winning Rebel Fury. Designed by renowned wargame designer Mark Herman, it uses the same streamlined rules while introducing new battles, expanded campaign options, and an operational system that recreates some of the most important campaigns of the American Civil War.
Whether you command McClellan or Grant for the Union, or Lee and Johnston for the Confederacy, every decision will shape the course of the campaign. Maneuver your divisions, coordinate artillery, exploit enemy weaknesses, and seize the initiative across Virginia's most famous battlefields.
Four 22" × 34" Game Maps (A, B, C & D)
Three 11" × 34" Map Sheets (E & F)
One 11" × 17" Map Sheet (G)
One Cardstock Map C Extension
Two Counter Sheets
Civil War Heritage Series Rulebook
Playbook
One 8.5" x 14" cardstock Union 1864 Off-Map Display
Two 8.5 x 11" cardstock Time Record Tracks (1862 and 1864)
Two Player Aid Cards
Two 10-sided dice (one blue and one gray)
One special die (with soldier & explosion icons)
Standalone game in the acclaimed Civil War Heritage Series
Uses the same accessible core system as Rebel Fury
Covers the Seven Days Campaign, Seven Pines, Spotsylvania, North Anna, and Cold Harbor
Includes both standalone battle scenarios and operational campaign play
Fast setup with low counter density and highly interactive gameplay
Dynamic Zone of Influence system representing historical battlefield formations
Operational campaign rules featuring logistics, casualties, replacements, ammunition, and entrenchments
Fully playable solo or with two players
Army of the Potomac: Campaigns of 1862 and 1864 recreates pivotal campaigns fought between the Union Army of the Potomac and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. Players take command of legendary Civil War leaders including George B. McClellan, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, and Joseph E. Johnston as they attempt to outmanoeuvre their opponent across some of the war's most famous battlefields.
The game covers the dramatic conclusion of the 1862 Peninsula Campaign with the Seven Days Battles and Seven Pines, along with Grant's relentless 1864 Overland Campaign through Spotsylvania Court House, North Anna, and Cold Harbor. Each scenario is designed to deliver meaningful strategic decisions while remaining approachable, with quick setup times and an uncluttered battlefield.
Using the Civil War Heritage Series' innovative command system, units naturally transition between marching and battle formations as they approach the enemy. Players are free to activate formations in any order, allowing for flexible manoeuvre and historically inspired tactics without complicated rules overhead. Combat emphasises unit quality, artillery support, terrain, and coordinated assaults, accurately reflecting the ebb and flow of Civil War engagements.
Beyond the individual battles, the game introduces an operational campaign system for the 1864 Overland Campaign. Logistics, casualties, ammunition resupply, replacements, entrenchments, cavalry raids, and other strategic considerations all influence the outcome, providing a broader view of Grant's drive toward Richmond while maintaining the series' straightforward gameplay.
Players: 1–2
Playing Time: Approximately 1–4 Hours (Scenarios), Longer for Campaigns
Complexity: Low to Medium (Higher for Operational Campaign)
Time Scale: Half Day per Turn
Map Scale: Half Mile per Hex
Unit Scale: Infantry & Cavalry Divisions with Regimental Detachments
Recommended Age: 14+
From the desperate fighting of the Seven Days to Grant's relentless Overland Campaign, Army of the Potomac: Campaigns of 1862 and 1864 combines accessible rules with deep operational choices. Whether you are new to the Civil War Heritage Series or expanding from Rebel Fury, it delivers fast-paced, historically rich gameplay that captures the challenges faced by the commanders of America's defining conflict.
Army of the Potomac: Campaigns of 1862 and 1864 is the second volume in GMT Games' acclaimed Civil War Heritage Series, building upon the award-winning Rebel Fury. Designed by renowned wargame designer Mark Herman, it uses the same streamlined rules while introducing new battles, expanded campaign options, and an operational system that recreates some of the most important campaigns of the American Civil War.
Whether you command McClellan or Grant for the Union, or Lee and Johnston for the Confederacy, every decision will shape the course of the campaign. Maneuver your divisions, coordinate artillery, exploit enemy weaknesses, and seize the initiative across Virginia's most famous battlefields.
Four 22" × 34" Game Maps (A, B, C & D)
Three 11" × 34" Map Sheets (E & F)
One 11" × 17" Map Sheet (G)
One Cardstock Map C Extension
Two Counter Sheets
Civil War Heritage Series Rulebook
Playbook
One 8.5" x 14" cardstock Union 1864 Off-Map Display
Two 8.5 x 11" cardstock Time Record Tracks (1862 and 1864)
Two Player Aid Cards
Two 10-sided dice (one blue and one gray)
One special die (with soldier & explosion icons)
Standalone game in the acclaimed Civil War Heritage Series
Uses the same accessible core system as Rebel Fury
Covers the Seven Days Campaign, Seven Pines, Spotsylvania, North Anna, and Cold Harbor
Includes both standalone battle scenarios and operational campaign play
Fast setup with low counter density and highly interactive gameplay
Dynamic Zone of Influence system representing historical battlefield formations
Operational campaign rules featuring logistics, casualties, replacements, ammunition, and entrenchments
Fully playable solo or with two players
Army of the Potomac: Campaigns of 1862 and 1864 recreates pivotal campaigns fought between the Union Army of the Potomac and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. Players take command of legendary Civil War leaders including George B. McClellan, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, and Joseph E. Johnston as they attempt to outmanoeuvre their opponent across some of the war's most famous battlefields.
The game covers the dramatic conclusion of the 1862 Peninsula Campaign with the Seven Days Battles and Seven Pines, along with Grant's relentless 1864 Overland Campaign through Spotsylvania Court House, North Anna, and Cold Harbor. Each scenario is designed to deliver meaningful strategic decisions while remaining approachable, with quick setup times and an uncluttered battlefield.
Using the Civil War Heritage Series' innovative command system, units naturally transition between marching and battle formations as they approach the enemy. Players are free to activate formations in any order, allowing for flexible manoeuvre and historically inspired tactics without complicated rules overhead. Combat emphasises unit quality, artillery support, terrain, and coordinated assaults, accurately reflecting the ebb and flow of Civil War engagements.
Beyond the individual battles, the game introduces an operational campaign system for the 1864 Overland Campaign. Logistics, casualties, ammunition resupply, replacements, entrenchments, cavalry raids, and other strategic considerations all influence the outcome, providing a broader view of Grant's drive toward Richmond while maintaining the series' straightforward gameplay.
Players: 1–2
Playing Time: Approximately 1–4 Hours (Scenarios), Longer for Campaigns
Complexity: Low to Medium (Higher for Operational Campaign)
Time Scale: Half Day per Turn
Map Scale: Half Mile per Hex
Unit Scale: Infantry & Cavalry Divisions with Regimental Detachments
Recommended Age: 14+
From the desperate fighting of the Seven Days to Grant's relentless Overland Campaign, Army of the Potomac: Campaigns of 1862 and 1864 combines accessible rules with deep operational choices. Whether you are new to the Civil War Heritage Series or expanding from Rebel Fury, it delivers fast-paced, historically rich gameplay that captures the challenges faced by the commanders of America's defining conflict.
