Grand Tactical Battles in the American Civil War
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Free Scenarios


SHILOH          April 6, 1862
Albert Sydney Johnston maneuvers 45,000 Confederates to surprise Grant along the wooded banks of the Tennessee River.
free_shiloh_scenario.pdf
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SECOND KERNSTOWN         July 24, 1864
Following an aborted operation to threaten Washington DC, Jubal Early turns the tables on George Crook at Kernstown.
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GLOBE TAVERN        August 18, 1864
Outnumbered by Meade at Petersburg, General Beauregard must counter-attack to protect the Weldon Railroad.  
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CEDAR CREEK         October 19, 1864
Desperate to turn the tide in the Valley, Early launches a daring surprise attack against Sheridan's army at Cedar Creek.
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SPRING HILL         November 30, 1864
What if John B Hood's trap to cut off Schofield from Nashville had worked? This "what if" scenario explores one of the war's most tantalizing near misses....
spring_hill_scenario.pdf
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Want to watch a full video AAR of an Altar of Freedom game in action? Pop over to YouTube for this awesome video! How about a full length video review of the game? 

Free Campaigns


GIBRALTAR of the WEST
Download everything you need to play the May 1863 Vicksburg campaign! Rules, map, cards, and tokens all included.
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A FORMIDABLE INVASION
Download everything you need to play the June-July 1863 Gettysburg campaign! Rules, map, cards, and tokens all included.
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Game Support


Questions about the game? We have a PDF full of common questions ranging from gameplay to design notes. [3/15/14]
aof_faq.pdf
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There are several corrections available for our 150+ page Eastern Battles supplement, and all the errata corrections can be downloaded right here.  [updated 1/31/21]
eastern_scenario_errata.pdf
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Want to create your own base labels? Here is a WORD file you can edit as necessary.
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Are you ready to try a true, double-blind game? Try our experimental rules for the ultimate fog of war experience!
aof_double_blind_rules.pdf
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Do you want to play the big, multi-day, multi-player scenarios for AoF in half the time of a standard game? Try our speed play rules!
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Hobby Articles


Learn how to make your own custom dice trays with this photo tutorial.
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Learn how to make a custom, magnetic game board that can be used for our campaign supplements--or any map-based war game you play!
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Learn how to make your very own miniatures from twisted wire! This is one of the most incredible tutorials I've ever seen before and it's courtesy of Anthony Mears!
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3mm Paper Buildings


LANDMARKS of the CIVIL WAR

This free PDF includes 12 historical landmarks, including the Stone House & Dunker Church. Start making these 3mm paper building models right now!   
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ICONS of GETTYSBURG

This free PDF includes 7 historical icons, including the Cemetery Gatehouse, the Lutheran Seminary, & Trostle Barn. Start making these 3mm paper building models now!   
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ALTAR of FREEDOM
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