Game: Army of the Potomac

Publisher: GMT Games


Search for this and related games with Noble Knight
Article ID: 2 Date: 6/8/2026 10:58:00 AM Poster: Doug Holt
Spotsylvania May 18th : A Knife Fight in a Phone Booth
"The reason I say it’s an expert level scenario is that it takes skill to achieve the historic Confederate victory." Designer Mark Herman, in Inside GMT Games, offers another fascinating strategy analysis for owners of the game. Check out why he feels the "...scenario to be very replayable as it captures the nuances of this historical situation where success or failure was measured in moments whose outcome was more in doubt than is commonly understood."
Article ID: 1 Date: 6/5/2026 9:05:00 AM Poster: Doug Holt
Army of the Potomac: Fair Oaks/ Seven Pines’ the McClellan Gambit
"In Army of the Potomac there are several situations where the side launching the offensive, needs to act like they mean it, else defeat is likely." Designer Mark Herman, in Inside GMT Games, takes us on an intriguing look into this Civil War title. Check out the game and historical insights, to include an examination of "...the possible path not taken by McClellan whereby the Union withdraws instead of fighting."