Wellington Vs Massena (1985)

About this game

Wellington vs Massena is a simulation of the Battle of Fuentes de Onoro, the French attempt to drive off the Anglo-Portuguese army besieging the fortress of Almeida. The battle took place from May 3 to May 5, 1811 on the Spanish-Portuguese border, west of the fortress of Ciudad Rodrigo and east of the Com river. The game is meant to be played by two players, one commanding the French army under Marshal Andre Massena, Duke of Rivoli, and the other the Anglo-Portuguese allies under Sir Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington. The game can be played solitaire.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.7/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.