2nd Megiddo: Josiah Vs Necho II
Archers¸ chariots¸ javelin throwers¸ infantry¸ initiative and the Mount of Megiddo itself all play their part. This is a two player non-card driiven wargame. The Egyptians have to get 1/3 of their forces¸ within a time limit¸ off the opposite map board edge. The Judeans either have to delay them or inflict sufficient losses on them. Historically the Egyptian forces were on their way to help their allies the Assyrians against the Babylonians. To do so they had to pass throuh Judean territory. We do not know why Josiah went to war against Egypt. The Assyrian Capital - Ninevah - had already fallen to the Babylonians and Medes in 612. The remaining Assyrian forces had regrouped at Haran¸ but in 609¸ they were forced out of the Euphrates. It appears to be at this time that the Egyptians under Necho II were coming to the Assyrian's aid. King Josiah marched out to meet them in battle. Can you change history? Components 187 counters -1/2 in and 5/8 in Map 11x68 inches Rulebook - 12 pages