Lee Moves North

The Confederate Summer Offensive, 1862 and 1863

A board game by John Young

2 Players 180 minutes Low

Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Simulation, Hexagon Grid, Movement Points, Secret Unit Deployment, Zone of Control, Ratio / Combat Results Table

Wargame, Post-Napoleonic, American Civil War

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Description

Picture yourself on a summer’s battlefield in 1862‑63, rolling dice and plotting moves across a hex‑grid map while the fate of Lee’s bold northward push hangs in the balance. Lee Moves North is a two‑player, 180‑minute wargame that feels as easy to pick up as a board game night and as deep as a military simulation. Designed by John Young back in 1972, it lets you secretly deploy units, chase opponents through zones of control, and trade movement points for daring maneuvers—all resolved with a crisp combat results table that keeps the tension high. Whether you’re commanding the Confederates trying to outflank the Union or defending the North with clever blockades, the dice‑rolling, grid‑movement mechanics make every turn feel fresh and unpredictable. The game’s post‑Napoleonic flavor and authentic Civil War flavor give it a historic edge, while the simple rules let you dive straight into the drama of Lee’s summer offensive. Grab a friend, roll the dice, and see who can out‑maneuver the other in this classic, fast‑learning strategic showdown.