Nothing Gained But Glory

Get ready to dive into the late 17th century with *Nothing Gained But Glory*, the fifth volume in the acclaimed *Musket & Pike Battles* series. This two-player wargame transports you to the turbulent Baltic region, where kingdoms struggled to consolidate power and standing armies replaced mercenaries. You'll relive the crucial battles of the Scanian War (1675-1679), a conflict triggered by the Franco-Dutch War, which saw Sweden defend its gains against a coalition of Denmark, Brandenburg, and others.

The game focuses on seven historical scenarios, including the decisive Battle of Fehrbellin, where the myth of Swedish invincibility was broken, and the bloody Battle of Lund, the deadliest in Scandinavian history. With a modular map and a rule system that simulates the tactical complexity of the era, *Nothing Gained But Glory* is an excellent entry point into the *Musket & Pike* series, offering smaller and more accessible scenarios, yet still with strategic depth. Control historical figures like the Swedish warrior king Carl XI and the Great Elector Frederick William of Brandenburg, and decide the fate of Scandinavia in a period of intense military and political change. Components include rulebooks, three countersheets, two double-sided map sheets, one 10-sided die, and three player aid cards.