Baptism By Fire: The Battle of Kasserine, February 1943 is a Battalion Combat Series games that deals with the first real ground operations by the US Army in the North African Theater during World War II. Every wargamer knows the outcome of the battle was an Allied setback. What is not obvious though is that Allied troops on the ground gave a good account of themselves against the remnants of Rommel’s vaunted Afrika Korps, despite the ineffective and confused leadership that existed at Corps level.

Baptism By Fire is the second game in the BCS Series and is designed as a more accessible entry to the system for those who want something smaller and faster than the earlier monster game. Here the wide open desert, limited number of Formations, and short scenario length provide players with a rapid and fun introduction to the series, the chance to develop their play skills to become a more effective BCS player overall, and to take a good look at this poorly understood battle.

-Grant