The Battle of White Plains

The Battle of White Plains is Volume 10 in GMT’s Battles of the American Revolution series, focusing on the final field battle of the 1776 New York Campaign.

The historical battle centered on Chatterton Hill, where British and Hessian troops attacked a smaller American force on Washington’s right flank. But this game also explores the larger “what if” hanging over the campaign: what might have happened if Howe had launched a full assault against Washington’s fortified main position?

Three scenarios are included: the historical fight for Chatterton Hill, an October 31 grand assault scenario, and a full four-day campaign game. Opportunity Cards add variability and historical flavor, while special rules cover rain, militia limitations, American fieldworks, sortie restrictions, off-board movement, and other details specific to the campaign.

This is a strong choice for players who enjoy the Battles of the American Revolution system and want one of its largest, most research-heavy treatments, with both historical action and serious alternative-history potential.

Contents include: two mounted maps, counters and markers, opportunity cards, tactics cards, player aid cards, exclusive and series rulebooks, and two ten-sided dice.