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Vis Bellica was the rules system used by me and the boys from Wargames Journal to put on the huge display game "Unleash Hell!" at Salute 2003.

The game was a re-fight of the opening sequence of the epic film Gladiator: over 900 figures representing Maximus' victory over the Germans.

Don't worry if you missed out on seeing the game "live": we'll be at other shows throughout the year. See www.wargamesjournal.com for more details.

Set-Up A view of the battlefield at the start of the game
The Romans A close-up of the Roman works. Aurelius is top left!
The Germans Advance A view from inside the Roman works as the Germans come forward.
The Germans Advance II How the Germans see the Roman works.
The Roman Cavalry Maximus keeps the Roman cavalry hidden until the moment is right
The Two Lines Meet The Romans advance and the two sides meet in the middle.
Here Comes Maximus! View from the Roman earthworks
Charge! The same event seen from just behind the Roman cavalry.
Second Game The Roman cavalry charge from the right flank this time.