Buy Wars Across the World Persia 1856 PC key

Wars Across the World Persia 1856 is a two-player strategy game about the conflict between the British East India Company and the Shah of Persia. The British seek to capture strategic cities in southern Persia before European diplomatic pressure forces them to withdraw; Persia aims to hold them off until the European powers impose a ceasefire.

Forces and objectives

One player commands the British East India Company’s forces and fleet, while the other leads the Shah of Persia’s army. The British expeditionary corps is experienced but small and must take key locations in southern Iran. Persia has more troops, but their weapons are obsolete.

Turns and events

The scenario covers 12 turns of two weeks each, from November 1856 to May 1857. Event cards create varied diplomatic, military, political and economic situations, allowing for replay. An estimated playthrough takes 1 hour and 30 minutes; the British side is favored, while the Persian side is the hardest to play.