1848 is a turn based operational strategy game played out on a large hexagonal map. You are responsible for all your forces and must decide what do with each of them. Attack, retreat, recon, defend, fortify, siege an enemy fort or build a new army the choice is up to you. This free full unrestricted game download serves as promotion for Battlefront's upcoming For Liberty! commercial product.

Battlefront.com has signed a publishing agreement with Hungarian wargame developer Hussar Games to bring its turns based strategy game 1848 to North America, for free.