The Battle for Normandy: Deluxe Edition

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Description

The Battle for Normandy, Deluxe Edition is a game that represents the climactic campaign in Normandy from D-Day, 6 June 1944 to the first week of August 1944 at primarily battalion level. Numerous scenarios are included to play out various smaller battles in Normandy. It is intended for two players or player teams. - Campaign : 5 maps, 6 June - 10 Aug - Bloody Omaha : part of one map, 6 June - 10 June - Cobra : 2 maps (most of play on one though), 25 July - 31 July - Goodwood & Cobra (combined): 4 maps, 18 July - 31 July - Operation Epsom : 1 map, 26 June - 1 July - The Battle for Cherbourg : 1 map, 18 June - 27 June Game Features: Time Scale - 6 hours per turn Map Scale - 1250 yards per hex Unit Scale - Battalion or Company It has been about twelve years since The Battle for Normandy was originally released. The game system remains basically the same, but many units have been adjusted, all of the maps have minor changes, and some whole rules sections have been revamped to better represent the historical reality, while minimizing further complexity. The original expansion is included in this Deluxe Edition (while remaining optional), and there are also new scenarios.