Falaise 1944

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Description

This game depicts allied Operation Totalize, launched during the later stages of the Battle of Normandy, from August 8 to August 13, 1944. The players control Canadian, British, Polish, German, US and French units. There are 3 scenarios provided: "Przełamanie" ("Breakthrough") - early stages of the attack of the Canadian 1st Army, "Husarskie skrzydła" ("Hussar's Wings") - focuses on the flanking attack of the Polish 1st Armoured Division, "Maczuga" ("The Club") - Polish Division closing the Falaise pocket at the escape route of the German divisions. The game box includes over 500 counters (which need to be cut and glued) and the map of over 60x80 cm (two sheets which need to be joined together). The game uses the B35 gaming system from Bitwy II wojny światowej. The units are companies and battalions. Additional scenarios are available in the Polish "Taktyka i strategia" magazine. The rules are in Polish.