Normandy &44 is a 2 3 or 4-player regimental level game of the D-Day landings on June 6th & the battles that raged in Normandy for the next 21 days During this crucial period the Germans had their only chance to push back the Allied invasion before the preponderance of Allied men & material made the outcome certain During this period the US 1st Army fought across the Cotentin Peninsula & captured the major port of Cherbourg while British forces took on the bulk of of the German panzer divisions near Caen Each turn represents 1 day Each hex represents 38 kilometers (or 23 miles) Most units are regiments or brigades though most of the armor units are represented as battalions The game uses a simplified Ardennes &44 system Move Fight & Reserve Movement All non-tank battalion units are rated for Troop Quality while all armor units have a Tank Rating In each battle these ratings are used to provide shifts for either the attacker or defender Other important shifts are provided by air power naval support artillery andor Tiger tanks The game
Includes:: a 22 turn Campaign game a 7-turn Tournament Scenario that focuses on the Allies linking up the beaches & a scenario covering the battle in the peninsula & the capture of Cherbourg In addition there are rules for allowing 3 or even 4 players to play the game Components Normandy &44
Includes:: 1 22x 34 inch map 2 sets of counters (916s size) 5 player aid cards 1 32 page rulebook 1 die