GMT Games Normandy ’44 (3rd Printing)

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GMT Games

Normandy ’44 is a 2-to-3 player regimental level game of the D-Day landings on June 6th and 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 and material made the outcome certain. During this period the US 1st Army fought across the Cotentin Peninsula and captured the major port of Cherborg while British forces took on the bulk of the German panzer divisions near Caen.

Each turn represents 1 day. Each hex represents 3.8 kilometers (2.3 miles). Most units are regiments or brigades, though the majority of the armor units are represented as battalions.

The game uses a simplified version of the Ardennes ’44 system: Move, Fight, and Reserve Movement. All units are rated for troop quality, while all armor units have a tank rating. In each battle these rating are used to provide shifts for either the attacker or defender. Other important shifts are provided by air power, naval support, artillery and Tiger tanks.

This game includes a 22-turn Campaign game, a 7-turn Tournament Scenario than focuses on the Allies linking up the beaches, and a scenario covering the battle in the peninsula and the capture of Cherbourg.

This printing is identical to the 2nd Printing, except that any known errata has been corrected.

Contents:
1 Full-color Map (22″ x 34″)
2 Countersheets (9/16 inch)
32-page Rulebook
5 Player Aid Cards
One Die

Ages: 14+
Players: 2-3
Game Length: 420 minutes