Wars Across the World: Sicily 1943

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Sicily 1943 covers the 12 weeks of the 'Husky' landings of July 1943, pitching the Anglo-American troops against Axis armies for the conquest of Sicily. The goal of the Allies is to capture completely the island. The Axis must prevent the conquest or at least ensure that enough good troops can get evacuated from the island if they can't push back the enemy to the sea. Sicily 1943 lasts 12 turns, each representing on average 1 week, between July and September 1943. It opposes the Axis to the Anglo-American Allies over Sicily. The Axis is on the defense, behind their coastal bunkers and have some strong Panzer reserves. The Allies must gain air superiority and land on Sicily to conquer it completely. The game's event cards allow full replay ability thanks to the numerous various situations that they create on the diplomatic, military, political or economical fields. Estimated Playtime : 1h30. Favored Side : none. Hardest to Play : Allies

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