Wars Across the World: Normandy 1944

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Normandie 1944 covers the first weeks of the gigantic 'Overlord' landings of June 6th, 1944 pitching the Anglo-American troops against Hitler's German armies. The goal of the allies is take a strong foothold on the coast of France and capture a vital supply port. The Germans must hold their positions and await the needed Panzer Divisions to push back the enemy to the sea. Normandie 1944 lasts 16 turns, each representing on average 1 to 3 days, between the 6th June and the 15th July, 1944. It opposes the Germans to the Anglo-American Allies over Normandy. - The Germans are on the defense, behind their coastal bunkers and have numerous Panzer reinforcements. - The Allies enjoy air superiority but must land on the Normandy beaches and breakthrough to strategic objectives such as Caen or Cherbourg. The game event cards allow full replay ability thanks to the numerous various situations that their create on the diplomatic, military, political or economical fields. Estimated Playtime : 1h30 Favored Side : none Hardest to Play : Allies.

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