Wars Across The World: Burma 1942

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Burma 1942 is the recreation of the Japanese onslaught against Burma in the first months of 1942. Four Japanese divisions, supported by their Thai allies must conquer the whole of Burma before Monsoon sets in. The British must defend their colony at all costs, and more specifically the road to Lashio, the only land connection the Nationalist China. Burma 1942 lasts 18 turns, each of one week between 8th January and 7th June 1942. Axis and Allies face each other. Two divisions of the Japanese 15th army are attempting to capture most of Burmese territory before the start of the monsoon season in June. Depending on the surrender of Singapore and Java, other divisions will shore up the army. Thai allies and Burmese rebels can be useful supplementary forces The British forces are quite weak at start, but the influx of many Chinese Nationalists reinforcements may prove decisive, despite their intrinsic weaknesses and low quality. The game 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 : 3h00. Favored Side : British Hardest to Play : British

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