The Battle for Normandy, Deluxe Edition is a game that represents the climactic campaign in Normandy from D-Day, 6 June 1944 to the first week of August 1944 at primarily battalion level. Numerous scenarios are included to play out various smaller battles in Normandy. It is intended for two players or player teams.
– Campaign : 5 maps, 6 June – 10 Aug
– Bloody Omaha : part of one map, 6 June – 10 June
– Cobra : 2 maps (most of play on one though), 25 July – 31 July
– Goodwood & Cobra (combined): 4 maps, 18 July – 31 July
– Operation Epsom : 1 map, 26 June – 1 July
– The Battle for Cherbourg : 1 map, 18 June – 27 June
Game Features:
Time Scale – 6 hours per turn
Map Scale – 1250 yards per hex
Unit Scale – Battalion or Company
It has been about twelve years since The Battle for Normandy was originally released. The game system remains basically the same, but many units have been adjusted, all of the maps have minor changes, and some whole rules sections have been revamped to better represent the historical reality, while minimizing further complexity. The original expansion is included in this Deluxe Edition (while remaining optional), and there are also new scenarios.
The Battle for Normandy is a game that represents the climactic campaign in Normandy from D-Day, 6 June 1944 to the first week of August 1944 at primarily battalion level. Numerous scenarios are included to play out various smaller battles in Normandy. It is intended for two players or player teams.
The game uses a unique sequence of play and a system of fire combat throughout the airdrop and beach assault phases with company-level breakdown units, then a more traditional odds-type combat approach throughout the rest of the game. Initial beach defense deployments at start and daily air support and defense allocations, hidden to the opposing player; create a level of uncertainty that makes for a tense, challenging duel.
The game combines a detailed, extensively researched order of battle with relatively fast-playing game mechanics to make it not only the largest representation of the Normandy campaign available to date, but a manageable one that is meant to be played, not shelved. Scenarios include ‘Bloody Omaha’, ‘Operation Epsom’, ‘Cobra’, ‘The Fight for Cherbourg’ and more.
