THE WAR EUROPE 1939-1945: Expansion Kit

1-COM1044

Expansion kit for the 2012 game of The War: Europe 1939 - 1945, which is required for this product. Twelve new scenarios, including alternative history scenarios such as A Road Not Taken (what if Hitler had not declared war on the U.S.), Operation Tannenbaum (the never-executed invasion of Switzerland in 1940), Lord Halifax's Treaty (where Britain makes a deal with Germany in 1940 after losing the BEF at Dunkirk), and historical scenarios such as Kursk and Stalingrad. Introduces concepts such as Hidden Buildups (which allow Bulge-style strategic surprise), variable French and Soviet Surprise rules (for 1940 and 1941, respectively), new Diplomatic targets and strategies, solitaire Diplomatic rules, a much more robust Spain, expanded SS recruiting, Hiwis, Brandenburgers, and 49 variants. Contains 2 full sheets of 5/8 inch counters, 3 sequence of play cards, 1 sequence of play booklet (there is an SOP for each of the 12 new scenarios), 1 optional rules booklet, and 1 scenario booklet. Play time is 50 hours for full campaign, 1.5 hours and up for scenarios.