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sim of the British re-taking of the Falkland Islands in 1982 from the Argentine
forces which had occupied them since early April, 1982. The game does not
cover the entire Falklands War but concentrates on the amphibious landings
and land battles on part of the East Falklands Island where the capital,
only town, and most of the population were located. One player assumes
the role of British Major-General Jeremy Moore and the other Argentine
Brigadier-General Mario Benjamin Menendez.
Units
are battalions, companies and platoons of infantry, with individual or
groups of ships. Air support is created abstractly. Hexes are about 1.7
miles and game-turns are about 2 days. There are three scenarios, along
with optional rules for variations. Low to medium complexity.
Game
components include : Mapsheet, 200 Counters and Rules.
Two
players. Ages 12 & up. 3W / World Wide Wargames from 1984 --- Wargamer
Magazine # 28.
Design:
Albert C.E. Parker. Development: Roger G. Nord, Jim Hind, Keith Poulter
& Wallace Poulter. Original Graphics Design: Thomas D. Ciampa. Cover
Art: Jan French Johns. Map: Ina Clausen. Counters: Howard Bond. Playtesters:
Benjamin Butterfield VII, Mark A. Campbell, Thomas D. Ciampa, Mark B. Cohen,
Marcus Ferro, Stewart Johnson, Dennis Largess, Mark McLaughlin, Larry Marotti,
James Minnow, Kevin Nealon, George T. Parker, Donald E. william, and associates.
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