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.WACHT AM RHEIN BATTLE OF THE BULGE
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.Wacht Am Rhein War Game by SPI 1977
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The original "mother" Bulge game by SPI. A Grand Tactical simulation of the 3-week battle from 16 Dec 1944 to 2 Jan 1945. Battalion-level units cover every formation, including US, German, British, French, Canadian & Belgian. Combined arms & march formations. Rules for fatigue, Regimental integrity & night combat. Four Scenarios --- Bastogne, Kampfgruppe Peiper, Race to the Meuse and the Campaign game --- with Optional rules. Each hex is about one mile and each game-turn is about 4.5 hours. Plan on spending lots of time on this one.

Game components include : 2 Boxes, four 22" x 34" Mapsheets, 1,600 Counters, 2 Charts & Tables sheets, German Turn Record sheet, Allied Turn Record sheet, Die & 24-page Rules booklet.

Two players (more possible). Ages 12 & up. SPI from 1977.

Game Design : James F. Dunnigan. Physical Systems Design & Graphics : Redmond A. Simonsen. Game Development : Joseph Balkoski & Jay A. Nelson. Research Assistance : Danny S. Parker. Staff Playtester : Steve Ross. Graphic Production : Larry Catalano, Bob Fitzpatrick, Kate Higgins, Manfred F. Milkuhn & Bob Ryer.



 
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