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 "Anzio"
re-creates the Allied amphibious invasions and campaigns in 1944 (code
named "Diadem") to secure the peninsula leading to the heart of Europe.
The Allies face not just the German and Italian armies, but some of the
most varied terrain in the world. Orders Of Battles are available for a
variety of mini-games. Features include unit step reduction, naval bombardment,
tactical air power, paratroopers, limited intelligence, breakthrough combat
& more. Medium complexity for Basic game and high complexity for Advanced
games.
 Avalon
Hill's first try at the invasion of Italy in 1969 was not a great success.
It included a simple, quick-play Game 1, an expanded & more complex
Game 2 & optional rules for more "realism" in Game 3. This was revised
several times and progressively got better. The turning point was the 1974
version, where the parts generally could not be interchanged with the earlier
versions.
 There
was also a PBM (Play-By-Mail) Kit available for "Anzio". I believe this
was for the 1974 and newer versions.
Game
components include (original version) : Mapboard, 448 Counters, Initial
Placement sheet, Game 1 Allied Order Of Appearance card, Game 1 German
Order Of Appearance card, UET/SRT card, Game 1 Time Record card, 4-page
Game 1 Rules pamphlet, Game 2 Allied Order Of Appearance card, Game 2 German
Order Of Appearance card, Game 2 Time Record  card,
2 cardboard Counter trays, Die & 24-page Battle Manual (w/ rules for
Games 2 & 3).
Later
revisions included (pre-1974) : Mapboard, 448 Counters, Allied & German
Basic Game Record cards, Allied & German Unit Organization cards, SRT
Table & 24-page Rules booklet.
Two
players. Ages 12 & up. Avalon Hill. Originally published in 1969 with
a substantial number of revisions and updated versions.
 Additional
info: There were articles on this game in "The General" magazine:
Vol.
6 # 1 and # 2
Vol.
7 # 2, # 3 (PBM) and # 6
Vol.
8 # 1 and # 4
Vol.
10 # 5
Vol.
16 # 1 and # 6
Vol.
24 # 6
An
important note regarding Avalon Hill games
- It was not unusual for Avalon Hill to re-publish most of their games
with 2nd, 3rd or more Editions. Sometimes the game components changed,
sometimes they didn't. If your game components do not correspond exactly
with what is listed, do not despair. You may just have to do a little more
checking to insure its completeness.
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