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The Korean War: June 1950-May 1951

by Joseph M. Balkoski · Victory Games (I)

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Players1–2
Time120–900m
ComplexityMedium-Heavy
Age15+

About the game

What is The Korean War: June 1950-May 1951?

The Korean War: June 1950-May 1951 is an Operational level wargame simulation of the first year of the conflict for control of the Korean peninsula, from the first North Korean attack, through UN-forces invasion of Inchon and the subsequent drive into North Korea that unleashed the Chinese counter attack. (From back of box): - Two 22 x 34-inch mapsheets. - Scale: 7.5 miles/hex; 1 month/turn; - units are divisions, regiments & brigades.

How it plays

Mechanics

Dice RollingGrid MovementHexagon GridSimulationZone of Control

On the shelf

Categories

Korean WarModern WarfareWargame

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  • How do setup and the first turn work in The Korean War: June 1950-May 1951?
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