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Battles for the Ardennes

by Danny S. Parker · SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)

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Players2–4
Time240–1440m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age12+

About the game

What is Battles for the Ardennes?

The four one-map games can be played individually or as two campaign games. Each map comprehensively details the terrain of the Ardennes in four colors. The playing pieces have been designed with attention to historical accuracy. The combat system is dice driven. The rulebook also contains about ten pages of historical text about the various battles. The individual folios are: St Vith Clervaux Celles Sedan

How it plays

Mechanics

Dice RollingHexagon GridMovement PointsSimulationZone of Control

On the shelf

Categories

WargameWorld War II

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