Arctic Front: Battle for Norway (Third World War Game 3) [BOX SET] [Hardcover]

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Publication Date: 1985

CONTENTS: ? 240 die-cut counters ? two 17x22" maps (maps F&G) ? one rules booklet ? one briefing/background sheet ? one set of game charts "Arctic Front, the third game of the Third World War series, uses the same rules as its predecessors but presents a very different gaming situation. The Soviet Leningrad Front, with its special airborne, amphibious, and arctic-equipped contingents, assaults Norway, reinforced with a few elite units from the U.S., Britain, Canada, and other NATO nations. Norway presents a constricted front to offensive operations. Along the Soviet border, the relatively open terrain in conjunction with possible outflanking moves through Finnish Lappland allows a rapid Soviet advance. The rest of the Norwegian Arctic is mountainous and can be a formidable barrier if well defended. The Soviet player must make full use of his airmobile, airlanding, and marine forces to penetrate this region, while guarding against raids from U.S. marines and British commandos. The complex relations between the Soviet Union and the neutral Scandinavian nations-Finland and Sweden-has its effects in the game. Soviet forces may attempt to pass through the Finnish Arctic, and Finland may allow violation of its neutrality or offer limited or full resistance. Sweden will always defend its territory, but its effort may not be total. Also, Sweden may volunteer an expeditionary force to join NATO in Norway even if Swedish neutrality is not violated. Finally, the Soviet high command may mandate a general offensive in Scandinavia rather than just operations against Norway, providing additional forces from the strategic reserve for combat in Finland and Sweden..."

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } CONTENTS: ? 240 die-cut counters ? two 17x22" maps (maps F&G) ? one rules booklet ? one briefing/background sheet ? one set of game charts "Arctic Front, the third game of the Third World War series, uses the same rules as its predecessors but presents a very different gaming situation. The Soviet Leningrad Front, with its special airborne, amphibious, and arctic-equipped contingents, assaults Norway, reinforced with a few elite units from the U.S., Britain, Canada, and other NATO nations. Norway presents a constricted front to offensive operations. Along the Soviet border, the relatively open terrain in conjunction with possible outflanking moves through Finnish Lappland allows a rapid Soviet advance. The rest of the Norwegian Arctic is mountainous and can be a formidable barrier if well defended. The Soviet player must make full use of his airmobile, airlanding, and marine forces to penetrate this region, while guarding against raids from U.S. marines and British commandos. The complex relations between the Soviet Union and the neutral Scandinavian nations-Finland and Sweden-has its effects in the game. Soviet forces may attempt to pass through the Finnish Arctic, and Finland may allow violation of its neutrality or offer limited or full resistance. Sweden will always defend its territory, but its effort may not be total. Also, Sweden may volunteer an expeditionary force to join NATO in Norway even if Swedish neutrality is not violated. Finally, the Soviet high command may mandate a general offensive in Scandinavia rather than just operations against Norway, providing additional forces from the strategic reserve for combat in Finland and Sweden..."

Product Details

Hardcover
Publisher: Game Designers Workshop (GDW) (1985)
ASIN: B000UD48UU
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,374,039 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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