Anzio: A Lost Opportunity társasjáték

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The Battle of Anzio, commencing in January 1944, was akin to forcefully opening a doorway onto Italy’s western coast. Operation Shingle, as it was designated, sought to outflank the German Gustav Line and swiftly dismantle Axis defenses. The Allies landed on seemingly tranquil beaches, almost eerily unopposed, as if the land itself was holding its breath. Despite this opportunity for a bold thrust inland, the Allies succumbed to caution, forfeiting the chance to capitalize on the situation. The beachhead, broad and flat, became both a refuge and a trap. Open fields offered no shelter from the impending storm unleashed by the Germans.

Welcome to ACSS: Anzio. A Lost Opportunity, the inaugural game in the Advanced Company Scale System (or ACSS)

Scenarios included with the final project:
Introductory Scenarios (all played on one 8 1/2” by 11” map):
Operation Mr. Black
Operation Mr. Green
The Rock

The Battle for the Factory

Beginner Scenarios (all played on one 17” by 22” map):
Could, Woulda, Shoulda

The British are Coming, the British are Coming
The US Calvary has Arrived

Intermediate Scenarios (all played on one 22” by 34” map)
Keep Moving!
Gotta Get Through Faster!

Here They Come!
Darby’s Gamble

Advanced Scenarios (all played on one 22” by 34” map)
The Battle for the Thumb

The Ace of Spades
Take Campoleone!

Expert Scenarios (all played on two 22” by 34” maps)
They are Everywhere!

Operation Fischfang
Operation Seitensprung
Kesselring’s Final Roll of the Dice

A Killer Whale

Campaign Games (played on all the maps)
Operation Buffalo
Operation Shingle
The Campaign for Anzio

—description from the publisher