Operation RE társasjáték Kiegészítő

Angol leírás

Operation RE is of moderate complexity for one or two players, simulating the Japanese landings at Milne Bay in 1942.

It links with Operation RI to recreate the Papuan campaign. It is not a complete game and requires the Operation RI rules.

The game comes with a set of expansion rules, charts and tables, one map, and a sheet of double-sided counters and markers.

This is a print and play edition, the counters require assembly.

At least one six sided die will be needed to play the game.

Components:

Rulebook

Charts and tables

Set up cards

1 x map (recommended print scale 11" x 17")

1 x sheet of double-sided unit counters and markers (84 counters in total)

1 x sheet of 88 double-sided strength markers

Historical background and designer's notes

Scale: battalion, company and troop

Map: point-to-point movement

Time frame: weekly turns

Solitaire suitability: very high

Design features: night combat, Allied air support, naval gunfire, random events, battle fatigue.

Operation RE represents the ambitious attempt by the Imperial Japanese Navy to capture the heavily guarded Allied base at Milne Bay on the eastern tip of Papua.

Defended by Australian and American troops, the Japanese have a slim chance of capturing key airfields and securing the flank for their forces fighting on the Kokoda Track and Papuan beachheads.

The Japanese have the advantage of moving and fighting at night while the Allies have air superiority.

The system focuses on the effect prolonged periods of combat in difficult terrain had on combat units. Units which fight for too long without respite are vulnerable to counter-attack. Each side must manage their forces with respect to fatigue, which represents combat exhaustion and ammunition expenditure, and the inherent logistical difficulties this campaign posed.

Operation RE adds system counters which can be used in Operation RI.