US Infantry troops landing and wading through the water on Omaha Beach (source: Encyclopedia Britannica) The Report As it was some time since my last game – previously I did quick “ Easy Fox” – I decided not to use the optional rules. This time I decided to play full “ First Waves” scenario – which covers both sides of the Beach and actions by two divisions. A great replayability, couple of scenarios, extended variants – and very, very difficult victory to achieve. This is first title in D-Day series and definitely the best, allowing us to simulate the fateful day of June 6th 1944 on the bloodiest beach. That great classic is not only the #3 in the wargames ranging on boardgamegeek (see ranking) but also the top solitaire game of that type. What I had in mind was D-Day at Omaha Beach from Decisiongames. In my humble opinion, the best D-Day solo game… The Game As we are still confided to the virus-driven isolation, I went for the solo game. To commemorate that monumental event I decided to spend couple of last evenings reenacting those events. On June 6th 1944 the greatest and most complicated amphibious operation in human history started.
Thousands of soldiers from US, UK, Canada and other nationalities ( including my countrymen form Poland!) invaded the shores of France. The D-Day marked a turning point the history of World War II as the Second Front was opened. Once ready, unlock Hardcore Mode, which will take your cleverness, strategic thinking, and will to survive to the extreme.Today we celebrate the 76th anniversary of the Overlord Operation. Use over a dozen weapons typical to the World War II period that have been accurately reproduced in terms of appearance and mechanics.įinish the campaign and practice your skills on the shooting range, which offers four different gameplay modes. Alternately, become a soldier beginning their heavy crossing of Omaha beach on D-Day.Ĭomplete diversified military missions, from short- and long-range skirmishes with Nazis, by employing anti-aircraft fire, destroying enemy tanks, and breaking through the trenches and escaping from a POW camp. Take on the role of an airborne division jumper who descends into enemy territory to destabilize the enemy troops under the cover of night. You are among the soldiers about to change the fate of the world.įrom two unique perspectives, experience the largest landing operation in martial history regarding the forces and means used. Joint forces of American, British, and Canadian troops get ready to land on the Normandy coast. General Eisenhower sets June 6th as D-Day. Operation Overlord – the biggest landing operation in history – is about to start. Allied forces decide to open a so-called “second front” in Western Europe to turn the tides of war.
Five years since the start of World War II, the Third Reich continues their occupation of Europe.
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