It has been about twelve years since The Battle for Normandy was originally released. Since that time, new research has been made available, and the game has been played countless times by many players around the world who have provided a wealth of feedback. The game system remains basically the same, allowing players to focus on planning and strategy and not an overbearing rules system. Based on that new research and feedback, many units have been adjusted, all of the maps have minor changes, and some whole rules sections have been revamped to better represent the historical reality, while minimizing further complexity. The original expansion is included in this Deluxe Edition (while remaining optional), and there are also new scenarios.
The Battle for Normandy Deluxe Edition Components: Basically, the original game and expansion combined, with a few new components.
- 11 Countersheets (9 original, 2 from expansion; some of those dropped; the 70 errata counters are now incorporated into originals, plus some breakdowns dropped making room for the new counters) Many updates but the same graphics.
- 7 Mapsheets 22 x 34” (5 orig, 2 expansion) Many updates but same basic maps.
- Rulebook 44 Pages
- Scenario Book 68 pages
- 1 non-perm marker
- 3 D6 and 1 D10
- 2 Beach Landing aid cards 8-1/2 x 11
- 2 Terrain Effects Cards 8-1/2 x 11
- 2 CRT/Replacement tables 8-1/2 x 11
- 1 Allied Air Allocation log (laminated) 8-1/2 x 11
- 1 German Air Allocation log (laminated) 8-1/2 x 11
- 1 Turn Record Track 8-1/2 x 11
- 1 Utah Beach area map, cardstock (from original expansion) 8-1/2 x 11New Components:
- 1 Random Events Table (8-1/2 x 11”) card stock
- 12 Interdiction level cards (2×3”, or regular card size)—————- Game Features
TIME SCALE 6 hours per turn MAP SCALE 1250 yards per hex UNIT SCALE Battalion or Company NUMBER OF PLAYERS One to Six - The Battle for Normandy is a game that represents the climactic campaign in Normandy from D-Day, 6 June 1944 to the first week of August 1944 at primarily battalion level. Numerous scenarios are included to play out various smaller battles in Normandy. It is intended for two players or player teams.
- Campaign : 5 maps, 6 June – 10 Aug
- Bloody Omaha : part of one map, 6 June – 10 June
- Cobra : 2 maps (most of play on one though), 25 July – 31 July
- Goodwood & Cobra (combined): 4 maps, 18 July – 31 July
- Operation Epsom : 1 map, 26 June – 1 July
- The Battle for Cherbourg : 1 map, 18 June – 27 June
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