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1944: War in the West

1944: War in the West is a beer-and-pretzels, two-player game based upon the Allied liberation of Western Europe in 1944 - 45. One player controls the Allied forces, the other the Germans. Command and supply play an important role in the game as it did in the historical conflict. The geographic scope of the game is from Cherbourg, France to Vienna and from Arnhem to Florence, Italy.

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Game Components 

  • 12-Page Rule Book

  • 4-Page Extended Example of Play Booklet

  • Two Player Reference Cards

  • 32 x 26 Hex Grid Map of Western Europe

  • 264 Unit Counters and Game Markers

  • 40 Random Event Game Cards

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To order 1944: War in the West use the drop-down menu below. The game comes in three formats. Formats are boxed, folio (plastic bag), and print-and-play (PnP). PnP is sent to you by email. Boxed and folio are printed and shipped by mail to your PayPal address. Select the format and shipping destination then click Add to Cart. Payment will be by PayPal. The price shown includes shipping and handling. If the game has a Vassal module, it will be sent to you by email upon request. For international orders, please allow ten days for arrival of your order.

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1944 game text is available in the French language in digital form upon email request with purchase of the game.

Click here for game errata.

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