World at War #101: The Solomons Campaign 1942–43 (Game Edition) combines a detailed historical magazine with a fully playable solitaire wargame covering one of The Pacific War’s most critical campaigns. Focused on the brutal fighting across Guadalcanal and the Solomon Islands, this issue explores the true turning point in the Allied war against Japan.

• Complete Game Edition – Includes both the World at War magazine and a fully playable solitaire wargame, blending historical analysis with tabletop gameplay.
• Operational-Level Pacific Campaign – Command US forces as you fight to seize control of the Solomon Islands and disrupt Japanese operations in the region.
• Dynamic Solitaire System – The game system controls Japanese forces, creating an evolving and challenging campaign experience.
• Includes Historical Articles – Features additional content on the Mediterranean Air War, the Soviet East Pomeranian Offensive, and the Sanjak Muslim Militia.

Players must manage land, air, and naval forces across a wide operational theatre, coordinating amphibious assaults, air superiority, and naval engagements to achieve campaign objectives ahead of the historical timeline.

The game uses an area-based map system, with units representing formations ranging from battalions to divisions, as well as aircraft groups and major naval vessels. Strategic planning and efficient resource use are key to isolating Japanese strongholds such as Rabaul.

Game Components:
22" x 34" Game Map
228 Counters (9/16")
Magazine with Rules and Historical Background

Note: This is the Game Edition of World at War, including both the magazine and the complete game.

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