World at War #108: West Front ’44 – Decision on the Rhine (Game Edition) combines a detailed historical magazine with a fully playable wargame covering the decisive winter campaigns along the Rhine during 1944–45. This critical period saw Allied advances collide with Germany’s final major counteroffensive in the west.

• Complete Game Edition – Includes both the World at War magazine and a fully playable two-player wargame, blending historical analysis with tabletop gameplay.
• Rhine Campaign Simulation – Recreate the struggle to cross the Rhine, with Allied forces pushing forward while German forces prepare their Ardennes offensive.
• Operational Command System – Utilise command markers to activate army groups and coordinate operations across a large front.
• Includes Historical Articles – Features additional content on the Uman Pocket, the Bougainville Campaign, and German General Hermann Balck.

The magazine explores the key decisions and campaigns that led to the Allied advance into Germany, examining both strategic planning and battlefield execution.

The game uses a variant of the Boots / Manstein’s War system, focusing on command, control, and logistics at an operational level. Players must carefully manage their forces, execute strategic plans, and respond to evolving battlefield conditions.

Each turn represents two weeks of operations, with units primarily at the corps level. Air units provide sector-wide support, reflecting the importance of air superiority in the campaign.

Game Components:
22" x 34" Game Map
176 Counters (5/8")
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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