World at War #59: The Luzon Campaign 1945 (Solitaire) puts you in command of the U.S. Sixth Army as it launches the massive amphibious invasion of Luzon — the largest and most strategically vital island in the Philippines — in early 1945. As Lt. Gen. Walter Krueger, you must lead the Allied assault against entrenched Japanese forces, racing against time and logistical strain under the demanding oversight of Gen. Douglas MacArthur.

• Purpose-Built for Solitaire Play: Take on the role of the U.S. commander, while the game’s system directs the movements and resistance of the defending Imperial Japanese Army. Every turn challenges you to make tactical and operational decisions that will shape the success of the campaign.
• Dynamic Time Pressure: Victory conditions simulate MacArthur’s push to conclude the operation quickly. You have only six turns — each representing one week initially, then half a month — to seize key objectives before critical resources are diverted to the upcoming battles for Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
• Historical Accuracy: The game captures the scale and difficulty of the Luzon campaign, from beach landings to the brutal inland fighting across rugged terrain. Japanese forces are deployed and react through the rules system, keeping the player uncertain of what lies ahead.
• Strategic Decision-Making: Plan your assaults, allocate limited resources, and manage your divisions effectively to capture vital objectives before time runs out. Every choice impacts both operational success and long-term Allied strategy.

The Luzon Campaign, 1945 recreates one of the Pacific War’s most critical operations, where the U.S. aimed to liberate the Philippines and secure vital airfields for the final approach to Japan. Its solitaire system ensures replayability and constant tension, balancing historical realism with engaging decision-making.

Game Components & Features:

• 1 x 22x34” full-colour map of Luzon Island, Philippines
• 228 die-cut counters representing U.S. and Japanese forces
• Dedicated solitaire rules system controlling Japanese actions and reactions
• Victory conditions driven by time, objectives, and operational efficiency
• Playable in one to two sessions

Scale:
Players: 1 (Solitaire)
Level: Operational
Hex: 6.75 Miles (11 km)
Turn: 1 Week (first turn), then Half-Month Turns

World at War #59: The Luzon Campaign 1945 offers a deeply immersive and historically faithful solitaire wargaming experience. As the U.S. commander, you’ll feel the weight of strategic pressure, limited time, and fierce opposition while leading one of the largest campaigns in the Pacific Theatre.

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