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D-day: The Great Crusade box art
2004 Ranked #16,550

D-day: The Great Crusade

Maneuver forces across tactical or historical battle maps.

Wargames Wargame World War II Hexagon Grid Simulation

Players

1-4

Play time

120-720 min

Age

12+

Complexity

2.92/5

Rating

6.59

Harder to teach Highly interactive Deep strategy

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Teachability 2.4/5

Harder to teach

Replay value 4.0/5

High replayability

Interaction 3.8/5

Highly interactive

Player scaling 4.0/5

Scales well

Strategic depth 4.5/5

Deep strategy

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D-DAY - The Great Crusade: The Invasion of Normandy, June 6, 1944 by designer Danny Holte portrays the invasion of France by Allied forces during World War II.

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D-DAY - The Great Crusade: The Invasion of Normandy, June 6, 1944 by designer Danny Holte portrays the invasion of France by Allied forces during World War II. Suitable for solo and team play, the game covers Operation Overlord from June 6th and depicts the action in Normandy until July 6, 1944. This is a regimental level (some battalions), 2-map game covering the first 30 days of the campaign in Normandy. 1.5 km per hex, 1 day turns. Includes 5 scenarios including the campaign game. Rules include: Air support/bridge destruction, Naval support, Artillery bombardment, Interdiction, Weather, Replacements/Unit Breakdown plus more. Low to Moderate complexity, Suitable for 2-4 players, as well as for solitaire play. 480 color die-cut counters depicting the military formations that saw action in the Normandy Campaign; TWO 22 x 34 game maps depicting the Normandy peninsula on heavyweight stock; Two Play Aid Cards; Complete rulebook with historical notes and designer's commentary.

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Play and group

Players
1–4
Best with
1–3
Play time
120–720 min
Age
12+
Complexity
2.9/5
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Designers

1
Danny Holte

Publishers

1
Moments in History

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