World at War '85 - Volume 1: Storming the Gap

The WORLD AT WAR '85 system uses a unique combat system involving dice rolls by both attacking and defending units, keeping both players engaged at all times. Dice rolls are compared and actions taken quickly, as all the information you need to fight your units is on the counters. No battle results table is required. Initiative, formation activation, random turn length, and close air support are all seamlessly integrated.

Fight in the early battles of World War III, from desperate delaying actions by US armored cavalry and West German Panzergrenadiers to fierce local counterattacks by ad hoc armored companies and battalions; launch lightning strikes with Soviet helicopter assault troops to secure the routes for the massive armored columns advancing into West Germany. Can you skillfully utilize your close air support and attack enemy support units?

Twenty different game scenarios are provided in STORMING THE GAP, showing you the battles that could have unfolded using 1985 platoon and battery equipment.

The game rules include variable turn lengths, random formation activation, close-range and long-range weapons, line-of-sight usage, and much more. All this with moderate complexity and a fast-paced yet flexible gameplay system.

Finally, a battle generator is included to complement the unit point lists and geomorphic maps, allowing you to unleash your imagination and create an infinite number of scenarios.

Everything is included, and YOU ARE THE COMMANDER.

Contents:

4 x 33x48cm geomorphic maps

7 x sheets of large counters (over 600) in deluxe quality. 130+ playing cards

1 x full-color module booklet with 20 scenarios

1 x System rulebook V2.0

11 x large double-sided player aid cards

4 x small double-sided player aid cards

3 x small single-sided player aid cards

6 x 16mm six-sided dice