About this game
The Greatest Day: Sword, Juno, and Gold Beaches, Battle for Normandy: Volume One is the first volume in a three volume series covering the battle of Normandy in June of 1944. It not only introduces a new theater but also provides version 2.0 updates for the GTS rules. Assaults have been streamlined, the artillery rules have been improved, and various other changes have been made to make this version of GTS an even better gaming experience. It covers the operations in the British/Canadian sector from June 5th Night to June 13th 23.00. Game Scale: Game Turn: 2 hours in daytime / 8 hours nighttime Hex: 546 yards / 500 meters Units: Platoon to Company (most units are company) Game Inventory & Scenarios: see wiki below
Does it fit your group?
- Group size. Works with 2 to 8.
- Rules load. At 4.0/5 this is a heavy game — read the rulebook before people arrive.
- Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.