WestFront II: The War in Europe 1943-45 – Second Edition (2006)

About this game

Westfront II is the second edition of WestFront: The War in Europe, 1943-45. It details the conflict between Germany and the Western allies during WWII. Players have to contend with production, supply, command control and weather to try and break the other sides' lines. Individual, linkable 6-month scenarios cover the war from June 1943 through May 1945. This title uses Columbia Games Block system,wooden blocks that stand upright with unit details only shown on one side, and rotate to take step reductions in strength. This provides a "fog of war" WestFront II is part of a re-release of the entire EuroFront series. The new series consists of EastFront: The War in Russia 1941-45 – Second Edition, WestFront II, and EuroFront: The War in Europe, 1936-45 – Second Edition. WestFront II includes two maps: each 22" x 34" for a 44" x 34" playing area. The map area spans all of western Europe from Spain to Norway. All of the original WestFront scenarios are included

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 3.4/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.