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D-Day at Saipan is a Decision Games solitaire game that simulates the first five days (15 to 19 June 1944) of the US invasion and conquest of the island of Saipan. Despite heavy resistance, over 8,000 Marines of the 2nd and 4th Marine Divisions managed to reach the shore that first morning and by the end of the day approximately 20,000 men had established a beachhead, despite having suffered over 2,000 casualties. Players familiar with the previous four games in the system will be able to quickly set up and play this latest version. New features include the Japanese units seeking out gaps in the American frontline to infiltrate thus encouraging the player to maintain a continuous line
D-Day at Saipan
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D-Day at Saipan is a Decision Games solitaire game that simulates the first five days (15 to 19 June 1944) of the US invasion and conquest of the island of Saipan. Despite heavy resistance, over 8,000 Marines of the 2nd and 4th Marine Divisions managed to reach the shore that first morning and by the end of the day approximately 20,000 men had established a beachhead, despite having suffered over 2,000 casualties. Players familiar with the previous four games in the system will be able to quickly set up and play this latest version. New features include the Japanese units seeking out gaps in the American frontline to infiltrate thus encouraging the player to maintain a continuous line
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Scenarios
- D-Day (15 June) This scenario depicts the first day of the invasion and the effort to reach what was called the “O-1” line, which was the objective phase line for the end of the day. The scenario is four game turns.
- Expanding the Beachhead (16-17 June) This scenario covers the linkage of all the invasion beaches, the attempt to reach the O-1 line fully, and the Japanese counterattack on the beaches. The scenario is six game turns.
- Drive to Aslito Airfield & Garapan (18-19 June) This scenario covers the effort to capture Aslito Airfield, begin the drive on Garapan, clearing the way for the drive through the center of the island, and beyond. This scenario is six game turns.
- Campaign This scenario combines all the previous scenarios into one scenario that encompasses the action for the first five days. The campaign scenario encompasses all 16 game turns.
Contents
- One 34 × 22 inch mounted board
- 528 Die-cut counters
- 55 Playing cards
- Rules booklet
- One 11×17-inch Scenario Set Up Diagram (PAC)
- Six 8.5×11 Player-Aid Cards (PAC)
- Storage bags
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