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Salerno '43

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Hex and counter happiness

I cut my teeth on hex-and-counter wargamers back in the 70’s and 80’s, when Avalon Hill and SPI bestrode the wargaming world like colossi. It’s a genre I still come back to every few years. My previous latest try outs – Vance Borries’ Roads to Leningrad and Roads to Moscow – were impressive, but just too much for me in terms of rules weight and fiddly exceptions. In contrast, my latest foray Salerno ‘43, designed by veteran designer Mark Simonitch, feels wonderfully just right for this board wargamer. A fascinating and little-known battle in WW2, the rules take you into what feels like an authentic simulation of WW2 operational warfare, with just the right amount of detail and chrome. I wouldn’t recommend this as a place for an absolute beginner to dip their toes, but if you’ve been intrigued by say Undaunted or Memoir 44, this could be the next step you are looking for.

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OVERVIEW

Salerno ‘43: The Allied Invasion of Italy, September 1943 is a regiment/brigade-level game on the Allied invasion of mainland Italy in September 1943. Two British and two American divisions land in the Bay of Salerno defended by the full strength 16th Panzer Division, which is soon reinforced by five other German mechanized divisions. For 8 days the survival of the beachhead is in doubt, and emergency measures are taken to reinforce the beachhead with the 82nd Airborne Division. With their counter-attack stopped and the British Eighth Army approaching from the south, the Germans withdraw their left flank to avoid being trapped. However, their right flank stubbornly holds back the British from pushing north to Naples.

Salerno ’43 uses the exact same map, unit, and time scales as Normandy ’44, providing an excellent way to compare these two invasions. Salerno ’43 uses a modified Normandy '44 game system. With a smaller size, the game is easier to learn and play than its predecessor.

Salerno ’43 includes two scenarios: an 8-turn Invasion Scenario and a 24-turn Campaign Game. In the Campaign Game, the Allies must exit the north map edge by the end of September 1943. The Germans must delay the Allies to give time for the construction of the Gustav Line further north. The 8-turn scenario can be finished in an afternoon.

2 PLAYERS | 180+ MINS | AGES 12+

 

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average rating 5.0 out of 5
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100% of reviewers would recommend this product to a friend
Learning Curve
Rated 4 out of 5
Aesthetics
Rated 3 out of 5
Enjoyment
Rated 4 out of 5
Customer photos and videos
1 Review
Reviewed by Peter H.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Average play time
3+ Hours
Why I choose Thirsty Meeples
  • Good Prices
  • Supporting Local
  • Generous Loyalty Scheme
  • Reliable
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Hex and counter happiness

I cut my teeth on hex-and-counter wargamers back in the 70’s and 80’s, when Avalon Hill and SPI bestrode the wargaming world like colossi. It’s a genre I still come back to every few years. My previous latest try outs – Vance Borries’ Roads to Leningrad and Roads to Moscow – were impressive, but just too much for me in terms of rules weight and fiddly exceptions. In contrast, my latest foray Salerno ‘43, designed by veteran designer Mark Simonitch, feels wonderfully just right for this board wargamer. A fascinating and little-known battle in WW2, the rules take you into what feels like an authentic simulation of WW2 operational warfare, with just the right amount of detail and chrome. I wouldn’t recommend this as a place for an absolute beginner to dip their toes, but if you’ve been intrigued by say Undaunted or Memoir 44, this could be the next step you are looking for.

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