Wargamer's Guide to the Desert War 1940 - 1943

Continuing this exciting new series of guides for wargamers, Dan Mersey gives a wargamer's perspective on the North African campaign of World War II. Dan gives an overview of events from the opening British successes against the Italians, to the famous duels between Monty and the Rommel (the Desert Fox), right up to the US-led invasion of Operation Torch and the eventual defeat of the Afrika Korps, and offers advice on how to recreate these on the gaming table. Daniel Mersey discusses factors to consider when choosing an appropriate set of commercially available rules, or devising your own, to best suit the scale and style of battle you want and to capture the flavour of the period. The relevant ranges of figures and vehicle models are also reviewed. Analysis of the forces involved, organization, tactics and strategies will help with building your armies and there are interesting scenarios included. Whether this is a new period for you, or you are looking to refresh your existing interest in the period, this handy guide is sure to hold much if interest for you.

Continuand aceasta noua serie interesanta de ghiduri pentru wargamers, Dan Mersey ofera o perspectiva a wargamerului asupra campaniei nord-africane din cel de-al doilea razboi mondial. Dan ofera o imagine de ansamblu asupra evenimentelor de la succesele britanice de deschidere impotriva italienilor, pana la celebrele dueluri dintre Monty si Rommel (Vulpea desertului), pana la invazia condusa de SUA a Operatiunii Torch si eventuala infrangere a Afrika Korps, si ofera sfaturi despre cum sa le recreezi pe masa de joc.