HBG Invasion of Italy – Tactical WWII Italy Campaign Game

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In the early months of 1943, the United States and British Commonwealth forces had finally defeated Rommel and the axis armies of North Africa. The allied leaders were in disagreement on what the next step should be; invade Italy, the Balkans, or France. Stalin was desperate to open another front in Europe. Churchill wanted to invade Italy which he labeled the soft underbelly of the Axis. It was agreed that since no invasion of Northern France could be undertaken in 1943, that the invasion of Sicily would take place. The allied commanders were sure that invading Italy would all but destroy the Italians will to fight, and maybe the government and Mussolini would be overthrown.

The German high command was also aware that Italy's support for the war was dwindling. German units that were needed for the Eastern front were sent to Italy to help defend against an allied attack and to police the Italian army in case of a coup. With most of Germany's army and supplies on the Eastern front and a weakening ally in Italy, Germany is desperate to keep the allies out of Southern Europe.

The Invasion of Italy is an Axis & Allies style game that puts you in the seat of the axis commanders who are racing to get their army into a position to defend Southern Europe, and allied commanders who are ready to open another front in Europe to relieve the Russians on the Eastern front. Will you follow history as the allies and invade Sicily and then Italy, or will you try to take Rome first and severe the axis army in Europe? Can the axis hold out long enough with their limited supplies, or will Italy fall and leave Germany defending Italy...ALONE?
This map will be printed on a high quality banner vinyl material. I have pulled away from the hard vinyl, this will keep my cost down as well as your and keep your map from being damaged as easily, it is very durable. Kit includes: High Quality vinyl map on a thick banner material.

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5.0

Mama mia!

This is an amazing map of the Italian peninsula and immediately surrounding area and a must have for anyone interested in the Italian campaign of the Second World War. There is plenty of detail, and the addition of airbases and naval bases on the map is a very nice touch. My only criticism is that there are so many sea zones, but I've made an adaptation to the rules that these largely apply to air units (sea units have unlimited movement, due to the smaller scale of this game, as opposed to the global or theater Axis & Allies games). All in all, very beautifully done map! Just writing this review, I can't wait to play again!

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Robert Hanawalt from Northport, NY on 3/15/2017

Great Map

Just got this in yesterday, The Quality is fantastic, I purchased the Big Battle Pack as well and am very pleased with my purchase, i can Not wait to play this!

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Reviewed by: THOMAS EGGERS from VIRGINIA on 10/9/2011

Una fantastica mappa

Una mappa da gioco relativa all'epica campagna d'Italia mancava davvero. Grazie a HBG ora noi appassionati disponiamo di una fantastica mappa da gioco molto grande e dettagliata e con tantissimi territori. Si può giocare anche in 4 giocatori e le possibilità di movimento delle truppe rendono il tutto molto realistico e divertente. Assolutamente da comprare!!

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Roberto Iaccarino from Napoli, Italia on 11/7/2013

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Great map of Italy and the Mediterranean Sea. Similarity to A&A WW II games allows fast learning of the rules

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Joseph Vricella from Manhasset on 12/1/2021

Q: Greetings. I'd like to play this game soon (I now own the game map), but there are too many discrepancies between the rules and reference sheets (downloaded from Boardgamegeek.) The rules are noted as being version 3.0, the reference charts lack a version number. So far, I’ve found these problems: The rules say fighters and tac bombers move 8, but the reference sheets say they move 10. The rules say most naval vessels move 3, but the charts say they move 4 (except for subs.) The rules say all nations’ armor attacks and defends at 6. However, the reference charts say Italian armor attacks and defends at 5, while German armor attacks and defends at 7. The rules say Allied airborne units attack at 3 or 4, the charts say they attack at 2 or 3. How are people playing this game? What works best?

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