OPERATION STALEMATE II: BATTLE OF PELELIU
Axis & Allies® Style | Historical Board Gaming Original
Recreate one of the most grueling island battles of the Pacific War with Operation Stalemate II: Battle of Peleliu, a stand-alone wargame powered by the proven HBG Okinawa rules system. Designed for fans of Axis & Allies®-style games and serious wargamers, this title puts you in command of the U.S. 1st Marine Division and 81st Infantry Division against the entrenched forces of Imperial Japan in one of the most savage campaigns of 1944.
Historical Background
By mid-1944, U.S. victories in the Central Pacific brought the war within striking distance of Japan’s home islands. Admiral Chester Nimitz ordered the invasion of the Palau Islands, code-named Operation Stalemate II, with Peleliu and Angaur as the primary objectives.
Defending Peleliu was Lt. Col. Kunio Nakagawa, who ordered extensive defensive fortifications, caves, and underground tunnels across the island’s rugged terrain. On September 15, 1944, the U.S. Marines landed under withering fire after three days of ineffective naval bombardment. What was expected to be a quick fight instead became a drawn-out nightmare. The battle dragged on for 73 days, ending only after Nakagawa’s ritual death on November 24, 1944, when he admitted, “Our sword is broken and we have run out of spears.”
Game Features
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Stand-Alone Title: Complete WWII game, no other HBG products required.
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Okinawa Rules System: Streamlined mechanics for fast but deep play.
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Asymmetric Gameplay:
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U.S. Player: Coordinate amphibious landings, regimental assaults, and combined arms to secure the island quickly.
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Japanese Player: Rely on fortified positions, attrition tactics, and terrain advantages to bleed the U.S. advance.
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Historical Challenges: Naval gunfire preparation, difficult terrain, and hidden fortifications shape every battle.
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Extended Campaign: 73-day battle translated into replayable scenarios and victory conditions.
Why Play Battle of Peleliu?
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Perfect for Axis & Allies Pacific fans seeking a focused yet brutal campaign game.
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Captures the attritional grind of island warfare, making every move matter.
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Highlights the clash of U.S. amphibious power versus Japan’s hardened defenses.
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Axis & Allies style WWII board game
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Operation Stalemate II Peleliu wargame
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HBG Okinawa rules inspired mechanics
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Stand-alone WWII Pacific theater game
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Peleliu 1944 tabletop strategy
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Historical Board Gaming WWII island battles
Product Details
36: x 48" map printed on heavy Vinyl
Game pieces are not Supplied
Downloads:
Rules
Combat Charts
Japanese Setup
American Setup
Turn Phase Chart
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