{"product_id":"italia1917-1918-afarewelltoarms","title":"Italia 1917-1918: A Farewell to Arms","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eItalia 1918 - A Farewell to Arms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an operational wargame which simulates the fierce fighting which pitted the troops of the Entente (Italy, France, Great-Britain and USA) against those of the Central Powers (Austria-Hungary and Germany) during the period between the Battle of Caporetto (Oct 1917) and the Villa Giusti Armistice (Nov 1918).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTwo A1 maps, printed front and back, are included. The “global” one covers the terrain between the Adige River and Trieste, to allow the players to simulate the whole campaign from Caporetto onwards. The “zoom” map, with enlarged hexes, covers the terrain from Adige to the Adriatic sea in order to concentrate on the main combat zone after the Italian retreat: the Piave River, the Monte Grappa Massif, the Asiago Plateau and the Trento area \u0026amp; for the second one the zone of the Austro-German offensive on the Isonzo that has been immortalised under the name of the battle of Caporetto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2 ½ countersheets include a complete OB for all the belligerents, from tenacious Italian “Alpini” to the redoutable German “Alpenkorps”, along with Austrian “Kaiserjäger”, Hungarian “Honvéd” divisions or French “Chasseurs des Alpes”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBasic rules allow the players to tackle 6 variously sized scenarios, from 1 to 6 hours of play, using either a part of the board, or the map in its entirety. 5 of the scenarios are designed to be played on the ‘zoom’ map, in order to take maximum advantage of the improved play experience provided by the larger hexes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn chronological order, the scenarios are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Thunder at Caporetto” (4 turns\/ portion of the “global” map) covers the offensive of von Below’s XIV. Armee, which caused the collapse of the Italian IIa Armata and set in motion the retreat to the Piave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“1st Piave: the stopping battle” (3 turns \/ all of the “zoom” map) simulates the last attacks launched jointly by AH and German units, before the Germans were withdrawn to the Western Front. These assaults were only contained by the fierce resistance of the Italian army on the Monte Grappa-Piave line, the last obstacle before the Venetian plain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Radetzky: Conrad’s last gamble” (1 turn\/ half of the “zoom” map) is a 1 turn scenario covering the offensive launched in the Asiago region in June 1918 by the former Imperial Chief of Staff Conrad von Hötzendorf, an offensive that was stopped by the joint efforts of Italian, French and British troops. This is the game’s introductory scenario.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Albrecht: Boroevic’s missed opportunity” (3 turns\/ half of the “zoom” map) simulates the offensive launched by Army Group Boroevic on the Piave at the same time as “Radetzky”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“2nd Piave: The Battle of the Solstice” combines “Albrecht” and “Radetzky” in a big 4 turn long scenario using the whole of the “zoom” map.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“3rd Piave: Revenge at Vittorio” (4 turns\/ whole “zoom” map) simulates the final Entente offensive which is now known as Battle of Vittorio-Veneto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdvanced rules allow the players to simulate the whole campaign; they introduce the reconstruction of destroyed units, the management of strategic reserves and the use of random events cards (50 for each side) with various effects and evocative titles such as “Rommel”, “Hemingway” or “I ragazzi del 99” (“The boys of 99”), for example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe campaign game is played on the “global” map, beginning with the Caporetto offensive and lasts 23 to 36 turns.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptional rules will allow players to explore several “what-if” possibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor those who do not know the system, the basic rules of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/91739\/somme-1918-bloody-spring\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/91739\/somme-1918-bloody-spring\"\u003eSomme 1918\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e can be consulted while waiting for the online rules of Italia 1918, which will be similar but with some adaptations and novelties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Boxed game\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 2 A1 double-sided maps\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 1 A1 single-sided map\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 700 counters\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Rules booklet in english\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 24 pages campaign rules booklet in english\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 1 set of 100 event cards\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 2 A3 double-sided player aids [ Allied screen, Central powers screen ]\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 3 A4 single-sided player aids [ Strategic reserves for both sides \u0026amp; other tracks ]\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 4 A4 double-sided player aids [ Scenario setups ]\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 2 A4 single-sided player aids [ Reinforcements \u0026amp; Terrains ]\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• 4 dice\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40457482666039,"sku":"AGS20054","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/9195\/2951\/files\/pic3532934.jpg?v=1703441648","url":"https:\/\/isleofgamesaz.com\/products\/italia1917-1918-afarewelltoarms","provider":"Isle of Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}