{"product_id":"st-lo-normandy-1944-the-breakout-begins","title":"St-Lô: Normandy 1944 – The Breakout Begins","description":"\u003cp\u003eSt-Lô: Normandy 1944 – The Breakout Begins was the first board-wargame to cover this unique battle. Designed by Joe Balkoski, creator of Atlantic Wall and Sixth Fleet, St-Lô offers a challenging system for the simulation of World War II battalion-level combat.\n\nUnit morale is the crucial factor in this game. Morale fluctuates as units move, rest or attack. Should you pull this battalion out of the line to rest ? Or will one more push carry the position ?\n\nArtillery plays a crucial role too. Good observation posts are essential for accurate fire. You will find yourself fighting many desperate actions for control of hilltop vantage points or church steeples.\n\nThe innovative movement system makes uncertainty another key element of St-Lô. You never know who will move next. Even units that have already moved may move again the same turn. You will need to plan ahead, rest your troops and then spring your offensive.\n\nOutstanding for solitaire play. The rulebook has extensive designers notes throughout and each chapter has numerous quotes from commanders at the battle for St-Lô.\n\nDesigned by a master craftsman this is an innovative, tense and accurate portrayal of World War II battalion command - the way it really was.\n\n18 July 1944 13:40 Hrs\nGen. Gerhardt: \"Capt. Putenny, you sure did a masterful job and are going up for promotion; you'll keep that battalion. Where is Howie's body?\"\n\nContents:\n22\" x 34\" paper map of St-Lô and surrounding areas.\n400 multi-color back printed counters\nRulebook\nPlayer-aid cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlay time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplexity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.94 \/ 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joseph M. Balkoski\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1986\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Quarterdeck Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51926965747928,"sku":"SB-BEE9356BF5A3-BOARD-GAMES-UNK-SEALED","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6271\/0488\/files\/bcqp4k4uhtawp3hnxueromgf7sz5.jpg?v=1785465830","url":"https:\/\/abbyboardwalkstore.com\/products\/st-lo-normandy-1944-the-breakout-begins","provider":"Boardwalk Cafe \u0026 Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}