Command Magazine Issue #191 Battle of El Alamein, October 1942


Price:
4000 JPY
Weight:
410 g

【Manufacturer】 IED(Kokusai Tsushin)
【Author】Greg Costikyan
【Type Specification】 Simulation Game Guide Book with a Game
【Number of players】 2 (Solitaire Play Possible)
【Play Time】Approximately 180 minutes (Depending on the Scenario)
【Language】Japanese
【Product Description】 The included game, "Operation Supercharge," is one of the titles from the *North Africa* "quadrigame" (a four-game set) originally published by SPI in 1976. It is a competitive wargame that recreates the North African campaign through three scenarios: the Battle of Alam Halfa, the Battle of El Alamein, and Operation Supercharge.
By omitting supply rules and introducing a special mechanic where minefields halve the attack power of mechanized units, the game effectively integrates the core historical challenge—breaching minefields—into its system.
With a relatively small number of units (around 50 per side) and a classic "must-attack" system, the game is exceptionally well-suited for simulating desert warfare. Its design offers high replayability, making it an engaging experience for everyone from beginners to seasoned wargamers.
【Battle of El Alamein, October 1942】
Turn scale:1 day, Hex scale: 2.7–4.8 km. Unit scale:Regiment to Division. Counter: 120 units, 1 map, 3 Scenarios, Rulebook:13p