Decision at Elst: An Advanced Squad Leader Starter Kit Historical Module

Get ready to dive deep into history with *Decision at Elst*, the first historical module in the renowned Advanced Squad Leader Starter Kit series! This game transports you directly to September 1944, into the heart of Operation MARKET-GARDEN in the Netherlands. Here, you'll relive the intense clashes between British and German forces in the town of Elst, a crucial point for the advance of the British 214th Brigade towards Arnhem. The town was defended by the German Kampfgruppe Knaust, and this area, known as Betuwe or 'The Island,' marked the furthest point the XXX Corps could reach before the official end of the offensive on September 25, 1944. It's a detailed and immersive recreation of a decisive moment in World War II. The game is a complete package and requires nothing else to play. It comes packed with components for you to set up your battlefield and command your troops: a 22" x 34" historically accurate map that faithfully recreates the terrain, three countersheets with British and German infantry, tanks, and artillery units, plus game markers. To aid you in your tactical journey, you'll find two player aid cards. The icing on the cake is the four historical scenarios and a complete Campaign Game, promising hours of strategy and tough decisions. Additionally, the kit includes a 28-page ASL Starter Kit basic rules booklet, with all the latest fine-tuning, and a 20-page rules booklet specific to the *Decision at Elst* Campaign, covering everything you need to know, including rules for elements like the steeple, offboard artillery, polder terrain, and German SS units. It's your chance to rewrite history or relive the glory!