The Blitzkrieg Legend: The Battle for France, 1940 — Prices

Get ready to relive one of the most shocking moments of World War II with The Blitzkrieg Legend: The Battle for France, 1940! This is the twelfth title in the acclaimed Operational Combat Series (OCS) and puts you in command of the German 'Case Yellow' offensive of May 1940. In less than a month, this lightning campaign swept through Belgium and Holland, dismantled the French armies, and cornered the British Expeditionary Force at Dunkirk. Unlike other games in the series, Blitzkrieg Legend uses a ground scale of 3 miles per hex and two-day turns, allowing this intense campaign to unfold with more room for maneuver and densely packed units. While many see the historical outcome as inevitable, the game challenges you to explore the crucial decisions that could have changed the course of history. If you play as the Allies, you'll face French, Belgian, Dutch, and British units that had not yet mastered the fast pace of modern warfare. They are slower and don't fight at full strength in move mode. Furthermore, the historical Dyle Plan, which left French reserves vulnerable and the best forces committed to defending Antwerp and Brussels, is also a challenge. The game offers 'What if I was in charge...' scenarios to explore alternative initial deployments. Victory is determined by objectives such as the French protection of Paris, Verdun, and Metz, the surrender of Holland and Belgium, and the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force. Special rules add flavor to the campaign, such as the Maginot Line, special operations to capture bridges and forts, and even the appearance of ships, elite battalions, and Spitfires to aid the isolated British Expeditionary Force. With 7 scenarios and 3 campaigns, including one that can be played to completion in 13 turns, this is a treat for anyone seeking historical depth and an immense strategic challenge.