A Wargamer's Guide to The Desert War 1940–1943

A Wargamer's Guide to The Desert War 1940–1943 Author:Daniel Mersey Language:English Format:Softcover Dimensions:6" x 9" Pages:128 Photos:20 color photos Publisher:Pen and Sword Military ISBN:9781473851085 Item No. 9781473851085 Continuing this exciting new series of guides for wargamers, Dan Mersey gives a wargamer’s perspective on the North African campaign of World War II. Dan gives an overview of events from the opening British successes against the Italians, to the famous duels between Monty and the Rommel (the Desert Fox), right up to the US-led invasion of Operation Torch and the eventual defeat of the Afrika Korps, and offers advice on how to recreate these on the gaming table. Daniel Mersey discusses factors to consider when choosing an appropriate set of commercially available rules, or devising your own, to best suit the scale and style of battle you want and to capture the flavour of the period. The