Iwo Jima
When Freedom from her lofty height Unfurled her banner to the air¸ She tore the ash a robe of light¸ And set the Stars of Glory there" The Sands of Iwo Jima is a game about the most famous battle fought between the United States Marine Corps and Imperial Forces of the Empire of Japan. Having fought their way across the Pacific during the past three bloody years¸ the Marine divisions stand poised to seize the first piece of historically Japanese territory in February 1945 - Iwo Jima (Sulfur Island). Options are provided to allow the Marines to attack from West Beach instead of South Beach as well as bring in two reserve regiments. A set of guidelines has also been included for the Japanes side to govern solitaire play. Components 8 Page Rulebook with Charts 22 x 17 Map 176 full color single sided 5/8 in counters Complexity: Below acerage Solitaire Suitability: High Time to play: 3-4 hours Map Scale 431 meter hexes Unit size 150-1000 men Turn Length - 3 days