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This small sample of the DRS-16Pz map gives you an idea of what the entire map looks like.  At 330 yds per hex this map is absolutely gorgeous looking.  All images are subject to change given this game is still in design.

Sample Map.  A fuller example of this map can be found at the BoradgameGeek Game page at the link below.

Death Ride Salerno - 16 Panzer is GSI's first offering on the Italian Front. The game focuses on tactical level combat and maneuver during the Allied invasion at Salerno in September 1943. This game will showcase some nice enhancements to the Death Ride game system.

The series group maps for Salerno will look like this image below.  Map areas 'A' and 'B' are part of the first offering and focused on 16th Panzer Division and the US 45th Infantry Division.

The game features the 16th Panzer Division and some supporting Korps units at mostly Platoon and some Company/Battery level and the US Army 45th Infantry Division at Platoon/Company/Battery level. The combat system utilizes combat multipliers that players must use correctly to have the best effect. Each hex is 330 meters.  Turns are 1 hours long during the day and 2 hours at night.   The rules are modeled around the seven battlefield operating systems which make them easily understood and easy to learn.  Unlike other games at this level the rules are not massive.  This system features use of obstacles (mines, wire, improved positions, and fortifications), a patrol rule, overwatch fire, air and artillery support, and reserve movement.  Overwatch is a type of fire that allows the player to move a short distance and then setup to fire suppressive fire at enemy units that might otherwise use opportunity fire.  Reserve movement will allow a player to respond to enemy movement and move more units into a hex to strengthen it before an assault.  Units are modeled to represent the 2 major types of weapons that most units have.  Secondary (usually small arms) and a primary (main gun, machine guns, etc...).  These weapons may fire at different targets if they want.  They also effect targets differently.   Suppression is also handled uniquely in this game.  Units that are suppressed get a defense bonus since they take better advantage of the terrain in the hex, while at the same time they have their other factors reduced.  Units are also modeled as needing transports and get the benefits of movement from them with the vulnerability that goes with it.  The battle follows the divisions actions during the 6 days of the battle.   The game forces players to account for Command and Control and Supply.   Maintenance and repair are critical to both sides as this determines most of the replacements that arrive every morning.  Troop replacements are generated by returning casualties to the battle.  Lots of these casualties are minor in nature and both sides worked hard to get these wounded back to the front quickly.  Air-Ground Attack can have a significant effect on the battle and both sides have a capability in the air to affect the battle.  New to this series will be naval gunfire support which provided timely and critical fire missions to keep the Germans at bay and away from the beaches.

The price for this product is $110.  TX residents add Sales Tax (8.25%) plus shipping and handling.

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