{"product_id":"panzer-game-expansion-set-nr-3-drive-to-the-rhine-the-second-front-1944-45","title":"Panzer: Game Expansion Set, Nr 3 – Drive to the Rhine: The Second Front 1944-45","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"expandable-envelope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-style=\"{maxHeight:expandablectrl.maxHeight}\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"expandable-body\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-transclude=\"\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"game-description-body ng-scope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ng-binding\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" ng-bind-html=\"geekitemctrl.wikitext|to_trusted\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis expansion set includes the most significant US and British forces that saw action on the Western front in 1944 up until the end of the war in 1945. Also included are the German units that fought against their relentless advances from Normandy, across Italy, breaching the Siegfried Line, and finally pushing in to the German Fatherland. Its playbook includes rules for special units, new optional rules, 10 gripping scenarios, and unit summaries for the US, British and German units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOwnership of Expansions 1 \u0026amp; 2 is not required to field the German forces, they are all included here. However, this expands on those German units included in the first two expansions, no unit IDs are duplicated. Combine the German units from all three expansions to create customized scenarios on either the Western or Eastern Front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIts TO\u0026amp;Es booklet includes details for the US, British and German forces covering the period from 1944 through 1945, including the US heavy and light armored divisions, British armoured divisions, in both Western Europe and Italian configurations, and infantry and airborne divisions. German forces include Panzer Lehr, the 101st SS Heavy Tank Battalion (Michael Wittmann commanded its second company), and two independent Panzer Brigades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinally, this expansion includes the next 4 double-sided geomorphic mapboards, modeling the terrain found in the close confines of the French boscage country and many other features as the Allied forces push into the heart of Germany. Add these 4 geomorphic mapboards to the 6 geomorphic mapboards from expansions 1 \u0026amp; 2 for added play and many possible battle combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecial Units\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• British Churchill Crocodile\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• British 2-pdr Littlejohn Adapter\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• British FO tanks\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• German Schwimmwagen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNew Optional Rules\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Morale Vehicle Bailout\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Road\/Path Movement [Expanded]\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Removing of Spot Counters\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Staggered Initiative\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Recon Unit Capabilities [Expanded]\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Airborne Operations – Paratroops \u0026amp; Gliders\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Bocage Country – new rules for hedgerows expanding the possibilities for the West Front.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Artillery Air Bursts\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Dismounted FOs\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Delayed Reaction\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Vehicle Assault Cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScenarios [10 included]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e•\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChance Encounter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVehicle only scenario pitting the US VII Corps against the German 7th Army in the twisting network of hedgerows that dominated Normandy, August 1944.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e•\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigher Ground:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVehicle only scenario of a clash between the British 7th Armoured Division against the German Panzer Lehr Division around Caen, June 1944.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e•\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOperation Tonga:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCanadian 1st Parachute Battalion in action on D-Day. Features parachute landings and nighttime limited visibility. A real challenge for both forces with multiple objectives.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e•\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Village:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHistorical scenario with dedicated map of the US 4th Armored Division in action at Singling against the 11th Panzer Division, December 1944.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e•\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHell on Wheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe US 2nd Armored Division in action against Panzer Lehr, July 1944, in the tight hedgerow country.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e•\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmong the Hedgerows:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe US 3rd Armored and 30th Infantry Divisions in action amongst the hedgerows against the 2nd Panzer Division, August 1944.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e•\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVillers-Bocage, Morning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHistorical scenario with dedicated maps of the British 7th Armoured Division in action at Villers-Bocage against the 2nd Company, s.SS-Panzer Abteilung 101 under the command of Michael Wittmann, June 1944.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e•\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVillers-Bocage, Afternoon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHistorical scenario with dedicated maps of the British 7th Armoured Division in action at Villers-Bocage against Panzer Lehr and the 1st Company, s.SS-Panzer Abteilung 101, June 1944.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e•\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOut of the Mist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe US 4th Armored Division in action against the 11th Panzer Division, September 1944. Features limited visibility with variable effects.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e•\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGlorious Goodwood:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe British Guards Armoured Division runs headlong into the German 21st Panzer Division and the 503rd Heavy Tank Battalion with its dreaded Tiger II tanks, July 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"closer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GMT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39742177312847,"sku":"GMT1404","price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1380\/9101\/products\/panzer-3.jpg?v=1640971827","url":"https:\/\/leisuregames.live\/products\/panzer-game-expansion-set-nr-3-drive-to-the-rhine-the-second-front-1944-45","provider":"Leisure Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}