PanzerBlitz: Hill of Death – The Battle for Hill 112, Normandy 1944

2009 · Wargame

PanzerBlitz: Hill of Death – The Battle for Hill 112, Normandy 1944

This tactical wargame covers the four-week struggle between British and German forces for Hill 112 and the surrounding countryside during the Normandy campaign. Players command platoon-sized infantry and armored units, maneuvering across a hex-based map to seize key terrain and objectives that can change hands throughout the battle. Each turn represents 15 minutes, with hexes covering 273 yards. The system updates core concepts from the classic PanzerBlitz series while streamlining play and reducing abstract or gamey elements.

Players
2
Playing time
60–300 min
Age
12+
Complexity
2.9 / 5
World War IIDice RollingHexagon GridChit-Pull System

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