{"product_id":"guadalcanal-second-edition","title":"Guadalcanal: Second Edition","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Guadalcanal: The Battle for Henderson Field\" is a tactical World War II game. Relive this classic battle in this homage to the classic Avalon Hill game title. The Second Edition includes revised rules and mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Now | From Mike Nagel and Relative Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA grand tactical game on the efforts of the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army to capture and hold the island of Guadalcanal during the beginning of the island-hopping campaign in the Pacific to push back the Japanese empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErrors in strategy and logistics at large made this effort extremely difficult for the Marines, as they held on to the island in the face of the Japanese onslaught with dwindling supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers experience huge swings of fortune as the battle for the island unfolds. Critical to the efforts of both sides is the capture and holding of Henderson Field, an air strip whose control dictates air superiority and the ability to land supplies and much needed reinforcements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game includes a huge 22” by 64” map that covers the northern extents of the island. Combat units are mostly battalions, with a smattering of regiments and companies, representing infantry, armor, and artillery. There are also specialized units such as engineers and LVTs that aid in the maintenance or destruction of Henderson Field as well as movement across the difficult jungle terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, YOU can refight the battle for Guadalcanal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOMPONENTS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e344 5-8\" inch counters on two sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 22x32\" inch map sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 rulebook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Player Aid Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 Event Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 six-sided die (1d6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© 2022-2026 War Diary Magazine.\u003cbr\u003ePrinted by Blue Panther LLC under license.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mike Nagel","offers":[{"title":"Boxed","offer_id":67782717014186,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/0313\/5146\/files\/Guadalcanal2ndEdShopifyLabelFR.jpg?v=1793305869","url":"https:\/\/www.bluepantherllc.com\/products\/guadalcanal-second-edition","provider":"Blue Panther","version":"1.0","type":"link"}