The Ardennes Offensive (1973)

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Designer	Jim Dunnigan
Artist	Redmond A. Simonsen
Publisher	SPI (Simulations Publications, Inc.)
Year Published	1973
# of Players	2
User Suggested # of Players	Best with 2 players Recommended with 1, 2 players (2 voters) [poll]
Playing Time	120 minutes
Mfg Suggested Ages	12 and up
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Category	Wargame World War II
Mechanic	Hex-and-Counter Simulation
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Regiment-brigade level simulation of the Battle of the Bulge. Each game turn equals one day and each hex represents 3.15KM.

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- The Ardennes Offensive - "A Look at the Ardennes Offensive: The Situation and the Game" (Strategy / History), Anthony O'Brien

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Upgrade for The Ardennes Offensive

A Face-lift for The Ardennes Offensive. Zip file includes: 1. New Counter sheets for both Allies and Germans. 2. New Turn Record Track/Reinforcement Track 3. Combat Results Tables 4. New Optional Rules.

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SPI TAO Manifest.pdf

Counter manifest and Order of Appearance Play Aid

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