Switzerland must be Swallowed (2001)

Adolf Hitler's early stated political aim was unification of the German people into one powerful and respected Germany. In this he initially succeeded, except for one case, the Swiss Germans. Absorption of the Swiss Germans was planned, but never carried out "Die Schweiz muß noch geschluckt werden" (literally: Switzerland must still be swallowed) was the name of the operational plan approved in August 1940 to do just that.

Switzerland Must Be Swallowed is a hypothetical simulation of the planned assault on Switzerland by Nazi Germany during World War 2. Players represent the military high commands directing their forces during what was sure to be a trying fortnight for all concerned. Fortunately for the German player, Adolf Hitler is busy elsewhere and will not interfere with your battle plans.

The 11 x 17" map covers all of Switzerland at 20 kilometers per hex. The 280 counters show Swiss and German regiments and divisions, including mountain and airborne troops.

Original components (pre-printed version)
'Cover' sheet
8 page rules
1 11"x17" map
140 counters (printed, to be mounted. Double-sided, although 42 have blank backs)
double-sided players aid
a six sided die is required for play.

This game was re-released in 2007 as 'Switzerland must be Conquered!', a downloadable PnP game. The rules were expanded (12 pages rather than the original 8), the combat resolution system changed (and slightly simplified), and the counter sheet re-organised & expanded (strength markers used by the old combat system were eliminated, while Fortification and additional unit counters were added). Unfortunately, the reverse of the charts sheet, which included a key to the unit symbols and designations, was omitted.

Components:
'Cover' sheet
12 page rules
1 11"x17" (and a 2 piece) map
253 counters (198 single sided, 55 double sided)
single-sided players aid
A six sided die is required for play.