From publisher's website:

Axis & Allies celebrates 50 years of Avalon Hill games with this Anniversary Edition of the classic World War II strategy board game. Designed by Larry Harris, A&A Anniversary Edition will utilize the standard D6 combat system found in Axis & Allies Revised, Europe, & Pacific. Italy will debut as the third Axis nation, China will be operated by the US player, and cruiser class ships will join the naval line-up for the first time. The largest board ever produced for an A&A game, along with deluxe components will ensure this is the granddaddy of all Axis & Allies board games. Deploy your forces and prepare for battle!

Axis & Allies: Anniversary Edition details:

* Designed by Larry Harris, creator of Axis & Allies
* Italy introduced as the third Axis nation
* Two set-up options: Spring 1941 and Spring 1942
* Cruiser class ships join the naval unit line-up
* China included as US controlled ally
* New sculpts for Italy, China, and others
* Game board measures ~ 24” x 46”
* Over 600 game pieces
* 48 page rulebook

http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=ah/prod/axisanniv

Bar Code: 6 53569 15509 6