D-Day at Saipan

Scenarios D-Day (15 June) This scenario depicts the first day of the invasion and the effort to reach what was called the “O-1” line, which was the objective phase line for the end of the day. The scenario is four game turns. Expanding the Beachhead (16-17 June) This scenario covers the linkage of all the invasion beaches, the attempt to reach the O-1 line fully, and the Japanese counterattack on the beaches. The scenario is six game turns. Drive to Aslito Airfield & Garapan (18-19 June) This scenario covers the effort to capture Aslito Airfield, begin the drive on Garapan, clearing the way for the drive through the center of the island, and beyond. This scenario is six game turns. Campaign This scenario combines all the previous scenarios into one scenario that encompasses the action for the first five days. The campaign scenario encompasses all 16 game turns. Contents One 34 × 22 inch mounted board 528 Die-cut counters 55 Playing cards Rules booklet One 11×17-inch Scenario Set Up Diagram (PAC) Six 8.5×11 Player-Aid Cards (PAC) Storage bags