Primosole Bridge 14-17th July 1943 (English Edition)

In the area of bridge 1856 paratroopers were supposed to land. Afterwards, gliders with antitank guns were to land. Unfortunately, planes were shot at by friendly warships, over which they were flying. Maintaining formation and whatever kind of coordination was out of question. In result, within the area of bridge landed only 12 officers and 283 soldiers – that is 16% of originally planned force! Fortunately among them were brigade commander and battalion officers. Thanks to that, even with such a small force, the bridge was taken. Soldiers were well led and they fought bravely throughout the whole day of 14th July.”

“Primosole Bridge” is a wargame that uses the Great Battles of Small Units rule set.

Battle was divided into two scenarios. In first, British paratroopers have to defend the bridge from the counterattacking German units. At the very beginning, staying true to problems that landing Allied units faced, players have to resolve what forces are available to Allied side. In game there are units, that historically didn`t reach the battlefield. It is possible therefore to examine the possible outcome if air drop would have been more successful.

In the second scenario the British are a stronger side. Yet it doesn`t mean easy victory for them. First, they have not only to occupy the bridge but also the road leading to Catania. Germans occupy favorable terrain and their defense line is well prepared. Germans can also attempt to destroy the bridge and stop the attackers.

Complete game consists of:

A board of size 297 x 420 mm

108 die-cut counters

Rules booklet in color (8 pages)

1 scenario card

1 player aid card

Game doesn't include a deck of cards, which players have to supply themselves.