Offered up is a NEW, FACTORY SEALED 2001 copy of Eastern Fleet: Naval Action in the Indian Ocean 1942, published by Avalanche Press as part of its acclaimed Second World War at Sea series.

This is the original first-edition Eastern Fleet release, stock number APL0019, focusing on the dramatic 1942 confrontation between the Imperial Japanese Navy and Britain’s Eastern Fleet in the Indian Ocean.

Following Japan’s victories across the Pacific and Southeast Asia, the Japanese First Air Fleet moved into the Indian Ocean, threatening British naval power and launching carrier operations against Allied forces. Eastern Fleet allows players to recreate these historical operations along with a number of fascinating “what-if” engagements.

Condition

NEW / FACTORY SEALED.

This copy remains in its original shrink wrap and has never been opened, punched or played.

The original shrink shows some wrinkling and normal storage wear from age, and the original APL0017 / $44.95 retail sticker remains attached to the shrink on the front. The box underneath presents very nicely.

Please review the photographs carefully — the photos show the exact game you will receive.

Game Details

Title: Eastern Fleet: Naval Action in the Indian Ocean 1942

Publisher: Avalanche Press Ltd.

Series: Second World War at Sea

Published: 2001

Edition: First Edition

Condition: Factory Sealed / Unopened

Players: 2

Age: 12+

Setting: Indian Ocean, 1942

Genre: WWII Naval Strategy / Historical Wargame

The original edition includes strategic and tactical naval warfare, with players plotting fleet movements and air strikes before encounters shift to the tactical battle map.

The game features approximately 280 playing pieces, a strategic map of the Indian Ocean, tactical naval combat and numerous scenarios covering both historical and hypothetical operations. Avalanche Press’s current description of Eastern Fleet lists 30 scenarios and 280 playing pieces.

A particularly nice example for the Avalanche Press collector, Second World War at Sea collector, WWII naval enthusiast or vintage wargamer, especially considering that this copy has survived for roughly 25 years still factory sealed.

Internal contents have not been inspected or inventoried because opening the game would destroy its sealed collectible condition.