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Black Horse Games & Collectibles
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SPI Games
1978
RARE Boxed/Bookcase Edition!
'To the Green Fields Beyond'
The Battle of Cambrai, 1917
Collectors Piece - Boxed Wargame
1978
Very Rare BOOKCASE Edition!
GAME is Complete
UNPUNCHED Counters
Nr. Mint - Mint Condition Contents!
Box is in Stellar condition for age!!!
Unlikely to find a better version of this game.
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To the Green Fields Beyond Description:
To The Green Fields Beyond is an operational level simulation of the Battle of Cambrai which lasted from 20 November to 7 December, 1917. There are two players, one commanding the British and the other the German forces. The game consists of three scenarios and a campaign game. The players should start with a scenario - the British Breakghrough is best - before attempting the full 17 turns of the campaign game. Players should note that each game turn in To the Green Fields Beyond requires many decisions, and will probably take between 30 and 75 minutes to play.
To the Green Fields beyond is uncommon amongst games in that both players get the opportunity to take the offensive. The campaign game provides opportunities for both sides to attack. The British Breakthrough and Battle for Bourlon scenarios have the British attacking, while the German Counterattack scenario obviously has them as defenders, although they can still often mount attacks as well.
"Through the mud and the blood to the green fields beyond." This quote, attributed to Brigadier General Hugh Elles, who let the Tank Corps into action at Cambrai, succinctly states the British objective - to penetrate the German trenches and break into their rear areas.
Game Features:
(420) UNPUNCHED counters
Rules Booklet
(1) Die
(1) 34" x 22" Map
Track Record, charts, tables...
Counter Tray
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