Decision Games Vimy Ridge Arras Diversion Folio Game Series DCG 1627

Folio Games Series: Vimy Ridge Product Code: DCG 1627 Package Info: This game uses the Fire & Movement game system. It covers the 1917 Allied attempt to capture Vimy Ridge, a keystone of the northern German flank of their lines in France. Extensive training and huge concentrations of artillery allowed the Canadians to succeed, but not exploit their success. - Folio game for 2 players, suitable for solitaire play as well. - Winning is a matter of judicious maneuver, mass, & target prioritization.

Vimy Ridge was a keystone of German defenses on the northern flank of the western front. Numerous assaults had been made against, all failures. In 1917, the tasked of taking the ridge was given to the newly-created Canadian Corps. Backed up by a huge concentration of artillery and aircraft, and benefiting from rehearsals down to company level, the Canadians pulled off one of the most successful attacks of the year. However, determined German defenders checked the Canadians to prevent any significant advance beyond the ridge. Game Contents: 17 x 22? map 100 die-cut counters One Standard Rules booklet for this series One Exclusive Rules booklet for this title Scale: Level: Regiment Hex: .25 miles (.402 km)