Operation Dauntless – WWII – GMT Games from GMT Games

Description

Operation Dauntless is a moderately complex wargame that covers the actions of the British 49th Infantry Divisiona.k.a “The Polar Bears” near Caen during Operation Martlet (called Operation Dauntless by the British at the time of the battle). Opposing these lads are elements of the 12th SS Panzer Division “Hitlerjugend” (Hitler Youth) and Panzer Lehr- elite panzergrenadier units. The goal of the British division is to seize the town of Fontenay, then press onward to secure the high ground near Rauray in time for the impending Operation Epsom, to be launched the next morning.

Contents:

• 2.5 counter sheets of 5/8″ counters (2 sheets of unit counters + ½ sheet of markers)
• 1 Standard sized map
• 1 Rule book (about 20-24 pages)
• 1 Play book (includes scenarios, designer notes, and optional rules- about 36 pages)
• 2 identical double-sided Player Aid Cards
• 1 single-sided British Variable Reinforcement Card
• 1 single-sided German Variable Reinforcement Card
• 2 6-sided dice
• 2 10-sided dice