About Fortress Europa: Designer Signature Edition, from BoardGameGeek:
Fortress Europa, Designer Signature Edition, marks the return of a true wargaming classic by John Edwards, faithfully remastered and updated with this all-new, supersized edition. Celebrated by many as the successor to The Russian Campaign, this two-player game recreates the Allied campaign in Western Europe from D-Day to March 1945.
This Designer Signature edition of the classic John Edwards game includes super-sized components; larger game map and 5/8" counters. Some of the enhancements made in this edition include:
Super-sized components feature 5/8” counters and two game maps
All artwork and info updated
Unit counter artwork embellished to include reduced strength, optional air units, and additional utility markers
Charts and Tables available on the game map and on separate player aid cards for convenient referencing
Re-designed and enhanced player aid cards
Enhanced ergonomics are built into the set up and reinforcement charts (with helpful game play reminders)
Revised Sudden Death Victory Conditions
All new Invasion Sequence Chart to facilitate game play
Rules presentation honors the acclaimed TAHGC edition with formatting improvements and a more formulized Sequence of Play
All errata from TAHGC edition have been incorporated into the rules
Minor rules adjustments; no major changes to the Standard Game
Revised and expanded optional rules based on extensive playtesting
Updated scenarios with fine-tuning to maximize play balance
-description from the publisher
