Guadalcanal: Supply and combat

In August 1942, the US Marine Corps suddenly landed on Guadalcanal Island in the Solomon Islands. The success or failure of supply by sea transportation was crucial.

For the first time in history, this game recreates Guadalcanal's land and water battles on the same map!
Both games can be played individually or can also be linked. In the land-sea game combined play, the naval battle determines the amount of supplies arriving on Guadalcanal and also the success or failure of land artillery. Artillery greatly influences the land battlefield.

Number of counters:

• land: about 50 units + 50 markers
• sea: 120

Map: 1 full size
Game period:

• land: September-November 1942 (7 turns)
• sea: 1 turn 5 minutes (6 to 16 turns

Unit size: 1 unit = 1 battalion or 1 ship
Map area: North coast of Guadalcanal Island and near the north
Play time: About 1 to 2 hours
Number of players: 2 people
Play time: 1-3 hours (depending on the scenario)

adapted from publisher's website