{"title":"WW2 Air War Rules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Ahead\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the first book in the series of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorld War 2 Air War\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewargame rules in 1\/600th scale and covers the classic fighter v bomber engagements. Each game is designed to be a balanced contest lasting around two hours.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTarget Ahead\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas two games based on the same objectives and structure featuring day and night raids.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ww2-air-war-target-ahead","title":"WW2 Air War: Target Ahead","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Ahead\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the first book in the series of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorld War 2 Air War\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewargame rules in 1\/600th scale and covers the classic fighter v bomber engagements. Each game is designed to be a balanced contest lasting around two hours.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTarget Ahead\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas two games based on the same objectives and structure featuring day and night raids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers can use the prepared air forces for the 6 major national WW2 combatants or research their own battle scenarios. A Battle of Britain scenario is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rules use three distinct time periods.\u003cbr\u003eEarly War 1939 - 1940,\u003cbr\u003eMid War 1941 - 1943 \u0026amp;\u003cbr\u003eLate War 1944 - 1945\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlights \u0026amp; Squadrons\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eTarget Ahead\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe fighting unit is the flight which has either three or four aircraft. A squadron has 12 aircraft of either three or four flights. Two additional flights of 4 aircraft support the squadron giving a total of 20 aircraft in each air force. Special rules apply to jets and night-fighters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAttacker \u0026amp; Defender\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacking player has a squadron of bombers with additional support flights that can operate independently. The mission is to destroy a target (e.g. aircraft factory, oil refinery, docks, etc) and deplete the opposing fighter force. The defending player leads a squadron of fighters and support flights from an airfield, which is also a potential target for the attacker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMovement \u0026amp; Combat\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft have movement factors (in inches) and combat uses six-sided dice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinning \u0026amp; Losing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe game is won and lost by the number of points accrued based on force size, game set-up, aircrew quality, target damage and aircraft lost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAction Cards\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers have 12 Action Cards to enhance their forces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEquipment\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers will need a playing table of 48”x 48” and 6”x 6” scenery templates for the Target and Airfield. 12 standard six-sided dice (D6) are used; 6 of one colour and 6 of another colour. A tape measure, ruler, or pre-marked measuring sticks in inches and a supply of markers are needed. Aircraft models are mounted on flat or elevated flight bases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Entoyment Wargaming and Hobby Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55201441317243,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/4960\/9012\/files\/pic8694095.webp?v=1742648581"},{"product_id":"ww2-air-war-carrier-ahead","title":"WW2 Air War: Carrier Force","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Carrier Force’ is the latest fast-moving WW2 Air War game and features Naval Air Fleets in the Pacific and Far East.\u003cbr\u003ePlayers command a carrier-based strike force of 3 squadrons to hunt down and destroy the enemy fleet.\u003cbr\u003eRosters are provided for British, US and Japanese air forces.\u003cbr\u003ePlayers will need to be familiar with the successful 'Target Ahead' rules.\u003cbr\u003eAction Cards make each game unique and feature Submarines, Kamikaze Attacks and Unsighted Fleets.\u003cbr\u003eA Solo Player Scenario based on the daring raid on the Italian Fleet at Taranto is included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Entoyment Wargaming and Hobby Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56131667296635,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/4960\/9012\/files\/WW2AirCFFrontPage_1.jpg?v=1775290857"},{"product_id":"ww2-air-war-ground-attack","title":"WW2 Air War: Ground Attack","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Ground Attack’ is the second in the series of fast-moving WW2 Air War games in 1\/600 scale.\u003cbr\u003eGround Units and Aircraft slug it out across the battlefields of Europe, Russia, North Africa and the Pacific\u003cbr\u003eusing 'Crossroads' and 'Breakthrough' battle scenarios.\u003cbr\u003eConvoys, Fixed Defensive Positions and Mobile Assault Units are all legitimate targets.\u003cbr\u003eEach Air Force has 20 planes, plus a spotter with forces for the major combatant nations.\u003cbr\u003ePlayers will need to be familiar with the successful 'Target Ahead' rules.\u003cbr\u003eAction Cards make each game unique and feature Forward Air Controllers, Camouflage and Strike Missions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Entoyment Wargaming and Hobby Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56131670737275,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/4960\/9012\/files\/unnamed_15.jpg?v=1775214840"}],"url":"https:\/\/entoyment.co.uk\/collections\/ww2-air-war-rules.oembed","provider":"Entoyment Wargaming and Hobby Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}