The War On The Ground: World War 2 Wargame Rules

The War on the Ground is designed for realistic WWII combat, focusing on company-to-battalion level actions, primarily using 12mm (1:144) scale miniatures. It emphasizes command skill over points systems, featuring integrated rules for infantry, armor, artillery, and air support, including 5 scenarios and a quick-reference sheet.

Key Rules & Mechanics

- Scale and Scope: Designed for 12mm miniatures to represent large-scale company or battalion battles.
- Realism Focus: Rules aim to simulate the harsh reality of combat with realistic objectives rather than just point-matched army lists.
- Combined Arms: Covers all aspects of WWII ground combat, including infantry, armor, and artillery.
- Air Support: Includes rules for aerial encounters and support.
- Components: The rulebook includes five historical scenarios and a separate, fast-play reference sheet.

Gameplay Characteristics

- Players & Complexity: Designed for 2–4 players.
- Command Control: Players manage their forces as a commander, balancing, and, and, logistics and objectives.

Genre: WW II

Scale: 10mm, 1144, 15 mm

Average Models per Side: 20 to 50

Number of Players: 2, 2+

Miniatures: Agnostic

Rules: Purchased Hard Rulebook

Availability: In Print

Publisher: Anschluss Publishing

Designers: Peter Heath

Year Released: 2021

Website: The War on the Ground

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