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WWII Commander: Volume Two – Market-Garden is a fast-paced, area-based wargame that recreates the Allied offensive in Holland during September 1944. As part of the WWII Commander series, it delivers an accessible yet tactically engaging system where players take control of either Allied or German forces in a race to secure—or disrupt—a critical advance into Germany.
Built around simple rules and constant player interaction, the game offers a strong introduction to wargaming while still providing meaningful strategic decisions.
This game includes:
Mounted map (34" x 22")
2 sheets of premium 3/4" counters
Rules booklet
Allied and German Order of Battle displays
2 player aid cards
50 activation cubes
40 wooden control discs
7 ten-sided dice
Box and lid set
Key features:
Fast-playing, area-based WWII strategy system
Command Allied airborne and ground forces or German defenders
High level of player interaction with alternating activations
Focus on timing, positioning, and operational decisions
Includes mechanics for airborne landings, weather, and river crossings
Suitable for both competitive and solo play
About the game:
The game recreates Operation Market-Garden, where Allied airborne units were deployed behind enemy lines to secure key bridges and hold a corridor for advancing ground forces. The Allied player must act quickly, coordinating airborne and armoured units to maintain momentum and avoid isolation.
The German player, meanwhile, works to delay and disrupt the advance, using mobility and counterattacks to isolate and eliminate Allied units. Success depends on careful timing, positioning, and the ability to respond to rapidly changing battlefield conditions.
Special rules reflect the challenges of the campaign, including airborne drops, shifting weather conditions, river crossings, and movement across difficult terrain. These elements combine to create a dynamic and replayable experience.
With straightforward mechanics and engaging gameplay, WWII Commander: Market-Garden offers a balance of accessibility and tactical depth, making it suitable for both new and experienced players.
Game details:
Players: 2 (suitable for solitaire play)
Playtime: 2–4 hours
Complexity: Low (4/10)
Solitaire suitability: Good (7/10)
Time scale: Half-day per turn
Map scale: 5 km per area
Unit scale: Regiments and brigades
WWII Commander: Volume Two – Market-Garden is a fast-paced, area-based wargame that recreates the Allied offensive in Holland during September 1944. As part of the WWII Commander series, it delivers an accessible yet tactically engaging system where players take control of either Allied or German forces in a race to secure—or disrupt—a critical advance into Germany.
Built around simple rules and constant player interaction, the game offers a strong introduction to wargaming while still providing meaningful strategic decisions.
This game includes:
Mounted map (34" x 22")
2 sheets of premium 3/4" counters
Rules booklet
Allied and German Order of Battle displays
2 player aid cards
50 activation cubes
40 wooden control discs
7 ten-sided dice
Box and lid set
Key features:
Fast-playing, area-based WWII strategy system
Command Allied airborne and ground forces or German defenders
High level of player interaction with alternating activations
Focus on timing, positioning, and operational decisions
Includes mechanics for airborne landings, weather, and river crossings
Suitable for both competitive and solo play
About the game:
The game recreates Operation Market-Garden, where Allied airborne units were deployed behind enemy lines to secure key bridges and hold a corridor for advancing ground forces. The Allied player must act quickly, coordinating airborne and armoured units to maintain momentum and avoid isolation.
The German player, meanwhile, works to delay and disrupt the advance, using mobility and counterattacks to isolate and eliminate Allied units. Success depends on careful timing, positioning, and the ability to respond to rapidly changing battlefield conditions.
Special rules reflect the challenges of the campaign, including airborne drops, shifting weather conditions, river crossings, and movement across difficult terrain. These elements combine to create a dynamic and replayable experience.
With straightforward mechanics and engaging gameplay, WWII Commander: Market-Garden offers a balance of accessibility and tactical depth, making it suitable for both new and experienced players.
Game details:
Players: 2 (suitable for solitaire play)
Playtime: 2–4 hours
Complexity: Low (4/10)
Solitaire suitability: Good (7/10)
Time scale: Half-day per turn
Map scale: 5 km per area
Unit scale: Regiments and brigades