Omaha Beachhead: Battle for the Bocage

About this board game

Omaha Beachhead: Battle for the Bocage is a two-player grand tactical simulation of the American amphibious assault on Normandy and the subsequent ten-day battle for the beachhead, with play lasting about 300 minutes.

Set on June 6, 1944 and the days that followed, the game places each player in control of a military force during the campaign. Turns represent one day, while units represent battalions. The conflict includes infantry, artillery, tank, anti-tank, flak, and ranger units.

The map is a 1:50,000 representation of Normandy, drawn from US Army maps actually carried during the battle. Its hexes measure 0.6 miles, or 1.0 kilometer, and show the geographical features that played a significant role in the campaign. This scale supports a detailed look at the terrain and operational challenges of the beachhead.

With medium complexity and medium solitaire playability, Omaha Beachhead: Battle for the Bocage offers a substantial historical game experience without an extreme complexity rating. The 1987 release includes the following components:

• One 22 × 32-inch full-color map sheet
• Two dual-sided counter sheets with 288 counters
• A 24-page rulebook
• US and German player charts and tables
• A turn record, terrain effects summary, and track display card
• One 10-sided die and a plastic counter storage tray with lid

Designed for two players, the game combines a clearly defined daily turn structure with battalion-level forces and a map based on the real Normandy battlefield. It is a focused choice for players interested in the D-Day landings, the Omaha Beachhead, and a grand tactical treatment of the Battle for the Bocage.