France 1944: The Allied Crusade in Europe, Designer Signature Edition

France 1944: The Allied Crusade in Europe, Designer Signature Edition is a remastered Compass Games edition of Mark Herman’s classic Western Front campaign game. It covers the Allied advance from Normandy through France and the Low Countries toward Germany in the final stages of World War II.

The game begins after D-Day, with Allied forces building up for the breakout from Normandy while German forces attempt to hold, delay and counterattack where possible. At the heart of the system is Herman’s HQ activation and reaction mechanic, where supply is used to activate headquarters, which in turn activate units. The opposing player can react with limited resources, creating a constant back-and-forth of momentum and decision-making.

This Designer Signature Edition updates the original with a streamlined combat system, revised rules, new scenarios including a Falaise Gap introduction, expanded map coverage and extended timeline into 1945. It also lays the groundwork for linking with Russia 1944, allowing for a combined late-war European campaign.

With no hidden information and strong operational flow, France 1944 is a great option for players looking for a playable yet historically grounded Western Front campaign game.

Contents include: one 22″ x 33″ mounted map, one 8.5″ x 11″ map, two countersheets, two player aid cards, Allied and German order of appearance and movement displays, one rules booklet with designer’s notes, two standard 6-sided dice, two custom 6-sided dice, and one box with lid.