With the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo, a fuse is lit and the armies of Europe, and soon the entire world, will be on the march. This war willbe like no other ever fought in human history. With the introduction of machine guns, flying machines, tanks and chemical weapons, casualties will be measured in the millions, and advances against the enemy measured in yards.
Eight major powers struggle for supremacy. The Central Powers of Germany, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the Ottoman Empire are aligned against the great alliance of France, the British Empire, the Russian Empire, Italy, and eventually the United States.
Controlling one of the major powers, you will command both your country's military forces and its wartime economy. Show that you are a brilliant military strategist by planning your attacks, marshaling your forces into embattled territories, and resolving the conflicts. Victory goes to the side that dominates its opponents on the field of battle and captures two enemy capitals. Change the course of historyin a few short hours !
Age : 12 +
2-8 players
Approx. time : 1-3 hours
 

AXIS & ALLIES - AXIS & ALLIES WWI 1914 is categorised BOARDGAMES / WAR GAMES and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.