Rare Vintage 1961 Avalon Hill D-Day Invasion Game (1st Edition)

The 1961 Avalon Hill D-Day is a landmark in board wargaming history—one of the first to use a hex grid map and cardboard counters, setting the standard for decades of strategic war games. Game is in good condition with box edge and some wear. Box is intact with repair. Game is 100% complete to include all hex counters (195). See photos for details. ⚔️ Gameplay Overview - A two-player operational/strategic simulation of the Western Front from June to September 1944. - One player controls the Allied forces, launching an amphibious invasion of Nazi-occupied France. - The other commands the German defenders, attempting to repel the invasion and delay the Allied advance. - The game plays out over 10 turns, each representing several weeks of the campaign. 📦 Components (1961 Edition) - Mounted map board of northern France, stretching from the Normandy beaches to the Rhine River. - 195 die-cut counters, representing infantry, armor, HQs, and static divisions for both sides. - Rules sheet outlining movement, combat, supply, and reinforcement mechanics. - Time Record Card to track turns and reinforcements. - Combat Results Table (CRT) and terrain effects chart. - Order of Battle reference and unit identification guide. 🌟 Legacy & Rarity - This was Avalon Hill’s first wargame to feature hex grids and counters, making it a pioneer of modern wargaming. - The 1961 edition is collectible, especially in complete condition with all counters and original map. Carefully stored.