Module:Anzio Beachhead

Publisher	Simulations Publications, Inc.	Era	WWII
Year	1969	Topic	Mediterranean Front
Players	1 to 2	Scale	Operational
Length	3 hours

Files

Filename	Size	Date	Compatibility	Developer
1.1.0 by ?
Anzio_Beachhead_v1.1.vmod	2.33 MB	2021-10-31	3.5.8
1.0.1 by Christian Holm Christensen
AnzioBeachhead-ch-1.0.1.vmod	4.91 MB	2025-05-08	3.7	Christian Holm Christensen

Comments

These modules implement Anzio Beachhead by SPI - the 1969 edition. The latter MMP edition from 1990 is a very different game.

Period	WWII
Theatre	Mediterranean
Level	Operational
Hex scale	1.4 km (0.9 miles)
Unit scale	Regiment (\|\|\|)
Turn scale	six days
# turns	7
Unit density	Medium
Complexity	3 of 10
Solitaire	8 of 10

There are two implementations of this module

1.1.0 by ?
ch-1.0.1 by Christian Holm Christensen

1.1.0 by ?

This is a fairly simple module. It uses the original Black'n'White board and some slighly edited counters.

ch-1.0.1 by Christian Holm Christensen

This module is more advanced. It uses new graphics based on Print'n'Play PDF.

Features:

Tutorial (embedded VLOG)
Battle markers
Automatisation
- Odds markers
- Battle resolution
- Victory calculations
- Reinforcements
- Allied demoralised
- Allied support
- Move Allied (defensive) support to battles
Optional rules selection
Embedded rules
Moved and battle markers automatically cleared
Symbolic dice
Separate layers for units and markers

Note, use of the module features require the use of the Turn Tracker interface.

The code and sources of the module are available at GitLab, where you will also find the Print'n'Play PDF as well ast its sources (shared with this module).

Screen Shots

SPI Cover
ch-1.0.1 Top
ch-1.0.1 Declare combat
ch-1.0.1 Resolve combat

Players