Soldiers, sailors and airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force, you are about to embark upon the great crusade towards which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you, the hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you.You are on the beaches of Normandy, and ahead lies an uncertain future. The fate of the world hangs in the balance, as you struggle for control over the cities of Cherbourg, St. Lo, and Caen. Savage, quick, and decisive, D-Day was the major turning point in the European theaters, with Liberty itself on the line. Designed for 2 or 3 players, Axis and Allies D-Day accurately captures this dramatic conflict and places you squarely in the middle of the greatest battle of the 20th For 2-5 Players 90 minute playing time This game builds upon the success of the first edition of 1942 and makes several improvements for an even more enjoyable multi-player game Expanded Game Board-The game board has been expanded to 40" x 26" in order to facilitate an enhanced play experience. 2 to 5 players 90 minutes playtime This game builds upon the success of the first edition of 1942 and makes several improvements for an even more enjoyable multi-player game Expanded Game Board-The game board has been expanded to 40? x 26? in order to facilitate an enhanced play experience.