France '40 2nd Edition (GMT Games) - First Look
43A first look at the second edition of the game France '40. The game is designed by Mark Simonitch as part of his 19XX (also known by some as the '4X) series and is published by GMT Games. The game consists of two scenarios from the 1940 Case Yellow campaign: Sickle Cut: Guderian's Drive to the Channel and Dynamo: Retreat to Victory (covering the British withdrawal and evacuation from Dunkirk).
Here's the description of what's changed for the 2nd Edition from designer Mark Simonitch via GMT's website:
France ’40 2nd Edition is a major upgrade to the original game. The rules for Extended Movement, Combat, Advance After Combat, Breakthrough Combat, and Determined Defense have been updated so they are more in line with the recent games in the 19XX series (such as Stalingrad ’42 and Salerno ’43). A new scenario has been included designed by Mark Merritt that combines both maps.
In addition, many new units have been added and some old units modified to provide a more accurate order of battle for both Sickle Cut and Dynamo. A few minor cities, some roads, and a fortified hex were added to the Dynamo map.
And most importantly, both scenarios have been sent through the playtest cycle again to make sure they are better balanced than they were in the first edition.
Check out the game's page on BGG:
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/404170/france-40-2nd-edition
And on GMT Games' website:
https://www.gmtgames.com/p-635-france-40-2nd-edition.aspx