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Global 1940 2nd - Consolidate Rule Book?

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sjelso '17 Customizer
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Hi,

Is there one consolidate rule book for Global 1940?

Thanks…Steve
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barney '17 '16 '15
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Hi sjelso

try here

http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=29791.0
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simon33 '19 '17 '16
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Answer is no!

Just remember only the Europe rule book has the rules about straits.
Only the Pacific rule book has the China and Kamikaze rules.

Can’t think of any others. You would think both rule books could insert those sections into the global rules section at the end.
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Global 42 is an official axis and allies game. Some might not be aware of it or the fact it was designed for tournament play. It’s been out for several years now. 7 full rounds at which point you count axis controlled IPCs (not counting NOs). If Axis have 125 IPCs on the board they win.

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@Azpathfinder:

Has anyone ever tried 1940 rules/units on the 1942 map?

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See my thread about balance. Called repect: http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=20622.0

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