Blocks Series: Late War Card Deck
Blocks Series: Late War Card Deck Rulebook
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Special Events
Gotterdammerung
With the Allied advance halted, the Axis get extra time to play the last card.
Preconditions: in July 1945, both Berlin and Peenemunde are Axis controlled.
Effects: the war lasts for 6 more months, in which the nazi scientists will put any effort in the desperate attempt of developing the Atomic Bomb.
If Berlin and Peenemunde are still Axis controlled in December 1945, the Axis wins decisively.
Berlin Encircled!
After a combined Western Allies-Soviet offensive, Berlin has been isolated. But this may not lead to a quick war end...
Precondition: Berlin is in capital supply.
Effects: Hitler cannot give any orders. Himmler and Goering try toa take over the Reich. (Printed as "toa" on the card; kept as printed.) Roll a die in the next Victory Phase only:
- 1 = Goering is now the Reichfuhrer and the capital is moved to Hobersaltzberg.
- 6 = the capital is moved to Munich.
United States Exit the War!
American use of combined army tactics counts on the devastating effect of their artillery preparation fire and aircraft bombing. On the contrary, an intensive use of infantry and tanks, without a good support fire combination, will inevitably hurt the public opinion in the US.
Preconditions: 10 or more US GU have been eliminated.
Effects: United States revert to neutrality. Lend Lease Act still available.
Italy Surrenders!
After the Mussolini's dismissal, the Italian surrender is considered imminent by both the Germans and the Allies.
Preconditions: Mussolini has been dismissed and the Allies control Sicily or both Sardinia/Corsica.
Effects: Italy surrenders in the next Victory Phase. Mediterranean Ports cannot be used as supply source for the Axis.
Repubblica Sociale Italiana may be created as a German Minor Power ally. (The first letters of the effect's opening words are partly covered by a card watermark on the scan; read as "Effects:" and "Repubblica".)
Vendetta V-1
With German scientist at work in the secret facility of Peenemunde in the Baltic Sea, V-1 is the first Wunderwaffe seeing action in the war
Start date: June 1944.
Preconditions: the Axis controls both Berlin and Peenemunde, plus at least one French/Belgian Atlantic coastal city (excluding Festungs).
Effects: the Axis player may start launching V-1. The German player rolls 2 dice in the British Strategic Warfare Phase (hit at 6). Every hit reduces British Yellow PP by 1.
Vendetta V-2
After the Allied surprise in seeing V-1 flying [...]on, now a bigger rocket is available to scre[...]em lo[...]lly.
(Transcription note: a watermark printed across this card on the scan hides parts of the text. Letters that cannot be read are marked [...]; the legible words are reproduced as printed. Check against a clean copy of the card before relying on the gaps.)
Start date: Septe[...]r 1944.
Preconditions: the Axis co[...]th Ber[...] and Peenemunde and th[...]5th [...]rps [...]range of 5 hexes fr[...]m a[...]Allie[...]nit /City.
Effects: the Axis [...] y start launching V-2. The Germ[...]layer ro[...]dice in the British Strategic [...]re Phase (hit at 6). Every hit inflicts 1 [...]P loss or 1 unit reduction.
Z Plan
A strong commitment on developing modern and mass build Surface Ships is mandatory to control the oceans.
The OKM may spend AP without limit to perfom either Amphibious Invasion and Naval Movement and can also supply 1 an extra Surface Naval Unit. Germany may also massively build Surface Ships, but maximum 1 Submarine/turn and and thus SUB TECH 3 will not be available for Germany. (As printed: "perfom" is a typo for "perform"; "and and" has a blank gap where the card shows nothing, and the text reads as printed.)
Graf Zeppelin completed in August 1940, Peter Strasser in August 1941.
Mandatory Naval Maintenance cost: 2 Yellow PP.
Mussolini Dismissed!
After the end of the Empire and the lost of the last inch of African soil, Vittorio Emanuele III is seeking for an opportunity to exit the war, but first Mussolini must be dismissed. An Allied landing, if succesfull, would help in this way.
Preconditions: Allies units in Italy (Sicily and Sardinia included) and their number is > Surrender Die Roll in the Victory Phase.
Effects: Mussolini dismissed. and immediately moved (face up) to Gran Sasso. Italy is still at war.
Volkssturm
The Volkssturm was formed by a "Führer" directive during the last months of life of the Third Reich, recalling to arms all the males from 16 to 60 years old in the desperate attempt to save Germany from the defeat.
Precondition: enemy GU enters Germany.
Effects: Volkssturm Plan immediately activated and FHQ moved back to Berlin. From the next Production Phase and forever, the Axis player will be eligible to put in play at no cost 1 infantry corps at 1 step strength in every controlled major city in Germany.
Ardennes
Without any more chance for a quick end of the war, in December 1944, the Allies got a break for the winter and released many troops from the frontline. This is an unbelievable opportunity for a deep strike to get Antwerpen and cut off a large part of the enemy army.
Precondition: December 1944 ONLY
Effects: The Germans attack without the snowy weather MALUS, while the Western Allies suffer an additional MALUS.
Operation Maple
In 1944, the Allies completely dominate the seas. Also, as the invasion of France is imminent, the Royal Navy and the RAF Coastal Command succesfully mined the Kiel Canal, in order to deny the Kriegsmarine any access to the Atlantic Ocean.
Effect: NO MineDieRoll in The Channel. Also, the Germans cannot conduct any kind of Surface Naval Action out of the Baltic Sea. Atlantic Ports cease to be an Axis supply source. Note: 7-step Atlantik Wall Festungs don't need supply.
Not available if Z-PLAN is in play!
Mulberries
Starting from 1944, the Allied Navy reached an outstanding level in terms of numbers and technology. Also, the newly developed Mulberry Harbour, and the Pluto Pipelines, allow a massive amphibious landing without the need of get an harbour for fully resupply the army.
Effect: Mulberry can supply 5 Units. Plutos Pipelines deliver OIL directly on the beach.