1st El Alamein is a simplified simulation of the mid 1942 battle in the desert of Egypt that marks the high tide of the Afrika Korps in the desert.

Although the later battles of Alam Halfa and especially 2nd El Alemein are more famous, it was the Commonwealth’s survival in this July battle that stopped the Afrika Korps and saved Egypt.

Advanced and optional rules based on historical events are included for more experienced players looking for a deeper and more complicated game.

Sequence of play:
Step 1 -Allocate support units
Step 2 –Move any or all Axis units
Step 3 –Axis declare Combats
Step 4– Allies side Movement
Step 5– Allied side declare Combat
Step 6– Move Axis armour units
Step 7- Move Allied armour units
Step 8– Axis armour declare combats
Step 9– Reinforcements
Step 10- Administration
Step 11– Victory Determination

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