{"product_id":"yalu-the-chinese-counteroffensive-in-korea-compass-games-unpunched","title":"Yalu: The Chinese Counteroffensive in Korea - Compass Games - Unpunched","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn November of 1950, the United Nations counteroffensive against the North Koreans seemed to be in the final stages of a mop-up. Everywhere the Inmun Gun (the North Korean Army) was in full retreat toward the Chinese border, closely pursued by the victorious Allies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese intervention in the war had been considered and dismissed as a bluff by the UN Command. Thus, the UN forces were badly overextended when the bluff materialized as a force of thirty divisions, having infiltrated into the Korean mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUN forces were sent reeling back to the 38th Parallel in confusion, attempting to reestablish a front line. The Communists followed relentlessly, infiltrating deep into UN positions. They attacked without caution, accepting high casualties in order to sustain momentum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnits in Yalu are mostly divisions, with some regiments and battalions. Ground scale is 10 miles per hex and turns are weekly. Weather plays a predominant role, influencing movement and combat options for both sides. Yalu, like no other game, effectively shows the differences in the opposing sides' Rules of Engagement - the two sides simply feel and play differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the second edition of Yalu; the first was published in GDW's Conflict Games line in 1977. The 2009, Second Edition of Yalu will be a fully updated version of the game with all new graphics, all known errata included and some additional rule updates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth \"New-Look\" and \"Retro-Look\" components. Second Edition Yalu has both \"New-Look\" and \"Retro-Look\" map and counters to provide some replay variability. The 1977 rules and the new rules will also be featured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is in \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e condition. The counters are unpunched. There is some very minor shelf wear. As always, the photos are of the item that you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter K","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51836996124903,"sku":"TWLPTK691","price":79.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8511\/5879\/files\/2TWL_305_aa86f70c-a769-4f76-8558-3a8ae0ffa454.jpg?v=1772671851","url":"https:\/\/thewarlibrary.com.au\/products\/yalu-the-chinese-counteroffensive-in-korea-compass-games-unpunched","provider":"The War Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}