New Open box! Against the Odds Paukenschlag Germany's Attack on America

New in open box and unpunched. Never played. Military simulation magazine game from Against the Odds. See photos for details. "Paukenschlag: Germany's Attack on America" is a board game published by Against the Odds Magazine that focuses on Operation Drumroll, Germany's U-boat campaign against the United States from January to June 1942. The game is designed by John Prados and Paul Rohrbaugh. The game covers the period when German U-boats wreaked havoc on the East Coast, Gulf, and Caribbean, sinking over 400 ships and causing significant losses. The title "Paukenschlag" translates to "a heavy pounding of drums," reflecting the intense and destructive nature of the campaign. Players take on the roles of the German U-boat commanders and the Allied forces tasked with defending the coast. The game uses historical U-boat capabilities and includes optional elements like German long-range bombers and US carriers1. The game board is based on actual sea maps used by U-boat commanders, adding a layer of historical accuracy. The game features a full-color 22"x34" map, 280 full-color 1/2" die-cut pieces, and detailed rules that provide an engaging and challenging experience. It highlights the strategic and tactical complexities of the U-boat campaign and the desperate measures taken by both sides.