
To the Green Fields Beyond
The Battle of Cambrai, 1917
A board game by David C. Isby
2 Players 240-1020 minutes High
Dice Rolling, Simulation, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Hexagon Grid, Turn Order: Progressive, Zone of Control, Ratio / Combat Results Table
Wargame, World War I
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Description
Step into the mud‑splattered trenches of 1917 and command the clash that turned the Western Front on its head. To the Green Fields Beyond lets two players wrestle over the historic Battle of Cambrai, rolling dice, tracing hex‑grid movements and wrestling with zones of control as they try to out‑maneuver each other on a sprawling map that can keep you glued for four to twelve hours. Designed by David C. Isby back in ’78, this wargame doesn’t shy away from the gritty details – the rules are a bit chunky, the combat results table is unforgiving, and the progressive turn order forces you to think ahead like a real commander. The payoff? A deep, simulation‑rich experience where every artillery barrage and tank breakthrough feels earned, and every decision can swing the tide of a campaign that still echoes through history. If you love World War I drama, love crunching numbers, and aren’t scared of a marathon session, this is the green‑field showdown you’ve been waiting for.
