Assault : Primosole Bridge expansion

Theme
Assault: Primosole Bridge Expansion is an expansion for the tactical game Assault, focused on the fighting around Primosole Bridge in Sicily during World War II.

The module recreates the July 1943 clashes between British airborne forces (Parachute Regiment and glider troops) and German and Italian units defending the strategic crossing over the Simeto River. The objective is control of the bridge during Operation Husky.

Game System
The expansion uses the Assault tactical system, based on squad-to-platoon level combat with activation, fire resolution, and area control mechanics.

It adds new scenarios and deployment setups specific to the Primosole Bridge fighting, featuring asymmetric conditions reflecting scattered airborne drops, German counterattacks, and incoming reinforcements. The system emphasizes immediacy, mobility, and terrain control around rural and urban features.

Objective
Allied forces must secure and hold Primosole Bridge to enable the advance of ground forces.

Axis forces must retake or destroy the position, delay the enemy advance, and prevent consolidation of the crossing.

Players
2 players

Playing Time
Approximately 1 to 3 hours depending on scenario

Complexity
Medium
Accessible while requiring familiarity with the Assault tactical system

Replayability
Multiple scenarios covering different phases of the battle
Strong variation in unit composition and starting conditions
Marked asymmetry between airborne and defending forces

Components (indicative)
Additional scenarios
New map setups
Supplementary counters
Player aids and scenario charts