World at War 109: Forgotten Victory: Burma 1945

While the world's attention was focused on the collapse of Nazi Germany, another decisive campaign was unfolding in Southeast Asia. Forgotten Victory: Burma 1945 places players in command of Allied or Japanese forces during the final campaign to retake Burma.

Published in World at War Magazine Issue #109, this game by Javier Romero recreates the Allied offensive from November 1944 through May 1945. Facing rugged terrain, extended supply lines, two major river crossings, and the approaching monsoon season, the British Fourteenth Army launched one of the finest operational campaigns of World War II.

The game highlights the logistical challenges, air transport, river operations, and operational maneuver that made the Burma campaign unique.

As with every issue of World at War, the game is accompanied by several in-depth historical articles.

Highlights

• Covers one of WWII's most overlooked campaigns.
• Strong emphasis on logistics and operational planning.
• Challenging terrain creates meaningful strategic decisions.
• Accessible operational system.
• Complete game included inside the magazine.

Magazine Contents

Complete Game

• Forgotten Victory: Burma 1945

Historical Articles

• St. Vith, 16–23 December 1944
• Retreat to the Dnepr, July–September 1943
• Truppenführung: Germany's Operational Manual

Game Components

• One 22" × 34" full-color map
• 228 die-cut counters
• Rulebook
• Scenario booklet

Game Information

• Series: World at War Magazine
• Publisher: Decision Games
• Issue: 109
• Designer: Javier Romero
• Campaign: Burma, November 1944 – May 1945
• Scale:
  • One turn = approximately 15 days
  • One hex = 25 miles (40 km)
  • Units range from armies to battalions, including air units
• Turns: 12
• Language: English
• Complexity: Medium
• Playing Time: 2–4 hours
• Players: 2

Why You'll Enjoy It

Forgotten Victory: Burma 1945 explores one of the least represented operational campaigns of World War II. Rather than focusing on island hopping or naval battles, it emphasizes maneuver warfare, logistics, and the remarkable advance of the British Fourteenth Army across Burma. It is an excellent choice for players looking for an original and historically rich operational simulation.