In December of 1941, the United States was thrust into World War II by the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Simultaneously, Japenese ground forces raced to assault and quickly capture key American islands throughout the Pacific.

Virtually overnight, the war for the Pacific had erupted -- a war that ultimately would be characterized by extreme brutality and bloody combat, but also one of total sacrifice, heroism and duty for one's country. Perhaps the greatest legacy of the Pacific War was the individual sacrifices the common soldier on both sides made in unheard of and dangerous locales now famous as battlegrounds: Guadalcanal, Saipan, Peliliu, and Tarawa to only name a few. Ultimately, the story of the war in the Pacific is truly the story of these ordinary men accomplishing extraordinary feats in rotting jungles, extinct volcanoes, and disease-infeated swamps. We hope the story of these men and the battles they fought becomes alive in Islands Of Glory.

Islands of Glory is the first Campaign Pack from Easy Eight Enterprises. It highlights the "Island Hopping" campaign conducted by predominately American forces in the Pacific from 1941-1945. Special attention has been made to Japanese forces and U.S. Mannes. Special rules for these and for particular terrain and weapons used in the Pacific Theatre are contained within. This Campaign Pack is broad in its scope and general in its nature when pertaining to combat history and units. This is intentional. Islands of Glory forms the core base for future Easy Eight products that focus on the Pacific. Look for detailed Scenario Packs in the future focusing on detailed battles and units in the Pacific.

Inside:

Rules and History for Japanese and US Marines
Banzai Charges, Tree Snipers, Booby Traps
Expanded Weapons Section complete with Art
Canister Rounds, Flamethrowers, and Small Arms
AFV charts including the Chi-Ha, Te-Ke, and LVT
Terrain Rules for Jungle, Sand, and Ash
Japanese Bunkers and Spider-Holes
Beach Landing Rules
New Heroes
Advanced Hand-to-Hand Combat!
Exciting scenarios highlighting jungle fighting and beach assaults
Plus much, much more.
Figures and dice not included
Ownership of Easy Eight's Battleground WWII Rules Set recommended for play