We Led the Way: Darby’s Rangers – Gela Sicily, 1943 2026

We Led the Way is a narrative-driven scenario book for BattlegroundHD, focusing on the hard-fought opening actions of Operation Husky and the U.S. Army Rangers’ landings at Gela, Sicily in July 1943.

This book places players in the boots of Darby’s Rangers, Italian coastal defenders, and armored counterattack forces as the invasion unfolds from the beaches inland. Each scenario is built from detailed historical research and designed to deliver tense, cinematic tabletop battles where leadership, terrain, and timing matter as much as firepower.

What’s Inside:

A complete set of linked scenarios depicting the Rangers’ assault, inland fighting, and Italian counterattacks. Historically grounded forces, objectives, and special rules tailored to each engagement. Unique scenario mechanics reflecting amphibious landings, coastal defenses, exhaustion, limited visibility, and improvised battlefield decisions. Hero characters drawn from history and narrative interpretation, adding personality and dramatic moments to your games. Clear, immersive layouts that allow each side to play with limited knowledge, reinforcing fog of war and replayability.

Designed for the Table.

Every scenario in We Led the Way is crafted to be:

Historically authentic without sacrificing playability Visually engaging, with terrain that rewards thoughtful table design Tactically demanding, emphasizing maneuver, leadership, and mission focus Replayable, with asymmetric objectives and evolving battlefield pressure

Whether you’re playing a single evening’s game or linking scenarios into a broader narrative campaign, We Led the Way delivers intense, story-driven battles that showcase what BattlegroundHD does best.

Required:

BattlegroundHD Core Rules US Ranger Force Pack Italian Force Pack

—description from the publisher