World War I is a simulation on the army level of the land combat in Europe from 1914 to 1918. the simulation is primarily a land conflict with the secondary influence of naval forces abstractly simulated. The game covers five years in semi-annual (six-month) turns. Enjoyable with 3 or 4 players or solitaire. Could be 5 players if someone played the Italians.
Each issue Strategy and Tactics had a game included. Incentive to become a subscriber. The best ones also were available in a folio pack or like this one with trays for the pieces and storage for the directions and maps. Some even became bookcase games with a hard map and good box and tray to hold the playing pieces. This game was punched but never played. I had a second copy and played that one. Still have it. All of these classic SPI games are collector's items and will continue to appreciate.
I have played this game many times and have a couple of copies besides this one. This is a classic game. With easy directions and playable within a reasonable time. German storm troops are great and so is the allied tank unit. Both sides slug it out.
Postage is $12.50 because it is a large game and requires a large box plus careful packing.