Although the Japanese operation to capture Port Moresby 
by amphibious assault was halted in May during the 
Battle of the Coral Sea, the Japanese have not abandonned
the operation. The Imperial Army may attempt the 
capture of Port Moresby via the Kokoda Trail over the 
Owen Stanley mountain range.

Allied reconnaissance and information from "Ferdinand",
the Coastwatcher network, indicate that the Japanese
are building an airfield on Guadalcanal. An enemy
airfield at this location would seriously threaten
American positions on Espiritu Santo and Efate.

As the Japanese player, develop and stage through Buna
in an overland attempt to capture Port Moresby.  Develop
the bases at Guadalcanal and Tulagi.

As the Allied player, undertake Operation "Watchtower",
the capture of the airfield on Guadalcanal and the island
of Tulagi. The 1st Marine Division is available for 
this operation.  Develop and secure Port Moresby.
Establish the base at Gili Gili (Milne Bay) to secure
Port Moresby's seaborne flank.


(Designer's note:  Production is 'off' for this scenario) 


