Commando (1979)

Publisher's description:

"More than a game... It's an adventure!"

"Commando is a bold foray into two exciting gaming fields: combat and role-playing. The historical version is both an intensive simulation and an adventure game, in which the players choose from more than twenty optional rules sections to add realism and esoterica -- anything from tanks to guard dogs to underwater operations. In the role-playing game, players assume a character who, with skill and luck, will live to fight another day while gaining glory and respect. The game includes twelve separate maps, two rules booklets, an historical article tracing the evolution of the commando, two copies of charts and tables, and dice."

Note: this item is also found on BGG: Commando

User summary:

Most of the box set contents constitute a fairly traditional small-scale wargame, including a rules booklet, several reference cards, and several maps.

The box set also includes a 20-page booklet titled "COMMANDO Gamemaster and Role-Playing Rules of Play" that presents a complete RPG with a heavy focus on small unit combat operations. Many of the wargaming components can be utilized during some portions of the roleplaying game.