Description

From the publishers site:

NWS: Modern Naval Conflicts Series is a NWS Team designed next generation comprehensive naval wargame covering the hypothetical major naval battles of WW3 with the ability to create unlimited custom scenarios.

• 6 - 11" x 17" full color cardstock maps covering over 1.5 million square nm of the GIUK naval theater. Total map size 33" x 34"
• 25nm map hex scale and 5nm-scale tactical formation display for resolving closer range combat.
• Time frame/area for the first edition is 1970-1980 / GIUK AOA with other time frames/locations planned for future editions.
• Rapid fire combat resolution allowing players to handle even large naval engagements in just a few hours.
• Forces will included: United States, Great Britain, and Soviet Union. More countries planned for published expansions.
• Detailed data for 140+ ship/submarine classes, 100+ aircraft types, and 50+ land units included.
• Streamlined, detailed, and easy to follow combat mechanics including basic, advanced, and optional rules.
• Full color professionally printed and mounted 560 - 1/2" aircraft, ship, sub, etc. combat unit counters
• 52 page rules manual. Scenarios are available on the CD-ROM included with the game.
• 17 cardstock sheets with color-coded Reference Tables covering all dimensions of sub, surface, and aerial combat, sensors, and electronic warfare.
• 8 x Formation Displays on heavy cardstock.
• CD-ROM with complete unit data/record sheets, scenarios, and other files (All in PDF format).
• Combat examples included for easy understanding of how the rules work during game play as well as quick reference modifier charts.
• 2 ten-sided dice.
• Very flexible design that can be played as a board game or with miniatures. Rules, counters, and other materials will be useable with all other MNC series games.

1980s Expansion information link
http://www.navalwarfare.net/mnc.html