Game, Task Force, circa 1951
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Artifact Overview
Guy W. Vitale, a World War II U. S. Navy veteran, patented this game in 1951. Players move ships across the board to their home ports. Along the way, players attack and try to destroy the enemy's (the opposing player's) fleet. The game was produced by a little-known game company in Albion, Michigan.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Gameboard (Board game element)
Date Made
circa 1951
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.130.15
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Technique
Lithography
Dimensions
Width: 12.125 in
Length: 21 in
Inscriptions
on box top, and on back of board: TASK FORCE
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