Russian Front

A Game of the War in the East: 1941-44.

Russian Front is a wargame that re-creates the ebb and flow of the largest, longest and most costly military campaign of World War II. The game covers the vast theater of operations and the massive forces employed by the Soviet Union and by Nazi Germany and her allies. Only this time, YOU are in command.

Alternate scenarios: Games can be played that start in May or June of 1941, in 1942, or in 1943.

Unique Combat system: Combat occurs within a hex, units take incremental losses, and battles can require more than one round of resolution.

Land, Air, and sea: Units are included for and battles occur in all combat environments.

Blitz Attacks: Armor units may breakthrough fronts to drive deep into enemy territory.

Variable Endings: End any game at the conclusion of a six month period or continue on to the end of the campaign.

The Basic rules allow players to quickly start playing the game and mastering the system. The Advanced and Optional rules allow players to choose the levels of complexity and detail that they enjoy.

TIME SCALE: One month per turn.

MAP SCALE: Twenty-five miles per hex.

UNIT SCALE: Corps, armies, fleets, and flotillas.

PLAYERS: Two.

PLAYING TIME: From two to eighteen hours, depending on the scenario and rules used.