Battle of Stalingrad Game 2023

The Battle of Stalingrad is a low to moderate complexity tactical game set during 1942 of World War II. It pits the Russian forces against the German army. The stage is set...

1942, Southern Russia. The German Army, under General Friedrich Paulus, approaches the outskirts of Stalingrad. The city is named after the Russian legend, Joseph Stalin. The Germans are set on conquering the heavily fortified Russian metropolis. The Russians are determined to put up a stiff resistance, fighting from the rubble in what some would term the "War of the Rats."

Winter is approaching. It is imperative the Germans conquer the city quickly as demanded by German High Commander Adolf Hitler. The Russians intend to make Stalingrad the death knell of the German Sixth Army. The stage is set...

Battle of Stalingrad is the first game in the Battles series to focus on World War II. It adds tanks and planes while keeping ease of play.

The game takes about 90 minutes to play. One player commands the German forces and the other player commands the Russian forces. Cards vary the game play.

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