Panzerkrieg: von Manstein & HeeresGruppe Süd cover
1978BGG rank #9,106

Panzerkrieg: von Manstein & HeeresGruppe Süd

by John Prados · The Avalon Hill Game Co

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Players2
Time240m
ComplexityMedium
Age14+

About the game

What is Panzerkrieg: von Manstein & HeeresGruppe Süd?

Panzerkrieg is a simple, mid-complexity, Operational level wargame of the military operations in Southern Russia during World War 2. The game is played on a map depicting southern Russia from its western border with Rumania and Poland in the West to the Caucasus mountains in the East. Units are basically German divisions and Russian corps, with multiple units being able to merge to form German corps and Russian armies. Each game turn represents approximately 1 week of actual time. Game rules include armored exploitations, leaders, supply, combat reserves, rail and naval movement, airpower, and Axis satellites. The game consists of 9 separate scenarios, each depicting an important operation. There is no campaign game. The game comes with rules, 22" by 32" map board, 520 counters, charts, and a detailed scenario folder. Note: The OSG edition comes with 500 counters

How it plays

Mechanics

Dice RollingHexagon GridSimulation

On the shelf

Categories

WargameWorld War II

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