A Victory Lost: Crisis in Ukraine 1942-1943
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A Victory Lost: Crisis in Ukraine 1942-1943

A Victory Lost: Crisis in Ukraine, is a simulation of the intense mobile fighting between the Axis and Soviet forces in the southwestern USSR, from the completion of the Soviet encirclement in December 1942 to German Field Marshall von Manstein's famous "Backhand Blow" counterattack. The Soviet forces aims to trap and eliminate the Axis forces that are in full retreat from the Caucasus, while the Axis forces must successfully withdraw and attempt to restore the front line by launching a desperate counterattack. The slightest mistake might turn victory into a rout.

2 players360 minages 12medium difficulty
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What is A Victory Lost: Crisis in Ukraine 1942-1943

A Victory Lost: Crisis in Ukraine, is a simulation of the intense mobile fighting between the Axis and Soviet forces in the southwestern USSR, from the completion of the Soviet encirclement in December 1942 to German Field Marshall von Manstein's famous "Backhand Blow" counterattack. The Soviet forces aims to trap and eliminate the Axis forces that are in full retreat from the Caucasus, while the Axis forces must successfully withdraw and attempt to restore the front line by launching a desperate counterattack. The slightest mistake might turn victory into a rout.

A harsh, cold wind blows across the steppes of Russia. With a flurry of thundering explosions, the Russian offensive Operation Saturn begins. Can the Russians encircle and trap the extended German armies? Your orders await you...

Part of the International Game Series game from Multi-Man Publishing

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Players
2
Age
+12
Duration
360 min
Difficulty
Medium
Type
Board game
Year
2006
Mechanics
Chit-Pull System · Dice Rolling · Grid Movement
Categories
Wargame · World War II
Designer
Tetsuya Nakamura
Publisher
Banner Of War · Kilovolt Design · Multi-Man Publishing
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Meeplay_6591
Meeplay_65917.5/10
- Fichas ´clipeadas´ en bandeja
cesartustro
cesartustro8.5/10
Es un wargame de reglas sencillísimas, con un manual impecable, con explicaciones clarísimas y multitud de ejemplos gráficos a todo color. Un mapa precioso y counters muy vistosos, con un sistema de activación interesantísimo y que mantiene en tensión a ambos jugadores. Es un juego necesario.
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How many players is A Victory Lost: Crisis in Ukraine 1942-1943 for?

A Victory Lost: Crisis in Ukraine 1942-1943 plays with 2 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 360 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 12.

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