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by Gideon Marcus
Seven years ago, Avalon Hill made wargaming history with the introduction of its Eastern Front game, Stalingrad. Despite the name, it was nothing less than a simulation of the first few years of the German/Communist struggle in World War 2.
Lorelei and Elijah playing Stalingrad in Fall 1968
It was a fun game, no question, and for many years, it was literally the only game on the subject. But there is no denying that it had its weaknesses. From its questionable OOB (Order of Battle—the troops represented were mostly fantasy) to its unrealistic movement—either the fight was a World War 1-style slog of attrition, or units ranged across the map with little consideration as to logistics—it was more "game" than "simulation".
But now, SPI has offered up its take on the struggle, and it's as much a revolution as its predecessor…
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