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1-COM1221 Blanchett, Greg

SPRING PRELUDE: Second Kharkov, May 1942
Standalone game of the Second Battle of Kharkov (12-27 May 1942), the failed Soviet offensive to recapture Kharkov, and the subsequent German attack which produced the last great pocket of Soviet prisoners during the spring of 1942. Players will conduct operations as either Soviet Direction Commander Timoshenko or the German commander of Army Group South, von Bock.

The game utilizes the strength chit-pull mechanics originally from the Victory in the West series and further refined in its VCS series descendant. New rules cover how rain, mud, and swollen rivers played their part in the beginning stages. Stacking rules use relative unit sizes which are portrayed using white or gray dots. The addition of Headquarters will allow the Soviet command structure to feature in a more accurate way. Air missions are expanded to cover a few more options. Includes four scenarios: Northern Pincer, Izyum Salient, Aggressive Timoshenko, and Passive Timoshenko.

* Complexity: Medium (5/6 out of 10)
* Playing time: 2 hours for intro scenario; 8+ hours for full campaign
* Solitaire Suitability: Medium
* Players: 1 to 2
* Map Scale: 1 hex equals 3 miles
* Time Scale: 1 turn equals 1 day
* Unit Scale: German regiments and Soviet divisions, with brigades and battalions

Contents:
* Two 22 x 34-inch game maps
* Three counter sheets (1/2-inch size), totaling 840 pieces
* Ten Player Aid Cards, including Scenario setups
* Rulebook
* Two six-sided dice1 vol, 1 pgs 2025 US, COMPASS GAMES
NEW-box, available mid June 2025 ......$55.00 discount: :15% rct
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