A Victory Denied: Crisis at Smolensk, July-September, 1941^*

Players engage in the intense battles between German and Soviet forces during the Smolensk crisis in the summer of 1941. The game captures the struggle as the German army approached Moscow while the Soviets, despite significant losses, rallied to present a determined defense, illustrating a pivotal moment in the conflict. Building on the success of its predecessor, this wargame features streamlined mechanics, improved supply and command rules, and introduces air power and Soviet leadership, maintaining the simplicity and unpredictability that made the original game appealing.