Commanders at War: Stalingrad – Cauldron of Death (2023)

Commanders at War: Stalingrad - Cauldron of Death is an operational-level wargame in the “Commanders at War” solitaire book wargame series. The player controls the German 6th Army during Case Blue, the 1942 Eastern Front offensive attempting to reach Russia’s coveted oil-rich region. Standing in the way is the industrial city on the Volga River - Stalingrad. The stage is set for one of the most important and brutal battles in history. Players get a chance to recreate the titanic clash between Germany and the Soviet Union in a dynamic solitaire wargame with a challenging enemy bot opponent. Only two D6 dice are required with minimal rolling; one roll resolves attack, defense, and potential events. Simple rules allow players to concentrate on gameplay while enjoying a deep and engaging solitaire operational wargaming experience. Never in the history of warfare has there been so many great commanders fighting in a global war. Masters of warfare, strategy and tactics. The Commanders at War series gives players a streamlined and quick-playing solitaire wargame to recreate and rewrite history from the perspective of operational-level tacticians during the most important battles of WWII. Features: Game Features Unit Scale – Division Map – Hexagonal. One hex = 10 km. Turns – Abstracted-Weekly Playing Time – 60-90 Minutes Players – One (Solitaire Play) Complexity - Medium Dynamic enemy Bot system. The player sets up units freely west of the Don. Command Orders allow for the use of limited specific actions at any time. Comprehensive Play Aid with Quick References. Easy to follow Bot Play Aid. —description from the designer