World at War #48 - Duel in the North

From Decision Games:

The Magazine:

Duel in the North: In the summer of 1941, Germany launched Operation Barbarossa against the Soviet Union. Recalled from an early retirement, Wilhelm von Leeb lead Army Group North during its campaign to capture the northern city of Leningrad, sparking one of the bloodiest sieges of World War II.

Other Articles:

-Development of Close Air Support in the ETO: During World War II, the US military underwent new advancements in its close air support doctrine. For American soldiers fighting on the front line, the close air support campaign would help achieve important breakouts, and ensure an Allied victory against the Axis.

-The Third Battle of Changsha: By 1941, Japan was bogged down in China and a massive offensive was planned to defeat Chaing Kai Shek's army. Part of the offensive was organized to strike against the key Chinese city of -Changsha. It was here the Chinese would refuse to bend against the Japanese onslaught.

-The FBI at War: Every law enforcement specialist and enthusiast knows the name of FBI Special Agent Melvin Purvis, known for taking down Pretty Boy Floyd, Baby Face Nelson, and John Dillinger. Few are aware Purvis went on to have a successful military career, helping imprison some of the worst individuals in the Nazi regime.

The Game:

Duel in the North: The Leningrad Campaign, Jun-Sep 1941 simulates fighting between Soviet and German forces in the Leningrad region from 22 June to 27 Sep, 1941.

This design covers the campaign of Germany's Army Group North, from the border to Leningrad, during the first year of the war in the east. This game uses the same rules system as Sedan: The Decisive Battle for France, May 1940 (W24), Tobruk: Operation Crusader, Nov-Dec, 1941 (ST278) and Duel on the Steppe (ST285), albeit with some occasional modifications appropriate to the scale and theater portrayed.

The map area portrays the Leningrad region of the Soviet Union, encompassing about 600 miles from east to west; each hexagon is about 12.5 miles. The various game pieces represent the historic combat units, as well as all necessary chits to facilitate game play. Soviet combat units are primarily divisions, the German units are divisions and Kampfgruppen and are color-coded by nationality and command affiliation. Combat units may represent from 2,000 to 14,000 men, and 50-400 armored vehicles.

Components: One 22" x 34" map & 228 counters