Trial of Strength

War on the Eastern Front 1941-45

A game by Dave O'Connor

2 Players 360 - 700 minutes High

Dice Rolling, Hexagon Grid, Simulation

Wargame, World War II

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

Trial of Strength: War on the Eastern Front 1941-45 is a strategic level board wargame that drops you into the midst of World War II, tasking you with commanding armed forces on the Eastern Front. Designed by Dave O'Connor and originally published in 1985, this game is all about making tough decisions as a commander, from determining objectives to allocating forces and executing operations to outmaneuver your opponent. With a unique hexagon grid map of Eastern Europe, each turn represents about 10 days, and units are scaled to represent corps and armies of around 60,000 troops. The game's integrated movement and combat system, called CLIMACS, allows for a sophisticated and novel approach to combat, where units engage in battle during the movement phase. This, combined with rules for armor effects, limited intelligence, and variable historical events, creates a deeply immersive and challenging experience. With playtime ranging from 360 to 700 minutes, Trial of Strength is not for the faint of heart, but for those willing to dive in, it offers a rich and rewarding experience that simulates the complexity and uncertainty of war.