Combat Commander: Battle Pack #2 – Stalingrad

It's time to head back to World War II, but this time the fight gets brutal on the Eastern Front! Combat Commander: Battle Pack #2 – Stalingrad is the second themed scenario collection for fans of the Combat Commander series, dropping you right into the epic battle for the city that became synonymous with resistance: Stalingrad. Get ready to relive the intense clashes between German and Soviet forces in 1942 with eleven new scenarios that place you in the heart of urban chaos. Expect factory fights, alleyway shootouts, never-ending close combat, and even sewer movement! The expansion introduces eight new maps and dozens of counters to bring this bloody battle to life. Additionally, new rules detail urban combat, like the use of improvised flamethrowers (Ampulomet) and the challenges of advancing through rubble. A highlight is a new campaign format that covers multiple scenarios in sequence, simulating the back-and-forth struggle for Mamayev Kurgan hill. For those who love detailed wargames and the Combat Commander series, Stalingrad is a feast, but be warned: you'll need the base game (Combat Commander: Europe) and, for all scenarios, Combat Commander: Mediterranean as well. It's a deep dive into history and strategy, but it demands rule reading and a significant time commitment.