Strategy & Tactics #353: Ukraine Battles 2014 – Ilovaisk & Debaltseve delivers a modern grand tactical wargame alongside in-depth historical analysis of recent conflicts. This issue focuses on the intense fighting in the Donbass during 2014–2015, highlighting the evolution of modern hybrid warfare.

• Modern Grand Tactical Wargame – Recreate the battles of Ilovaisk and Debaltseve at the battalion to brigade level, commanding forces in one of the most complex modern conflicts.
• Advanced Warfare Systems – Incorporates modern military elements such as drones, thermobaric weapons, MRLS systems, reactive armour, and networked anti-aircraft defences.
• Hybrid Warfare Simulation – Models the challenges of coordinating regular forces, militias, and special forces, along with the impact of command and control limitations.
• Includes Historical Articles – Features additional content covering the Albigensian Crusade, Barbary Corsairs, and the Brusilov Offensive, offering a broad historical perspective.

Players must carefully balance firepower, mobility, and coordination while dealing with the realities of modern combat, including indirect fire, electronic warfare influences, and the complexity of mixed-force operations.

Each game turn represents two to three days of operations, with each hex covering approximately 10 kilometres. Units range from battalions to brigades, reflecting the operational scale of the conflict.

This issue of Strategy & Tactics includes both a complete wargame and a collection of historical articles, continuing the series’ tradition of combining detailed military analysis with playable simulations.

Game Components:
22" x 34" Game Map
176 Counters
Magazine with Rules and Historical Background

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