World at War #53: Strike & Counterstrike 1941–1942 (Solitaire) places you in command of the Soviet Red Army during the desperate winter counteroffensive against Germany’s Army Group Center (AGC) on the Eastern Front. Spanning from December 1941 through April 1942, this purpose-designed solitaire wargame challenges you to push back the Wehrmacht following the failed German drive on Moscow — all while a dynamic system controls the enemy’s movements and responses.

• Solitaire System: Designed specifically for solo play, the game allows you to command the Soviet forces while the built-in AI system directs the actions of the German army. Enemy behaviour, deployments, and counterattacks are dictated by the rules, creating a tense and unpredictable battlefield every session.
• Historical Campaign: Recreate the Soviet counteroffensive that began in December 1941 — the first major reversal for the German military on the Eastern Front — as you attempt to reclaim key territory and exploit weakened Axis positions before spring.
• Dynamic Outcomes: Victory is achieved by seizing and holding critical objectives, though the system also allows for draws or German victories depending on operational performance and losses sustained.
• Shared Core System: Built upon the solitaire mechanics used in Rampage, Stalingrad Cauldron, and Panzers East, with refined rules tailored to the unique scale and flow of this pivotal winter campaign.

Strike & Counterstrike offers a realistic operational perspective on the Soviet winter counteroffensive, capturing the brutal conditions, logistical struggles, and moments of sudden opportunity that characterised the campaign. Its accessible ruleset and built-in opponent logic make it ideal for solo wargamers who enjoy thoughtful planning and reactive gameplay.

Game Components & Features:

• 1 x 22x34” full-colour map covering the Moscow sector and surrounding fronts
• 228 die-cut counters representing Soviet and German formations
• Dedicated solitaire rules engine governing German reactions and movements
• Variable victory conditions for replayability and historical immersion
• Playable in one to two sessions

Scale:
Players: 1 (Solitaire)
Level: Operational
Period: December 1941 – April 1942

Whether you’re launching daring Soviet offensives across snow-covered plains or struggling to maintain momentum against a resilient German defense, World at War #53: Strike & Counterstrike 1941–1942 delivers an engaging and historically rich solo wargaming experience that balances planning, pressure, and unpredictability.

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