World at War #93: Baltic Offensive – Fall 1944 is a two-player operational-level wargame that recreates the Soviet drive through the Baltic States in the final months of World War II. Designed by Javier Romero, this simulation captures the intensity of the Red Army’s autumn 1944 campaign to clear German forces from Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia — a crucial step toward the final offensive on Berlin.

• Historical Context: In the autumn of 1944, the Soviet Red Army launched a massive offensive across the Baltic region. Their goal: destroy the German Army Group North and liberate the occupied territories, paving the way for the coming push into central Europe. The German Wehrmacht, outnumbered and overstretched, fought desperate delaying actions in hopes of holding a new defensive line along the Baltic coast.
• Operational Challenge: The Soviet player commands numerically superior forces but faces a strict timetable to clear the region before winter and the shift to the Vistula–Oder–Berlin offensive. The German player must use terrain, defensive coordination, and counterattacks to delay Soviet progress and preserve vital units.
• Detailed Scale and System: Each game turn represents 10 days of real time, and each hex equals 10 miles (15 kilometres) across. Units represent corps, divisions, brigades, and specialised formations. This system provides operational depth while keeping gameplay manageable and fluid.
• Dynamic Frontline Warfare: The Baltic campaign was defined by fast-moving mechanised operations, encirclements, and rearguard stands. Players must balance aggression with caution as they manage supply, timing, and the tempo of their offensives.

Baltic Offensive – Fall 1944 delivers a tense and historically rich experience, placing players in command of two armies locked in the final, desperate clashes of the Eastern Front. It captures the drama of the Red Army’s push toward victory and the German struggle to delay the inevitable.

Game Components & Features:

• 1 x 22x34” full-colour map covering the Baltic region
• 176 die-cut ⅝-inch counters representing corps, divisions, and specialised units
• Rules for terrain, logistics, and time-pressure victory conditions
• Playable in one to two sessions for two players
• Designed for accessible yet historically detailed play

Scale:
Players: 2
Level: Corps / Division / Brigade
Hex: 10 Miles (15 km)
Turn: 10 Days

World at War #93: Baltic Offensive – Fall 1944 offers a focused, fast-playing recreation of one of the late-war Soviet offensives that shaped the path to Berlin. With asymmetric goals and richly modelled operational mechanics, it’s an ideal choice for players who enjoy Eastern Front strategy games that combine historical accuracy with challenging gameplay.

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