Breakthrough Russia

A strategy game set during the Second World War, focusing on the Eastern Front.

With its low to moderate level of complexity and a limited number of units (corps and armies), relive the decisive moments from 1941 to 1943 in a single afternoon through intense scenarios such as Barbarossa, Fall Blau and Kharkov-Kursk, not to mention a bonus scenario extending the war until 1945.

The war on the Eastern Front is on the verge of turning. Breakthrough Russia takes you back to the pivotal period from the summer of 1941 to the summer of 1943, when the fate of the Second World War was decided. Take command of the armies and lead your forces to victory or defeat in this tense and balanced strategic duel.

Mechanics and accessibility

Designed to be smooth and accessible, Breakthrough Russia offers a low to moderate level of complexity. The game avoids the pitfalls of micromanagement thanks to a small number of units to manage, representing mainly corps and armies. This scale allows for the simulation of large-scale operations whilst ensuring that a game can easily be played in a single afternoon.

Historical Scenarios and Replayability

The game features several short scenarios focusing on the major campaigns of the conflict:

• Operation Barbarossa: The initial invasion and the push towards Moscow.
• Fall Blau: The 1942 offensive towards the Caucasus and Stalingrad.
• Kharkov-Kursk: The titanic clashes of 1943.