Turning Point: Stalingrad
2 players • Avalon Hill • 1989
- Publisher
- Avalon Hill
- First published
- 1989
- Players
- 2 players
How it plays
Turning Point: Stalingrad plays 2 players.
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Turning Point: Stalingrad was released by Avalon Hill in 1989, representing a significant entry in the company’s storied library of historical wargames. Designed by Vance von Borries, the game focuses on the climactic battle of World War II, tasking players with managing the strategic and operational complexities of the struggle for the city. It arrived during a period when Avalon Hill was refining its approach to grand tactical simulations, aiming to provide a high level of historical fidelity that appealed to serious hobbyists who valued depth over simplicity.
The game is noted for its intricate mechanics, which emphasize the grueling nature of the urban combat and the logistical challenges faced by both the German and Soviet forces. Von Borries sought to capture the high-stakes friction of the Eastern Front, utilizing a map and counter system that demanded careful movement and supply line management. Upon its release, it was well-received by the wargaming community for its rigorous adherence to historical detail and its ability to recreate the desperate momentum shifts of the Stalingrad campaign.
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Turning Point: Stalingrad is published by Avalon Hill. The catalog gives its publication year as 1989.
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