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The Finnish Expansion for Russia Besieged completes the Russia Besieged project by allowing players to experience the titanic struggle be tween Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union from start to finish, across the entire spectrum of the battlefield, from Murmansk to the Caucus Mountains. The Deluxe version of Russia Besieged, published by Compass Games is required in order to be able to use and play this module. [Forum]

Volume I: EYLAU 1807. Battles of Napoleon is an epic game series that simulates the most famous battles of Napoleon on a tactical scale sharing the same basic rules. The series portrays the most important aspects of battles of the Napoleonic era with easy to learn and remember rules. The system focusses on the “cat-and-mouse game” of coordination and timing of the various formations of the different arms without too much crunchy chrome. Already funded, back this project on gamefound.

Four issue subscription of Paper Wars magazine. The centerpiece of each Paper Wars issue is the insert game and accompanying historical article, along with articles focusing on after action reports, new scenarios, works-in-progress, and design theory. Bonus counters for other Compass Games may also be included (varies by issue). [Forum]

GETTYSBURG 1863 is Volume IV in the Old School Wargames Civil War Brigade Battle series. Gamers get to refight the historic and pivotal battle of Gettysburg in 1863 using a large mounted map board, large pieces, and a streamlined set of series rules that is just 8 -12 pages long. The Battle Booklet will give you historical details, design, notes, and six scenarios. [Forum]

Valley of Tears is a Battalion Combat Series game depicting the entire 1973 Yom Kippur war from 6 Oct 73 until the ceasefire enforced by the Superpowers and the UN. As the culmination of over 20 years of research in consultation with world-class experts, Valley of Tears shows the Yom Kippur war at a level of detail not yet seen. [Forum]

Crimea covers the series of campaigns in the Crimean Peninsula during the war on the Eastern Front. Several scenarios cover the period of Axis ascendancy during the period September 1941 – July 1942. The Soviet resurgence is represented by scenarios from September 1943 – May 1944. Crimea is a low-counter density, small OCS game that comes with 560 combat units, and one 22x34 map at a scale of 5-mile hex/3.5 days turn. With one map, it's excellent for those who are challenged for gaming space. Seven scenarios are included so players can start at different points in the action. [Forum]

Voice of the Arabs is a Campaign Study (a short book of scenarios and history) based on the story of the 1967 Six-Day War as the radio station told it: with the Egyptians and their allies overcoming the well-trained and well-equipped Israelis. It is and it isn’t alternative history: the battles never happened, but the Egyptian-sponsored fake news said they did. Voice of the Arabs adds 11 new scenarios to 1967: Sword of Israel, split into two chapters, each with a battle game to link the scenarios together. [Forum]

1940: Swallows of Death is an expansion book for our Panzer Grenadier: 1940 The Fall of France, focused on the exploits of Moroccan troops in the 1940 campaign. You get 30 new scenarios for 1940: The Fall of France, plus 88 new die-cut, silky smooth pieces showing the Moroccans in their own special color scheme plus elite French recon troops, horsed machine-gun units and the unusual WT15 tank destroyer. [Forum]

Eagles in the Sky is a 2-player card-based game on plane-to-plane warfare during the last year and a half of the First World War. Players each command a "flight" of 1 to 6 aircraft during any of several types of missions, including Patrols, photo recon and even balloon busting. The game includes all of the major types of aircraft active on the Western Front in that period, including the Fokker triplane, Sopwith Camel, SPAD XIII, and Fokker DVII. Eagles in the Sky may be played in one of two ways: individual engagements or campaigns, in which the players control "squadrons" and complete five days of missions, taking into account losses, pilot fatigue, and the requirements of higher headquarters. [Forum]

Napoleon's End 1814: Campaign in France, Part III. Games covers four separate battles. The first of the four battles that occurred on the 17th and 18th of February: Mormant took place three days after the Battle of Vauchamps, covered in "La Patrie en Danger." The last two battles were fought in late March: Arcis followed eight days after Reims, from "Napoleon Retreats." With all three games, you can contemplate a 12-battle Grand Campaign. [Forum]

Winter’s Battle is a Campaign Study (a short book of scenarios and history) based on the Second Battle of the Masurian Lakes (we covered the First Battle in August 1914). Winter’s Battle adds 11 new scenarios to Infantry Attacks: August 1914, split into two chapters, each with a battle game to link the scenarios together. [Forum]

Western Front Ace: The Great War in the Air, 1916-1918 is a solitaire, tactical level game that places you in command of a scout (fighter) aircraft during World War I. Each turn consists of one sortie, during which combat usually occurs. The player may choose one of seven nationalities to fly for and can be based from one of many bases along the trench lines or in Italy. Western Front Ace is based on the popular, action-packed Nightfighter Ace game system by Gregory M. Smith and is the third game in the series, with a strong narrative around the pilot as you look to increase your prestige, earn skills, and rise in rank through promotion and receive awards. [Forum]

This is an all-new, deluxe edition with major component upgrades. Julius Caesar is a card-driven block game. You use cards to Move, levy, or play an Event. 13 victory point Towns or Cities are depicted on the 17"x 33" (43 x 84 cm) game board of the Mediterranean. Take command of Caesar's Veteran Legions or Pompey sprouting Young Legions around the Mediterranean. You decide how best to defend or conquer the Republic. With endless possibilities at your disposal, this game will keep your adrenaline pumping. [Forum]

Goose Green is a Tactical Combat Series (TCS) game covering the first land battle of the Falklands War on May 28, 1982. The outcome of this engagement was crucial for both the Argentinians and the British: The Argentinians needed to prove themselves against the professional British war machine, while the British needed a land victory to satisfy the government and the public after recently suffering naval losses. [Forum]