Boardgames

War in the East: The Russo-German Conflict, 1941-45 (Second Edition)

Command the epic Russo-German conflict in an operational-level World War II simulation for two players lasting about eight hours.

480
minutes

2 - 2
player(s)

Medium Heavy

War in the East: The Russo-German Conflict, 1941-45 (Second Edition) board game cover

About this board game

War in the East: The Russo-German Conflict, 1941-45 (Second Edition) is an operational-level wargame simulation for two players, with an advertised playing time of 480 minutes. Released in 1976, it covers the epic struggle between Germany and the Soviet Union during World War II.

This second edition updates War in the East: The Russo-German Conflict, 1941-45, presenting the Eastern Front conflict in a substantial boxed game designed for an extended strategic experience. Its operational focus places the game squarely on the broader conduct of the Russo-German conflict from 1941 through 1945.

The box provides a large collection of components to support the simulation. It includes three 22×28-inch, three-coloured maps and 2,400 playing pieces, along with the rules and reference materials needed for play.

  • Three 22×28-inch, three-coloured maps
  • 2,400 playing pieces
  • The standard War in Europe rulebook
  • An exclusive War in the East rulebook
  • Various playing aids

War in the East: The Russo-German Conflict, 1941-45 (Second Edition) combines a large physical presentation with a focused historical subject. For players seeking a dedicated operational-level simulation of the German-Soviet war, it offers a complete game package centered on one of World War II’s defining conflicts.