Western Front Tank Leader

About this board game

Western Front Tank Leader is a two-player tactical wargame for platoon- and company-level formations, with an approximate play time of 240 minutes. Released in 1987, it is the second game in West End Game’s Tank Leader series.

The game focuses on command, control, and communications. Formations are activated by playing command cards, making those cards central to the order of movement and combat. They also determine rallying and group cohesion, adding a command-focused layer to tactical battlefield decisions.

• Platoon- and company-level tactical play
• Command cards for activating formations
• Cards that influence movement, combat, rallying, and group cohesion
• Variable terrain for woods, contours, and cities

Western Front Tank Leader is similar to a Panzer Blitz-type game, while using command cards to supplement unit quality, command, and morale. This combination places formation control and battlefield communication at the center of play.

The game includes two maps with terrain that varies according to each scenario. Woods, contours, and cities are defined scenario by scenario, creating different tactical settings within the system while keeping the focus on formations and their command structure.

Published by Oriflam and playable in French, Western Front Tank Leader offers an extended two-player tactical experience built around formation activation, command decisions, and changing terrain conditions. Its card-driven approach distinguishes it within the Tank Leader series.