Korsun Pocket and Kursk by SSG!

Korsun Pocket is a the second game using the award winning SSG Decisive Battles game engine. Korsun Pocket recreates the desperate German attempt to escape encirclement on the Russian Front early in 1944. The battle is a tense and exciting struggle, with neither side having a decisive advantage, as the Russians struggle to form the pocket, then try to resist successive German rescue efforts and last ditch attempts at breakout.
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abradley
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Korsun Pocket and Kursk by SSG!

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Theres Been talk of Korsun Pocket and Kursk as done by SSG. Both of these are in Panzer Battles plus most other WW2 battles are available in SSG's Battlefront System Games listed below and available at,
http://www.theunderdogs.org/game.php?id=669

Panzer Battles, Rommel: Battle for North Africa, Halls of Montezuma, and MacArthur's War.

Discription of MacArthur's War from Underdog site.
"General Douglas Macarthur. The name brings thoughts of an American war hero. The Korean War was really one of the first times the US intervened between 2 rivals in a "Police Action". In the early 1950's , the world was beginning to realize the "cold war', as the communist Soviet Union's influence was being felt all over the world. Korea was one country that was quickly divided, north and south, between communist idealisms and western / capitalist productivity. SSG brought us probably the best wargame covering the Korean War. Using the much celebrated 'BATTLEFRONT' game system, you are able to play 8 scenarios depicting different historical battles. The system enables you to re-enact the battles with great realism, yet doesnt give you 100% control of your troops, therefore creating unpredictable outcomes. In plain terms, the 'fog' in the original war is most accurately simulated.
Starting with the Chipyong scenario, you quickly realize what Macarthur was facing. Fiercely focused communist Koreans that fought with passion and reckless abandon. By early 1951 , when this scenario takes place, Macarthur had already given the orders to the 8th army to retreat and was pressuring President Truman to use Nuclear bombs! Its a great background for the Chipyong scenario, simply hold out with your ROK troops until you calvary arrives 3/4 of the way thru this 43 turn melee. The theory is simple, but in practice, almost impossible. Historically, the ROK was very much the aggressor, but you will have to be the judge. The other scenarios are just as tough; take note of the Chosin Reservoir scenario-- it is extremely tough!!

Like all of SSG's wargames, this one does not disappoint. The Battlefront game system is here in all its glory. This is a must have for all wargamers, especially those that want a challenge."

Forgot to add that these run fine with minimum memory in dos mode.

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