This is one of a very popular series of games from GMT covering the first months of the invasion of the USSR. While not simple, these games are also not overly complex and present an excellent simulation of the early war. Most of the details of the campaigns are covered in a playable manner. The sequence of play, which is asymmetrical to account for the difficulties the Soviets labored under.

Details:

- Most sought after of the East Front Games.
- First comprehensive updating of ground and air combat rules in 12 years.
- Multiple scenarios offer replay value.
- Several scenarios are small-scale and can be played in an afternoon or evening.