Wars Across the World: Berlin 1945

Berlin 1945 simulates the last major Soviet offensive to capture the capital of the German Third Reich.

The Soviets must break through the last lines of defense to reach and capture Berlin, and possibly the Fuehrer with it.

The German player must hold at all costs, and withstand the Russian assault till the Americans arrive and become the first to enter Berlin.

Berlin 1945 lasts 16 turns, each representing on average 1 to 3 days, between the 16th April and 1st May 1945. One player handles the massive forces of the Stalinian Soviets, the other the last remaining forces of Hitler's Reich.

-The Soviet side has considerable force (aviation, armor, artillery...) spread over the two front led respectively by Marshalls Zhukov and Koniev.
- The German player has a ragtag collection of troops but geography and time play in its favor, as American armies are very close and could well enter Berlin before the Russians.

The game event cards allow full replay ability thanks to the numerous various situations that their create on the diplomatic, military, political or economical fields.

Estimated Playtime: 2h30

Favored Side: Soviets

Hardest to Play: Germans.