Columbia Games Combat Infantry: EastFront

There have been many squad level games published over the past 40 years, but Combat Infantry is really different. The rules are just 12 pages long, but you will find their depth of play remarkable. This is partly due to two simple game mechanics. fog of war The "Columbia Block System" First, our signature hardwood blocks give you fog-of-war with no muss or fuss. Because of smoke, cover, and a compelling need to "keep your head down", fog-of-war is essential to simulate WWII tactical combat. No squad level game can claim to be realistic without it. Combat Infantry:Eastfront Unit Leadership Second, leadership rules that reward players who maintain unit integrity – squads belong to specific platoons, and platoons belong to specific companies, each with their own commanders. Combat Infantry: Eastfront units Forces and scenarios Combat infantry E front will give you control of up to three German and Soviet companies. There are 66 sturdy wooden blocks per side for up to a total of 132 units on the battlefield at once. You will have everything from the smallest of skirmishes to the biggest battles. Each company is comprised of three platoons. Each rifle platoon is comprised of three rifle squads. Each company also has three heavy weapons. 3 battalion level assets are also assigned to each company. Six scenario cards are included. Each scenario takes one to two hours to play. There are also four generic scenarios.