The siege of Leningrad ended on January 27, 1944. Known for nearly 900 days of fighting, Leningrad was considered a vital objective when Operation Barbarossa commenced. In a classic example of overconfidence, invitations were printed for a victory celebration. The fighting was bitter, but even more horrific was the impact on civilians, who suffered from starvation, cold, and of course the ravages of war. Attempts were made by the Soviets to supply Leningrad via frozen waterways during the winter were moderately successful but the siege of Leningrad remains a modern example of the worst war has to offer.
Despite the bleak history, as a military operation a number of wargames have been developed to allow players to attempt to better the historical outcome.
Road to Leningrad A supplement to the Panzer Grenadier series,
March on Leningrad is available to fans of the game.
Operation Spark: The Relief of Leningrad is also worth checking out.
By: GladiusMagnus
There's also:
ReplyDeleteSiege of Leningrad (simple old Jagdpanther game),
Army Group North (SSG),
Assault on Leningrad (3W),
Drive on Leningrad (Minden Games), Leningrad (SPI/Decision Games),
Siege of Leningrad: Logistics Module I (Minden Games - this one is interesting in that it's solitaire, combat is abstracted and the focus of the game is keeping the city supplied)