Stalingrad for Beginners: How to Play

Stalingrad, the 1963 game from Avalon Hill, is the most intensely analyzed board wargame in the history of the wargaming hobby. Stalingrad for Beginners - How to Play - presents fundamentals at a level suitable for beginners.

Appearing just in time for the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the city of Stalingrad from the Nazi invaders, Stalingrad for Beginners -- How to Play introduces the novice to this the greatest of classic board wargames.

Author and Professor George Phillies is a recognized grand master in the play of Stalingrad. For almost a half century, his articles on game play, game tactics, and game strategy have been eagerly sought out by Stalingrad players around the world. His treatment "Stalingrad, the Middle Game", is widely recognized as the best single article ever written on the game. Now he has given us a volume suitable for complete novices, teaching the rules by explanation and by example.

George Phillies is a Professor in the Worcester Polytechnic Institute interdisciplinary program in Interactive Media and Game Development.