Fulda Gap: The First Battle of the Next War 1977

Fulda gap battle war regimentalbrigade level wargame simulation possible warsaw pact assault west germany area relatively open terrain center town fulda near future success allow pact army drive wedge nato force deploy north south seize important logistic center establish bridgehead rhine riverof scenario come world war receive attention possibility future natowarsaw pact confrontation year army east west face divide germany know region course war decidedthere type game standard game advanced game preferably player familiar standard garne increase level complexity find rule mix comfortablethe key game lie combination unique combat system new untried unit procedure basically ground combat unit consist steps untried status unit enter combat actual strengthmdash great normal facevalue determine combat result express term retreat points expend retreat andor take step loss own player control path method retreat wide range possible outcome combat situationfulda gap show likely impact great number factor modern warfare supply movement system stress importance road autobahns rule provide reflect importance divisional integrity artillery helicopter airmobile unit replacement soviet doctrine field fortification disengagement player wish increase complexity game use innovative air system extensive rule cover chemical nuclear warfaregame scalegame turn dayhex mile kilometersunit regiment brigadegame inventoryone x color mapone dualside print countersheet countersone page fulda gap rulebookone dualside print turn recordreinforcement tracktwo dualside print chart table folder page combat terrain table etcsolitaire playability highcomplexity level mediumplayer moreplaye time hour.