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Blood & Thunder: Tactical Combat on the Eastern Front 1941-1945
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Expansion for Command Decision: Test of Battle
Command Decision: Test of Battle – Red Steel: Soviet Armored and Mobile Forces in World War II 1939-1945
2008
Rules assistance for Command Decision: Test of Battle – Red Steel: Soviet Armored and Mobile Forces in World War II 1939-1945
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 180 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Command Decision: Test of Battle – Red Steel: Soviet Armored and Mobile Forces in World War II 1939-1945
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Command Decision: Test of Battle – Red Steel: Soviet Armored and Mobile Forces in World War II 1939-1945 is an expansion for Command Decision: Test of Battle released in 2008 for 2–8 players, 180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Frank Chadwick and its main mechanics are Simulation and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
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About the game
Red Steel Regardless of what rule system you play with, this supplement is the indispensable and definitive guide to the Soviet armored and mobile forces in World War II. TO&E charts for all Soviet mobile (tank, mechanized, and cavalry) corps, divisions, and separate brigades and regiments in World War II, including organizational and equipment changes. Overview of Soviet tactical doctrine, training, and combat effectiveness - including the role of pre-war theorists such as Tukhachevsky, and the Great Purge. Complete list of all Soviet tank and mechanized divisions at the outbreak of Barbarossa, with actual tank strength (in game terms) by tank type. Revised and expanded Soviet data charts. Aircraft ratings for all Soviet combat aircraft in the west.
Designers
Publishers
- Test of Battle Games
Questions and answers
Command Decision: Test of Battle – Red Steel: Soviet Armored and Mobile Forces in World War II 1939-1945 supports 2–8 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Command Decision: Test of Battle – Red Steel: Soviet Armored and Mobile Forces in World War II 1939-1945 is 180 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Command Decision: Test of Battle – Red Steel: Soviet Armored and Mobile Forces in World War II 1939-1945 for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Command Decision: Test of Battle – Red Steel: Soviet Armored and Mobile Forces in World War II 1939-1945 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and World War II. Its main mechanics are Simulation and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Command Decision: Test of Battle – Red Steel: Soviet Armored and Mobile Forces in World War II 1939-1945 are: Frank Chadwick. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Command Decision: Test of Battle – Red Steel: Soviet Armored and Mobile Forces in World War II 1939-1945 as an expansion for Command Decision: Test of Battle. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Command Decision: Test of Battle to use it. Check that your edition of Command Decision: Test of Battle is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.