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Triumphant Return: The Soviet Liberation of Kiev, November 1943
1998
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- 1–2 players
- 240 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.7/5
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Triumphant Return: The Soviet Liberation of Kiev, November 1943 is a board game released in 1998 for 1–2 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by John Desch and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Ratio / Combat Results Table.
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About the game
Triumphant Return: The Soviet Liberation of Kiev, November 1943, is an Operational level simulation of the Battle for Kiev that took place during November and December 1943. The successful offensive of early Autumn 1943 found the Soviets with several bridgeheads over the Dnepr River. The largest of these, located north of Kiev, erupted on 3rd November as infantry and tank units of the 1st Ukrainian Front burst through the German line. Soon Soviet tank columns were racing to the distant towns of Fastov and Zhitomir, mauling several German Panzer Divisions hastily brought up to stem the Red tide. On 12th November, however, the Germans managed to assemble a powerful striking force centered around the 1st and 1st SS Panzer Divisions, threw them at the overextended formations of the Red Army, and rolled them back. Over the next four weeks the action see-sawed back and forth as reserves were committed and attack followed counterattack. One side represents the German forces of the 4th Panzer Army while the other side controls the Red Army forces of 1st Ukrainian Front. It uses the highly popular game system used in Ring of Fire and East Wall. Game Scale: Game Turn: 4 to 8 days Hex: 4.3 miles / 7.0 kilometers Units: Battalion to Corps Game Inventory: One 17 x 22" full color mapsheet One dual-side printed countersheet (240 1/2" counters) One 24-page Triumphant Return rulebook Four dual-side printed Player Aid Cards Solitaire Playability: Low Complexity Level: Medium-Low Players: 2 or more Playing Time: 1-5 Hours
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Publishers
- Kokusai-Tsushin Co., Ltd. (国際通信社)
- Moments in History
Questions and answers
Triumphant Return: The Soviet Liberation of Kiev, November 1943 supports 1–2 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 Triumphant Return: The Soviet Liberation of Kiev, November 1943 is 240 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 Triumphant Return: The Soviet Liberation of Kiev, November 1943 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.
Triumphant Return: The Soviet Liberation of Kiev, November 1943 has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Triumphant Return: The Soviet Liberation of Kiev, November 1943 belongs to these categories: Wargame and World War II. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid and Ratio / Combat Results Table. 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 Triumphant Return: The Soviet Liberation of Kiev, November 1943 are: John Desch. 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 Triumphant Return: The Soviet Liberation of Kiev, November 1943 as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.