Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear, 3rd Ed (Academy) - Unboxing and Comparison with 1st/2nd Ed

Promotional: "June 22, 1941 - Over three million German solders unleash Operation Barbarossa, striking deep into Soviet territory. German Panzers push to the gates of Moscow, but record-breaking sub-zero temperatures freeze equipment, progress, and morale. The Soviets seize the initiative and begin to shift the war's momentum. The Soviet bear has awakened! Awakening the Bear emphasized the fast and fluid action unique to the Easter Front. Command Platoon and Company sized forces of individual Tanks, Squads, Crew-serviced Weapons, and more. Confront tactical dilemmas historical commanders faced during some of the most ferocious battles in history. Seize your opportunities as they arise, determine your best options as the battle unfolds, and guide your forces to victory."

Large topographical maps
Five large 19" x 14.5" (480 x 370mm) hex maps that have roads, city, hills, forests, and fields for you to do battle on. Combine maps for larger missions.

Large Unit Counters
Large one inch square unit counters that are 2.8mm thick for easy handling. Command Russian and German forces including Infantry squads, machine gun squads, field guns, snipers, armored personnel carriers, and Tanks.

Mission Book
The 40 page mission book includes 16 historical missions with setups and specific objectives for each side. Each mission has a mission brief which outlines the historical importance of each mission. Command either the German or Soviet forces.

Choose a Unit to Activate
Players alternate turns. On your turn you can take a single action, such as moving a unit to an adjacent hex, attacking a target, rallying a hit unit, cutting wire, calling artillery, etc. Then your opponent takes an action, and so on. Players have little downtime, needing to continually assess the battlefield, make decisions, and take actions every 10-15 seconds.

Action Example: Move
You choose to move one of your infantry squads. A foot unit can move one 50 meter hex in any direction in a turn. Tanks can move additional hexes in open fields and on roads. But be cautious crossing open spaces as you leave your self vulnerable to ranged attacks by enemy forces!

Action Example: Attack
You fire your LMG unit at an advancing Soviet infantry squad. Subtract your attack value from their defense value to determine this attack's hit number. A 2d6 (2 six sided dice) result equal or higher than the hit number results in a hit. When hit, your opponent randomly draws a hit marker and places it under their hit unit. You only know that you hit the unit, but you are unsure what, if any, damage was done.

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