Wizna 1939

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Wizna 1939

Score
6.7
Players
2
Time
60 to 90 min
Recommended Age
14+
Difficulty
normal
Official Website
Not provided
Type
game
artists
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Description

"Wizna 1939" covers the battle of Wizna fought during the Second World War Polish campaign between Polish garrison of the Wizna and German 10th Armored Division at 8-9 september 1939. Despite the desperate odds, Poles managaed to stop Germans for almost three days, thanks to the muddy terrain and bunkers.

Battle is often called "Polish Thermopylae". A Sabaton wrote a song about this battle titled "40:1".

Wizna 1939 contains three scenarios: two historical ones and one hypothetical that allows Polish player to use more units. Game uses "B-35" battalion/company scale system.

Wizna 1939 was published in the 42 issue of "Taktyka i Strategia", a Polish wargaming magazine.