Putin's Northern War: The Coming Struggle for Finland

2017 · Modern Warfare

Putin's Northern War: The Coming Struggle for Finland

What-if Russian offensive against Sweden and Finland in the 2020s. A two-player wargame in which one player commands Russian forces and the other leads a Finnish-Swedish alliance. The game examines the strategic and operational possibilities of a conventional campaign triggered by Finnish and Swedish movement toward NATO membership. Russian forces seek a rapid victory in Finland and may also seize Gotland, while Allied forces attempt to defend the region. Turns represent half a week, with units ranging from regiments to divisions and map hexes covering 20 miles. It can be played standalone or as part of a larger campaign.

Players
1–2 best 2
Playing time
120–240 min
Age
12+
Complexity
2.8 / 5
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