Yeah, this is a good game and one of AP's best. I've only dabbled with the smaller scenarios, but I was left with a real respect for the system. It really draws you into a sense of involvement with what's going on.

On the other hand, it feels incredibly hard for the Rumanians to gain any real ground longterm due to the limited roads through the mountains. They certainly have the initiative early on, but then it's bound to bog down... kinda reminds me of Bulge games, or Yom Kippur games... same general feel. But that's not really a complaint. I havne't spent any time with the big campaign game, so it may in fact be balanced by the victory conditions.

Fourth (and last) part of the "Winter storm" series. Playable, but high counter density and less replay value than "Edelweiss".

Links with the previously released Stampede Towards The Clitoris.

I like this one. The rules are a little long, but I think they are intuitive. Like anything else, once you get a turn or two completed the game moves along more quickly. For a lighter version covering the same operations try Von Manstein's Backhand Blow (GMT). For a good, fun, light game of the campaign that led up to the Kharkov situation in 1943, it's hard to beat A Victory Lost (MMP).

Another great game on Kharkov subject
second only to Duel For Kharkov
Some wonderful design ideas.