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 "Panzerblitz"
re-creates the drama and furious action of Tactical-level armored warfare
on a mapboard that represents about 20 square miles of typical Russian
terrain. Counters represent Platoon & Company-sized units which fought
on the Eastern Front in WW2. Three sectioned, geo-morphic mapboards allow
variety of terrain configurations. Rules take in consideration range, elevation,
obstacles to fire, fortifications, close infantry assault tactics, weapons
inter-relationships, motor transport, anti-tank guns and more. Medium complexity.
Spawned "Panzer Leader" and "Arab-Israeli
Wars".
"Panzerblitz"
boasted a number of innovations when released : Multi-scenario concept,
open-ended game and isomorphic mapboards. The original version was a slide-in
box type with a small, blue plastic Tray and the CRT was on the inside
box lid, but this is one of the most  revised
& updated games around, so check for more details. There was also a
PBM (Play-By-Mail) Kit and a "Wargamer's Guide To Panzerblitz" booklet
available.
Game
components include (original 1970 version) : 3-piece Mapboard w/ 4 holding
clips, 352 Counters (no blanks), Situation Introduction card, 6 double-sided
Situation cards, Examples Of Play card, Die, blue Counter tray, 24-page
Designer's Analysis book & Rules folder.
Two
players. Ages 12 & up. Avalon Hill from 1970.
 Additional
info: There were articles on this game in "The General" magazine:
Vol.
7 # 3
Vol.
8 # 1 Scenario (Situation 13)
Vol.
8 # 2 Variant
Vol.
8 # 3 "Airborne Panzerblitz"
Vol.
8 # 5
Vol.
8 # 6 "Pincers" Situation and a "Kriegspiel Panzerblitz"
Vol.
9 # 1 Double Attack Table
Vol.
9 # 5 Incremental "Panzerblitz"
 Vol.
10 # 1 Experimental rules
Vol.
11 # 1
Vol.
11 # 3 "PanzerNacht" Variant
Vol.
11 # 4 "Parablitz" Variant with Counters
Vol.
12 # 1 "Battle For Berlin" Variant using "Panzerblitz" and "Panzer
Leader" Mapboards and Counters
Vol.
12 # 5
Vol.
12 # 6 Variant with weather rules
Vol.
13 # 6
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15 # 4
Vol.
16 # 1 and # 2
Vol.
20 # 3
Vol.
22 # 3
Vol.
26 # 2 Five Situation cards for 1942
Vol.
28 # 3 Tactical Air Support rules and Scenarios
An
important note regarding Avalon Hill games
- It was not unusual for Avalon Hill to re-publish most of their games
with 2nd, 3rd or more Editions. Sometimes the game components changed,
sometimes they didn't. If your game components do not correspond exactly
with what is listed, do not despair. You may just have to do a little more
checking to insure its completeness.
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