Battle For Korsun

Battle For Korsun is a simulation of the battles fought in January and February 1944, when Soviet forces surrounded two German corps near the Dneiper River. You command German or Soviet forces during the encirclement, the German relief effort and the attempt by trapped troops to break out.

The battle

On January 25th and 26th, the Soviet 1st and 2nd Ukrainian Fronts attacked and surrounded two German corps in a salient between them. The Germans rushed in reinforcements from other sectors. Their relief drive initially advanced, but stiff Soviet resistance and “General Mud” stalled it. The encircled Germans then made a desperate breakout attempt; fewer than half escaped, without their heavy weapons or equipment.

Command the forces

As the Soviet player, coordinate the Fronts’ offensives to encircle the Germans before their powerful reinforcements arrive. As the German player, establish a perimeter around the pocket and direct a relief drive with Panzer divisions to rescue the trapped forces. Units represent divisions, regiments or battalions, and the game uses a large map with variable weather conditions.

Game modes

You can play hotseat or as the German side against the AI, or play by PBEM.