The Jaws of Victory

The Jaws of Victory is a 2-map simulation of the January-February 1944 battle of the Korsun-Cherkassy Pocket that took place in the Ukraine. It’s a classic pincer movement by two Soviet Armies that pocketed two German Korps. The Germans soon counterattacked with seven Panzer divisions in an attempt to relieve the pocket. The relief effort came close to success, but ultimately failed. The trapped units eventually broke out while incurring significant losses.

Game System: East Front adaptation of “The Killing Ground” with some differences & additions
Differences include:
• ZOC/ZOI: A ZOC (zone-of-control) or ZOI (zones-of-influence) is determined by the number of infantry steps in a hex. ZOC to ZOC movement is allowed by Germans only;
• Simplified air availability (only support to combat)

The Jaws of Victory is an exciting, balanced battle with both sides having an opportunity for decisive results…. lots of Soviet tank corps and German panzer division action.

Game Scale:
Game Turn: 1 day
Hex: 2 miles / 3.2 kilometers
Units: Battalion to Divisions

Game Inventory:
Two 22 x 34" full color mapsheets
Five dual-side printed countersheet (1,170 1/2" counters - 4 full size & 1 half countersheets)
One 32-page Jaws of Victory Rule Book
One 28-page Jaws of Victory Play Book
One single-side printed Game-Turn Record Track
One dual-side printed Sequence of Play Chart
One single-side printed Combat Phase Sequence Player Aide Card
One single-side printed German Player Aide Card
One single-side printed Soviet Player Aide Card
One single-side printed Terrain Effects Chart
One single-side printed Combat Results Table
Eight Dual-Side printed Scenario Cards (4 German & 4 Soviet)
One dual-side printed Combat Manuals/Credits/Historical wrapper
One single-side printed Game Errata card
Two 6-sided dice

Solitaire Playability: High
Complexity Level: Moderate-High
Players: 2 or more
Playing Time: 6-50 hours