From the Back Cover: Russian Front is a game that re-creates the ebb and flow of the largest, longest and most costly military campaign of World War II. The game covers the vast theater of operations and the massive forces employed by the Soviet Union and by Nazi Germany and her allies. Only this time, you are in command of alternate scenarios, that start in May or June 1941, in 1942, and 1943, or the Grand campaign from 1941-45.The Basic rules allow players to quickly start playing the game and mastering the system. The Advanced and Optional rules allow players to choose the levels of complexity and detail that they enjoy. - BoardGameGeek