Genre: Wargame / Strategy
Developer: Command Simulations
Publisher: Internecine
Year: 1989
Platform: PC
White Death is a wargame developed by Command Simulations and published by RAW Entertainment in the United States and Internecine in Europe. Released in 1989, the game is a digital adaptation of Frank Chadwick’s board game, focusing on the Battle of Velikiye Luki during World War II. Players can command either the German or Soviet forces in this operational-level simulation.
The game offers six scenarios, each representing different phases of the battle, allowing players to experience various strategic challenges. The scenarios include “Purkayev’s Attack,” “Woehler’s Response,” and multiple relief attempts, culminating in the comprehensive “Velikiye Luki Campaign.” Each scenario provides unique objectives and requires different tactical approaches.
White Death features turn-based gameplay, where each turn represents five days. Players manage units across a hexagonal grid map, making strategic decisions on movement, combat, and resource allocation. The game emphasizes realism, with detailed unit statistics and historical accuracy in its representation of the battle.
