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World at War: Stalingrad is a turn-based strategy game released in 1995 for the MS-DOS platform. It was developed by Atomic Games, Inc. and published by The Avalon Hill Game Company. The game simulates the Battle of Stalingrad, a major confrontation during World War II, and presents it from a top-down perspective for strategic planning.

Players assume the role of a military commander for either the Soviet or German forces. The primary objective is to achieve victory in the battle by outmaneuvering and defeating the opposing army. Gameplay involves moving units across a hex-based map, managing supply lines, and engaging in tactical combat. Progression is structured through a series of turns where players issue orders to infantry, armor, and artillery units, with the overall campaign reflecting the historical scale and challenges of the siege.

The core systems focus on traditional wargame mechanics, including terrain analysis, unit positioning, and combat resolution. Players must consider factors like unit strength and supply status when planning offensives or organizing defenses. The game allows for historical or alternative outcomes, presenting the strategic decisions that characterized the actual battle without prescribing a single path to victory.