MEMOIR 44 OVERLORD WATERPROOF MAT – BATTLE OF PROKHOROVKA (KURSK, 1943) WATERPROOF

MEMOIR 44 OVERLORD SCENARIO – BATTLE OF PROKHOROVKA (KURSK, 1943)
Massive tank clash on the Eastern Front

Bring one of history’s largest armored engagements to your table with this Overlord-format scenario for Memoir 44. The Battle of Prokhorovka recreates the brutal close-range fighting of July 1943, where Soviet and German forces collided in a chaotic, point-blank struggle during the Battle of Kursk.

⚔️ Historical Background

On July 12, 1943, near Prokhorovka, Soviet armored forces launched a massive counterattack against German II SS Panzer Corps as part of the wider Battle of Kursk. The result was a ferocious melee of tanks, infantry, and artillery fighting at extremely close quarters.

🧭 Scenario Overview

• Format: Overlord (multi-player, team-based)
• Players: Up to 8 (Allies vs Axis)
• Theater: Eastern Front
• Focus: Massive armored engagement, close combat, momentum swings

🗺️ Battlefield Features

• Open steppe terrain – Ideal for armor maneuver… until lines collide
• Close-range tank battles – Limited long-range firing, intense engagements
• Railway embankments & terrain obstacles – Key tactical positions
• High unit density – Constant pressure across all sections

🎯 Gameplay Highlights

• Designed for epic multiplayer sessions
• Emphasizes coordination between field generals
• Fast-paced, aggressive playstyle with minimal downtime
• Captures the chaos and scale of armored warfare at its peak

📦 What You Receive

• 1 Overlord scenario (PDF or printed, depending on your offering)
• Setup instructions, map layout, and special rules
• Ready to play with standard Memoir 44 components

💡 Why This Scenario?

• Recreates one of WWII’s most iconic tank battles
• Perfect for game days, clubs, and conventions
• A must-have for Eastern Front enthusiasts

Command your armor. Hold the line. Survive the clash at Prokhorovka.