Cuban Missile Crisis: Ice Crusade (2015)

In the year 1967, the shadow of nuclear war still looms. The Cuban Missile Crisis did not end; it escalated into World War III, plunging the globe into an era of perpetual winter. Survival is a daily battle, and the Soviet government, driven by expansionist ambitions mirrored in their occupation of Europe and Africa, launches "Ice Crusade." This audacious military operation sees Soviet forces traverse the frozen Arctic to launch surprise attacks on undefended American settlements. The arid landscapes of Mexico and the frost-bitten metropolises of America transform into desolate battlefields where the struggle for dominance intensifies. *Cuban Missile Crisis: Ice Crusade* stands as a compelling expansion, offering a fresh perspective on this alternate history's ongoing military conflict. Building upon its predecessor, this stand-alone title masterfully blends turn-based tactical gameplay with real-time strategy, immersing players in a dynamic and engaging experience. New theaters of war, encompassing the southern United States and northern Mexico, host two distinct campaigns—one for the USSR and one for the USA. With ten scenarios and over twenty-five strategic missions, players can command a roster of twenty-two new military units, including iconic vehicles like the T-60 and Chieftain, as well as devastating super units such as the Convair-49 and Tyulpan 240mm self-propelled mortar. Its innovative gameplay mechanics and immersive alternate history narrative make it a standout title for Fulqrum Publishing.