Lock 'n Load Tactical: Valor of the 13th Expansion

Into the Endless Plains of Russia

Lock ‘n Load Tactical: Valor of the 13th Expansion

The Soviet 13th Army’s Stand at Ponyari – Kursk, 1943

Lock ‘n Load Tactical: Valor of the 13th is an expansion for Heroes of the Motherland, part of the acclaimed Lock ‘n Load Tactical system. This module plunges you into the intense battles of Operation Citadel, the German offensive aimed at eliminating the Kursk Salient. From July 6th to July 12th, 1943, the Soviet 13th Army fought desperately to hold the line around Ponyari, with the battle culminating in the brutal clashes on Hill 253.5 and the plains to the east.

This expansion features fluid, impulse-based turns, squad-level actions, and individual heroics, all set within the massive combined-arms battles that defined Kursk. Infantry and armor engagements rage across the battlefield as both Soviet and German forces struggle for control.

What’s Inside?

• 10 Brand-New Scenarios – Experience the desperate Soviet defense and the relentless German assault during the key battles of Kursk.
• 2 Giant Maps – One 34" x 22" map and one 22" x 17" map depicting the rolling plains and defensive positions of the Soviet 13th Army.
• Over 100 Counters – Featuring new Soviet and German units, vehicles, weapons, and battlefield markers.
• New Vehicle Rules – Expanded mechanics that introduce vehicle mobility and combat damage, allowing players to cripple enemy tanks and affect their combat capabilities.

What is it Used For?

• Expanding Your Heroes of the Motherland Experience – Adds new battles, units, and mechanics to your Lock ‘n Load Tactical collection.
• Immersive Historical Gameplay – Recreates the intensity of the largest tank battle in history, with desperate infantry assaults and armored clashes.
• Challenging Tactical Combat – New terrain, unit types, and damage rules demand fresh strategies and bold decision-making.

Key Features:

✅ Historically Accurate Scenarios – Based on real events from the Battle of Kursk.
✅ Dynamic Gameplay – Fast-paced, tactical action with the impulse-based turn system.
✅ Expanded Vehicle Mechanics – Introduces new damage rules for mobility and combat effects on vehicles.
✅ High-Quality Components – Detailed maps and counters for an immersive battlefield experience.

Command the Soviet 13th Army in its desperate defense or lead the Wehrmacht’s powerful armored divisions in their push toward victory. Will the Red Army hold the line, or will German armor break through? The fate of Kursk is in your hands in Lock ‘n Load Tactical: Valor of the 13^th!

Important Note:

📌 Valor of the 13^th requires Heroes of the Motherland to play. This is an expansion module, not a standalone game.