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Strategic
Command - European Theater
is WWII Grand Strategy at its best. As the supreme commander
of the Axis or Allied forces, the player shapes the fates
of the nations at war during the Second World War in Europe.
Political
options, research and upgrade of equipment, management
of supply and resources and the
strategic employment of one's armed forces are some of
the keys to success.
With limited phase
restrictions and wide open turns you are in complete control
to try many different approaches and entertain just as many
possible outcomes. The future of Europe and perhaps ultimate
glory is in your hands.
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There are 6 major
campaigns to play from either the Allied or Axis side and each
begins at a key moment in history and lasts until you achieve
ultimate victory or surrender in devastating defeat. Begin in
1939, on the eve of the German invasion of Poland or 1940 as
the Axis turn their eyes toward the Low Countries and France.
Launch Operation Barbarossa in 1941 in the East or start in
the summer of 1942 as the Germans aim to clear the Volga and
capture Stalingrad and key resources in the South. Take command
in 1943 during the Kursk offensive or prepare for the Allied
invasion of Fortress Europa in 1944.
Rewrite history by
snatching complete victory early or fight to the bitter end
throughout 1945 and beyond.
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Game play is turn based with each
turn lasting from 1 week up to 1 month depending on the season.
Designed for replayability and realism, options include fog of
war, Free French forces, Russian and Yugoslavian Partisans, scorched
earth strategies, war in Siberia and thoroughly implemented features
for sea transport, amphibious assaults, strategic bombing, industrial
production, research and development, declarations of war, historical
and random nation neutrality and allegiances as well as other
political mechanisms.
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The scale is 50
miles per hex with a total area that stretches horizontally
from the east coast of North America to the Ural Mountains
in Russia, and vertically from just below the Arctic Circle
to the north coast of Africa. All major terrain types have
been covered, including cities, ports, rivers, mountains,
marshes and forests with the addition of color coordinated
hexes for each country's zone of control. Particular attention
has also been paid to the recreation of items such as the
mid-Atlantic gap and even the stubborn natural defenses
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Players have the
ability to command the forces of 25 Different Nations (6
major and 19 minor), including Germany, USA, USSR, France,
Italy, Spain, Canada, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Greece,
Finland and many more.
Unit Types cover
all the major facets of land, sea and air combat including
HQs with true to life historical personalities, Corps,
Armies,
Tank Groups, Rocket Detachments, Air Fleets, Strategic
Bombers, Battleships, Cruisers, Carriers, Subs and Transports.
Each
unit is shown with historically accurate names like "6th
Army" and include significant values for combat strength,
readiness, supply, entrenchment, experience and associated
commander ratings.
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With options
to set the overall difficulty and computer experience bonuses,
the sophisticated AI will not only target your strategic
resources but will also plan military offensives to wipe
out your forces in the field. It fully implements the smallest
details from conducting its own research to declarations
of war. Leave your borders unprotected and the AI will definitely
make you pay the price!
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Report tables
keep track of all game statistics including current military
strengths, the number of resources for all combatants, and
even the total combat losses for both sides.
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Multiplayer
options already include Hotseat, Play-by-Email and
now full LAN and Internet play via TCP/IP with the
latest update patch. |
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An easy to use Campaign Editor is included
to create many "what-if" type campaigns. Draw
up your own plans for a late Axis invasion of England
or perhaps an early Allied assault on the soft underbelly
of Europe, and watch them come to life. Campaigns can
begin as early as September 1, 1939 and last until May
7th of 1946 (extended to 1947 with latest update patch).
This is the same tool used to create the Campaigns that
come with the game.
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User
Manual |
| Minimum: |
* 166MHz Processor
(Athlon,
Celeron, Pentium, etc)
* 32MB Ram
* SVGA Video Card (supporting 1024x768 high
color 16-Bit resolution)
* Windows compat. sound card
* 50 Mb Hard Disk Space
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The 50 page (+) Strategic
Command - European Theater user manual will be in PDF
(Acrobat Reader) format on the CD and includes detailed
sections on game mechanics, designer notes for all Unit
and Combat Formulas, Strategy Guide, Technical Troubleshooting
Guide, and Tables for all the Terrain, Supply and Combat
Values used in the game.
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| Preferred: |
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400Mhz Processor (Athlon,
Celeron, Pentium, etc)
* 64MB Ram
* SVGA Video Card (supporting 1024x768 high
color 16-Bit resolution)
* Windows compat. sound card
* 50 Mb Hard Disk Space
* CD-ROM Drive |
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Windows
95/98/ME/XP/2000 |
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