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Above: A few in-game screenshots.
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This Computer Wargame is so amazing that it deserves its own page. I
have been a die hard Tabletop Miniature Wargamer for over 6 years. I used
to scoff at computer games that called themselves "Wargames" when all
they ended up being were "Click-Fests". While those games we
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entertaining to an extent, they never came close to capturing what we have on
the table (IMHO).
Well, the Combat Mission series (there are three of them now) does just that. You have great graphics, extremely realistic game play and the ability to view the battle field from any angle and actually re-play specific battles or parts of the battles so you don't miss any action. On top of this, its all done with a very simple interface so you spend more time thinking about tactics rather than a frantic search for the right button to push.
Below are a few of the Battle Reports (usually in the form of stories) we have written as well as some of the more interesting screen shots.
Desperate Defense:
This was a prelude to the Battle of Three Churches and features the same
commanding officer that so aptly fought in the later confrontation. Joe
(playing Russians) was defending a sector of the front against an armored
breakthrough lead by the newly deployed Tigers. I will try and post some
pictures if I can find the game files. I do have Joe's write up of the
game:
Battle of Jackworth Line
The Battle of Three Churches:
The German attackers (Me) had to cross a heavily forested map and capture three
large churches on defended by the now desperate Russians (played by Joe) with
the Germans enjoying a 2-1 point advantage. Needless to say, it was
brutal. To read a great battle report told from the Russian point of view,
click here>
The
Battle of Three Churches. Below are a few screenshots as well as a map
of the game.
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Winter Assault:
This was a medium sized game where the Russians were attacking an important
crossroads defended by a small yet determined group of Germans. Both Casey
(Germans) and I (Russians) wrote up a little fluff during and after the game.
You'll have to read them to determine the winner...all in all a great game
though.
The Battle of Don Crossing:
This was one of the first campaign games played by Casey (Axis) and I
(Russians). We were both tasked with controlling a bridge that crossed the
great Don River. Both forces would be advancing on the small Hamlet of
Ulek (and its bridge), which straddled the Don. This was a great game as
both Casey and I had small forces initially deployed on the map with the
majority of our armored forces in reserve. The reserves would come in
about 1/3 of the way through the game. Below is a quick after action report
written by Casey.
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