The gameplay is turn-based, with you selecting each move for your units before activating them and letting the computer do the same. The strategic considerations include the surrounding terrain, whether the enemy forces are fortified and ready for your attack, unit morale, unit fatigue and remaining movement points. At higher difficulty levels your orders may not be followed to the letter, as the more ambitious or arrogant generals attempt their own plans.

There are two main modes of play that complement each other and lead to an overall realistic look at the beginning of the end of WWII. The first mode is a turn-based, campaign-level game where your army is maneuvered across Western Europe to gain positional strength. When battles occur the game switches to a Micro Miniatures mode, which focuses on a specific battle.

This is a complex, innovative and, to my mind either underestimated game or dedicated to a certain type of gamers like myself who like to make long-term strategies and have full control on the battlefield they are playing. I claim it because not every player enjoys lengthy gameplays when all you do are doing is moving your numerous units around (in both modes). Patience and time consumption is the price for completing this game, however, as I said before, there are such gamers that can commit themselves to this lengthy task and have fun. Nevertheless, to a product of SSI of 1994‘s it‘s conception is a truly deep one.

As for graphics in this game, well, it is no wonder and does not shine in any aspect; however, it shows everything you want to see in quite a pleasant manner. I mean, when you play this game, you SEE that you are playing a military game.