Combat Command: Tactical Armored Warfare, France 1944

What to Expect

In Combat Command, players command platoon- and company-level units on a hex grid map representing Western Europe in 1944. The game features dice rolling, line of sight, movement points, and a combat results table to simulate realistic tactical combat. Matches last about two hours and offer detailed strategic gameplay focused on small unit operations in World War II.

Who Is This Game For?

This game is aimed at experienced wargamers aged 12 and up who enjoy complex tactical games with historical depth. It is a strategy game for two players with an extended playtime of around 120 minutes. Prior familiarity with hex-based wargames is recommended due to its complexity.

How It Works

Combat Command uses a hexagon grid and grid movement to position units. Movement points limit how far units can move each turn, while line of sight determines when units can attack. Dice rolling combined with a ratio-based combat results table resolves battles, blending strategy and chance. The system simulates small unit combat realistically at the platoon level.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Jim Dunnigan, a pioneer of wargames, Combat Command is a 1972 classic that builds on PanzerBlitz with simplified yet more realistic mechanics. It belongs to a family of tactical WWII wargames focused on France 1944, introducing concepts like confusion and near-simultaneous actions in combat.

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game depicts tactical battles in France during World War II in 1944. The map features hexes representing terrain and simulates historical military operations at a small scale.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Take time to learn the rules and focus on understanding movement and line of sight mechanics to gain tactical advantages.

Häufige Fragen

Fazit

Combat Command is recommended for fans of historical tactical wargames interested in realistic platoon-level combat. The game's complexity and duration require patient, experienced players.