I've played many computer wargames. From old Apple II games to more recent ones ( I still think some of the older ones are better but they aren't as pretty as the new ones). One thing I've noticed about all of them is that none of them seem to employ tactics that were used by certain nations/armies of the appropriate period. The A/I is generic. For example (and I hate to say any references to competition) Talonsofts East and West Front games. If you play against the computer A/I it deploys, moves, and fires it's units the same way regardless of which nationality you play against. I enjoy the game but I'd like to play a tactical wargame that actually incorporates doctrine into the computer A/I that was used by that specific army. So my question is if Combat Mission will do this? Will the Germans fight and use tactics like the actual Germans did? The same question applies for the American forces. Regardless of whether or not you incorporate this into your A/I routines or not I'm still going to purchase Combat Mission ! It sounds interesting and I can't wait to play it. Thanks and my best to everyone and anyone that replies. Have fun!
Eric