Comandante

That's actually how I play CM. (I play in WEGO mode). During the orders phase I use the overhead view (zoom 6 or 7?) to issue most commands, thus working with a 2D map like the one I would have in my map case or in the CP. I do use isometric views for fine control when needed. Then I lock my view to the commander's tank/APC/building etc. at zoom 1 or zoomed out to 2D level while the turn plays out - so I can only see what the commander can see within his LOS, or I can see things plotted on the map. In this mode, replay in zoomed out 2D view models the reports coming in from my sub-units. I find that this gives me a satisfying 'real-life' challenge, even though I lose more games than I win by playing this way!

A large proportion of the towns and villages of Normandy were completely devastated in 1944 by artillery and air bombardments. The only restriction in-game should be on the German side due to supply and equipment shortages, IMO.