I have played "Blitzkrieg" (BK) many times. I haven't bothered with the expansions or releases like "Cuban Missile Crisis" (I have "People's General" for that). The original game, as I reviewed it earlier this year (yes, some of us take time to get to Internet access), tries so very hard to be a faithfull recreation of battlefield tactics and strategies of re-inforced company sized units. AND, it succeeds on so many levels! Try a Tank or Infantry rush, and even though you may 'win' the scenario, you are penalized (in the bad sense) when it comes to the debrief. "Blitzkrieg 2" is more 'consumer-friendly'. In fact, it has more in common with "Sudden Strike II" than it would want to admit. Gone are the intricate management roles of re-supply, repairs and healing. These were what made you stand out as a good or great tactictian in the original. Failure to recon an area, keep your artillery supplied and your units repaired/healed impacted greatly on your after action summary. All of these are gone. You can't heal infantry, repair tanks or resupply artillery. You can only re-inforce. Period! Play the game on the Easy settings, and its' a doddle. play the game on Normal at the least if you are any self-respecting war-gamer. Unlike the original, this game is just that. A game. It's fun, engaging but will not tax your tactical prowess in any way. Accept it for what it is and you'll merrilly blast your way through the Camapigns. It's a lot prettier than the original too.
Now on Budget release it is well worth checking out if only to pass some time between intense sessions of "CoH". Racked up against "Sudden Strike III" (which contrary to some good reviews, has not sold well) and the "SS" anthology I'm afraid it falls down even at $10. Too many other titles on the horizon.