Guns of August puts players in command of waging World War I at a grand strategic scale from Paris to Baghdad. The entire Western, Eastern, Italian and Balkan fronts are included as are the three fronts of the Ottoman Empire. Production, combat, diplomacy, research, trenches, fog of war, and not to mention land, sea and air combat are all included! Use land units like infantry corps complete with separate artillery units for precisely directing barrages on the enemy's line.

As time goes on, players must deal with changing combat situations like the introduction of Stossstruppen and even mighty tanks charging through lines to break through the stalemate! Guns of August fully supports a robust AI to fight against or play by email. Step back to the early 20th Century and hear the guns of August!

Features:

• Includes all of the important theaters of WWI

• Historical problems of breaking a strong line of trenches are reflected realistically.

• Includes the historical technologies used to defeat trench system such as poison gas, tanks, assault troops and powerful artillery barrages

• The use of HQs realistically recreate the logistical problem of keeping offensives running- use your HQs correctly or the attack will run out of steam!

• Naval system is strategic emphasizing control of areas and protection of supply and trade routes.

• ... and many more!