: You can step into the boots of real-life military leaders like Heinz Guderian or Georgy Zhukov , managing a persistent pool of unit leaders who gain experience and special abilities as the war progresses.
: Players lead the Wehrmacht from the initial invasion of Poland in 1939, through the massive Operation Barbarossa (the march to Moscow), and eventually into desperate defensive battles to hold back the Red Army. Panzer General III: Scorched Earth
The game uses a , meaning your performance can alter the "story" of the war: : You can step into the boots of
The game features four campaigns for each side, ranging from short operational challenges to long, expansive wars of attrition: For example, a major victory in Russia could
: Achieving decisive wins can unlock ahistorical "what-if" scenarios. For example, a major victory in Russia could theoretically lead to an invasion of the United States or a direct strike on Washington.