Operation Crusader

MAC/IBM CD-ROM - Atomic Games and Avalon Hill are proud and excited to present Operation Crusader, the first in the new World at War series covering great campaigns of WWII. Set in the expansive reaches of the Libyan and Egyptian deserts, Operation Crusader sweeps you into the role of German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel or British Sir Claude Auchinleck as they commit their nations' finest infantry and tanks in an all-out struggle for the Mediterranean port city of Tobruk. A series of six historical scenarios will show you first hand what open field tactics and desert combat are REALLY like. Experience for yourself the cursed Hellfire Pass and in the end see if you, too, can earn the title, "Desert Fox".

Outstanding Features:

• Stunning SVGA graphics
• Support for both Macintosh and PC computers
• Original music by well-known composer Ed Bogas
• Battlefront sounds from Hollywood sound effects artists
• Improving upon the solid game system and proven track record of the award-winning V for Victory series
• Support cross-platform play via E-Mail games
• Simple but powerful user interface
• For age 15 and up
• Specifications: Available for Macintosh and Power Macintosh color systems. 5 MB RAM, CD-ROM, hard disk, and System 7.0 or better.
• Specifications: Available for IBM PC or compatible, 386 or better, 4 Mb RAM, CD-ROM, hard disk, SVGA-VESA color graphics, and mouse. Supports AdLib, Sound Blaster or compatible, and Roland sound cards.

Source:

Avalon Hill's website

November 18th, 1941

The Libyan/Egyptian border. Two armies are preparing for desert combat - preparing for victory! But only one can win. Will it be Erwin Rommel's Afrika Korps or Sir Claude Auchinleck's British 8th Army? Blowing sand and the North African sun join to blur the picture like a mirage. Only the sound of German 88s and British Matilda Tanks snap you back to life. Your army needs you! So strap on your goggles and take your place at the head of the column. The battle is engaged and only your cunning will decide the day.

PC ENTERTAINMENT - "...A SLEEK, SWEET, GAMING EXPERIENCE."

STRATEGY PLUS - "COMPUTER WARGAMERS REJOICE! THE PREMIER COMPUTER WARGAME IS BACK WITH A VENGEANCE, AND IT'S BIGGER AND BETTER THAN BEFORE."

COMPUTER GAMING WORLD - "OPERATION CRUSADER IS AN EARLY CONTENDER FOR WARGAME OF THE YEAR..."

Lead your forces against the computer or another player (via E-mail or on the same computer). Test your skills as a WWII desert combat leader in six scenarios of increasing difficulty:

♦ Il Duce's Finest

♦ Fortress Tobruk

♦ Hell Fire Pass

♦ To The Rescue!

♦ Tobruk Relieved

♦ Campaign Game

INNOVATIONS

♦ The playing area is a full color map of North Africa, stretching from Egypt to Tobruk, Gazala, and beyond - over 66,000 square kilometers!

♦ Sweeping campaign with multi-national forces from Britain, New Zealand, India, South Africa, Poland, Germany and Italy.

♦ Armored overruns, four types of assaults and several artillery missions re-create WWII desert combat as never before.

♦ "Limited Intelligence" and "Fog of War" features provide realistic information blackouts on the battlefield.

♦ All-new strategic planner provides a more aggressive and imaginative artificial opponent.

COMMUNICATIONS

♦ Play as either the Allied or the Axis commander against the computer or another player, via electronic mail (PBEM) or on the same machine.

♦ Supports PBEM play across international computer networks such as Internet, CompuServe, GEnie, America OnLine, and Prodigy.

♦ PBEM game files may be exchanged between opponents on Macintosh and MS-DOS computers.

DOCUMENTATION

♦ Includes full color fold-out battlefield map and quick-start reference folder.

♦ Features full color manual with game rules, hints and technical information on weapons and units.

Improved Interface Makes Game Play Easier Situation Briefing and Scenario Selection Calendar Provides Weather Forecasts and Reinforcement Schedules Historical Combat Leaders May Be Assigned to Improve Attacks

Source:

Back of Box - Macintosh (US)