A turn-based strategy game set in World War I, using a similar engine and gameplay system to Battle Isle

Both players act simultaneously on a split screen. While one player can move his units, the other can attack and vice versa. The results of battles are shown in animated sequences.

Terrain affects the performance of units, and seasons affect the likely terrain. Different units are introduced as the game and war progress, with more air and sea battles later on.

There are 24 single-player maps in the game, which can be played from either the German or French perspective. In addition, there are 12 two-player maps.

The game also includes a lot of information about the period: after each mission, historical facts about two months of wartime are displayed.

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Alternate Titles

"History Line: 1914-1918" -- Alternate spelling
"Great War: 1914-1918, The" -- SSI DOS title

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Part of the Following Group

World War I games

Merchant	Title
	Historyline: 1914-1918
	Historyline: 1914-1918
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Great World War I Strategy Game

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The Press Says

PC Games (Germany)	Nov, 1992	88 out of 100	88
MikroBitti	May, 1994	86 out of 100	86
Power Play	Dec, 1992	86 out of 100	86
Abandonia	Apr 25, 2009	4 out of 5	80
The Good Old Days	Apr 08, 2000	4 out of 6	67

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Trivia

This was vaguely intended to be the first in a series of Historyline games detailing different wars. http://amr.abime.net/review_4033 states that the Roman, Medieval and Napoleonic eras were considered. What became of this idea is unknown.

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This entry was contributed by Terok Nor (10803)