Description

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.

Alternate Titles

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

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User Reviews

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The Press Says

Amiga Format Amiga Feb, 1993 94 out of 100 94
Amiga Down Under Amiga Jul, 1993 9 out of 10 90
PC Games (Germany) DOS Nov, 1992 88 out of 100 88
Power Play DOS Dec, 1992 86 out of 100 86
Amiga Joker Amiga Jan, 1993 86 out of 100 86
MikroBitti DOS May, 1994 86 out of 100 86
Power Play Amiga Dec, 1992 86 out of 100 86
Australian Commodore and Amiga Review Amiga May, 1993 82 out of 100 82
Abandonia DOS Apr 25, 2009 4 out of 5 80
The Good Old Days DOS Apr 08, 2000 4 out of 6 67

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Trivia

This game is also contained in the Collection Battle Isle Platinum , though there it was announced neither on the package nor in any advertisement. You can find it there on the first CD in the folder "Bonus" complete with the manual as pdf-file.


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