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Tactics of World War I

Tactics of World War I is a real time tactics (RTT) game that puts you in the role of a military leader in the First World War. It requires you to plan your actions thoroughly and make smart tactical decisions in the blink of an eye.

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January 5, 2025
1 year and 209 days ago
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Mixed12 reviews58.3%

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About the Game


Tactics of World War I puts you in the role of a military leader on the Western Front. Lead your men through some of the fiercest battles in history. But only if you plan your attacks thoroughly, and react smartly and quickly to your enemies actions you will succeed.

Two Single-Player Campaigns

The game features two single-player campaigns set on the Western Front. A German campaign about the invention of the famous "Sturmtruppen", an elite infantry unit founded to overcome the stalemate of trench warfare. And a British campaign dealing with the deployment of the very first tanks to the battlefield.

The campaigns extent over the entire conflict from 1914 to 1918, including decisive battles such as the Battle of Flirey or the Battle of Passchendaele.

Realistic Small Unit Tactics

Tactics of World War I focuses on the tactical aspects of the battle like cover, suppressive fire, and flanking maneuvers. Resulting in a fast-paced gameplay loop accompanied by truly innovative, streamlined controls.

With more than half a dozen individual units per faction, from light infantry to heavy weapons, such as mortars or tanks, Tactics of World War One provides you with a variety of tactics.