Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 covers the events of 1943 in Tunisia, North Africa. Recovering from their losses after the crushing defeat and subsequent retreat after the Second Battle of El-Alamein, the German Afrika Korps - reinforced and now supported by the Italian Army - prepare once more to put steel against steel with the Allies.
The Axis forces, under the command of the legendary General Erwin Rommel, have an all too brief opportunity to seize victory from the clutches of their earlier failures. Players will lead Rommel’s Afrika Korps in their last full-scale military campaign and command the English and American armies as they try to push the Axis forces out of Africa once and for all. The stage is set, it's time again to enter the Theatre of War!
Featuring
House to house urban combat and animated hand-to-hand fighting
Anti-air vehicles and stationary anti-aircraft mounts to control and Smoke screens
Different types of trenches, sand bags, road blocks and barbed wire emplacements are now available (to defending units only) and can be placed by the player before the battle starts
Advanced unit formations control with improved soldier A.I. (e.g. soldiers will independently search for cover and share heavy weapons ammo)
Improved complex infantry damage system and new advanced visual spotting system accounts for observation angles and smoke screens
Improved visuals and sound, with new soldier and vehicle models, new sounds and music, and all new explosion effects and animations.
15 missions in three campaigns – German, American and British - including famous battles such as Kasserine Pass, Sidi Bou Zid, Sbeitla and Tebessa.
Mission Editor to create your own scenarios and Interactive Tactical Battle Map
Over 50 different vehicle types and 30 new unique buildings