Few events in history are emblazoned in our minds more than those of World War II. Evil forces were overthrown and ordinary men returned home as heroes. Cities may have been rebuilt, but the remnants of those fateful battles still remain. To commemorate the war, this collector's edition of Axis and Allies features a bonus strategy guide riddled with tips and tactics employed by top generals and armed forces, and now you can implement them during gameplay. Direct land, sea and air units and change the course of history in the most epic war in the history of mankind.
Your mission commences in 1939, at a pivotal point in the conflict. Soldiers from five of the world's most powerful countries will come face-to-face in several separate skirmishes reflective of the intensity and harsh realities of war. You alone will decide the military direction and economic destiny of each global powerhouse. But tread lightly on uncharted territories: if you make an error in judgment, your troops may be irreconcilably obliterated
Restructure the outcome of WWII, the most epic war known to mankind
Assume the role as commander of five of the world's most powerful militaries, including Japanese, British, French, German and Soviet forces
Order land, sea and air units into epic real-time combat missions
Determine the economic destiny of each involved entity using tips and tactics from the bonus strategy guide
Employ the methods and maneuvers used by top generals and soldiers in historical battles
