FRANCE Just as the bloodletting of World War I has left the French military a firm believer in the prevalence of firepower over manoeuvre, so did France's defeat by Germany in 1940 led it to a similar swing in the direction of mobile warfare. Beginning in the 1950s, the French military began to experiment with organizational structures aimed at facilitating rapid battlefield manoeuvre, including the Javelot brigade and the 7e Division Mécanique Rapide, eventually being standardised as the Division Type 1967. However, shortages of modern equipment, caused in part by the economic crisis of the early 1970s and the expense of the French nuclear deterrent, meant that the mechanized divisions that were to follow the new divisional blueprint were being constituted only very slowly. Although France was not officially part of NATO's command structure since 1966, there was an understanding, formalized by regular joint exercises in West Germany, that France would go to the aid of NATO should the Warsaw Pact attack. A striking feature of the French formations of 1970s is the extent to which they were tank-heavy, due to their intended mode of operations. Their tactics were closer to US Armored Cavalry Regiments (or, indeed, their own pre-WW2 Division Légère Mécanique) in that they were not intended for holding ground. Like the DLM of 1940, the mechanized regiments were to operate like the earlier dragons portes, locating and delaying the enemy and preparing the situation for a counter strike by the tank regiments. However, during the 1980s the heavy manoeuvre forces saw an increase in the proportion of infantry, through the attachment of motorized infantry divisions to the corps headquarters, addition of VAB-equipped infantry regiments to infantry divisions, and an increase in the number of infantry companies in mechanized regiments. France has opted to mechanize nearly all of its units, using relatively light, wheeled armored vehicles that can be air-transported as well as driven long distances over poor-quality roads and cross-country (e.g. in sub-Saharan Africa). While lacking the level of protection of main battle tanks, wheeled armor units of the French Army do provide considerable firepower, often equipped with 90mm or even 105mm guns. BELGIUM As host to NATO since 1967, Belgium has always placed great importance on functioning as a reliable and credible ally. Despite the small size of its population and demanding colonial commitments, Belgium managed to make a significant contribution to NATO collective defence, deploying half of its Army to the FRG as part of the Belgian I Corps. The remainder of the army comprised the Forces of Interior responsible for the defense of the home territory, made up of regular army units which would be augmented in wartime by the local gendarmerie and reserve forces. In addition, the Forces Interior were supplemented by a regiment of elite para-commandos with two airborne infantry and one commando battalion. However, much of its equipment remained obsolescent; its main battle tank, the Leopard 1(BE) was of 1960s vintage and its M75 and AMX-13 Mod 56 APCs, as well as its Alouette II helicopters were almost museum-pieces from the 1950s. However, the Army went through a modest re-equipment programme through the 1980s; upgrading its APCs and artillery, increasing the numbers of ATGMs and replacing most of the Air Force’s fast jets with modern aircraft. Nevertheless, the Belgian Army of the Cold War remains a very interesting and challenging faction. FEATURES two new factions France and Belgium new map: Ardennes, centered around Bastogne overall more than 200 units
In this exciting new management simulation game by Deck13 Hamburg you will start out as the owner of a small logistics company and cleverly employ all of your managerial skills to lead your business to success.Have you ever wanted to found a company in Kansas City? Or are you more the Vegas type? Whether you prefer the Rocky Mountains or New York feel free to live the American Dream on the realistic map of TransRoad: USA. Choose a headquarter in one of 37 real US cities, buy your first trucks and trailers and hire some drivers. Find the best contracts and the best route combinations to avoid unladen journeys and work to your clients’ satisfaction.You know that trust is maybe the most important good in business? You would like to form a close - and gainful - relationship with your customers? In TransRoad: USA building a good reputation with a great variety of clients all across the USA is the key to success. Deliver orders in time and manage special requests to build up trust and gain access to the real big transport contracts.One US truck is not enough for you? So, how about 100? Manage your growing truck fleet with dozens of vehicles and trailers and send them across the whole USA. Be smart in assigning the right trucks to contracts, avoid unladen journeys and make the real big money! Unlock new types of goods by buying trailer concessions and aquire new clients. Connect key industries with their suppliers in a complex simulated economy.You thought that you had finally mastered your business? But are you prepared for the upcoming economic crisis in the automotive sector? TransRoad: USA will simulate economical KPIs like markets and prices and will always come up with a new event to surprise you. Challenge accepted?Features:Complex company management: Buy and sell trucks and trailers, hire and fire drivers, develop and expand your marketing department, buy trailer concessions, take out and pay back loans, review statistics, and moreTruck management: Maintain your trucks, flexibly combine trucks, trailers and drivers to fulfil contracts on timeTrailers for heavier loads need more powerful trucks - decide wisely between two-, three- or even four-axle trucksComplex order and customer relations managementMany unique clients with several sub-offices7 different trailer types which can be unlocked by buying new trailer concessionsDeliver orders in time or suffer painful penaltiesEarn the full trust of a customer to unlock profitable recurring ordersMeet your opponents - on the map and in the statisticsRealistic USA map with more than 37 cities and 19 famous landmarksFreely zoomable map - from full US overview to a close-up of your truckThree game modes: Campaign, Sandbox and Quest mode ©2017 astragon Entertainment GmbH. Developed by Deck13 Hamburg GmbH, published and distributed by astragon Entertainment GmbH. TransRoad USA and the associated logos are the property of astragon Entertainment GmbH and Deck13 GmbH, astragon and astragon Entertainment and the associated logos are the property of astragon Entertainment GmbH. All rights reserved. All other names, brands, and logos belong to their individual owners.
The times are changing and the island nation of Tropico is evolving. The Internet, a New World Order, terrorists, global financial markets and space exploration are on the rise and pose new challenges to El Presidente and his regime. Old buildings and structures are becoming obsolete and need to be upgraded or even replaced by their modern counterparts. Cars and transportation need modernization to meet the needs of a changing economy; and now El Presidente can even send people to the International Space Station! El Presidente and his ministers must now join the war against terror and control Internet regulation and freedom of speech on Tropico.Key Features: Make Tropico fit for the 21st century: Evolve the island from the Cold War era to modern times and even into the future 30 new buildings become available as time progresses, including condos, skyscrapers, Organic Ranches and Biofarms. Replace obsolete buildings with these modern and inspiring designs Upgrade old buildings to new variants – modernized apartment buildings, banks, museums and much more 10 new edicts allow even more control over your citizens’ lives. Block or limit citizens’ Internet use, create a police state or be a “good guy” and launch the Festival of Love edict New single player campaign comprised of 12 comprehensive scenario missions. Protect Tropico from unseen and sinister forces
Встречайте игру, во многом определившую жанр тактики в реальном времени. Commandos 2 HD Remaster – дань уважения шедевру, разработанному Pyro Studios. Попробуйте Commandos 2 Men of Courage в высоком разрешении, с переработанной системой управления, новым интерфейсом и обучающим режимом. Возглавьте элитную группу коммандос, которая должна проникнуть на вражескую территорию и, используя свои навыки, справиться с заданиями, кажущимися на первый взгляд невыполнимыми. Вам предстоит побывать в разных уголках мира, принять участие в миссиях, связанных с историей Второй мировой войны, и внести свой вклад в общую победу! Зеленый берет рекомендует игры Kalypso Media
