| Battle for Normandy | |
|---|---|
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| Publisher(s) | Strategic Simulations |
| Platform(s) | Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, TRS-80 |
| Release | 1982 |
| Genre(s) | Wargame |
Battle for Normandy is a computer wargame published in 1982 by Strategic Simulations.
| Battle for Normandy | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Publisher(s) | Strategic Simulations |
| Platform(s) | Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, TRS-80 |
| Release | 1982 |
| Genre(s) | Wargame |
Battle for Normandy is a computer wargame published in 1982 by Strategic Simulations.
Battle for Normandy is a game in which the operations from the landing at Normandy up through the build-up that led to Operation Cobra is simulated. [1]
Computer Gaming World reviewed the game and stated that "Overall, Battle for Normandy is an enjoyable game that will allow multiple playings and repeated playings with equal satisfaction." [1]
Robert S. Cauthorn for the Arizona Daily Star said that "The game is difficult to learn at the beginning, but once rolling, it is thrilling - and teaches players a good deal about the invasion itself." [2]
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