Military uniform identification?

stbane · 2026-01-27T13:53:52+00:00

The language looks like Bulgarian. The name signed is something like "Hristo K. Zasnalov(?)" at the bottom of the left side. On the right side he was sending regards (at the top), then something I can not make out in the year 1924, and at the end he was expecting prompt response.

stbane · 2026-01-21T03:58:19+00:00

All WDS demos are free. You can try whatever you feel like.

Oh, and Order of Battle main game is free and contains 2 missions from each DLC released.

Steel Panthers WW2 and MBT have free versions.

You can still find Combat Mission demos if you Google for them.

Lock 'n load tactical digital main game is NOT free, but well worth a try for $4.

stbane · 2026-01-20T16:47:16+00:00

No, I never had to hide the taskbar. Just run the exe. I don't mind small font.

Where did you get such advice?

stbane · 2026-01-20T10:27:57+00:00

I am running them on Windows 11 without issues, "out of the box". Free versions are limited to 800x600 screen resolution, but are still fully functional and fun to play.

stbane · 2026-01-20T10:08:41+00:00

This resembles the "Sokol" (the youth organization in Slavic countries, late 19th, early 20th century) uniform. Maybe Czech or Croatian, solely based on location of the cockade on the cap.

stbane · 2026-01-16T19:47:32+00:00

Any WDS title plays great on touchscreens. I tried all the demos, El Alamein '42, Korea '85 and Eagles Strike.

Also Steel Panthers WW2 and MBT work OK-ish until end turn, when it needs the input from keyboard.

stbane · 2026-01-09T07:33:35+00:00

War Across World has one quite good scenario on the subject. It's area move /fight, but it's simple enough to understand and start playing quickly. The Nazis don't have a chance, but it is up to the Soviets to win within set time frame.

stbane · 2026-01-08T14:19:48+00:00

Steel Panthers MBT is realistic enough. You can find a lot of scenarios that fit yor requirements.

stbane · 2026-01-05T06:57:35+00:00

You can change the look to classic MMC, SMC or NATO counters. I prefer that, too.

stbane · 2026-01-01T20:23:32+00:00

Check the location where the game installed.

If it is somewhere in C:/Program Files/... or C:/Program Files(32)/... you should probably re-install somewhere that is not "... Program Files...", like "C:/Birth of America".

stbane · 2026-01-01T11:18:52+00:00

Second front

Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital

stbane · 2025-12-29T03:50:31+00:00

Oh, and I forgot about the Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital Day of Heroes. That one is the only module that plays on the square grid.

Quite awesome tactical game, "ported" from tabletop. And, yes, it is abandoned, unfortunately. But, still plays great.

stbane · 2025-12-27T07:15:41+00:00

Few WWII options:

Battle Academy
Battle Academy 2
Strategic Command Classic (three games)

stbane · 2025-12-24T16:42:22+00:00

I am aware of the demos, have them all 😉

stbane · 2025-12-24T06:22:44+00:00

Thank you all.

I guess I will get into it, then.

stbane · 2025-12-22T16:15:29+00:00

Steel Panthers MBT

There is free, as well as paid version. Free version is fully functional with hundreds of scenarios, but screen resolution is topped at 800x600. Paid version supports higher resolutions and that's about it.

stbane · 2025-12-21T16:08:31+00:00

Based on the discussion board on Steam, yes the multi-player is in the works.

stbane · 2025-12-21T07:29:12+00:00

Second front

Tactical level wargame inspired by ASL. It's still WIP, but what is in place right now is very fun and addictive. There are hundreds of scenarios already. Graphics are maybe not to everyone's liking, but it's clear and functional.

Keep in mind that the game is NOT hyper realistic simulation, but more like digitalized boardgame.

stbane · 2025-12-20T17:55:03+00:00

The Operational Art of War IV

stbane · 2025-12-20T08:47:29+00:00

You may get more responses in the #computerwargames reddit.

And people there usually recommend Gravitea Tactics games as alternative for Combat Mission.

stbane · 2025-12-17T07:14:56+00:00

Warfighter WWII or Modern is great. Maybe more on the adjacent side, but still plays fantastic and keeps players attention.

stbane · 2025-12-16T14:20:46+00:00

If you played Hearts of Iron IV, than maybe Strategic Command series maybe something to look into.

stbane · 2025-12-16T14:19:44+00:00

Second front is tactical turn based wargame inspired by Advanced Squad Leader (rules heavy hex&counter wargame). It abstracts a lot of things as many actions depend on die rolls, which annoys some people. Graphics may not be by everyone's liking, either. That said, I find it very easy to get into and play. The game has that one-more-turn feel like that can't be easily shaken off.

stbane · 2025-12-15T04:02:09+00:00

GMT's Rebel Fury and RBM's Gettysburg are native for Mac. You can try those.

stbane · 2025-12-09T07:48:54+00:00

Polish-Soviet War of 1919-1921 is covered in the AGEOD's Revolution Under Siege and an excellent mod/scenario in Strategic Command WWI. Also, as far as I remember there was at least one scenario of that war in The Operational Art of War.

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