This is WAR

by: Jake - posted: 8/3/2009 10:21:00 AM

And soon, we'll all be in the middle of it, and the largest tank battle in the history of the world. Theatre of War 2, one of the most realistic WWII sims, I hear, is currently producing an expansion pack; Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943. For those of you who don't know your history, the Battle of Kursk was a curcial battle of WWII, which lasted from July 5th 1943, to Agust 23; Forty-nine days! The fact that, in the end, the Soviets won the battle, proved who crucial the battle was. It gave the Soviet's a strategic advantage of the Nazis for the rest of the war, eventually resulting in, as everyone knows, the Battle of Berlin, which ended the Second World War.

Relive the Largest Tank Battle in History!

New game in the Theatre of War Series in development

MOSCOW - August 3, 2009 - Leading Eastern and Central European
publisher 1C Company is excited to announce a new game in the Theatre
of War seriesof tactical World War II titles. Theatre of War 2 is
considered to be one the most realistic simulation of modern battle
ever played on a PC. The new game is currently in development and is
titled Theatre of War 2: Kursk 1943.

The Battle of Kursk lasted for forty nine days, from July 5 till
August 23, 1943 and has made its way into history as one of the most
crucial conflicts of WWII. It was the last strategic offensive the
Germans were able to mount in the east. The resulting decisive Soviet
victory gave the Red Army the strategic initiative for the rest of the
war.

The Motor Panzer Division "Greater Germany"and the 3rd Mechanized
Corps of the USSR Army will face each other in two large-scale
campaigns in southern Kursk. From the first moment of the battle until
the very last shell is fired players will be in charge of whichever
side they choose. Players will have to carefully plan each conflict
and work both tactically and strategically. The accomplishment of an
objective will affect the outcome of the entire battle like the
direction the player's detachment will be forwarded in the next
combat, and also so will their reinforcements, artillery and air
support. The game will feature over 20 new story-based missions with
realistic military commanders such as Lieutenant General Ivan
Chistyakov and Major General Walter Hoerlein. 40 types of military
weaponry (including air defense guns, missile launchers, mortars), new
vehicles and thirty types of small arms will be available in both the
single player campaigns and the brand new multiplayer modes. The title
will also ship with a built-in campaign generator to create numerous
game scenarios for amazing value and replayability.

Official web page for more info, screenshots, video and discussion:

http://www.1cpublishing.eu/game/theatre-of-war-2-kursk-1943/overview

About 1C Company

1C Company specializes in distribution, publishing and development of
business, entertainment and educational software. Founded in 1991, 1C
has become the largest publisher and distributor of computer and video
games in Eastern and Central Europe. 1C Company is widely acknowledged
as a game developer and has several internal studios. Internal
developments of 1C include IL-2 Sturmovik series and Theatre of War.
1C Company works as a publisher and producer with over 30 independent
development studios and has produced over 100 projects for PC and
consoles including titles like Space Rangers, Soldiers: Heroes of
World War II, Men of War, Perimeter, Fantasy Wars, Elven Legacy, Death
to Spies, King's Bounty: The Legend.

For more information on 1C please contact us at the numbers above or
go to our website at www.1cpublishing.com