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Close Combat: Wacht am Rhein

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Close Combat: Wacht am Rhein is a real-time tactical computer game released in 2008 as an enhanced remake of the 1999 title Close Combat IV: Battle of the Bulge. Developed and published by Matrix Games, it simulates the historical military operations of the Ardennes Offensive during World War II. The game features updated high-resolution graphics, revised user interface mechanics, and expanded campaign elements while maintaining the series' foundational focus on troop morale and psychological modeling. It is designed for strategy enthusiasts and military history fans interested in detailed tactical command.

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Is Close Combat: Wacht am Rhein a remake of an older game?

Yes. The 2008 Windows game is an enhanced remake of the 1999 Close Combat: Battle of the Bulge, also known as Close Combat IV: Battle of the Bulge, and was developed and published through Matrix Games.

Which historical campaign does Close Combat: Wacht am Rhein cover?

It covers the Ardennes Offensive in the winter of 1944, with campaigns for both German and American forces. Scenarios include the struggle around Bastogne and the counteroffensive associated with General Patton.

How large is the campaign in Close Combat: Wacht am Rhein?

The remake adds a strategic map with 64 tactical maps and more than 70 scenarios. That structure lets players manage an operational campaign while fighting individual real-time battles.

Is Close Combat: Wacht am Rhein turn-based or real-time?

It is a pausable real-time tactical game rather than a conventional turn-based wargame. You control individual soldiers and vehicles, while morale, supply, artillery, air support, and a scenario editor add strategic depth.

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