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This is no arcade game but one of strategy where you are in charge of the Western Alliance land forces, just prior to an invasion by red tanks. You must exercise skill and judgement as you move, supply and build up your limited defences to stand any hope of victory. The screen is set up into three parts: the map, army numbers (morale and the number of units) and the message area.

The game begins with complex instructions and then draws the screen. The map consists of a grid with letters and numbers at the top and sides. Next you are asked for orders. Here you must input the number of the army (shown as a tank with a number on it) and then given choices of increasing your strength, reducing it or moving. To move cursor keys are used. Once you are satisfied with strength/moves you exit from ordering mode and are asked if you want to attack. If you choose to do this you must input the location, army number and the number of units to be used. Now a battle report will be given.

This features the number of units lost on both sides. Now you are asked if you wish to abort the game. If you press 'y' then the score is printed.

The graphics are only U.D.G.'s but reasonable considering the game is in BASIC and the sound is adequate. Recommended for a strategy fanatic.