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# War in the East

Review of War in the East, the only QL wargame available at the time of writing. Player commands German Wehrmacht units against Soviet computer-controlled forces on an accurate Eastern Europe map. Each side has 30–40 units; turns take approximately 45 minutes. Notes good gameplay for wargamers, save-game feature, and purchase of all four scenarios.