Why is picture on box so fake?

[Whyalterhistory]

I have almost all of Gary Grigsby games going back many years. Waited for The War in Russia along time. I see the box and can't believe what the soldier looks like. I guess he is suppposed to be German. After all the work to make the game as realistic as possible why this?

[Wikingus]

And this is important why? Why would they spend any more time on something as trivial as that than absolutely necessary?

also, I like the picture as it is. It looks cool.

[DuckofTindalos]

What's supposed to be wrong with it?

[irre]

Whats wrong with the picture? that is a german soldier with the traditional national colors of Imperial Germany as insignia on the helmet.

[Swayin]

I think it looks great, personally ... not fake at all...?

[kirkgregerson]

ORIGINAL: Whyalterhistory?

I have almost all of Gary Grigsby games going back many years. Waited for The War in Russia along time. I see the box and can't believe what the soldier looks like. I guess he is suppposed to be German. After all the work to make the game as realistic as possible why this?

"..what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul"

- Billy Madison (movie)

lol are you kidding me? This guy actually posted something about the picture on the box? IMO that is one of the most annal things I've ever seen posted. Also, he has nothing to back up that it is in fact fake. If you have something to dispute, maybe prove your case a bit? [:-]

My advice is play the game have fun and relax.

[:)]

[Swayin]

Yeah, sort of baffled at that one, especially given that the soldier is obviously a photo illustration...?

[KarlXII]

If that´s the worst thing to say of this game I would say it is a hit!

[morganbj]

Well, what is the insignia on the helmet supposed to be? Here is what I have seen in photographs for many decades. I've removed the part that might be offensive to someone.

[Flaviusx]

Put Robert Shaw in full SS regalia on the box art of the 2nd Edition imo.

[Toby42]

Complaining about the box art is trolling in the "First Degree" !!!!

[cantona2]

ORIGINAL: bjmorgan

Well, what is the insignia on the helmet supposed to be? Here is what I have seen in photographs for many decades. I've removed the part that might be offensive to someone.

Were these removed by Barbarossa, or did the order come during the campaign?

(not that I agree with OP BTW)

[FredSanford3]

ORIGINAL: Whyalterhistory?

I have almost all of Gary Grigsby games going back many years. Waited for The War in Russia along time. I see the box and can't believe what the soldier looks like. I guess he is suppposed to be German. After all the work to make the game as realistic as possible why this?

Solid first post. You'll make lots of friends.

[parusski]

I agree with you kirkgregerson. Even if my "..brain can't handle anything over a few sentences" I don't get this criticism.

I love the picture.

[solops]

ORIGINAL: Whyalterhistory?
Waited for The War in Russia along time. I see the box and can't believe what the soldier looks like. I guess he is suppposed to be German. After all the work to make the game as realistic as possible why this?

So, you were sitting around bored to tears, eh?

[DuckofTindalos]

Stop playing with the troll.

[Nikel]

Could find this info.

The tricolour national shield was used by the Wehrmacht, Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe on the right of the helmets.

In march 1940 was ordered to remove the shield to improve camouflage

But many helmets in use where not repainted.

So I guess the picture is right

[Krupinski]

i love the photo of the box. i think it fits perfect. very nice artwork!

[Aurelian]

A: Throw box away.

OR

B: Just use the d/l option.

Solved either way.

[Johnus]

kirkgregerson:

Where did you get that quote? I will be using it and I'd like to give credit where due. Thanks.