BA2 as tactical learning tool

Sequel to its genre-busting predecessor, Battle Academy 2 moves the action east – to the bloodied plains of Mother Russia. When a gritty new look, great new features, and random mission generation meet battle-proven gameplay you can be sure of a strategy classic!

Experience the brutal campaign from both sides as you play across 4 campaigns – as partisan, Tiger, T-34 and dozens of other accurately modeled units. See how the harsh weather of the steppes changed the course of the war.

And after following the fortunes of the two sides you can then experience limitless battles with the brand new random skirmish feature. Customise your mission with the myriad settings before entering a unique and surprising battle every time.

Add in the best-in-class Slitherine PBEM++ multiplayer system, redesigned editor, custom scripting, and Cooperative multiplayer to create a new strategy masterpiece.
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BA2 as tactical learning tool

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I'm looking for a game that would teach me the proper uses for infantry, armor, etc. at the tactical level.

Will BA2 do that? I mean, if I don't use proper tactics with the varying types of personnel and weaponry, does it really matter in BA2? Or is it simply a 'last unit standing' shoot-em-up?

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You definitely have to use realistic tactics but as it is turn based there are compromises. It is not a simulation but definitely captures the feel of the period. Infantry have to use cover, tanks need infantry support to spot enemies and take difficult terrain, AT guns in ambush are a threat to tanks but cant do much if anything to infantry, etc.
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This definitely not a shoot-em up type game. You must know the capabilities of your units and how to use terrain to your advantage. The AI isn't the brightest but you still must exercise battlefield awareness. If you play other gamers you will be in for really tough fights.
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