Halder's Rank

[Vease101]

I know this is just 'chrome' but Halder is referenced throughout the game as Field Marshall when in reality he was a Generaloberst (Colonel General). It makes sense when you consider that he was subordinate to an actual Field Marshall (Von Brauchitsch. May come across as nit picking but for a game that tries to give the impression of as much historical accuracy as possible this is irritating - well, if you are as anal as me [;)]

[lancer]

Hi Veasel,

You're correct about Halder. A number of compromises were made in this area. Here's a short extract from the manual (errata)

9.4.3 Design Compromises – German Command Structure

The German command structure has had to be adjusted somewhat for game play reasons.
Franz Halder was, on the day, the Chief of Staff of OKH. Von Brauchitsch was the head of OKH. A higher level
HQ, OKW, isn’t modeled within the game but ‘High Command’ which encompasses OKW and the Political level
above it, is.

Von Brauchitsch was, in reality, ineffectual and had little impact on decisions. He was in failing health (serious
heart condition) and was unable to stand up to a Führer to whom he was heavily indebted. He serves a useful role
as the Player’s immediate superior and has been relocated to High Command to separate him from the
operational command role that the Player assumes as Franz Halder at OKH.

Franz Halder is the person who has the day to day control over the Eastern front (he was also the closest person to
this role historically) but there are limits to his authority. He has, to assist him at OKH, a number of junior staff. A
designated individual (fictitious) has been nominated as his ‘Chief of Staff’ but this represents the most senior
junior staffer who is well beneath the role of Halder.

Cheers,
Cameron