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Close Combat : Panthers in the Fog is a World War II strategy and tactical combat game about the German counter-attack at Mortain, a last attempt to stave off defeat in Normandy. You can command the American defenders of Hill 314 or lead the German forces in an effort to drive through to the sea and change the course of the fighting.

In late July, after two months of hard fighting in difficult terrain, the Allies’ Operation Cobra breaks through the weakened German line. Patton’s 3rd Army races west along the French coast toward the Brittany Ports. The Germans try to assemble a panzer force for a final counter-attack: they must reach Avranches and cut off Patton’s advancing forces, while the outnumbered American troops screening his flank try to hold the route open.

Campaigns and battles

Play single battles, linked operations or the Grand campaign, which simulates all six crucial days of fighting. The game includes 35 linked battlefields and historically accurate formations and units. Strategic choices and tactical skill both matter, with long-range interdiction, strategic high ground and adverse weather shaping the challenges faced by commanders on both sides.

Command and combat

At the strategic level, you issue attack or defend orders to battalion- or regimental-sized units and allocate air or artillery support. You then fight the resulting engagements in a real-time simulation of tactical combat. Tactical outcomes determine who controls each area and where forces can move on the strategic map.

A psychological model affects how your soldiers behave in combat. Individual soldiers can tire, gain experience and gain or lose morale after each battle, so managing your forces and preserving veteran troops helps maintain an effective force. You can also mount troops or guns on vehicles during tactical battles.

Forces and conditions

The game includes historical squads, weapons, vehicles, aircraft and artillery, with equipment modelled in detail. Weather, including night and fog, affects battles at both strategic and tactical levels. Strategic air and artillery interdiction can block or slow enemy movement; during tactical battles, you can call in close air support, mortar support and indirect fire support.

Multiplayer and scenarios

The game includes a multiplayer lobby and matchmaking forums, as well as a scenario editor for creating alternative-history scenarios. Adjustable settings include scroll speed, sound volume and user-interface layout.