Matrix Games

The Airborne Assault: Highway to the Reich Strategy Guide is in two parts. The first part contains information on understanding the game and improving your play, and the second provides the historical background to the battle for players who are unfamiliar with it. Part one includes military organisations and capabilities, the chain of command, the principles of war, and conducting basic operations in the game; standard military planning processes and how to apply them to the game; how to put a plan into action in the game and how to cope when the unexpected occurs; a series of useful hints and tips to help both new and experienced players fine-tune their play; a quick-reference guide to the major weapons and vehicles in the game and their capabilities; and a detailed Order of Battle for the historical campaign showing the command structure for both sides. Part two includes a detailed account of the course of the battle, an analysis of key events, and hints for players on winning the historical scenarios.

• Basic Concepts for players totally new to military organizations and capabilities, the chain of command, the Principles of War, and how to conduct basic operations in Highway to the Reich;
• Planning processes to get you started on the road to victory, essential for beginners and useful for old hands;
• Fighting the Battle which shows how to put the plan into action and when to deviate from it;
• Useful Tips for players who are familiar with the basics and just want to pick up some useful hints to fine-tune their play;
• Weapons and Equipment, your quick-reference guide to the major weapons and vehicles in the game and how they perform in battle; and
• Detailed Order of Battle, a list of all the units in the game in their usual command structure. Part Two includes a detailed account of the course of Operation Market-Garden, historical analysis of the key events, and some hints for players attempting the Historical Scenarios in the game.