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Close Combat: Wacht am Rhein Free Download (5.50.34)

Close Combat: Wacht am Rhein is a real-time tactical wargame that simulates the Battle of the Bulge with historical accuracy. Command US or German forces across a grand campaign featuring a strategic map and 64 hand-drawn tactical maps. Engage in over 70 scenarios where individual soldier psychology and morale directly affect combat performance, requiring careful leadership to succeed.

Simulation Strategy
Close Combat: Wacht am Rhein
Release Date:
Platform:
Windows (8, 10, 11)
Developer:
Slitherine Ltd.
Publisher:
Slitherine Ltd.
Highlights

Close Combat: Wacht am Rhein Features

  • Command either US or German forces in historically accurate engagements during the Ardennes offensive of World War II.
  • Manage individual soldiers whose psychology and morale influence combat effectiveness and decision-making under fire.
  • Navigate a strategic map to plan movements and allocate resources across multiple sectors of the battlefield.
  • Engage in tactical combat on 64 uniquely hand-drawn maps representing real terrain from the Battle of the Bulge.
  • Choose from over 70 scenarios ranging from small skirmishes to large-scale operations with varying objectives.
  • Experience real-time combat with pause functionality, allowing deliberate command issuance during fast-moving engagements.
Instructions

Easy to Download, Install and Play

  1. Click the download button below. You can also select a previous version if available.
  2. You’ll be redirected to Vidgazoo. Wait 5 seconds, then directly click the button or copy the link.
    • Make sure you have a supported download client installed (it’s free here) before downloading.
  3. Once the download process reaches 100%, locate the downloaded files.
    • Get ready for installation and make sure you have enough disk space for the game.
  4. To Install DRM-free Close Combat: Wacht am Rhein:
    • Run or double-click setup_close_combat_wacht_am_rhein_********.exe to launch the installer.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. Once the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.
Can Your PC Run It?

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • System: Windows 8/10 (Runs in Windowed mode)
  • Processor: 133 MHz CPU (300 MHz or faster recommended)
  • Memory: 256 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 1 MB Video RAM (8 MB recommended)
  • DirectX: DirectX 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 16bit DirectX 9.0 compatible soundcard

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