The "story" of is told through its eight historical campaigns centered on the brutal Eastern Front of World War II . Unlike narrative-driven games, its story is an interactive military history where players take on the roles of legendary generals to command the titanic conflict between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. Campaign Structure

The game uses a , meaning your performance can alter the "story" of the war:

: You can step into the boots of real-life military leaders like Heinz Guderian or Georgy Zhukov , managing a persistent pool of unit leaders who gain experience and special abilities as the war progresses.

: Achieving decisive wins can unlock ahistorical "what-if" scenarios. For example, a major victory in Russia could theoretically lead to an invasion of the United States or a direct strike on Washington.

: Players lead the Wehrmacht from the initial invasion of Poland in 1939, through the massive Operation Barbarossa (the march to Moscow), and eventually into desperate defensive battles to hold back the Red Army.