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Battle for Normandy (video game)

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Battle for Normandy
Publisher(s)Strategic Simulations
Platform(s)Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, TRS-80
Release1982
Genre(s)Wargame

Battle for Normandy is a computer wargame published in 1982 by Strategic Simulations.

Gameplay

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Battle for Normandy is a game in which the operations from the landing at Normandy up through the build-up that led to Operation Cobra is simulated.[1]

Reception

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Computer Gaming World reviewed the game and stated that "Overall, Battle for Normandy is an enjoyable game that will allow multiple playings and repeated playings with equal satisfaction."[1]

Robert S. Cauthorn for the Arizona Daily Star said that "The game is difficult to learn at the beginning, but once rolling, it is thrilling - and teaches players a good deal about the invasion itself."[2]

Reviews

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Micro-Reviews". Computer Gaming World. Vol. 1, no. 9. Mar–Apr 1983. p. 44.
  2. ^ Cauthorn, Robert S. (January 15, 1984). "A sample screening of some of the non-arcade computer games". Arizona Daily Star. p. 77 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Zzap! 64 Issue 001 (HQ)".
  4. ^ "Ludotique | Article | RPGGeek".
  5. ^ "Jeux & stratégie HS 3". 1986.
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