Nations At War is an award-winning platoon-level combat series focused on World War II armored warfare. Players command infantry, tanks, artillery, and air support in fast-paced tactical battles across a wide range of historical battlefields. The system focuses on command decisions, battlefield posi...
Nations At War is an award-winning platoon-level combat series focused on World War II armored warfare. Players command infantry, tanks, artillery, and air support in fast-paced tactical battles across a wide range of historical battlefields. The system focuses on command decisions, battlefield positioning, and combined arms tactics.
The game uses an impulse-based activation system, which keeps both players engaged throughout every turn. Each firefight unfolds with constant action as units maneuver, fire, and react to changing battlefield conditions. The pace stays tight, and every decision carries weight.
Leadership plays a central role in success. Officers direct formations, rally troops under pressure, and coordinate attacks. Unique Skills increase the effectiveness of key units and leaders during battle. In the middle of intense combat, a Hero sometimes emerges, representing acts of battlefield courage which shift momentum and influence the outcome of the fight.
The Nations At War series delivers the full range of platoon-level warfare. Tanks advance across open ground. Infantry moves through cover and assaults enemy positions. Artillery and air strikes support attacks and disrupt enemy formations. Battles span multiple theaters of World War II and place you in command of forces during critical moments of the conflict.
The Nations At War Starter Kit offers an easy entry point into the system. The Starter Kit includes two scenarios from White Star Rising, allowing players to experience the series' core mechanics without the full rules load of the complete game.
The rules manual is available free in multiple formats. Players download the manual as a PDF or access the AI-powered manual. The AI manual allows you to ask direct rules questions and receive immediate answers, along with references to the relevant sections of the rulebook. The manuals also include many illustrated examples that explain how the system works during play.
Players also receive access to the Nations At War Boot Camp video series on YouTube. These training videos guide you through the rules step by step and demonstrate how the system works during real gameplay. This approach helps new players learn the system quickly and begin playing with confidence.