Desert War 1940-1942

December 31, 2018 BK Wargames Slitherine Ltd.
Strategy Turn-based strategy (TBS)
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Desert War: 1940-42 is an operational level, ground-centric wargame that recreates the epic tank battles fought between the Axis and Allies for possession of Libya and Egypt. Adapt or die, no further choice is given when you fight at Desert War!
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Release Date December 31, 2018
Developer BK Wargames
Publisher Slitherine Ltd.
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Historical, Warfare