Battle for Normandy (video game) explained

Battle for Normandy
Publisher:	Strategic Simulations
Platforms:	Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, TRS-80
Released:	1982
Genre:	Wargame

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

Gameplay

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.

Reception

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

• Zzap! - May, 1985^[3]
• Computer Gaming World - Nov, 1991
• Computer Gaming World - Dec, 1991
• Casus Belli #16 (Aug 1983)^[4]
• Jeux & Stratégie HS #3^[5]

External links

• Review in Computers & Electronics
• Review in Softalk
• Review in Family Computing
• Article in Micro Adventurer
• Review in Your 64
• Review in Electronic Games
• Article in Video Games & Computer Entertainment

Notes and References

1. Micro-Reviews . Computer Gaming World . Mar–Apr 1983 . 1 . 9 . 44.
2. Web site: Robert S.. Cauthorn. A sample screening of some of the non-arcade computer games. Arizona Daily Star. 77. January 15, 1984. Newspapers.com.
3. Web site: Zzap! 64 Issue 001 (HQ).
4. Web site: Ludotique | Article | RPGGeek.
5. Web site: Jeux & stratégie HS 3 . 1986 .