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Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2

War in the East 2 is the most comprehensive, most realistic, and most advanced wargame modeling Eastern Front warfare in World War Two.

2021 Simulation Strategy ★ Very Positive · 91% 472 reviews
Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2

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War in the East 2 Logistics Guide — Supply, Rail and Depots

Logistics is the heart of Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2, and this guide shows you how to master it. Learn how supply flows from the home front along the rail network to depots and units, why the railhead and HQ placement decide everything, and how fuel, ammunition and general supply behave. Keep your rail advancing, your HQs close and your units supplied, and your offensives keep moving. Neglect logistics and even the strongest army grinds to a halt.

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War in the East 2 Scenario Tier List — Where to Start

This War in the East 2 scenario tier list ranks where to start, from the tutorials and small operational scenarios up to the full 1941–1945 Grand Campaign. It ranks by learning value and time commitment for new and growing commanders — not by quality, since even the lowest tier here is the game's pinnacle. Small scenarios teach the systems at a manageable scale; mid campaigns build fluency; the Grand Campaign is the ultimate goal once you are ready.

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War in the East 2 Beginner Guide — How to Start

New to Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2? This beginner guide shows you where to start in one of gaming's most complex wargames: which scenario to play first, how weekly turns and combat work, how the logistics and HQ systems keep your armies supplied, and how to learn without drowning. Start small, lean on the tutorials and manual, and master supply before scale. Get the fundamentals down and the full Eastern Front campaigns open up.

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War in the East 2 Combat Guide — Attacks, Encirclement and Air

Winning battles in Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2 is about preparation, not brute force. This combat guide explains how deliberate and hasty attacks differ, why combat preparation and delay points reward rest and massing, how encirclement destroys enemy armies, and how the air war supports your ground offensives. Prepare your attacks, concentrate your strength, encircle rather than merely push, and let air power tip the balance. Fight smart and supplied, and battles fall your way.

Overview

What's the Game?

War in the East 2 is the most comprehensive, most realistic, and most advanced wargame modeling Eastern Front warfare in World War Two.

Unmatched scale

Command the entire Eastern Front at division and corps level, from Barbarossa to Berlin.

Legendary logistics

A deep rail, truck and depot supply system that is the heart of the game.

Deep combat

Deliberate versus hasty attacks, combat preparation, encirclement and a flexible air war.

Enormous content

Three full campaigns and seven scenarios offering thousands of hours.

Honest caveats

One of gaming’s steepest learning curves, a dense dated UI, and a huge time commitment.

Languages

English only; no Japanese, Korean or Chinese.

Trailer

Trailer

Launch Trailer Watch on Steam

Screenshots

Screenshots

Languages

Supported Languages

Language Interface Audio Subtitles
English

Spec

System Requirements

Windows

Minimum

Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 Processor: 1.5 GHz+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 256MB DirectX 9+ Compatible DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 4 GB available space Sound Card: 16 bit DirectX 9+ Compatible

Recommended

Recommended: OS: Windows 10 Processor: 2.0 GHz+ Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 1GB DirectX 9+ Compatible DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 4 GB available space Sound Card: 16 bit DirectX 9+ Compatible

FAQ

FAQ

A hardcore operational wargame simulating the entire Eastern Front of World War Two, from Operation Barbarossa in 1941 to the fall of Berlin in 1945. Made by 2by3 Games and published by Matrix Games, it is turn-based, one week per turn, and played at division and corps level across a vast hex map. It is famous for its extraordinary depth, especially its logistics system, and is widely regarded as the most detailed Eastern Front wargame ever made.
For dedicated wargamers who want the deepest Eastern Front simulation and will invest the time to learn it, absolutely — it holds a Very Positive rating on Steam and is a landmark of the genre. For everyone else, be cautious: it has one of the steepest learning curves in gaming, a dense dated interface, and demands an enormous time commitment. It is a premium-priced, niche title best bought with open eyes.
Extremely hard — one of the most complex wargames ever released. It ships with a 520-page manual and an in-game encyclopedia because there is so much to learn: logistics, air war, command, combat preparation and weather. New players should expect many hours with the tutorials and small scenarios before attempting a campaign. It is deeply rewarding once it clicks, but the barrier to entry is formidable.
Logistics is the heart of the game. Supplies are produced on the home front and moved to the front via a detailed rail network, trucks and depots, and the railhead — the furthest point your rail reaches — is one of the most important things on the map. Distance penalties, HQ placement, rail repair of captured track, and the separate flows of general supply, ammunition and fuel all matter enormously.
No. The Steam store lists English only, with no official Japanese, Korean or Chinese localization, and the game is extraordinarily text-heavy, with a 520-page manual. Non-English players face a very high barrier, since understanding the logistics, combat and command systems depends on reading a great deal of detailed English text.

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