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.
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Guides
Guides
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.
guideWar 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.
guideWar 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.
guideWar 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.
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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
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