Company of Heroes is a World War II real-time strategy game where you command Allied forces through European campaigns. Your squads automatically use buildings, walls, and terrain features for cover during firefights, and the AI opposition does the same. You'll direct infantry units, armor, and support weapons while managing resource points across destructible battlefields. Combat emphasizes tactical positioning over unit spam—a machine gun nest behind sandbags can pin down entire squads, forcing you to flank or call in mortar support. The campaign follows specific companies through historical operations, though mission objectives vary beyond straight assaults. Maps feature dynamic destruction as artillery shells collapse buildings and tank shells crater roads. It's built for players who prefer reading battlefield geometry to memorizing build orders.
