Combat Mission Cold War

Combat Mission: Cold War – The Clash That Almost Was 🛡️⚔️🌍

Combat Mission: Cold War takes you to the height of global tension, between 1979 and 1982, when NATO and the Warsaw Pact stood on the brink of a war that never came—but very well could have. In this alternate history military simulation, you’ll command American and Soviet forces in “what if” scenarios centered around the strategic Fulda Gap in West Germany.

🕰️ A Transition Era in Warfare

• Step into a period when the world was shifting from industrial-era tactics to the dawn of digital-age warfare
• Explore the rise of new doctrines like the U.S. Army’s AirLand Battle, as forces evolved from Vietnam-era tactics
• Experience the uncertainty, tension, and raw power of Cold War armies just before the technological explosion of the late ’80s

⚔️ What If the Cold War Turned Hot?

• Simulate realistic combat engagements between U.S. and Soviet forces across West Germany’s key strategic sectors
• Recreate potential flashpoints with iconic Cold War-era units:
  • 🇺🇸 M60A1, M60A2, M60A3, early M1 Abrams
  • 🇷🇺 T-62, T-64, T-80, and other Warsaw Pact hardware
• Experiment with matchups and timelines that let you see how evolving military technology would clash on the battlefield

🧠 A Tactical Sandbox

• Try alternate outcomes: What if NATO struck first? Could Soviet armor overwhelm NATO before reinforcements arrived?
• Customize battles and test strategies in historically grounded but player-driven scenarios
• Analyze how terrain, doctrine, and technology play pivotal roles in Cold War warfare

🎮 Content-Rich Gameplay

• 🎯 15 stand-alone missions set in U.S. V and VII Corps sectors in West Germany
• 🧾 3 full campaigns with detailed mission progression
• 🛠️ Full editor tools for creating custom battles and campaigns

Combat Mission: Cold War delivers a tense, tactical experience for military history buffs, Cold War enthusiasts, and strategy fans alike. It’s not just about tanks and infantry—it’s about doctrine, innovation, and the fragile balance of power during one of the most dangerous eras in human history.

What if World War III started in 1979? Find out. 🧭💣🪖