Close Combat: The Bloody First Apr 2026

Close Combat: The Bloody First – A Tactical Evolution is a real-time pausable tactical wargame developed by Matrix Games and released on October 3, 2019. As the first entry in the long-running Close Combat series to transition from 2D sprites to the 3D Archon engine, it represents a significant technological shift for the franchise while maintaining its focus on small-unit tactical command. 1. Historical Focus: The "Big Red One"

Unlike typical real-time strategy games that prioritize resource management, The Bloody First emphasizes the psychological and physical realities of combat. Close Combat - The Bloody First - Game - Slitherine Close Combat: The Bloody First

Engagements such as Kasserine Pass and Longstop Hill in Tunisia. Close Combat: The Bloody First – A Tactical

Capturing towns like Gela and Troina across rugged mountainous terrain. Historical Focus: The "Big Red One" Unlike typical

Storming Omaha Beach and battling through the "hedgerow hell" of the French bocage. 2. Gameplay Mechanics and Realism

The game centers on the campaigns of the , famously known as "The Big Red One" or "The Bloody First". Players lead a company through three distinct World War II theaters: