Close Combat: The Longest Day

Experience the intense and immersive world of World War II with "Close Combat: The Longest Day," a pausable real-time wargame that emphasizes historical accuracy and the psychological intricacies of warfare. Take command of either the Allied Expeditionary Force or Germany’s Wehrmacht as you participate in one of history’s largest amphibious invasions, aiming to liberate Europe or defend the formidable Atlantic Wall.

This enhanced rebuild of the acclaimed "Close Combat: Invasion Normandy" offers players a chance to delve into strategic warfare with:

• A detailed strategy map and 64 beautifully hand-drawn tactical maps.
• Over 60 battles, operations, and campaigns, including a Grand Campaign from airborne landings to inland advances.
• Simulated flare effects and full lighting dynamics, affecting visibility of enemy troops.
• Comprehensive post-battle reports that track campaign progress, cohesion, and fatigue status.
• Off-board support tied to difficulty levels, enhancing strategic depth.
• The ability to simulate airborne battlegroup deployments and drop zones.
• An enhanced Scenario Editor to create custom "what if" scenarios.

Every decision counts, as team management is crucial. The game accurately depicts WWII tactical warfare, complete with realistic soldier psychological profiles, equipment modeling, and the ability to protect your troops in buildings, bunkers, and trenches. Command specialized squads, utilize a wide array of weapons, and call in close air support and artillery to outmaneuver your opponents. Engage in this gripping depiction of history and test your strategic prowess on the battlefield.

Follow the instructions below to activate a Steam game:

1) Go to https://store.steampowered.com/about/
2) Click on "Install Steam" to download the application.
3) Once downloaded, install the client.
4) Once installed, find and open the Steam application on your computer.
5) Create a Steam account and login.
6) Once logged in to your client, click on “Add a Game” at the bottom left of the application window and click on “Activate a product on Steam”
7) Enter the game key provided and download the game.

You can only redeem the key via the downloaded and installed Steam application and not directly on their website.