Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts

This World War II real-time strategy expansion puts you in command of two armies across separate campaigns: lead the British 2nd Army in the fight for Caen, France, or the German Panzer Elite during Operation Market Garden.

The factions call for different tactics. British forces lean on infantry, fortifications, and artillery to hold ground and advance carefully; the Panzer Elite relies on mobile vehicles, mechanized units, and fast attacks. Doctrines and unit upgrades offer further ways to shape each army.

Capture resource sectors to fund reinforcements and push the frontline, using cover, positioning, and unit coordination to gain an advantage. Buildings and terrain can be damaged during battle. Multiplayer adds the British and Panzer Elite to the original game’s American and Wehrmacht armies.

Players often appreciate the contrast between the British defensive style and the Panzer Elite’s mobile approach, along with the two campaigns and the tactical choices around territory and resources. Some also praise the destructible battlefields and the game’s continued appeal. Other reviews mention repetitive campaign missions, difficult encounters, and problems starting the game.