Microsoft Close Combat - Manual (Page 30)

Chapter 2 Setup and Game Play 29
Historical Timeline
The Historical Timeline shows you how long it took the Americans to advance
from Omaha Beach to Saint-Lô. This is the timeline you compete against during
campaign play. If you play as the Americans, your goal is to secure Saint-Lô in 43
days or less. If you play as the Germans, your goal is to force the Americans to
take more than 43 days to secure Saint-Lô.
Command Screen Button
You use the Command Screen button to display the Command screen.
Save Replay Button
You use the Save Replay button to create a Replay. A Replay is a completed battle
that you can play back; at any time during playback you can start issuing com-
mands, which stops the playback and gives you the opportunity to complete the
game as if it were a Maneuver. For more information, see “Replays.”
Play Next Battle Button
You use the Play Next Battle button only during a Campaign. You click this
button to start the next battle in the Campaign without displaying the Command
screen.
Debriefing Details Screen
To view the Debriefing Details screen, click the Details button on the Debriefing
screen. This screen provides detailed health, status, scoring, and performance
information on every soldier
under your command. While
the Debriefing Details
screen may look formidable
when it first appears, it’s
very useful in understanding
how Close Combat deter-
mines team cohesiveness,
team quality, and scoring.
The Debriefing Details
screen consists of the Return
button, color scale, Side
buttons (American and
German), and Debriefing
table.