'11 | Afganistan

: You spend resources building roads, water works, and schools. These actions boost your H&M score, which is the ultimate metric for success.

: The rugged mountains and vast deserts of Afghanistan, often described by National Geographic as a stunning yet difficult landscape, play a massive role in how you move your troops. A Different Kind of Strategy Afganistan '11

: Insurgents rarely fight openly. They plant IEDs on roads you’ve built, forcing you to use specialized engineer units and Buffalo MPVs to clear paths for your convoys. : You spend resources building roads, water works,

: Every unit requires rations and fuel. If your supply lines are cut or your helicopters are downed, your offensive will grind to a halt. A Different Kind of Strategy : Insurgents rarely

: Your primary goal is to win over local villages. Happy villages provide intelligence on insurgent movements and IED locations.

is a unique wargame that shifts the focus from traditional frontline combat to the complex challenges of counter-insurgency and nation-building. Developed by Every Single Soldier , it serves as a sequel to Vietnam '65 , bringing that game's specialized mechanics into the modern era of the War in Afghanistan. Winning Hearts and Minds