Combat HQ: Total War 2.5E — Advanced Rules Expansion for Large-Scale WWII Wargaming
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Take Combat HQ to the Next Level
Combat HQ: Total War 2.5E is the definitive advanced rules expansion for Combat HQ, adding a full layer of historical depth and tactical complexity to your large-scale WWII battles. From air power and beach landings to combat engineering and supply lines, Total War puts every dimension of modern warfare on the table.
Note: Total War requires Combat HQ to play and is not a standalone game.
Advanced Rules Included
Total War introduces eight major advanced rule systems that transform your battles into full combined-arms operations:
- Air Power — Call in fighter-bombers and ground-attack aircraft to strike enemy formations
- General Support Batteries — Coordinate off-board artillery assets for sustained fire support
- Airborne Assault — Drop paratroopers behind enemy lines to seize key objectives
- Beach Landings — Recreate amphibious assaults with all their chaos and heroism
- Combat Engineering — Bridge rivers, clear minefields, and breach fortifications
- Infantry Transports — Mount infantry on half-tracks and trucks for rapid exploitation
- Weather — Let mud, rain, and snow shape the course of your campaign
- Supply — Manage logistics to keep your forces fighting at full effectiveness
Battle Group Builder & Late War Rosters
Total War includes a full Battle Group Builder plus Late War Rosters for three major powers:
- Commonwealth
- Germany
- United States
These rosters let you build historically accurate, balanced forces for the critical 1944–45 period of the war.
Eight Missions
Total War adds eight new tactical scenarios to your Combat HQ campaign:
- Meeting Engagement
- Attack and Defend
- Flank Attack
- Hold the Line
- Take and Hold
- Counter-Attack
- Rescue
- Capture the Bridge
Who Is Total War For?
- Experienced Combat HQ players ready to add combined-arms complexity
- Wargamers who want air power, logistics, and engineering in their battles
- Collectors building Late War Commonwealth, German, or US forces
- Groups looking for scenario variety beyond the core Combat HQ missions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Combat HQ to use Total War?
Yes. Combat HQ: Total War is an expansion and requires the Combat HQ 2.5E base game to play.
What forces are covered in the Late War Rosters?
The rosters cover Commonwealth, Germany, and the United States for the 1944–45 Late War period.
How many missions does Total War add?
Total War adds eight new missions, ranging from Meeting Engagement and Flank Attack to Rescue and Capture the Bridge.
Can I use Total War's advanced rules selectively?
Yes — each advanced rule system (air power, weather, supply, etc.) can be added individually, letting you scale complexity to your group's preference.