Making History: The Calm and the Storm lets you lead any of eight major nations in 1939 as war seems imminent. Pick any nation in the world and fully manage diplomatic relations, economic issues and military forces during the previous years to WWII.

Rich WWII World

Includes over 80 nations and 800+ regions. Each nation is given detailed characteristics built on extensive research, including economic and military strengths, diplomatic relations, ideology, and technical advancement. Each region features terrain, infrastructure, resource production and more.

You are your Nation

Devise strategies based on your nation's historic strengths and weaknesses– and those of the world's other nations. Play as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the USSR, the United States, or China.

Effortless Game Navigation

Player's console provides one-click access to all critical information and actions. Play on the 3D world map with beautifully detailed city, military, and other models.

Multi-Turn Combat

Take many approaches to engagements from massive assaults to holding actions. Supplies, reinforcements and geography all affect your battle plan.