Playable from both Axis and Soviet side, it recreates enormous battles of maneuver in a turn-based strategy setting.

This is the campaign that culminated in the famous Battle of Stalingrad, an event that marked a turning point in the entire war.

Stalingrad, the city that would eventually become its main focus, was rarely even mentioned in the original plans prepared by the OKH (German High Command of the Army).

The fast moving nature of the campaign also made it difficult to provide units with fuel, ammunition and other vital supplies.

Soviets then mounted a series of strategic offensives that completely shattered the weaker Axis armies along the Don River.

[3] Tim Stone of PC Gamer gave it 86/100 describing it "This game doesn't come with conventional AI.

"[4] Richard Lane of gamewatcher gave it 8/10 stating it as "One of the most refreshing turn-based strategy games I've experienced for some time.

[10] The following DLCs have been released for Unity of Command and have likewise received positive reviews: A sequel has been developed since 2014.