10 Video Games That Secretly Teach Us History
6. Company Of Heroes Series
Company of Heroes is a series of real-time strategy games set during WW2. The first game focuses on the battle of Normandy and the liberation of France, while the sequel focuses on the eastern front and the Soviet Red Army.
This game series put a great deal of time into researching the topic, creating historically accurate weapons and tactics for both sides of the conflict. Both the Allies and Axis have their own troop types and doctrines, that define how the player chooses to fight.
The single-player campaign allows you to progress through some of the most famous battles of WW2. This progression allows the game to slowly introduce the player to different vehicles and technology as the conflict progresses.
On top of this, each side has its own custom buildings. Whereas some buildings on both sides do much the same job, others produce different effects and troops. This shows the difference in tactics between the Allies and Axis. This game allows the player to get a good understanding of WW2 weapons, vehicles, and tactics. Everyone who plays this is going to know what the Wehrmacht is.