Squad Battles
Lead the Soldiers Who Fought the Battle
The Squad Battles series places you in command where the fighting is fiercest. At a tactical scale of 40-meter hexes, you lead individual infantry squads, weapons teams, vehicles, and platoons through the villages, forests, hills, trenches, and city streets where battles are won or lost. Every turn demands careful coordination of movement, fire, leadership, and morale as you fight for every objective.
Covering conflicts from the First World War to modern combat, Squad Battles recreates a wide variety of historical engagements, from the trenches of the Western Front and the beaches of Normandy to the frozen forests of Finland, the jungles of Vietnam, the Falklands, Afghanistan, and beyond. Every title combines meticulous historical research with deep, turn-based gameplay that rewards tactical thinking, combined arms cooperation, and sound battlefield leadership.
Designed for both newcomers and experienced wargamers, every title includes comprehensive documentation, tutorials, and powerful editors that allow players to create and share their own scenarios. If you are new to the series, download the free Squad Battles Demo to experience the game engine and tutorial scenarios before moving on to the full titles. Although the demo is completely free of charge, you will still need to add it to your cart and complete checkout so we can generate your download link and unique serial number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What scale are Squad Battles games?
Squad Battles is a tactical series built around 40-meter hexes, where players command infantry squads, weapon teams, individual vehicles, and other small units. The scale is designed to recreate the challenges of small-unit combat with a high level of historical detail.
Which historical conflicts are covered?
The series spans more than a century of warfare, from the First World War through the Second World War, Korea, Vietnam, the Falklands War, Afghanistan, and other modern military operations.
Are the battles historically accurate?
The core historical scenarios in every Squad Battles title are grounded in extensive historical research, drawing upon official histories, contemporary accounts, military studies, maps, and modern scholarship. Many titles also include additional scenarios that explore alternative situations or provide additional gameplay, complementing the historical content while expanding the range of tactical challenges available to players.
Can I play against the computer or other people?
Yes. Every title supports single-player games against the computer AI, Play-by-Email (PBEM) multiplayer, and hot-seat play on a single computer.
Is there a free demo?
Yes. A free Squad Battles Demo showing the 1983 Invasion of Grenada is available and includes tutorial scenarios that introduce the game system. Although the demo is completely free of charge, you will still need to complete the checkout process so that we can generate your download link and unique serial number.
Can I create my own scenarios?
Yes. Every full Squad Battles title includes powerful editors for creating new scenarios, modifying existing battles, building new maps, and sharing your work with the community.
Are Squad Battles games suitable for newcomers?
Yes. While offering considerable tactical depth, the series is designed to be approachable. The free Squad Battles Demo, tutorial scenarios, comprehensive documentation, and an intuitive interface help new players learn the system, while experienced commanders will appreciate the depth and realism of the tactical engine.
What is included with every game?
Every Squad Battles title includes a comprehensive user manual, historical background information, tutorial scenarios, a wide variety of historical and optional “what-if” scenarios, and powerful editors for creating your own content.