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This is where I keep my occasional posts looking at various tactical aspects of playing Chain of Command.


What's different in Chain of Command v2?

Force lists and supports for Chain of Command

Dealing with double phases

Dealing with Panzergrenadiers in Chain of Command

Luck or Skill? The command dice in Chain of Command.

Underused tactics in Chain of Command

Playing the Patrol Phase

Deploying in Chain of Command


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