Men of War: Red Tide is a stunning mixture of RTS and a third-person action
that introduces a new fighting force known for its brutal efficiency during
the height of World War II. Played out across more than 20 missions, Men of
War: Red Tide allows to take command of the feared "Black Coats," the
nickname given to Soviet Marines, an elite combat group specializing in
engagements near the shoreline
The player has direct control of new game units including the Black Coats
tanks, self-propelled guns, armored trains, landing craft, artillery and new
enemy emplaced weapons to capture and use. New air support options include
fighters, bombers, hydroplanes; cruisers, destroyers and gun boats which
provide naval fire support
Fighting during the Black Sea Campaigns of WWII, history buffs and WWII
aficionados will recognize theaters of battle such as Odessa, Sevastopol
Theodosia, Eltingen, Nikolaev and Constanta