For those interested in learning more about the American experience during World War I, there are many great resources available. The Library of Congress, National Archives, and Smithsonian Institution all offer a wealth of information and primary sources on the topic.
Here is my full review.
That was my introduction to Warfare 1917 . Nearly two decades later, after thousands of “AAA” shooters and hyper-realistic RTS flops, I found myself going back to the trenches this week. I wanted to see if this Flash-era relic holds up—not just as a game, but specifically through an American lens. Does it capture the feel of the Doughboys? Or is it just another generic European slugfest? warfare 1917 review american perspective blog
When the Mk IV Tank (or the A7V if you play the Germans) unlocks, the game changes. It is slow, clunky, and nearly invincible to small arms fire. For an American player, this feels like the arrival of industrial might. It crushes barbed wire and provides mobile cover for your troops. It is the "iron horse" that wins the war. For those interested in learning more about the
Let’s address the elephant in the dugout. Most WWI games from the UK or Germany focus on the Somme or Verdun. Warfare 1917 is refreshingly British in its early campaign, but the DLC/Expansion content (and the late-game "Alternate History" mode) introduces the . That was my introduction to Warfare 1917
If you just spam infantry units (the standard Riflemen) and send them across "No Man's Land," you will lose. It’s that simple. The machine gunners will cut them down in seconds. This forces the player to adapt a tactical mindset.