The game uses a top-down battlefield view in which players issue orders to military units. Objectives depend on the scenario and may include capturing locations, holding ground, destroying opposing forces, or meeting historical conditions.

Players move formations, arrange units, attack enemy positions, and account for terrain, supply, morale, and command limitations. Scenarios are played in turns, with outcomes shaped by planning and the interaction of several unit types.

Progression is scenario-based rather than character-based. The available forces, map, objectives, and starting conditions change from one engagement to another, and the game is primarily intended for repeated tactical experimentation or two-player competition.

Study the scenario objectives before moving. A historically aggressive advance can fail if it leaves units unsupported or out of supply.

Use terrain and formation placement to protect vulnerable units. Concentrate force at decisive points instead of spreading every formation evenly across the map.

Preserve morale and combat strength when possible. Repeated attacks against prepared positions can cost more than the ground is worth, so reconnaissance and coordinated assaults are important.