The game uses an operational battlefield perspective in which players direct military units across North African terrain. The objective is to accomplish scenario or campaign goals by moving forces, taking important positions, and managing the changing tactical situation.

Play proceeds through deliberate orders rather than real-time action. Progress depends on choosing useful routes, concentrating strength, and protecting exposed units. The documented platform is DOS; version-specific modes, scenario counts, and detailed combat procedures are not reliably confirmed here.

Keep forces concentrated enough to support one another, and avoid advancing units beyond the range of reinforcement. Use terrain and important positions to control movement routes, while checking the wider map before committing to an attack.

Because detailed rules and scenario documentation vary by release, verify combat and supply behavior in the manual or in-game documentation before relying on a specific tactic.