1C Company and Battlefront.com, announced today the sequel to Theatre of War, one of the most historically accurate RTS games dedicated to World War II ever published. As with its predecessor, Theatre of War II is being created by one of 1C’s own internal development studios.

Theatre of War II covers the events of 1943 during the operations in Tunisia.

Recovered from losses after their defeat at Al-Alamein, Germany’s Afrika Korps, supported by an Italian military contingent and new powerful weapons, marched against the Allies. The German troops were commanded by General Rommel and had the chance for a quick victory. However, their military operations were severely prolonged, and the plans of the German general were about to fail. Players will have the option to lead the German Afrika Korps of Rommel in their last full-scale attack or be at the head of the opposing English and American armies, led by Montgomery and Eisenhower, during 15 missions in three campaigns.

Theatre of War II presents more than 40 types of different vehicles, new types of units, improved graphics and sound, a new advanced visual system that considers observation angle and smoke screens, fights inside buildings and hand-to-hand fighting, a brand new interface, improved soldiers’ AI, soldiers’ independent search for cover and an improved infantry damage system. Special attention is being devoted to multiplayer and user created missions.

Official website for more info, screenshots and discussion: http://www.battlefront.com/theatre-of-war-2