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Knights of the Desert

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About

Knights of the Desert is the operational level simulation of Rommel's famous North African Campaign of WWII. The game begins in March 1941 and ends in February 1943 in 12 turns each representing 2 months. Both players goals are the same. That is to sweep across the northern coast of Africa pushing the enemy as far back as possible capturing key towns such as Benghazi and Tobruk along the way. The only difference is the direction you are heading. As the German Commander your main goal is east to Alexandria. As the British Commander your main goal is to sweep Rommel all the way back to El Agheila and win the game. Knights of the Desert provides for solitaire play where the computer directs the British.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Languages (1)

Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
English

Game details

Business Model

Commercial

Media Type

5.25" Floppy Disk

Text Modes Supported

80×25

Input Devices Supported/Optional

Keyboard

System requirements

Min. CPU Class Required

Intel 8088 / 8086

Video Modes Supported

CGA, CGA Composite (16 colors)

Sound Devices Supported

PC Speaker

Box art

Also known as

Knights of the Desert: The North African Campaign of 1941-43Tag-lined title

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Facts

Released

1983

Platforms

PCDOSCommodore 64Apple IIAtari 8-bitTRS-80

Tags

Top-downTurn-basedWargameAfricaHistorical eventsWorld War II