In the new beginning there was Road to Baghdad and Close Combat Marines. Atomic Games, Take Two Interactive, Destineer Studios, Matrix Games and CSO Simtek have all had their hands in the Close Combat pot one way or another. Atomic Games has since gone out of business, Road to Baghdad pulled off the shelves, Close Combat Marines was only available through the USMC Gazette, and then First To Fight happened. Red Phoenix, a purported new Close Combat dropped off the radar about the same time Atomic Games did. Its been quite confusing to keep track of what's been going on. Now, Destineer Studios owns Close Combat, Matrix Games has a license to develop it and CSO Simtek has been contracted to make new version and fix current ones. We've seen Cross Of Iron, updated versions of CCM and CCRAF Regt by this arrangement. That is the short confusing history, and that brings us to present times.
Close Combat Modern Tactics (CCMT) is debuting commercially this year. CCMT is based off of the original CCM (first article) from 2004. CCM was created for the USMC to conduct cognitive training on its soldiers. There were a number of new features in this release which included eight player capability, mount/dismount and large maps. Not to be mistaken for a WW2 era game, this version has all the modern units and soldiers you'd see today in the corps, as well it has a wide variety of OPFOR (Opposing Force) vehicles and infantry sections. Also not preset is the ability to play Grand Campaigns and Operations. Currently, it's said to be finished, but believed to be held up at Matrix Games for one reason or another. This is the normal process though. So, three years later, after a series of other versions built upon this original release of CCM, we have a commercially available version on the door step with more added features...
New map for Road to Baghdad and Close Combat Marines
Mafi has created the first new map for use with Road to Baghdad or Close Combat Marines. This is a full sized 4800x4800pixel map. Mafi has included his own custom battles to use with this map that have tons of support.
The objectives on this large map are clear which will make some good 1 vs 1 matches. You know exactly where to attack but not from which angle. The base is heavily mined and fortified. The map is the perfect size for some real close 3 vs 3 combat.
Note: Click "read more" for screenshots and download.
Cliquez "read more" pour la version française, les captures d'écrans et le téléchargement.
Updated - April 5th, 2008 - CC Marines is no longer available from the Gazette. The only way to get this version is to find it on EBay if you are lucky enough, or get a copy from someone you know.
How do I go about getting back issues of the Marine Corps Gazette?
The last 10 years of back issues are available through the Gazette editorial office. You may request back issues by mail at Marine Corps Gazette, Box 1775, Quantico, VA 22134; by e-mail at gazette@mca-marines.org; or by telephone at 703-640-6161, ext. 344. There is a per issue charge for back copies with current and previous year available for $3.50 each. For older issues, add $.25 for each year; i.e., 2003—$3.75; 2002—$4.00; etc.
Pzt_Wruff and Pzt_Mac face off h2h on CCMarines, the Marines tactical decision-making simulator.
Included is an overview of the game interface and an in-depth After Action Report with screenshots of the mission we fought today.
-Wruff
In August of 2004, Zappi, Homba, Bambam887, RedScorpion and MOOXE all pitched
in to create this Close Combat site. I would to thank all the people who have visited
and found this site to thier liking. I hope you had time to check out some
of the great Close Combat mods and our forums. I'd also like to thank
all the members of our volunteer staff that have helped over
the years, and all our users that contributed to this site!
