WHAT'S THE STORY? Gritty, eight-day account of the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Story, full name Road to Hill 30, focuses on a real-life platoon from the 101st Airborne 'Screaming Eagles'.

TECHNICALLY SPEAKING: Sophisticated first-person shooter, which plays high on both battlefield and historical authenticity. Considerable freedom within scenarios.

PLAYS LIKE? A day out with the local WWII battle recreation society.

WHO FOR? Heroes. Thinkers. Leaders. History students.

FREEBIES: Grab yourself one of 10 absolutely free Xbox games we have to give away. Just email your details to webmaster.maxim@dennis.co.uk and we'll enter you into the draw. Closing date: 31st March 2005

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