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Third Reich is a turn-based strategy video game released for MS-DOS in 1996. It is a licensed adaptation of the Avalon Hill board game of the same name, focusing on the European Theater of World War II. The game was published by The Avalon Hill Game Company and falls into the historical battle genre, presenting a top-down view of the conflict.

Players assume the role of a high command, controlling the military forces of either the Axis or Allied powers across a map of Europe. The primary objective is to achieve strategic victory through the capture of key territories and the attrition of enemy forces. Gameplay progresses through a series of turns, each representing a span of time, during which players manage production, move units, and engage in combat. Core systems involve logistical planning for unit deployment and supply, along with tactical combat resolutions that account for terrain and unit types.

Progression is structured around historical campaigns and scenarios, with players making operational decisions that influence the broader strategic situation. The game involves managing fronts, conducting offensives, and responding to enemy movements. Complexity arises from the interrelation of production capacity, unit mobility, and the geographical scale of the theater, requiring players to plan multiple turns in advance to secure objectives.