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War Diary is a real-time strategy game released in 1996 for the MS-DOS platform. It was developed by hq team and published by Orangesoft. The game presents its world from a third-person perspective, focusing on base management and military conflict within its real-time framework.

Players manage a base centered around a city hall, which determines the construction area for eleven other building types. Core gameplay involves training soldiers at barracks and then equipping them at a weapon factory, assigning each unit one of three roles: shooter, melee fighter, or artillery. Equipment has varying quality levels that influence cost and effectiveness, and weapons degrade over time, requiring regular replacement. Troops can be organized into groups, but their individual health and weapon durability must be monitored separately.

Beyond standard soldiers, the game features other units including watch towers, ships, and monks. Monks serve a support function, aiding regular troops or summoning ghosts. Both military units and defensive structures gain combat experience from engagements, which leads to a gradual improvement in their abilities. Progression involves expanding the base, managing resource allocation for equipment, and directing diverse forces in real-time tactical encounters.