Another great World War II game from SSI, Panzer Commander drops you into the cupola of a battle tank. This excellent guide offers tips and strategies for all of the game"s 40 missions and six campaigns. You"ll start out with a primer on basic tank controls, components, and handling. (Just which part is the cupola, anyway?) Key terms and concepts, like the all-important hull-down position, are well documented and easy to understand. Also, the capabilities and specifications for each of the game"s 48 drivable tanks are clearly listed in a series of lengthy tables. For more specific information on a given tank, you can check out the author"s tips for taking each one into battle. The book also provides some great tactical advice for each scenario, complete with maps and screen shots to help you familiarize yourself with the battlefield at hand. You"ll learn all about the game"s excellent multiplayer mode, the powerful mission editor. Finally, you can turn to the handy glossary for a better explanation of the more baffling armored combat terms. --Michael Ryan