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What is Warfare 1917?

Warfare 1917 is a military strategy game developed by Con Artist Games and released in September 2008. Players command armed forces along the Western Front during World War I, ordering infantry squads into defensive trenches and coordinating tactical pushes across contested ground. Unlike traditional base-building strategy titles, victory depends on frontline positioning, support fire coordination, and breaking enemy army morale before your own forces break. The game runs directly in your web browser with no download required.

Key features

• Dual campaign paths: Lead either British or German forces across historical trench warfare engagements.
• Trench defensive cover: Earthworks provide vital shelter against hostile rifle fire and machine gun volleys.
• Specialized unit roster: Deploy infantry squads including riflemen, assault troopers, machine gunners, and mortar crews.
• Armored support: Deploy tanks onto the battlefield to absorb defensive fire and shield advancing infantry.
• Off-map fire support: Request timed artillery barrages and mortar strikes to suppress entrenched positions.
• Persistent upgrades: Earn upgrade points across skirmishes to boost troop survivability, firepower, and squad recharge rates.
• Custom battle editor: Configure custom battle setups outside the main campaign to test different tactical combinations.

How to play

1. Select your campaign faction from the main menu, commanding British or German forces.
2. Monitor your deployment resources and unit cooldown timers at the bottom of the screen.
3. Deploy riflemen and assault units into your closest trench line to secure defensive cover.
4. Gather sufficient infantry reinforcements in position before giving the order to advance across the field.
5. Call down mortar strikes or artillery bombardments to soften enemy barricades prior to an assault.
6. Advance from trench to trench until your forces overrun the opposing lines or hostile morale drops to zero.

Controls

Action	Keyboard / mouse
Select and recruit units	Left mouse click on unit icons
Order troops forward	Left mouse click on destination trench
Trigger support strikes	Left mouse click on fire support ability
Pan battlefield camera	Arrow keys or mouse edge scrolling

Morale and combined arms mechanics

Combat in Warfare 1917 centers on two distinct victory conditions: territorial conquest and soldier morale. Sending infantry across open ground against prepared machine gun positions leads to heavy casualties that rapidly drain your army resolve. If either side experiences a total morale collapse, the engagement ends in immediate defeat regardless of how much ground is held.

Overcoming entrenched positions requires combined arms coordination. Basic riflemen provide reliable frontline defense inside trenches, while mortar troopers lob indirect shells that force defenders out of cover. When assaulting enemy lines, pairing heavy firepower with assault troops prevents your squads from being pinned down in the open.

Tips and strategy

• Never charge without trench density: Sending solitary squads into open ground wastes resources; amass full squads in your trench before triggering an advance.
• Coordinate artillery with infantry rushes: Launch mortar strikes immediately before ordering an advance so enemy gunners remain suppressed during the crossing.
• Diversify unit recruitment: Relying solely on basic riflemen leaves your line vulnerable to enemy fire support; balance squads with assault troopers and mortar units.
• Invest upgrade points early: Upgrading unit survivability and weapon potency between campaign battles provides compounding tactical advantages.
• Monitor the morale bar constantly: Inflicting sudden casualty spikes through accurate fire support can win a battle via morale collapse before reaching the opposing trench.

Game modes

Campaign

The core campaign lets commanders select either British or German forces, battling across a series of historically inspired Western Front scenarios with progressive unit unlocks and persistent upgrade trees.

Custom battle

The custom battle mode allows players to define engagement parameters, testing specialized army builds and tactical unit matchups outside the linear progression of the main campaign.

Versions and similar games

Following the popularity of Warfare 1917, the developers created subsequent historical tactical titles. On this site, players looking for physics-driven destruction and sandbox mechanics can explore Interactive Buddy, Puppet Master, and Smash Room, which emphasize interactive ragdoll physics rather than battlefield strategy.

Developer and history

Warfare 1917 was developed by Con Artist Games and designed by Chris Condon, first launching in September 2008. The title became a classic browser strategy release, remembered for its atmospheric trench combat and accessible tactical depth.