Cheat mode:

Press [Enter], type one of the following codes, then press [Enter] again to activate the corresponding cheat function.

Code Result

killenemy - kills all enemies
hurt - hurts first vehicle in present platoon
kill - kills first vehicle in present platoon
gameoverman - Wins current mission
ispy - Show enemies on map and radar
novictory - Disables victory check
polytheism - Makes you and the enemy invincible
commanders - Disables commander's effect
stratperspective - Changes View
chillout - locks platoons in place
chessmatch - Toggles chessmatch mode
neon - Puts oversized marker over the top of vehicles
hasselhoff - Forces the game to end, and you to lose
grid - Turns terrain grid on
impLines - Puts implines around objects
avatar - places yellow frames around all vehicles
amazon - Removes all terrain from the map
london - Turns off visual fog and darkens map
seattle - disables horizon
fps - Shows your FPS

Game Tips:

Knowledge is power:

Knowledge is power. Use your recon vehicles to probe enemy positions, then engage the opposition with your heavy armor.

Use your weapons:

Use your weapons' different ranges to set "kill zones." Deploy TOW Antitank Guided Missiles to the rear, place tanks a bit forward, sprinkle the area where you wish to engage the enemy with mines, and then let loose when the enemy arrives. It is the synergy of multiple weapon systems simultaneously engaging the enemy that wins battles.

Place your less capable tanks:

Place your less capable tanks (such as T-72s) on the reverse (that is, opposite) side of the hill from an enemy advance. The enemy won't be able to see the tanks until they crest the hill, and then the T-72s can pour shells into the enemy at close range--hopefully negating any technological advantage the enemy has. That's the theory, but it didn't work too well for the Iraqis at Medina Ridge.

Use the right weapon system:

Use the right weapon system for the right job. Helicopters are great tank busters, but are vulnerable to thin-skinned antiair vehicles. Use tanks to clear the antiair vehicles before employing your choppers. The helicopters are also good at popping up from behind ridges (using the Set Helicopter Height option), shooting a couple of missiles, and then diving for cover before the enemy can return fire