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Q185363: Close Combat: A Bridge Too Far Update Available

Article: Q185363
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): WINDOWS:2.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbfile ccabtf kbimu msgame
Last Modified: 21-DEC-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Close Combat: A Bridge Too Far, version 2.0 
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SUMMARY
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Microsoft has released an update to Microsoft Close Combat: A Bridge Too Far.
This update is available for Windows as an .exe file and for the Macintosh as a
.bin file.

MORE INFORMATION
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The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download
Center:

  Cc2-20b.bin
  (http://download.microsoft.com/download/ccombatbridgemac/Patch/1/MacOS/EN-US/Cc2-20b.bin)

  Cc2-20b.exe
  (http://download.microsoft.com/download/ccombatbridge/Patch/1/WIN98/EN-US/Cc2-20b.exe)

Release Date: May-07-1998

For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click
the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q119591 How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

Microsoft used the most current virus detection software available on the date of
posting to scan this file for viruses. Once posted, the file is housed on secure
servers that prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.

This update offers the following improvements:

- German infantry no longer use their Panzerfaust anti-tank weapons against
  Allied infantry.

- The Soldier monitor now updates properly on the Macintosh.

- You can no longer deduce enemy placements during deployment mode by watching
  for the targeting cursor while you drag a fire line.

- Dead tank sprites no longer disappear.

- Dead tanks continue to smoke.

- It is easier to drive a tank straight down a road. They are also less likely
  to expose their side to the enemy during the middle of a move order.

- Anti-tank guns placed in multi-story buildings are assumed to be on the
  ground floor and don't get LOS advantages from higher floors.

- Tanks now can move onto the Arnhem bridge.

- Mortars on "Defend" or when controlled by the AI were too accurate. Now they
  target an area, not individual men.

Additional query words: 1.00 abtf abridgetoofar closecombat ccii cc2 patch

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Keywords          : kbfile ccabtf kbimu msgame 
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbGamesSearch kbCloseCombatSearch kbCloseCombat2
Version           : WINDOWS:2.0
Issue type        : kbinfo

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