''Grand Fleet'' is a 1988 video game published by

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Gameplay

''Grand Fleet'' is a game in which players command the flagships of their respective fleet, the British Home Fleet based at

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, and the German Fleet based in

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Reception

Lt. H.E. Dille reviewed the game for ''

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'', and stated that "Overall, this product is recommended for dedicated wargamers and enthusiasts of the historical period covered, but may prove too involved and time-consuming for "weekend warriors"."

Reviews

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– Sep, 1989 *

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References

{{reflist 1988 video games Amiga games Atari ST games Computer wargames DOS games Naval video games Simulations Canada video games Turn-based strategy video games Video games developed in Canada World War I video games