WAR COLLEGE

This page takes you to articles, maps, and other instructional material we've found useful, interesting, or just cool. Most were written by one or more of our members, but a few are instructional material from the real world which seemed applicable to both Aces High and  WarBirds.

The Air War

Aces High Trainers Page
On this site you will find lots of information to help you improve your game. Some of this information is directly from the AH Help Pages but most goes more in-depth with hints and tips from the trainers and other players.

Soda's Aircraft evaluation

This is the best resource for learning the strengths and weakness of the various planes of Aces High.

Net Aces

Tips, tactics and much more.

Ace High Wiki

This is the place to find tons of information regarding Aces High, getting stated, learning to fly, planes, vehicles, etc.  Good place to start.

Dive Bombing and Rocket Attacks
Tips on how to engage targets through dive bombing and rocket attacks.

Bomber Escort
A description of standard procedures for escorting level bombers to and from their targets.

Loose Deuce
A case for the "loose deuce" formation for wingmen.

Combat Tactics In The SWPA
This is a reprint of an article written by Major Thomas B. McGuire, Jr. of the 475th Fighter Group on combat in the Southwest Pacific Area. Major McGuire garnered 38 confirmed kills during the war and won the Medal of Honor and other awards. His advice is as true in WarBirds today as it was in the South Pacific in the 40's.

Level Bombing Miscellany
Miscellaneous information for bombers: how to stay in formation, what historical formations looked like, and the use of AI wingmen.

The Ground War

German Armor Basics
This is a reprint of a pamphlet that was given to German tank crews before they headed out for the Eastern front - or so we were told. Sounds like good advice to us.