README.TXT - December 7, 1994
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To run the program, type 'war' at the prompt.

A joystick is highly recommended for use with this game.  To edit the game 
setup, hit the escape key during the simulation.

NOTES:
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If you have a THRUSTMASTER joystick, I would suggest that you set it up as a 
generic joystick when you do the setup.

ALT-M is used to view the map.  Your aircraft is represented by a white dot.  
For this scenario, you will see the island of Oahu.  

For the level bombing missions, hit enter until you have 'activated' the 
bombs, then you can use the F9 key to look down.  Keep on looking down until 
you see a green crosshair on the screen.  This 'bomb scope' is used to aim 
when dropping bombs on enemy targets.  To return to the cockpit view, hit 
ALT-V  or F10 a couple times to look back up.  

To view the outside of your aircraft, hit the V key, and use the function keys 
for different viewpoints.  F7, F8, F9, and F10 are for panning.  ALT-V returns
you to the cockpit screen.

Rudder keys are < and >.  To turn your engine off and on, use the E key.  To 
increase/decrease throttle, use the number keys or the + and - keys.

Your aircraft can be damaged several ways, including hits by enemy AA and 
machine gun fire, exploding debris, and collisions.  When dropping bombs, 
keep at an adequate height to avoid blast damage.  When attacking bombers 
armed with rear gunners, it is in your best interest not to attack straight 
from the back.

AIRCRAFT:
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If you haven't flown WWII flight sims before, here is a bit more help:  

If you are flying an American fighter, do not try to dogfight Zeroes.  Your 
best bet is to use 'hit and run' tactics.  The major weakness of Japanese 
aircaft are their lack of armor and self-sealing fuel tanks.  Don't bother 
trying to dogfight-- just punch 'em full of holes.  

If you are flying for the Japanese, it is in your interest to avoid being 
hit at all costs.  Unlike American aircraft which are built like slow 
lumbering flying tanks, the Japanese aircraft are built for maneuverability.  
A few hits can easily vaporize any Japanese fighter or bomber.

     [PLANES IN THIS SCENARIO]
     P-26 Peashooter - US Army fighter, antiquated, unarmored
     P-36 Mohawk     - US Army fighter, decent fighter, relatively maneuverable
     P-40 Warhawk    - US Army fighter, the best (and pretty much only in 
                       large numbers) fighter available to the USAAF at the 
                       outbreak of war.  Underpowered compared to P-36, but 
                       more aerodynamic and faster
     F4F Wildcat     - USN, USMC fighter, best U.S. fighter available at the
                       outbreak of war.  Rather maneuverable, and very strong,
                       but not as maneuverable as Zero.
     A6M Zero        - Japanese fighter, phenomenal maneuverability, range, 
                       and performance, but has a lot to be desired in the way
                       of pilot protection 
     D3A Val         - Japanese divebomber, good bombing platform, lacks 
                       adequate armor, but stronger than a Zero.  Very 
                       maneuverable 
     BN1 Kate        - Japanese torpedo bomber, best torpedo bomber in the 
                       world at the outbreak of the war, chief weakness is 
                       lack of adequate pilot protection.  Stable bombing
                       platform.

     WEAPONS:
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     AP bombs        - Used against armored targets such as ships

     Fragmentation   - Used against parked aircraft, troop concentrations, etc.

     Torpedoes       - Used against ships, must be dropped at about 100 feet 
                       above sea level, and your aircraft must be going no 
                       faster than 125 MPH

REGISTRATION INFO:
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The registered, full version will be available on December 25, 1994.  For a 
registration fee of ONLY $12, you will get the following battles:

        Pearl Harbor   Wake Island   Philippines   Coral Sea
                Midway   Solomon Islands   Santa Cruz

In each battle, you will have the opportunity to fly a number of missions
for both the Allies and the Japanese.  Fly aircraft such as the:

     P-26 Pea Shooter   P-36 Mohawk   P-39 Airacobra   P-40 Warhawk
       F2A Buffalo   F4F Wildcat   SB2U Vindicator   SBD Dauntless
        TBD Devastator   TBF Avenger   B-17 Fortress   B-18 Bolo
           A6M Zero  D3A Val  D4Y Judy   B5N Kate   G4M Betty
                 Ki-27 Nate   Ki-43 Oscar   Ki-21 Sally

Registered owners will also have the opportunity to download add-on missions 
at no additional cost.

This is the first of a planned series of stand-alone flight simulation games.  
Other planned games include:

G.A.B.: 1943-1945 Pacific                                    
G.A.B.: Hypothetical: Operation Orange, Invasion of Hawaii, Invasion of Japan 
G.A.B.: Battle of France, Battle Of Britain, Invasion of Russia                
G.A.B.: 1931-1945 Battle of China                            


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TO REGISTER:

Fill Out the following form and send to:

                CHARLES B. LAW
                C/O GARY BROOKS
                49-074 KAM HIGHWAY
                KANEOHE, HI 96744

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NUMBER  ITEM                       PRICE EACH      TOTAL

......  GREAT AIR BATTLES: 41-42     $12.00        .....
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        (price includes postage)

                                  GRAND TOTAL      .....


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