Fortress Europe is the first step on the journey from the battlefields of Normandy to the Ragnarok of Berlin. It is the first Late War book written specifically for the latest version of Flames of War. It is a great sampler for a beginner just starting out, as it covers the big four of Late War: Americans, Germans, British and Soviets. This gives you the chance to see the types of equipment, the levels of training, and the play style of each army before deciding which to collect.