The World at War has been widely recognized as the best unauthorized expansion for Axis and Allies TM for over 15 years. The World at War starts in 1938. Special events like the Fall of France and the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor are re-enacted and can produce different outcomes. Rules and special troops are included for units such as the German SS, Panzers, Tiger Tanks, Rockets, U.S. Marines, Kamikazis, Banzai attacks and others Technologies are expanded. Rules include special events such as the Fall of France and the assassination attempt on Hitler. The battle for the Atlantic takes on new dimensions with German submarines doing economic damage to Britain Strategic bombing is expanded to be truly strategic. etc.