Slitherine Strategies announces they are accepting beta test applications for Commander: Napoleon at War (thanks Gamer's Hell) in an update that also reveals a bit on what to expect from the upcoming turn-based strategy game:

We're pleased to announce the launch of the Beta Sign up program for Commander - Napoleon at War. CNAW is the sequel to the critically acclaimed Commander - Europe at War, and takes this classic turn based strategy game to a Napoleonic setting. Players control the French Empire or the Coalition opposing Napoleon.

While Commander - Europe at War was a great game, CNAW includes a number of additional features that make it stand out above and beyond it's predecessor:

        • Dynamic weather.
        • Completely new combat system with bonuses for combined arms and supporting units meaning combats are no longer 1 v 1.
        • Units are more specialised and varied.
        • Looting of suppies from conquered cities.
        • Scorched earth tactics. Raze cities to destroy their production or limit their use to an enemy.
        • Conquered major nations become vassals that can revolt at a later date. They are never fully integrated allowing for the re-emergence of conquered nations such as Prussia & Austria.
        • Major AI improvements at the strategic and tactical levels.
        • Victory conditions that are more interesting and varied than just to conquer your enemies.
        • A selection of smaller scenarios specifically designed for multiplayer.

Sign up for the Beta Test at : www.slitherine.com/beta_test