

When all was said and done, they were one of the most decorated units in the history of the United States military. From that point on, they made their way through the European theater, ensuring their place in history by participating in some of the war's most important battles. Scattered behind enemy lines after their planes were shot down, the men of the 101st had to brave the elements, the darkness around them, and the advancing enemy troops to join up and complete their mission as planned. Matt Baker, a member of the famed 101st Airborne Paratroopers Unit, one of the first squads on the ground during the D-Day invasion. Brothers in Arms places you squarely in the combat boots of Sgt. That's all about to change, however, with the release of Gearbox's Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30, a title that puts you in control of several small squads and sends you into some of the war's pivotal battles.

From Call of Duty to Medal of Honor, these games drop you on the battlefield, arm you to the teeth, and task you with virtually wiping out the Nazi threat by yourself. There's one type of game, however, that generally stands on the action-heavy side of the fence: WWII shooters. Those that prefer to strategize, on the other hand, have games like Rainbow Six 3 and Full Spectrum Warrior, which require you to think before you act. Hardcore action fans can pick up games like Doom 3 or Halo 2, both of which allow you to pick up a firearm and mow down wave after wave of enemies. When it comes to action-packed shooters, there seems to be a genre for virtually anyone.
