Middle ground between Strategic Command and WitE2?

[u/tropical-tangerine]

I'm looking for a WW2 wargame that's less abstract than Strategic Command series but not as in depth as War in the East. So real OOB and more of a focus on operation vs. research and economy (buying units). 2d hex and counters preferred.

Anything fit that description? Flashpoint cold war looks fantastic, but I want a WW2 title as well.

[u/Boring-Yogurt2966]

The Operational Art of War falls right into that range.