Sounds like I need to get my hands on this game. Maybe I should encourage my girlfriend to go on holiday first!
I'm currently restarting the Normandy invasion version (bloodly HHD decided to drop dead with all my data). Finding the little stuart tank useful in the early battles for playing the 'battlefield bully' roll.
Yes, Combat Mission is awesome too. I've got the three demos and intend to order the games at some point. The physics engine and terrain detail is simply outstanding.