Just Installed IL-2: 1946 and I'm Completely Baffled

[scrapser]

So, can someone give me a overview of what this sim is exactly? I thought I would be able to select a theater, then pilot, plane, etc. and fly a campaign. But what I'm seeing is all American and British planes and missions are in the Pacific. If I want to fly in Europe I can't fly as an American or British pilot from the looks of things.

Thanks in advance.