(1) Compass. A compass would be better than a mini-map for figuring out which direction I'm facing on the tactical map.
We abandoned the compass, when the map is no longer rotated.
North is always on top.
(2) Time stamp on the the message box. For example "Enemy spotted! 15:01". Notice the time next to the message.
Ok
(3) German colors always blue, and the Soviets always red. Sorry, it just bugs me to play as Germans as a red color.
It's a for first look, but.... for second - own color for any nation it's mistake.
What colors denote for the forces of South Africa, Iranians, Iraqis, Angolans, Mujahideen, Japan and other nations that are in the game?
Think about it. Colors should be different and well-read.
Right answer is from military tactical - _Allieds_ (not German or Russian) is always red, _Enemies_ is always blue.
(4) Ability to change the name of soldiers in the refit/replacement screen. I think it is great we have person names in the game, but I want to rename my guys something really simple like "Bill" or "Ted."
No, names is predefined and don't changed. Except of historical commanders in editor pipeline.
(5) Binoculars that are on ground level, if desired. I really don't like how the camera jumps up every time I press TAB too close to the ground.
Camera jumps to avoid a clipping issues.