1916 help me ?!?!

Hello, As the title suggests I've tried running this game for the first time today and no matter what i've tried the game refuses to progress past the initial splash screen immediately after booting up the game. I've tried setting the game in compatibility mode(xp service pack 2 & 3, with administrator privledges), verifying the integrity of the files, uninstalling and reinstalling the game, and even dgvoodoo and dxwnd haven't made a difference in getting past that first screen. I've haven't seen any m...

Its one of the most elusive Blitzkrieg titles to this day. Dark Fox, can you guys please release it here on Steam?

How can you pass the first bridge without getting mowed down? The tanks are getting melted, im trying to give them cover with artillery barrage but its not really working.

Though being a Blitzkrieg veteran, I don't know how to accomplish the second German mission. There are just too many enemies vs. my few troops. Moreover, my single(!) supply truck and single engineer can't do anything for my troops (there is no depot). Whatever I try (stay in the starting position, or move troops to the second defence line from the start), I will loose this one. Can anyone help with some tactics?...