THQ announced today Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor. The second standalone expansion in the series, this title will focus on "the most historic, tide-turning clashes of World War II." Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor will have three campaigns, new multiplayer modes and a "direct-fire" feature with more tactical control and strategic options.

"Company of Heroes is one of the most critically acclaimed RTS series of all time," said Peter Matiss, vice president of global brand management, THQ. "With Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor, Relic Entertainment is delivering an all-new, standalone chapter in the franchise and continues to push the boundaries of innovation and quality in the genre."

"In Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor, we're offering players a ton of rich, new content including more strategic options in single-player and multiplayer," said Tarrnie Williams, general manager, Relic Entertainment. "With fresh new campaigns and multiplayer modes, brand-new units, additional maps and the introduction of the 'direct-fire' feature, we're once again committed to delivering the best in strategic gaming."

Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor will release for PC in March 2009.