Just to clarify, we did not remove skirmishes. Skirmishes will still occur when you face an enemy Company in a city. You'll also see a label next to a city or town that indicates whether it is a main story mission, or a skirmish. Company versus Company combat out on the open map is the only one that will auto-resolve, however, this is now more complex with veterancy, health, scouting and supporting elements (Navy, Air, Partisans, supporting Companies) all playing a bigger part. Additionally, company types (infantry, armor, artillery) work in a rock-paper-scissors fashion, so it will be more critical ensuring you have the right Company before engaging the enemy.