Great question! I was always a fan of Sid Meier's Gettysburg (RTS) and also played a golden oldie called SSI Colonial Conquest. It was a world map with Ger., Fra., USA, GB, Rus. and Jap. as the world colonial powers. Each country made their moves and the final turn was played out at one time. Several battles occurred for one country as many powers tried to take the same land. This had naval and land units. The best part was that you never knew what would happen as 6 player were all making their stored moved and the execution was done at the same time.
Ken Whitehead tried to program something like this but it hasn't taken off yet. I was thinking of helping him develop it and upgrade graphics; as his concept is really good.
I like the turn based game a lot but RTS is more realistic for trying to command or lead an army. (Chess vs wrestling => strategy vs. quick decisive decisions?)
The WOR's is more of a first person game (RTS) and the Grand Tactician is the extreme Tactical commanding version. Do you want to be Lincoln, Grant, Reg. officer or the soldier? It depends on which level you want to partake at. I do like strategy games (board/I-Go, U-GO) but like the action of RTS games and the control of a large tactical game too. All have their benefits.
If I had to pick, I would LOVE to play Sid Meier's Gettysburg h-2-h vs Club members. Those would be fun!
