Clad in Iron: Carolines 1885 Release Date: 27 August 2019. Additional alternative historical scenario about the conflict between Germany and Spain in 1885 for the game Clad in Iron: Philippines 1898. The Spaniards considered the Caroline Islands in the Pacific Ocean to be their colony, but did not actually control them. In August 1885, a German colonial squadron occupied the Caroline Islands. In response, the Spaniards sent their ships to the Philippines. 8 new types of historically reliable warships have been added to the game scenario. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1144490/Clad_In_Iron_Carolines_1885