They reduced the number of pieces per side (from 40 to 30), added additional powers, and changed the numbering to reflect the European system. Then, in 2000s Hasbro re-imagined Stratego in the USA and made a few changes. The 1st rank (most powerful) was 1, the second most powerful was 2, 3rd most powerful was 3. When they introduced Stratego in the USA, the numbering was reversed, so the Marshall was a 1, the General 2, and so on.

The higher the rank, the higher the number. the Marshall (most powerful piece) was a 10, the General was a 9, and so on. When first produced in Europe, the most powerful pieces had higher numbers.

Stratego: Lord of the Rings Trilogy Edition.

Stratego (Revised Edition) (aka Stratego Fire & Ice).

It is not exactly the same, but not far from it (numbered pieces, spy (same name) can kill the strongest piece but only when attacking, flag, bombs, etc.) This game in turn almost certainly drew on the classic Chinese children's game Jungle. This game is similar to, and almost certainly derived directly from, the H.P. The first to capture an enemy flag is the winner! And when attacked, it could 'blast' your man off the board and out of play. The next piece you attack could be a bomb. The suspense builds as your men move deeper into enemy territory. You control your pieces and risk your men in battles where the strength of your enemy is unknown. The lower-ranking man is captured and out of play. When you're one space away from an enemy, attack. Once the armies are in place, advance your men. But remember your opponent is doing the same thing, so you must plan a defense as well as an offense.

Secretly place your men, bombs, and flag on the gameboard with these objectives in mind. Your mission-protect your flag and capture your opponent's flag. You have an army of men at your disposal and six bombs. This edition includes quick start instructions. The next piece you attack could 'blast' your man off the board and out of play. Risk your men in battles where the strength of your enemy is unknown. Your mission-protect your flag and capture your opponent's. STRATEGO ORIGINAL, the legendary game of where the gameboard is your battlefield.

Stratego game instructions