1942 had a revolutionary idea to it... complete open map where you can use everything - as we're accustomed to today in BF2. The gfx were old and plain but it was a pleasant experience.
As for 1943... If it's going to use the Bad Company engine we're in for wonderful times!
Only thing I'm concerned about is the 24man limit. I don't want it to be a COD4 type multiplayer game. BF2 was slower paced but more involved. I enjoyed that.