diff --git a/doc/src/manual.txt b/doc/src/manual.txt
index 8b53f1ca..0f0988c5 100644
--- a/doc/src/manual.txt
+++ b/doc/src/manual.txt
@@ -191,6 +191,26 @@ To block an exit (path, bridge), you can either:
 
 A unit or a gate will let friendly units pass.
 
+Zoom mode (experimental)
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+New in 1.2 alpha 10.
+
+F8: enter or exit zoom mode. Escape exits zoom mode too.
+
+The square in divided in 3 x 3 smaller squares. A zoomed square can be used as a target for an order (go to, essentially).
+
+Recallable control groups
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+New in 1.2 alpha 10.
+
+Control + 6, 7, 8 or 9: sets group 6, 7, 8 or 9 with the currently controlled units
+
+Shift + 6, 7, 8 or 9: extends group 6, 7, 8 or 9 with the currently controlled units
+
+6, 7, 8 or 9: recalls group 6, 7, 8 or 9 
+
 Other commands
 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
 
@@ -217,9 +237,6 @@ Since SoundRTS 1.1 alpha 3, Alt + A is the same than Alt + G.
 
 Backquote (the key below Escape): console command (only in single player mode). The only useful commands at the moment are add_units (to get units or buildings instantly) and victory (to win, for example to skip a chapter). Example of a "add_units" command: "add_units a1 100 archer". New in SoundRTS 1.2 alpha 9.
 
-F8 (experimental): enter or exit zoom mode. Escape exits zoom mode too. New in SoundRTS 1.2 alpha 10. The square in divided in 3 x 3 smaller squares. A zoomed square can be used as a target for an order (go to, essentially).
-
-
 4. Multiplayer games
 --------------------
 
diff --git a/res/ui/bindings.txt b/res/ui/bindings.txt
index b5b4da7a..65cea44f 100644
--- a/res/ui/bindings.txt
+++ b/res/ui/bindings.txt
@@ -163,13 +163,31 @@ CTRL ALT s: select_units worker SOLDIER
 2: group 2 local
 3: group 3 local
 4: group 4 local
+5: group 5 local
 CTRL 1: group 1
 CTRL 2: group 2
 CTRL 3: group 3
 CTRL 4: group 4
+CTRL 5: group 5
 0: ungroup
 
 
+; recallable groups
+
+6: recall_group 6
+7: recall_group 7
+8: recall_group 8
+9: recall_group 9
+CTRL 6: set_group 6
+CTRL 7: set_group 7
+CTRL 8: set_group 8
+CTRL 9: set_group 9
+SHIFT 6: append_group 6
+SHIFT 7: append_group 7
+SHIFT 8: append_group 8
+SHIFT 9: append_group 9
+
+
 ; miscellaneous
 
 ESCAPE: escape
diff --git a/soundrts/clientgame.py b/soundrts/clientgame.py
index 8ff8a1d4..77bfe9fd 100644
--- a/soundrts/clientgame.py
+++ b/soundrts/clientgame.py
@@ -74,6 +74,7 @@ def __init__(self, server, speed=config.speed):
         self.alert_squares = {}
         self.dobjets = {}
         self.group = []
+        self.groups = {}
         self.lost_units = []
         self.neutralized_units = []
         self.previous_menus = {}
@@ -911,6 +912,8 @@ def say_group(self, prefix=[]):
             group = [self.dobjets[x].short_title for x in self.group
                      if x in self.dobjets]
             voice.item(prefix + [138] + self.summary(group) + u.orders_txt)
+        else:
+            voice.item(prefix + [4205]) # no unit controlled
 
     def tell_enemies_in_square(self, place):
         enemies = [x.short_title for x in self.dobjets.values()
@@ -1055,13 +1058,10 @@ def cmd_default(self, *args):
         self.order = None
 
     def cmd_unit_status(self):
-        self.update_group()
-        if not self.group:
-            voice.item([4205]) # no unit controlled
-        else:
+        self.say_group(self.place.title)
+        if self.group:
             self.follow_mode = True
             self._follow_if_needed()
-            self.say_group(self.place.title)
 
     def cmd_help(self, incr):
         incr = int(incr)
@@ -1228,6 +1228,24 @@ def cmd_select_units(self, *args):
         self.selectionner_unite(1, *(list(self._arrange(args)) + [True]))
         self.grouper(1, *self._arrange(args))
 
+    # recallable groups
+
+    def cmd_set_group(self, name, *args):
+        self.groups[name] = set(self.group)
+        voice.item(["ok"])
+
+    def cmd_append_group(self, name, *args):
+        if name not in self.groups:
+            self.groups[name] = set()
+        self.groups[name].update(self.group)
+        voice.item(["ok"])
+
+    def cmd_recall_group(self, name, *args):
+        if name not in self.groups:
+            self.groups[name] = set()
+        self.group = self.groups[name]
+        self.say_group()
+
     # select order
 
     order = None