Wehrmacht

## Overview

Divided into the Heer, Luftwaffe, and Kriegsmarine, the Wehrmacht represents the unified armed forces of the Third Reich. Combining rigorous training and innovative weaponry, the Wehrmacht produced some of the finest troops of the war.

## Gameplay

### **Infantry**

Wehrmacht infantry excel at long-range combat, where their accurate small arms, and better training can compete against the Allied numerical superiority and faster-firing weapons. Their infantry have access to very powerful and versatile weapon upgrades, but the high price and veterancy requirements makes it unfeasible for every squad to be fully-outfitted without substantial logistics.

### **Light Vehicles**

Well-armoured and often mounted with the iconic MG 42, Sonderkraftfahrzeugs (Sd.Kfz.) make short work of infantry. Though easily penetrated by Allied vehicles equipped with .50 calibre heavy machine guns, the combined elements of camouflage and a higher suppression value can quickly pin down Allied pintle gunners if firing first. Another advantage is the availability of 2 cm autocannons in a number of their vehicles, which can much more easily take on Allied light armour and infantry alike. To better facilitate the famed Blitzkrieg ('lightning war') tactics, Wehrmacht light vehicles can be equipped to better detect enemy forces and secure priority targets without the aid of infantry.

### **Tanks**

Needing little to no introduction, German Panzers have thicker armour and superior cannons than their Allied counterparts. Similar to the infantry, this grants them a massive advantage at range, where their accuracy can be used to greater effect. However, what they generally lack in is mobility. Allied tanks have little issue encircling lone Panzers, which are less maneuverable and have slower-firing guns. As such, it is important to exercise good situational awareness and not have Panzers operate without infantry support.

## Tiering

### **Hauptquartier der Wehrmacht**

 Escalate to Battle Phase 2
 Escalate to Battle Phase 3

### **Baracken**

Build cost: 80 Manpower, 15 Fuel

Highly motivated veterans of countless battles, Wehrmacht troops learned how to fight in a host of environments. Steadfast, courageous, and loyal, these men were prepared to fight by any means necessary to protect their beloved Fatherland.

### **Waffenkammer**

Build cost: 180 Manpower, 45 Fuel

Throughout the war the Wehrmacht developed a vast array of crewed weapons and light vehicles to augment its infantry. Versatile and reliable, these weapons and vehicles provided invaluable support against the overwhelming Allies.

### **Fahrzeughalle**

Build cost: 200 Manpower, 100 Fuel

The backbone of Wehrmacht armoured forces, medium Panzers were the true strength behind their mightier siblings. Better armed and armoured than their Allied counterparts, these Panzers had a marginal but noticeable advantage in combat.

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### **Panzerhalle**

Build cost: 240 Manpower, 100 Fuel

Few in number but larger than life, Wehrmacht heavy Panzers were renowned for holding against waves of Allied tanks. Fusing unerringly accurate main guns with thick armoured plating, these legendary tanks dominated the battlefield.

 Die Wacht am Rhein!

## Doctrines

### **Infanterie Division**

352. Infanterie-Division

> "*Lead veteran squads and elite infantry, armed with powerful weapons, to victory for the Fatherland."*
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Focus: Highly experienced infantry, various weapon teams, elite troops

Traits: Versatile, Adaptable

Difficulty: Intermediate

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### **Leichte Division**

90. Grenadier-Division

> "*Adopt mechanised tactics to outmaneuver and destroy your enemy."*
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Focus: Mechanised infantry, versatile light vehicles, versatile medium armour

Traits: Aware, Opportunistic

Difficulty: Advanced

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### **Luftwaffe Division**

3. Fallschirmjäger-Division

> "*Use the full might of the Third Reich's air forces and elite Fallschirmjägers to outmaneuver and outmatch your enemies."*
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Focus: Paratroopers, air support

Traits: Aggressive, Opportunistic

Difficulty: Advanced

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### **Ost Division**

716. Infanterie-Division

> "*Send in support from the Eastern Legions to cover your flanks."*
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Focus: Foreign soldiers, formidable defences, tank hunters

Traits: Resilient, Aware

Difficulty: Intermediate

### **Panzer Division**

15. Panzergrenadier-Division

> "*Crush the enemies of the Fatherland with the treads of your mighty Panzers."*
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Focus: Experienced medium armour, heavy Panzers, mechanised infantry

Traits: Aggressive, Aware

Difficulty: Intermediate

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### **Straf Division**

246. Volksgrenadier-Division

> "*Let the criminals, cowards, and other scum fight to redeem themselves in the eyes of the Third Reich - or die trying."*
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Focus: Penal troops, field artillery, assault engineers

Traits: Resillient, Aggressive

Difficulty: Advanced