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Evasive Action

Trigger this card when the enemy deploys a unit with a deployment effect. Cancel the effect.

**Evasive Action** is a countermeasure in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Strategy

Evasive Action has a very large potional as it can counter game changing deployment effects such as those of Leopold, B-17 Flying Fortress or La Decima.

It is possible to deploy units with a deployment effect to use up your opponents evasive action, even if the deployment effect would not trigger (for example, playing a RAAF Lightning F-4 or Flammpanzer on an empty board would still trigger your opponents Evasive Action to clear way for a larger more important deployment effect)

## Changelogs

On 2/12/2021 (D/M/Y) Evasive Action was effected by the change "Cards that trigger on Deployment effect (i.e., the card has "Deployment:" in the text ) now always trigger, even if the Deployment effect doesn't do anything." causing it to trigger on deployment effects that did not themselves trigger.
B-26 Groupe Bretagne

When B-26 attacks, remove cards from top of enemy deck equal to RESISTANCE cards in enemy hand.

**B-26 Groupe Bretagne** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Martin B-26 Marauder was an American medium bomber used by the Free French Air Force and the Allied air forces during WWII. During Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of North Africa in 1942, three squadrons of the Free French Air Force were equipped with Marauders for medium-bombing operations in Italy and the Allied invasion of France. During the last phase of the war seven of the nine French Groupes de Bombardement used B-26’s for their bombing missions.
Combined Arms

**Combined Arms** is a Tactical Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

At the start of WWII German armor enjoyed the advantage of having radios, allowing them to communicate and coordinate faster than their counterparts. In every tank there was at least one radio and in some command tanks as many as four conversations could take place on them simultaneously through the use of carrier telephony. The Germans were the first to use this type of radio technology, but the British and the U.S. forces soon followed their example.
Counter Strike

**Counter Strike** is a Tactical Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

A counter strike, or counterattack is a tactic employed in response to an attack with the objective of regaining lost ground or to destroy an attacking enemy. This is a tactic that was frequently employed in WWII, for example, during the Battle of the Bulge, American troops successfully resisted German attacks in the Battle for St. Vith. After some resistance the Americans finally evacuated the town, but did so by falling back to entrenched positions and continued their resistance. This slowed down the German advance even more and dealt a major setback to their timetable.
2 Pounder

Has +1 attack against tanks.

**2 Pounder** is a Anti-Tank Gun in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Ordnance QF 2-pounder (QF for "quick firing") was a 40 mm British anti-tank and vehicle-mounted gun that was used by the Allies in WWII. The 2-pounder was a typical main armament on armored cars, such as the Daimler, but also a common main gun on British tanks early in the war. However, as Axis tank armor improved the gun was gradually replaced by the 6-pounder, but some remained in service until the end of the war.
2nd Rifles

**2nd Rifles** is a Motorized Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 2nd Motorized Rifles Division was formed in 1940 as the 127th Rifle Division. In 1941 they were renamed to the 2nd Guards Rifle Division for their distinguished combat service, and throughout WWII they participated in numerous battles and campaigns on various military fronts. By the end of the war they were one of the most decorated divisions in the Soviet ground forces. In 1946 the division received the honorary name Tamanskaya, named after the Bolshevik revolutionary M. I. Kalinin. The division is still in active service today and their motto is: “Motherland, Honor, Glory”.

## Overview

**2nd Rifles** is a decent 3k cost Guard unit for Soviet faction. **2nd Rifles** is great for protecting your HQ against Jaggro units, German Blitz tanks, and other units with Blitz abilities. This unit could also blockade the frontline, protecting valuable units on the same front, and protect your HQ from lethal attack from an unexpected Blitz units of your opponent.
2nd Alpini Regiment

**2nd Alpini Regiment** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 2nd Alpini Regiment was a light infantry regiment of the Italian Army that specialized in mountain warfare. During WWII the regiment was attached to the "Cuneense" division of the Italian Army which fought in France, the Italian attack on Greece and the invasion of Yugoslavia. In 1942 the division fought with the German Sixth Army on the Eastern Front in the Battle of Stalingrad where it ended up being encircled and almost annihilated by the Red Army. In February 1943 the division counted as few as 5,206 men, 206 of them being men of the 2nd Alpini Regiment, who by then had walked 200 km, fought in 20 battles and spent 11 nights camped out in the middle of the Russian Steppe. After the signing of the Italian armistice with the Allies in September 1943, the regiment was disbanded.
Himeji Regiment

**Himeji Regiment** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 39th Infantry Regiment Himeji was attached to the 10th Division of the Imperial Japanese Army, which was code named the "Iron Division". The division fought in the Russo-Japanese War, the Second Sino-Japanese War and during WWII. By the end of WWII they were sent to  Luzon in the Philippines to fight against the American forces where the division was almost entirely annihilated in the Battle of Luzon in 1945. However, the 39th Regiment continued a guerrilla war until the surrender of Japan on August 15, 1945.
158. Nachschub

**158. Nachschub** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 158. Nachschub was a German supply battalion attached to the 58th Infantry Division of the Wehrmacht during WWII. The division took part in the Battle of France in 1940, and then Operation Barbarossa in 1941 and after that it was constantly engaged on the Eastern Front until the end of the war in 1945.
5th Legions Regiment

**5th Legions Regiment** is an Infantry Unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

**5th Legions Infantry Regiment** of Józef Piłsudski (Polish: *5 Pułk Piechoty Legionów Józefa Piłsudskiego*, abbreviated to **5 pp Leg.**) was an infantry regiment of the Polish Army in 1918–1939. It was garrisoned in Vilnius as part of the 1st Legions Infantry Division.

## Strategy

Since **Bombers** do not deal retaliatory damage when being attacked, Using the 5th Legions Regiment to attack bombers can give them +1+1 without taking damage
Corsair F4U-1D

Destruction: Destroy a random enemy unit.

**Corsair F4U-1D** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Vought F4U Corsair was an American fighter aircraft used in World War II and later in the Korean War. The Corsair was both used as a carrier-based and land-based aircraft and served both the US Navy and the US Marines. Japanese pilots considered it a fearful aircraft in dogfights, and according to the US Navy it had a 11:1 kill ratio.
3. Fallschirmjäger

**3. Fallschirmjäger** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 3. Fallschirmjager Regiment was formed in 1940 as part of the 1st Parachute Division, initially named 7th Air Division for secrecy. It took part in the invasion of Crete in 1941 and later that year was sent to the eastern front, seeing heavy combat near Leningrad, Vitebsk and Smolensk over the next couple of years. In 1943 it was sent to Sicily to defend against the Allied invasion of the island and spent the remainder of the war slowly retreating up the Italian peninsula from one defensive position to another.

## Attributes

### Deployment

Gets +1 +1 for each non-infantry unit type you control
Airstrike

**Airstrike** is a Air Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The German Luftwaffe performed well between 1939–41, using mainly Stuka dive bombers to support their advancing troops. However, the Luftwaffe was poorly coordinated and was lacking in radar technology which meant that it never reached the size and scope needed to gain total air supremacy during the later stages of the war. Advanced German aircraft designs came too late to make an impact, the Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter did not come to use until July 1944, and the Heinkel He 162 appeared only during the last months of the war in Europe.
Admiral Hipper

### Effect

Send a unit to owner's hand. Enemy does not gain a kredit slot or draw a card next turn.

**Admiral Hipper** is a Naval Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

Admiral Hipper was the lead ship of the Admiral Hipper class of heavy cruisers which served with the German Kriegsmarine during WWII. The ship was launched in 1937 and entered into service in 1939, shortly after the outbreak of the war. Admiral Hipper was used in the Battle of the Atlantic and saw a significant amount of action. The ship sank the British destroyer HMS Glowworm in 1940 and several merchant ships in 1941 before returning to Germany. The ship was then transferred to Northern Norway where it participated, with some success, in operations against Allied convoys sailing to the Soviet Union in 1942. In 1943 the ship returned to Germany for repairs and never returned to active service after that time.
16th Rifles

**16th Rifles** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 16th Rifle Regiment was attached to the 87th Rifle Division which became the 13th Guards Division in 1942. The division engaged in numerous military operations such as the Soviet invasion of Poland, the Winter War, the Battle of Kharkov, the Battle of Stalingrad, the Battle of Kursk, Operation Bagration, the Battle of Berlin and the Battle of Halbe.
Albacore Mk I

Deployment: Deal 1 damage to an enemy ground unit and pin it.

**Albacore Mk I** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Fairey Albacore was a British made carrier-borne biplane, designed and built for the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm and used during WWII. The Albacore had a three-man crew and was used for spotting and reconnaissance as well as level bombing, dive bombing and torpedo bombing. It was designed and built to replace the Fairey Swordfish, but it proved less popular than its predecessor as the pilots considered it less maneuverable and it suffered from reliability problems when it was first introduced. The aircraft was used in a combat role from 1940 to 1944, but from 1943 the Fleet Air Arm service started replacing it with the Barracuda.
G4M1 Betty

If discarded, Add to the support line Instead. Deployment: Discard a random card from your hand.

**G4M1 Betty** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Mitsubishi G4M, nicknamed Betty by the Allies, was the main twin-engine, land-based bomber used by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service during WWII. The G4Ms were first used in service in 1940 and were mostly used as torpedo bombers in anti-shipping roles. The aircraft performed very well, especially in operational range which was achieved by its structural lightness and an almost total lack of protection for the crew, which was its weakness when confronted with American fighters. A total of 2,435 G4Ms were built, including a few variants.

## Strategy

Because when The G4M1 Betty is discarded it gets added to your support line, using it with the 34th Infantry Regiment can allow for quick ramp on early turns. If you draw the Betty you can use **Experimental Flight** to discard the Betty and allow for card draw.
Gladiator Mk I

**Gladiator Mk I** is a Biplane Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Gloster Gladiator (or Gloster SS.37) was a British biplane fighter. It was used by both the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Fleet Air Arm (FAA) (as the Sea Gladiator variant). Although the Gladiator was the last biplane fighter aircraft put in service by the RAF it was used throughout WWII and saw action in almost all theaters of the war.
Heinkel He 115

**Heinkel He 115** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Heinkel He 115 was a three-seat World War II Luftwaffe seaplane. It was used as a torpedo bomber and performed general seaplane duties, such as reconnaissance and minelaying. The He 115 was used for dropping parachute mines in British waters, usually aiming for narrow passages close to busy ports on the English south coast. The aircraft had its finest moment on anti-shipping operations against Arctic convoys from bases in northern Norway. Because the first convoys lacked air cover, the slow and lightly armed He 115 was less vulnerable. With the appearance of carriers and escort carriers, coupled with new Soviet heavy fighters, the Luftwaffe's air superiority over the convoys was challenged and losses increased.

## Artwork

Heinkel He 115's artwork is a painting by Doug Post.

## Changelogs

Heinkel He 115 had it's base defense lowered by 1 on September 21st, 2021, in the update "Huff and Buff and Blow the house down." This was done to lessen its staying power as although it already didn't stay very long, it was still a little too good; and forced the enemy to spend orders on it.
Air Defense

Deal 3 damage to an attacking unit. If it's an air unit, destroy it instead.

**Air Defense** is a Countermeasure in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

During WWII the US Army anti-aircraft systems were quite competent. American radar technology and aircraft design was advanced for its time, and so were their anti-aircraft guns. On the ground machine guns were used for low altitude air targets, but larger cannons for higher altitudes, such as the 120 mm M1 gun stratosphere gun, which was the most powerful AA gun of its time with an altitude capability of 18 km (60,000 ft).
Admiral Yamamoto

**Admiral Yamamoto** is a Air Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

Isoroku Yamamoto (April 4, 1884 – April 18, 1943) was a Marshal Admiral of the Imperial Japanese Navy and the commander-in-chief of the Combined Fleet during WWII until his death. He was the commander-in-chief during the early years of the Pacific War and oversaw major engagements including the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway. He was killed after American code breakers identified his flight plan, which enable the US air force to intercept and shoot down his plane.
Frontal Assault

**Frontal Assault** is a Tactical Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

A frontal assault is a military tactic which is a direct movement of forces towards the front of an enemy position. Often this tactic is used as a last resort since the attackers are subjecting themselves to the maximum defensive power of the enemy. The risks can be minimized to some extent by the use of cover, such as smokescreen or darkness of night, and use of heavy supporting fire or diversionary attacks. There is a misconception that the Red Army relied mostly on frontal assaults or “human wave attack” tactics, but they did occur, same as in all armies fighting in WWII.

## Overview

Frontal assault is a very imporatant elements in Soviet Token deck especially when combined with No Surrender or Reserves. In the worst case when you can't find neither of thoese you can use this card to draw 2 Light Infantry to your hand. This card does not suit in other decks except Light Infantry Decks.

## Artwork

Original artwork was a Soviet WW2 poster meaning "Beat the Fascist Bastard".
17th Rifle Regiment

**17th Rifle Regiment** is a Infantry unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 17th Rifle Regiment served with he 32nd Rifle Division at the start of Operation Typhoon, the German strategic offensive of 1941 which marked the end of Operation Barbarossa and the beginning of the Red Army counteroffensive. The 32nd Rifle Division was transported to the Mozhiask Defence Line, west of Moscow, where they set up defences against the advancing German forces. The division had dug in on the Napoleonic battlefield of Borodino amount other places west of Moscow, and the first battle took place in the Yelnya area where the 17th Rifle Regiment set up defences.  The best the 32nd division could hope for was to slow down the two advancing German veteran Divisions (1oth Panzer Division and the 2nd SS Division Das Reich) which they manged to do for 5 days before Mozhaisk was lost. The heroic defence did not go unnoticed by Soviet officials and the 32nd Rifle Division was raised to guard status (29th Guards Rifle Division) and the 17th Rifle Regiment was awarded the Order of the Red Banner.
Desperate Measures

**Desperate Measures** is a Tactical Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

In 1944 most Japanese politicians and military commanders had realized that they would not gain the victory they had hoped for at the start of the war. However, many militarists wanted to continue the fight, even after the atomic bombs were dropped, in the hopes that they could negotiate the terms for peace and keep some of their conquered territories in Asia. They hoped that a continued loss of American and Allied lives would persuade the Americans to negotiate for a truce. Japanese soldiers were ordered to fight to the last while defending the remaining islands in the Pacific, and in October 1944, the first kamikaze attack took place. What followed was a wave of suicide attacks on Allied targets and the bloodiest battles of WWII.
Encirclement

### Effect

Duplicate a friendly unit in the frontline with cost of 3 or less and give it a Blitz.

**Encirclement** is a Tactical Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

Encirclement is a military term for the situation when a force or target is isolated and surrounded by enemy forces. When the Axis nations invaded the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa they managed to encircle large portions of the Red Army during the early stages of the campaign. The most famous examples are the Battle of Białystok–Minsk and the First Battle of Kiev which both took place in the summer of 1941. In both battles the Red Army lost over a million men (killed or captured), including 12,000 guns and mortars, 4,863 tanks and 1,177–1,669 aircraft.
Flammpanzer

Deployment: Destroy target enemy ground unit with cost 1 or less.

**Flammpanzer** is a Flame Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The German Pz.Kpfw III (fl), or Flammpanzer III, was a Panzer III medium tank variant with a mounted 14mm flamethrower nozzle. In order to disguise the tank’s role it had a fake barrel installed that was 1.5 meters long. The tank could carry 1020 liters of flammable liquid and the flame gun, which was fired via a foot pedal, had a range of up to 60 meters. In order to protect the tank and the flammable liquids inside it had 20 mm of extra armor and additionally it had a 30 mm plate added to the upper and lower hull front. For protection the tank also carried 5 fire extinguishers, 3 on the inside and 2 on the tank’s exterior. The Flammpanzer III first saw action in 1943 and was used on the Eastern Front and in the Italian Campaign. A total of 100 Flammpanzer IIIs were produced.

## Strategy

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F1M2 Pete

Cannot be attacked by ground units while in the support line.

**F1M2 Pete** is a Reconnaissance Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Mitsubishi F1M was a Japanese sea plane used in WWII (nicknamed "Pete" by the Allies). Although it was built as an reconnaissance aircraft it took on a number of roles including convoy escort, bomber, anti-submarine, maritime patrol, rescue, transport, and anti-shipping strike.
83rd Naval Brigade

Deployment: Destroy an enemy unit that is damaged.

**83rd Naval Brigade** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 83rd Naval Infantry Brigade was formed in 1942 at Novorossiysk, which is a port city on the Black Sea. In 1943 the brigade took part in two amphibious operations in an attempt to seize Novorossiysk from German hands. The first operation was unsuccessful but in their second attempt they managed to capture the city. The 83rd Naval Infantry Brigade then became part of the 18th Landing Army which took part in an amphibious landing on the Kerch Peninsula of the Crimea where they managed to capture the peninsula. In 1944 the brigade became part of the Separate Coastal Army and participated in heavy fighting in Crimea, before being transferred to the 3rd Ukrainian Front where they participated in the offensives into Romania and Hungary. Their last amphibious landing was done in 1945 where they made an assault across the Danube River in Budapest and helped clear the city of Axis resistance. When the war ended the brigade was attached to the 5th Guards Tank Army in the Czechoslovakian capital of Prague.
37mm BOFORS GUN

**37mm BOFORS GUN** is an Artillery in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The **Bofors 37 mm anti-tank gun** was an anti-tank gun designed by Swedish manufacturer Bofors in the early 1930s originally for Swedish use. It was exported to several countries during the 1930s of which several bought licences to produce it themselves. The gun was used in several conflicts but most of its fame comes from its use in the Spanish Civil War and the Winter War where it was used very successfully against light tanks and armored cars among other targets.

## Details

**37mm BOFORS GUN**

* **Nation:** Poland
* **Rarity:** Limited
* **Type:** Artillery
* **Kredits:** 3
* **Operation Cost:** 1
* **Set:** Legions
* **Effect:** When an enemy moves into the frontline\*, deal 1 damage to it.

\*Frontline: a line neither player owns; in the middle of a board.

## Artwork

Currently i cannot find the artwork of BOFORS; however i do know it was created by Jaroslaw Wrobel, and is most likely in a book.
1st Marines

### Trigger

When this unit moves into the frontline, give your HQ Smokescreen until your next turn

**1st Marines** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 1st Marine Regiment was first activated in 1913 during the so-called Banana-Wars in the Caribbean, later in the Haitian campaign (1915–1916) and the Dominican Republic campaign (1916). During WWII the regiment first saw combat in the Guadalcanal Campaign in 1942 and would afterwards fight in several campaigns and operations in the Pacific. The last WWII engagement of the 1st Marine Regiment was the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, but afterwards it was deployed to North China where it would help garrison the area until 1949. The regiment has remained active since WWII and has participated in most major American wars since then.
60th Cavalry Regiment

**60th Cavalry Regiment** is a Infantry unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

The 60th Calvary Regiment was released in the World at War: Escalation update on January 20th 2022 along with 2 other Soviet cards, Machines of War and 52-K.

## Background

The 60th Cavalry Regiment was a military unit of the 3rd Cavalry Division of the Red Army of the Soviet Union. The division was first formed in 1923 and participated in the invasion of Poland in 1939, but at the start of Operation Barbarossa in 1941 it defended against the Axis invaders as part of the 5th Cavalry Corps of the 6th Army of the Southwestern Front. The same year the division was redesignated to 5th Guards Cavalry Division for its skilful combat performances against the Axis Forces. From 1944 to 1945 the division served under the 1st and 2nd Baltic Front, but was moved to 3rd Belorussian Front where it served until the end of the war.

## Changelogs

60th Cavalry Regiment has received no changes since it's release.
A5M4 Claude

Deployment: A friendly unit has -1 operation cost this turn.

**A5M4 Claude** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Mitsubishi A5M was a Japanese carrier based fighter and the world's first monoplane shipboard fighter to enter service, and the predecessor of the famous Mitsubishi A6M "Zero". It was introduced in 1936 and was highly effective in the early stages of the Second Sino-Japanese War. Even though the aircraft was only armed with two 7.7 mm machine-guns, it proved effective and damage-tolerant, with excellent maneuverability and robust construction. Later in WWII the A5M's also provided much-needed escorts for the vulnerable Mitsubishi G3M bombers.
Commandos Kieffer

**Commandos Kieffer** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 1er Bataillon de Fusiliers Marins Commandos, aka Commandos Kieffer, was a battalion sized commando unit that was formed in 1942 by the Free French Navy. The battalion was split into three troops, designated 1, 8 and 9. Members of Troop 1 took part in the Operation Jubilee, or the Dieppe Raid in 1942, and that same year they participated in a night raid on a bridge at Plouézec in France. In February 1944 they participated in the raid on the beach of Wassenaarin the Netherlands, which was the launch site of the German V-2 rockets. On 6 June 1944, D-Day, the battalion participated in the Normandy landings and disembarked on Sword Beach, and with No.4 Commando they supported the landings of the British 3rd Infantry Division. Despite heavy losses they managed to capture a 50 mm AT gun and a fortified artillery position. That same day the 1er Marins linked up with the British 6th Airborne Division at Pegasus Bridge (aka Bénouville Bridge) where more fighting took place. By the evening of 6 June the battalion had lost 25% of its men (27 KIA and many wounded), but they managed to hold their position. For the next couple of months Commandos Keiffer fought in Normandy, but in November 1944 they took part in the Allied landings on the island of Walcheren in the Netherlands where the city of Flessingue was captured. After WWII the unit was returned to French control and is still serving as part of the Naval Commandos of the French Navy.

## Strategy

### Mobilize

To effectively utilize the **Commandos Kieffer**, a 2K cost Infantry card in the France faction of KARDS, it is crucial to understand its attributes and capitalize on its abilities. With an operation cost of 1K, an attack value of 0, and a defense value of 1, the **Commandos Kieffer** may initially seem underwhelming. However, it possesses the Mobilize and Smokescreen keywords, which add tactical depth to its gameplay. The true power of the **Commandos Kieffer** lies in its trigger effect, which deals 1 damage to a random enemy whenever your HQ gains defense. To fully leverage this ability, focus on cards and strategies that increase your HQ's defense and other Mobilize cards. This could involve including cards like M3A3 Honey or Potez 63.11, which provide HQ defense boosts. By employing these tactics, you can trigger the ability more frequently, dealing damage to enemy targets and gaining an advantage on the battlefield.
266th Guard Rifles

266th Guard Rifles

Veteran 266th Guard Rifles

**266th Guard Rifles** is a Infantry unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 266th Guard Rifle Regiment was part of the 88th Guards Rifle Division during WWII. The 88th Division was reformed in April 1943 from the 1st formation of the 99th Rifle Division and became one of the most decorated rifle divisions in the Red Army. It played a significant role in the liberation of Zaporozhye and fought alongside the 3rd Ukrainian Front in battles near the Dnieper River. The division earned the Order of Suvorov for its actions along the Inhulets River and participated in the liberation of Odessa. It also broke the German defense west of Kovel during Operation Bagration and secured a bridgehead over the Vistula at Magnuszew. In the Vistula-Oder Offensive, the division's regiments were recognized for their successes in the advance into Poland. The division then contributed to the expansion of a bridgehead over the Oder River near Küstrin and took part in the final offensive on Berlin. It ended the war near the Zoological Garden and later served in occupation duty in the Soviet sector of Germany until disbanding in early 1947.
10.5 Cm LeFH

Deployment: Deal 2 damage to the enemy HQ.

**10.5 Cm LeFH** is a Light Howitzer in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 10.5 cm leFH 18/40 was a German light howitzer used in WWII by the Wehrmacht and the Axis forces of Finland and Romania. The 10.5 cm leFH had an effective firing range of 12,325 meters (13,479 yds).
503rd Motors

**503rd Motors** is a Infantry unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 503rd Motor Regiment fought with the 19th Motor Rifle Division as part of the 24th Army of the Western Front during the Battle of Moscow. Throughout WWII the division served under various formations and participated in numerous battles and campaigns, fighting its way from Moscow to Romania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Hungary and finally Czechoslovakia where it ended the war in 1945. For their outstanding performance during the war the division was awarded the Order of Suvorov 2nd Degree.

## Overview

**503rd Motors** is a useful card for Soviet Light Infantry deck with it's deployment effect combined with Reserves on turn 1 you can have two 2/2 Light Infantry on the battlefield. This unit can also fuction as a normal Guard unit to protect your HQ or adjacent units. This card could be obtained by purchasing Battle of Moscow campaign or through wild cards.

## Variation

In November balance patch **503rd Motors** recieve a buff by reducing it deployment cost by 1 Kredit.
B-25 Mitchell

Deployment: Deal 3 damage to a random enemy.

**B-25 Mitchell** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The North American B-25 Mitchell was an American twin-engine medium bomber. Originally it was designed for a three man crew, but later productions added room for 2-3 more crew members in various gun positions. The Mitchell was an exceptionally sturdy aircraft that could withstand tremendous punishment. It was used by many Allied air forces and served in every theater of WWII.
Black Watch

**Black Watch** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Black Watch is a name of an infantry battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland that was created in 1881. During WWII the Black Watch battalions of the regiment served in most major theaters of the war, including North Africa, Italy, North West Europe and Burma. It's uncertain where the "Black Watch" name comes from but it may originate from the uniform plaids of dark tartan which the companies were provided and wore as part of its everyday uniform until 1940.

## Strategy

### Kredit Denial

The **Black Watch** is a 5K cost infantry card in the Britain faction of KARDS. It has an operational cost of 1K, an attack of 2 and a defense of 6 with the Guard keyword. Its passive effect is that orders in the enemy hand cost 2 more. One possible strategy could be to use it in combination with other cards that disrupt the enemy’s hand and increase the cost of their orders and cards to make it more difficult to play them. This also includes playing cards that lower their kredit slots such as Daylight Bombing.

### Naval Support

Another possible strategy could be to use it in combination with other guard units where you can use its high defense and Fury to your advantage. The deck also includes the card Naval Support to buff your low attack, high defense ground Guards.
BP-43 Armored Train

**BP-43 Armored Train** is a Armored Transport Train in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The BP-43 was an armored transport train that was used by the Red Army during WWII. It was developed in 1943 and designed to withstand both Axis air and ground attacks while carrying huge amounts of supplies to the battlefield. The BP-43 had six separate armored cars, each protected with a 50 mm armor and mounted with a 76.2 mm gun in a T-34 Medium Tank turret, a 37 mm anti-aircraft gun and machine gun ports. The locomotive weighted 362.8 metric tons, plus the optional flat cars for transport, and had a crew of over 100 men. Around 21 BP-43 armored trains were created during WWII.

## Strategy

The BP-43 Armored Train is an extremely durable guard due to its high defense and heavy armor 1 while also supplying you with a steady stream of light infantry.

Due to the Armored Train being a tank and not an infantry it allows it to evade infantry based effects such as the deployment effect of M16 Half-Track

Unlike most effects which add a unit to the battlefield, the Armored Train adds the unit to the right of the train itself, thus the unit on the right side of the armored train will be pushed out of the trains guard as the infantry spawns.
34th Guards

### Passive

If in your hand, this unit costs 2 less each time your HQ takes friendly damage.

**34th Guards** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 34th Guards Rifle Regiment was part of the 13th Poltava Guards Rifle Division of the Red Army during WWII. The division was originally formed in 1941 as the 87th Rifle Division, but re-formed and re-designated in 1942 as the 13th Guards Rifle Division. The division fought in several battles and campaigns such as the Battle of Kharkov, Battle of Stalingrad, Battle of Kursk, Operation Bagration and the Battle for Berlin. The division earned several honors and decorations for their outstanding service during WWII.
3rd Guards Regiment

**3rd Guards Regiment** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 3rd Guards Rifle Regiment was part of the 4th Guards Division, which was created in the aftermath of the fighting for Yelnya, where the Soviet Army won a tactical victory against the Wehrmacht. The 4th Guards fought with distinction in numerous battles and military operations, including the Siege of Leningrad, Operation Little Saturn, the Battle of Stalingrad, the Budapest Offensive and the Vienna Offensive.
Corsair F4U-1C

**Corsair F4U-1C** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Vought F4U Corsair was an American fighter aircraft used in World War II and later in the Korean War. The Corsair was both used as a carrier-based and land-based aircraft and served both the US Navy and the US Marines. Japanese pilots considered it a fearful aircraft in dogfights, and according to the US Navy it had a 11:1 kill ratio.
Fast Heinz

**Fast Heinz** is a Tactical Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

Heinz Wilhelm Guderian was a German general during WWII and was a specialist in motorized tactics and armored formations. He successfully lead the German Panzer units in Poland and France, later during the invasion of the Soviet Union, which was not as successful. After the defeat at the Battle of Moscow in 1941 he was transferred to the reserves and ended the war as Chief of the General Staff.
3rd Alpini Regiment

**3rd Alpini Regiment** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

During WWII the 3rd Alpini Regiment was part of the Alpini Corps of the Italian Army and specialized in mountain warfare. In 1940 the regiment was part of the Taurinense Division that fought in the Italian attack on Greece (Greco-Italian War). In 1941 the division was stationed on garrison duty in Montenegro where it stayed until the armistice with the Allies was signed in 1943. In 1944 the regiment was recreated, and with the 4th Bersaglieri Regiment it formed the 1st Italian Brigade of the Italian Liberation Corps, which fought with the Allies. After suffering heavy casualties the brigade was merged into a single infantry regiment of the Polish II Corps and fought its last engagements with the British 8th Army near the river Idice in Italy.
85mm D-44 Field Gun

Units damaged by 85mm D-44 FIELD GUN and their adjacent units get pinned.

**85mm D-44 Field Gun** is a Field Artillery in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 85-mm divisional D-44 field gun was a Soviet artillery gun used during the late phases of WWII. It was designed to replace the 76 mm divisional gun M1942 (ZiS-3) and was produced from 1944 to 1953. It could fire up to 20 rounds per minute and had a maximum firing range of 15.65 km.
A6M2 Zero

Deployment: Deal 1 damage.

**A6M2 Zero** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Mitsubishi A6M "Zero" was a long-range fighter aircraft, used by the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1940 to 1945. The A6M ZERO was considered one of the best carrier-based fighter aircraft of its time, with excellent maneuverability and a very long range. In the early stages of the war it gained a legendary reputation as a dog fighter and it was not until 1942 that the Allies managed to capture an almost intact Zero and managed to gather intelligence about its strengths and weaknesses. This allowed the Allies to design aircraft to measure up to the Zero, which resulted in the design of the Grummen Hellcat.
10th Engineers Battalion

**10th Engineers Battalion** is a Combat Engineers in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 10th Engineers Battalion were a support unit of the 30th Infantry Regiment of 3rd Infantry Division. During WWII they saw active military service in Algeria-French Morocco, Tunisia, Sicily, Naples-Foggia, Anzio, Rome-Arno, Southern France (with arrowhead), Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace and Central Europe.

## Strategy

### Artillery

The **10th Engineer Battalion** is a 1K cost Infantry card in the USA faction of KARDS. It has an operation cost of 1K, an attack of 1 and defense of 1. Its passive effect is adjacent ground units having +2 attack. **10th Engineer Battalion** can be use when you have 1-2 units on the frontline and move this unit in the middle of them to give them +2 attack at least for 1 turn. This unit is also very useful with Artillery decks, but most of the time your opponent will try to remove it as fast as they can with this unit poor survive ability and lack of Smokescreen.
Emergency Measures

**Emergency Measures** is an Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Strategy

Emergency Measures offers the player a highly efficient removal but at an equally high cost. While Emergency Measures will kill most units in the game due to its high damamge, it also offers pin for any very high hp problematic targets.

## Artwork

Emergency Measures is from the War poster series - entitled 'Back Them Up!' - produced by the British Government during WW2 to boost public morale.

## Changelogs

Emergency Measures has not been changed since its release.
1st Yokosuka

**1st Yokosuka** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 1st Yokosuka was part of the Imperial Japanese Navy Land force and were marine troops that participated in numerous battles and campaigns in the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Pacific War. The 1st Yokosuka were parachute trained and were part of the Land Force of the Yokosuka Naval Base. The unit was last deployed during the attack on Celebes and the Battle of Manado, and were disbanded shortly afterwards.
France

**France** is one of the three minor factions in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Strategy

After their defeat in 1940, part of the French army formed the Free French Forces, while civilians organized the Résistance against the collaborationist government. This is represented both by the Mobilize ability that makes units grow stronger each turn as long as they do not take any damage; and by the Resistance mechanic, which disrupts the enemy's supply lines by filling their hand and costing them kredits.
M4A1

Can't be targeted with enemy orders. Draw this unit from deck if enemy makes you discard.

**M4A1** is a Medium Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The M4A1 was a Sherman medium tank variant and the first type to be used in US front line service. The M4A1 differed from other variants by its fully cast upper hull and its rounded appearance. The tank was first used by US forces in the North Africa Campaign and was the main Sherman type tank until late 1944 when the US Army began to replace them with the preferred M4A3 variant. The M4A1 was nevertheless used in front line service by the US and the Allies throughout the duration of the war.
B-26 Marauder

When this unit attacks an HQ, enemy units get +2 operation cost.

**B-26 Marauder** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Martin B-26 Marauder was an American medium bomber built and used by the Allies from 1941 to 1945. It was used in the Pacific Theater in early 1942, but later in the Mediterranean Theater and in Western Europe. In total 5,288 units were built and it was considered the most successful medium-range bombers used by the US Army Air Forces during WWII. By the end of the war the B-26 had flown more than 110,000 sorties and dropped 150,000 tonnes of bombs.
14th Guard Rifles

14th Guard Rifles

Veteran 14th Guard Rifles

**14th Guard Rifles** is a Infantry unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

﻿The 14th Guard Rifles was a regiment of the 7th Guards Rifle Division which served as an elite unit throughout the Great Patriotic War. Initially assigned to the Bryansk Front, it later joined the Western Front, actively participating in the early stages of the 1941 winter counteroffensive northwest of Moscow as part of the 16th Army. Early 1942 the division was moved under the command of the 1st Guards Rifle Corps and was deployed to the Northwestern Front and participated in fighting around Demyansk until the German II Army Corps evacuated in February 1943. Throughout the following year, the division engaged in battles within the Staraya Russa region, primarily under the command of the 1st Shock Army. In January 1944, the division was transferred to the 7th Guards Rifle Corps of the 10th Guards Army. During the summer and autumn operations in the Baltic states, the 7th Guards Division distinguished itself, earning a battle honor and the esteemed Order of the Red Banner. In March 1945, it joined the Courland Group of Forces of the Leningrad Front, overseeing the German forces encircled in northwest Latvia along the Baltic coast. After the German surrender, the division was relocated to Estonia and eventually disbanded in 1946.
Resourcefulness

**Resourcefulness** is an order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Strategy

As Resourcefulness draws a random "Commando unit" from your deck, Resourcefulness can be used to consistently find both No. 10 Commando for Commando based order combo decks, as well as No. 1 Commando for British decks that use them as early game anti-aggro tools.

Due to having Intel, Resourcefulness is commonly used in British-Polish decks as a cheap Intel card to buff your Legions.

## Artwork

Resourcefulness' artwork was originally used as a Defence Bonds Poster to encourage the public to purchase Defence Bonds.

## Changelogs

Resourcefulness has recieved no changes since it's release.
89th Infantry Regiment

**89th Infantry Regiment** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 89th Infantry Regiment were attached to the 23rd Rifle Division of the Red Army. During WWII the 23rd engaged in several military campaigns, including the Battle of Stalingrad, the Battle of Kiev in 1943, Operation Bagration and the Berlin Offensive. In 1943 it became the 71st Guards Rifle Division for its actions in the Battle of Stalingrad and was awarded the Order of the Red Banner, the Order of Suvorov 2nd Class, and the Order of Kutuzov 2nd Class for its actions.
22. Infantry Regiment

**22. Infantry Regiment** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 22nd Infantry Regiment was attached to the 1st Infantry Division of the Wehrmacht and served throughout WWII. The division participated in the invasion of Poland and France, and later as part of the 18th Army with Army Group North in Operation Barbarossa. In 1945, after the capitulation of Konigsberg, the remains of the division surrendered to the Soviet Army.
Expeditionary Corps

**Expeditionary Corps** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The French Expeditionary Corps, also known as the French Expeditionary Corps in Italy, was a force of 112,000 Free French soldiers, 60% were Maghrebis (mostly Morroccan) and 40% Pied-Noirs (people of French and other European origin, born in Algeria under French rule). The corps fought with the U.S. Fifth Army in the Italian Campaign during WWII under the command of Général de Corps d'Armée Alphonse Juin. The FEC fought in the First Battle of Monte Cassino in January 1944. In May 1944 the FEC fought in the battle for the Gustav Line, which it managed to penetrate in less than two days of fighting and thrust forward in what is considered one of the most brilliant and daring advances of the war in Italy. After the Italian Campaign the soldiers were withdrawn to Africa where they joined France’s 1st Army which landed in southern France after Operation Dragoon.

## Strategy

### Resistance

The **Expeditionary Corps** is a 2K cost infantry card in the France faction of KARDS. It has an operational cost of 1K, an attack of 2 and a defense of 2. Its deployment effect is to add a Resistance card to the enemy hand. One possible strategy could be to use it in combination with other cards that disrupt the enemy’s hand by adding Resistance cards to it. And also possibly increasing their cost.
214th Amur

**214th Amur** is a Infantry unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 214th Amur Order of the Red Star Rifle Regiment was a unit of the 12th Rifle Division of the Red Army. The division was formed twice and its first formation was active from 1918 – 1921 and fought in the Russian Civil War and the Polish-Soviet War. The division was formed again in 1923 and was stationed at Omsk in Siberia where it spent WWII. In 1945 the division participated in the Soviet invasion of Manchuria and was involved in capturing several Chinese cities as well as defeating the Japanese Kwantung Army. In 1945 the division was given the honorific “Amur” for its services.
For The King

**For The King** is a Tactical Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; December 14, 1895 – February 6, 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth during WWII. He reigned from December 11, 1936 until his death and was the last Emperor of India and the first Head of the Commonwealth.
A-20B

Deployment: Costs 1 less for each US unit you control.

**A-20B** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Douglas A-20B Havoc was an American light bomber, intruder, and reconnaissance aircraft used by the Allied powers in WWII. In total 7,478 units were manufactured, and through the Allied Lend-Lease program the Soviet Air Force received around one third of them, making it the most numerous foreign bomber in their inventory. The Soviets considered it a powerful and reliable aircraft that could be flown even by crews with minimal training.