Waffen-SS

## Overview

The paramilitary force of the Nazi Party, the Waffen-SS gathered soldiers from around the world to form its unrelenting legions. Fanatical zealots, these men were completely loyal to the Führer and willing to die for their beloved Fatherland.

## Gameplay

### Infantry

Similar to their career counterparts, SS (Schutzstaffel) infantry dominate the field at long-range combat. However, unlike the Wehrmacht, SS squads are supplemented with more automatic firepower, state-of-the-art equipment, and rigorous indoctrination. Combined, this makes SS infantry a fearsome force on the battlefield - both utterly unrelenting and viciously savage.

### Light Vehicles

To augment their ferocious methods, the vehicles of the Waffen-SS are designed to fulfill specific roles - and do it exceptionally well. A platoon of such vehicles can be considered akin to a wolf pack - tenacious, vicious, and not to be underestimated. Despite appearing frail, the three most common light vehicles of the SS are equipped with either a mounted MG34 for highly mobile suppression of enemy troops, a fast-firing 2 cm autocannon capable of shredding both infantry and light armour alike, or a 5 cm high-velocity cannon able to perforate even the frontal hull of much larger tanks.

### Tanks

Possessed of some of the most fearsome weapons the Fatherland has to offer, tanks of the Waffen-SS are singularly devastating forces when wielded by a competent commander. Mounting thicker armour and larger guns even when compared to the mighty war machines of the Wehrmacht, the only area such awe-inspiring vehicles fail to dominate is mobility. Despite this, SS tanks make prolific use of high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) shells and specialised, close-ranged counter-infantry mechanisms. Woe betide any infantry squad thinking all that protects an SS Panzer is a mere hull-mounted MG34...

## Tiering

### SS-Hauptquartier der Infanterie

Unnaturally aggressive, highly proficient fighters, SS infantry were well trained and ideologically motivated. Augmented by a variety of powerful small-arms and crewed weapons, these troops could eradicate any threat to the Third Reich.

### SS-Fahrzeughauptquartier

Embracing speed and mobility, the SS relied on its vast array of mechanized assets to continue the relentless advance. An irreplaceable resource, these versatile and durable vehicles allowed the SS to rapidly react to the everchanging battlefield.

### SS-Panzerhauptquartier

The spearhead of an unabating assault, SS Panzer forces stressed brute force over caution. Armed with unparalleled firepower and encased in solid armored hides, these mighty beasts reigned over the battlefield virtually unrivalled by the Allies.

## Doctrines

### **Jäger Tactics**

SS-Panzer-Brigade 150

SS-Fallschirmjäger-Bataillon 600

> "*Sow disarray and confusion through espionage and advanced weaponry."*
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#### **Battlegroup**

7. SS-Freiwilligen-Gebirgs-Division ‘Prinz Eugen’

13. SS-Freiwilligen-Gebirgs-Division 'Handschar'

23. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzergrenadier-Division 'Nederland'

#### **Doctrine Passive**

> Expert scouts and marksmen, these troops take longer to reinforce due to their extensive training.
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### **Mechanisierte Tactics**

9. SS-Panzer-Division 'Hohenstaufen'

> "*Drive the enemy away from the Fatherland!"*
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#### **Doctrine Passive**

> Defensive specialists, these troops are better equipped to hold territory rather than capture it.
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### **Panzer Tactics**

1. SS-Panzer-Division 'Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler'

> "*Dominate the battlefield with an array of Germany's best tanks and elite infantry."*
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### **Panzerjäger Tactics**

17. SS-Panzergrenadier-Division 'Götz von Berlichingen'

> "*Hunt down and eliminate the enemy's armor before they can even react."*
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#### **Doctrine Passive**

> Bolstered by extra supplies, these troops can use abilities more frequently against Allied forces.
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### **Propaganda Tactics**

3. SS-Panzer-Division 'Totenkopf'

> "*Annihilate the Allied forces through sheer force of will! Take back lands through the strength of our people, and advanced technology."*
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#### **Battlegroup**

33. SS-Waffen-Grenadier-Division 'Charlemagne'

### **Sturm Tactics**

2. SS-Panzer-Division 'Das Reich'

> "*Pulverize enemy resistance through superior firepower!"*
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#### **Battlegroup**

8. SS-Kavallerie-Division 'Florian Geyer'

#### **Doctrine Passive**

> Determined to continue their relentless assault, these troops have learned to mitigate suppression.
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