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1st Airborne

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

## Background

The 1st Parachute Brigade was part of the 1st Airborne Division of the British Army during WWII and participated in numerous operations and battles during the war. The first missions was in 1942, a parachute drop in France during Operation Biting, followed by a successful glider mission into Norway where they sabotaged Germany’s Heavy Water production. That same year the brigade was sent to North Africa where they fought as an independent unit, both as paratroopers and as normal infantry on the front line. This is where they earned their nickname the Red Devils. In 1943 the brigade participated in the Allied invasion of Sicily where they sustained heavy casualties in combat and were therefore held in reserves for the next couple of operations in Italy. In 1944 the brigade participated in the Battle of Arnhem as part of Operation Market Garden, and after heavy fighting and casualties the remaining members of the brigade were forced to surrender to the Axis forces. When the war ended they joined the 6th Airborne Division for security duties in Palestine.

## Strategy

The 1st Airborne may seem like a quality first play due to its low cost and high gain, but most decks will carry cheap, low damage-dealing orders (Bloody sickle, Dive Bombing) to immediately slay the 1st Airborne before it becomes a nuisance. Its low cost can also become a detriment, as cards that discard or destroy low cost cards can easily dispense of it no matter how powerful it becomes. In short, this is a powerful early-game card that shoudn't be played first, and one should never put all their eggs in this Airborne basket (good advice in general for any deck), lest they suffer ruination through the various cheap, easy means this card can easily be defeated by.
Grounded

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

## Background

During WWII not all aircraft could take off when needed as various factors could interfere, such as weather conditions, engine or technical failures and damage inflicted by the enemy. In 1944 almost the entirety of the Luftwaffe’s air force was grounded due to the fact that its oil supply ran dry. This meant that the Luftwaffe's role was reduced to anti-aircraft roles and many of its men were transferred to infantry units.
88 mm FlaK

Deals double damage against air units.

**88 mm FlaK** is a Anti-Aircraft Gun in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 8.8 cm Flak 18/36/37/41 (mostly called the eighty-eight) was a German 88 mm gun, originally manufactured and used as an anti-aircraft gun but also used as anti-tank artillery gun. It was widely used by Germany in WWII and was one of the most recognized German weapons in the conflict.
Embargo

**Embargo** is a Economic Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

When Japan invaded French Indochina in 1940, the United States decided to embargo all oil exports to Japan. Later, due to increased Japanese hostilities in the Pacific, the war against China, and the Japanese alliance with Germany and Italy, the United States also froze Japanese assets in America. They also embargoed scrap-metal shipments to Japan and closed the Panama Canal to Japanese shipping. These actions hit the Japanese economy hard since 80% of their oil imports and 74% of scrap-metal imports came from the United States. In answer to this the Japanese decided to attack Pearl Harbor. Japan’s leaders at the time were confident that an attack on Pearl Harbor would force the United States to negotiate a compromise and lift the heavy sanctions, rather than fight the long and bloody war that later came.
99th Infantry Battalion

Deployment: If you control the frontline, send an enemy unit to owner's hand.

**99th Infantry Battalion** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 99th Infantry Battalion was a unit that consisted of Norwegian soldiers in the US army. They were not attached to a regiment and were considered a separate unit. The 99th Battalion participated in several campaign. They landed on Omaha Beach, attended the final battle at Cherbourg and took part in the Battle of the Bulge.
Dive Bombing

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

## Background

A dive bomber is an aircraft that dives directly at the targets in order to provide greater accuracy for the bomb it drops. It is difficult to say how dive bombing originated, but the tactic was developed and used during WWI and the interwar era, but during WWII dive bombing was utilized by all sides. Dive bombers used by the Luftwaffe during WWII were the Arado Ar 81, Heinkel He 50, Heinkel He 118, Henschel Hs 132 (prototype) and Junkers Ju 87 (Stuka).
SU-76M

Deployment: Deal 2 damage to your HQ.

**SU-76M** is a Assault Gun in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The SU-76, also known as Samokhodnaya Ustanovka 76, was a Soviet self-propelled gun used during and after WWII. A lengthened and widened version of the T-70 light tank chassis was used as a base and due to its simple construction it was the second most produced Soviet armored vehicle in WWII, after the T-34. It was liked by the crews for its reliability and ease of use, but the steering was sometimes considered difficult and due to its light armor it was sometimes referred to as "the bare-arsed Ferdinand", Ferdinand being a reference to the German Heavy Ferdinand/Elefant Tank Destroyer.
Convoy HX 175

**Convoy HX 175** is a Supply Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

In order to protect their merchant fleet and vital supplies, the British adopted a convoy system that was used throughout WWII. Each convoy consisted of between 30 and 70 ships, mostly unarmed merchant ships combined with armed support. Each convoy had its code name, and CONVOY HX 175 was part of the HX convoys, sailing from Halifax Canada to Liverpool and back.
32nd Infantry Regiment

**32nd Infantry Regiment** is a Infantry Unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The **32nd Infantry Regiment** is a battalion within the United States Army. Of the original regiment, only the 1st Battalion remains as an active duty unit. The 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment is a light infantry battalion assigned to the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, garrisoned at Fort Drum, New York. The battalion was previously assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team at Fort Drum, before this unit was reflagged to Fort Polk, Louisiana.
Baluch Regiment

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

## Background

The 10th Baluch or Baluch Regiment was part of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. During WWII the regiment participated in numerous battles and had acquired a distinguished war record by the end of the war. The 10th Baluch raised in total 18 battalions in WWII, but most of them were disbanded in 1945.

## Strategy

### Commonwealth

The **Baluch Regiment** is a 3K cost infantry card in the Britain faction of KARDS. It has an operational cost of 1K, an attack of 3 and a defense of 4. Its deployment effect is to give your HQ +2 defense. One possible strategy could be to use it in combination with other cards that increase the defense of your HQ to create a strong defensive position and hold out until you can play the The Commonwealth and destroy the enemy HQ that way.
H75-C1

Deployment: Give a friendly unit Mobilize.

**H75-C1** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Curtiss P-36 Hawk, also known as the Curtiss Hawk Model 75, was an American fighter aircraft used by the Allied air forces during WWII. The French designated the aircraft as Curtiss H75-C1, leaving Hawk out of the name, and 316 were delivered to France before the German occupation. The French Air Force utilized the H75-C1 very successfully during the Battle of France. Only 12.6% of the French air force was made up of H75’s, but still the aircraft was responsible for a third of all their air victories. Most of the French H75 equipped squadrons were evacuated to North Africa before the armistice to avoid them from being captured by the Germans, but there they were used by the Vichy Government against the British during the Battle of Mers El-Kebir and the Battle of Dakar.
10th Guards Regiment

**10th Guards Regiment** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 10th Rifle Regiment was attached to the 45th Rifle Division that was formed in 1919 during the Russian Civil War. The division participated in the Polish-Soviet War (1919-21) and the Soviet Invasion of Poland in 1939. The division was destroyed in 1941 during Operation Barbarossa, but reformed in 1942 and sent to fight in the Battle of Stalingrad. The division was designated the 74th Guards Rifle Division in 1943 and participated in several battles and operations before it was disbanded in 1946.

## Strategy

### Repair

The **10th Guards Regiment** is a 4K cost Infantry card in the Soviet Union faction of KARDS. It has an operation cost of 1K, an attack of 2 and defense of 6. Its passive effect is receiving 2 attack when it takes damage. Therefore, **10th Guards Regiment** should be taking damage as many times it can without dying. **10th Guards Regiment** should be in every combat, especially when the other unit has 1-2 attack, as long as the damage received doesn't leave **10th Guards Regiment** in a vulnerable position.

**10th Guards Regiment** has great synergy with cards that Repair and/or adds more defense to it. These cards give **10th Guards Regiment** more survivability and more time to gain more attack. For example, Tamanskaya! and Supply Front.
A34 Comet

When this unit deals damage to enemy HQ, draw a card.

**A34 Comet** is a Cruiser Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The A34 Comet was a British cruiser tank, developed and used during the late stages of WWII. The A34 Comet was considered one of the best British tanks and proved very effective against late German tanks. It had a crew of 5 (Commander, gunner, loader/operator, driver, hull gunner) and a main armament of 77 mm HV gun and a secondary armament of 2 x 7.92 mm Besa machine guns.
Fortified Position

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

## Background

Prior to WWII the French had built the heavily fortified Maginot Line along the German borders. Although the bulk of the invading German forces managed to bypass the defenses of the Maginot Line, they did attack a few of its fortified positions. The German 16th Army attacked a fortified sector called “petit ouvrage” La Feré, southeast of Sedan, and backed up by heavy artillery fire they managed to take the fortification in 4 days. Another attack was made near Wissembourg, which the French defenders managed to stop, but for most parts there were only small skirmishes along the Maginot Line. In the end all the defenders of Maginot Line were ordered out and taken as prisoners of war.
Awoken Giant

### Effect

Deal 2 damage to target enemy unit in the frontline. If this destroys it, draw a card.

**Awoken Giant** is a Production Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The USA was by far the leading industrial power in WWII. The total value of goods produced, and services provided grew from $88.6 billion to $135 billion between year 1939 and 1944. To sum it up, half of the worldwide military production during WWII came from the United States.
442nd Infantry Regiment

**442nd Infantry Regiment** is an Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*

## Background

The 442nd Infantry Regiment is best known as the most decorated in U.S. military history and as a fighting unit composed almost entirely of second-generation American soldiers of Japanese ancestry (*Nisei*) who fought in World War II. Beginning in 1944, the regiment fought primarily in the European Theatre, in particular Italy, southern France, and Germany. The 442nd Regimental Combat Team (RCT) was organized on March 23, 1943, in response to the War Department's call for volunteers to form the segregated Japanese American army combat unit. More than 12,000 Nisei volunteers answered the call.
4th Kuban Cossacks

**4th Kuban Cossacks** is a Cavalry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

Although the Cossacks fought for both sides during the WWII, most of them fought for the Soviet Union. They led attacks during the battle of Stalingrad and were able to keep the Germans from entering the Caucasus. The 4th Kuban Cossack Regiment was attached to the 4th Guards Kuban Cossack Corp and took part in heavy fighting against the German invading forces throughout the war. The regiment fought in Stalingrad and took part in the liberation of Southern Ukraine and Romania and became famous for their bravery. Their heroism was commemorated in 1945 when they were allowed to march in Red Square during the famous Victory Day Parade.
Char B1 Bis

When this unit loses Mobilize, draw a card.

**Char B1 Bis** is a Heavy Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Char B1 bis was a French heavy tank manufactured by Renault. The Char B1 was first manufactured in 1935, but from 1937 to 1940 the Char B1 bis version was manufactured. The tank had a crew of 4, a main armament of 47 mm SA 35 gun and a secondary armament of 2 x 7.5 mm Reibel machine guns. The tank was placed in use by the French forces from 1936-1940, and then again by the Free French Forces from 1944-1945. A total of 774 units were built, including variants.
1st Taipei Regiment

**​1st Taipei Regiment** is a Infantry in *​Kards - The WWII CCG​*.

## Background

The **​1st Taipei Regiment** was a subordinate of the 48th Division of the Imperial Japanese Army, and its call sign was the Sea Division. The 48th Division was initially part of the Taiwan Army, but reassigned to the 14th Army in 1941 and mechanized in preparation for the Pacific War.

The division was one of the first forces to land in the Philippines and captured Manila, but then reassigned to the 16th Army in eastern Java and ordered to capture Surabaya and its oil fields. The division was then assigned to garrison duty on the island of Timor as part of the 19th Army where it stayed until the Japanese surrender in 1945.
456th Rifle Regiment

**456th Rifle Regiment** is a Infantry unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 456th Rifle Regiment was a unit of the 109th Rifle Division of the Red Army which was formed three times from 1939 – 1942. The 1st formation was short lived and the 2nd formation served for 6 months in 1942 in the defense of the fortress in Sevastopol where it was destroyed. The 3rd formation, mostly composed of redesignated NKVD regiments, distinguished itself in combat throughout the war. The division spent most time fighting in the Leningrad Oblast, but in 1944 the division was transferred north where they joined the 21st Army in the fight against Finnish forces in Karelia. After the capitulation of the Finnish forces the 109th Division was transferred to the 8th Army in Estonia where they assisted in cleaning the Baltic coast and islands. The division was disbanded in 1946.
1st Rifles

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

## Background

The 1st Rifles Regiment was attached to the 99th Rifle Division of the Red Army. In 1939 it took part in the Soviet invasion of Poland as part of 13th Rifle Corps of the 12th Army. In 1941, during Operation Barbarossa, most of the division was killed or captured in the Battle of Uman, and again in the Second Battle of Kharkov. The division was reorganized in 1942 and sent to fight in Stalingrad and from there it was transferred to the Don Front. In April 1943 the division was raised to Guards status and became the 88th Guards Rifle Division. During the final stages of the war the division fought with the 46th Army of the 2nd Ukrainian Front and by the end of the war it was disbanded.

## Overview

1st Rifles occupies a status within the Soviet cards similar to a lot of elites, that being an excellent choice for a lot of decks, even the more aggressive ones. Its stats are very similar to a lot of other 4 Kredit guard units, but it is the destruction effect that helps 1st Rifles to shine: "Destruction: Add a 2nd Rifles to your support line". This effect essentially means you get 2 guard units for the price of 1 (in fact 7 Kredits of units for 4 Kredits). The stats of 2nd Rifles are fine as well, with this unit having +2 attack against units with the Blitz keyword. When able to maintain and use its Destruction effect 1st Rifles can seriously slow down aggressive decks thanks to spawning an additional guard to defend your HQ. Often the delaying is sufficient to permit draw and healing. In any case, 1st Rifles also finds a home in Soviet control decks thanks to its good stats and (mostly) guaranteed additional unit spawn.

1st Rifles was the subject of a fairly infamous nerf (see below), when they changed its destruction effect from "Destruction: Shuffle 2 1st Rifles into your deck" to what it is today. The previous destruction effect would prevent fatigue damage being dealt to your HQ and as such caused a lot of problems when playing the long game against Soviet control decks. The current state of 1st Rifles is much less imbalanced, and it is still an extremely useful card.

## Variation

Before 2021 April Balanced patch 1st Rifle used to have a destruction effect "Destruction: shuffle two copies of 1st Rifles in to your deck."
28cm Coastal Howitzer

Cannot attack the enemy HQ.

**28cm Coastal Howitzer** is a Coastal & Siege Howitzer in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 28 cm howitzer L/10 was a Japanese coastal and siege howitzer. It was developed by the British manufacturing company called Armstrong before 1892 and saw service in the Russo-Japanese War during the siege of Port Arthur and the Second Sino-Japanese War. Due to a lack of other alternatives the Japanese reactivated the 28 cm howitzer for coastal defense in 1945, and it was used with some success during the Soviet invasion of Manchuria in 1945.
Fortification

**Fortification** is a Strategic Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

From 1940-1942 Britain was under threat of a German invasion and as part of an anti-invasion plan both the military and civilians were mobilized into building field fortifications across the United Kingdom, and large areas, especially in southern England, were transformed into a prepared battlefield.
71st Zhytomyr

**71st Zhytomyr** is a Infantry unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 71st Zhytomyr was originally an infantry regiment of the 23rd Rifle Division of the Red Army. The division fought in several battles and campaigns, including the Battle of Stalingrad, Operation Bagration, The East Pomeranian Offensive and the Berlin Offensive. For its actions at the Battle of Stalingrad the division was raised to Guards status and became the 71st Guards Rifle Division. The division received several awards, including the Order of Lenin, Order of the Red Banner and the honorific “Zhytomyr”.

## Changelogs

71st Zhytomyr has received no changes since it's release.
2nd California

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

## Background

The 184th Infantry Regiment, aka Second California, is a regiment of the US Army and has been active from 1924 to this day. When the US entered WWII the regiment took up defensive positions against an expected Japanese invasion on American soil. It wasn't until 1944 that the regiment saw combat in the Battle of Leyte, and in 1945 it participated in the Battle of Okinawa. After the surrender of Japan, the 184th was sent to Korea in order to disarm the garrison and there it served as an occupation force until 1946.

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## Artwork

The artist is unknown, but the only recorded company to have it is Alamy Stock Photos, and could have been created by one of their employees.

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## Balance Changes

### "Improvement" - Patch (27th April 2022)

**Old:** When this unit is damaged, give it -2-1 instead. Attack 6.

**New:** Combat damage dealt to this unit is reduced to 1. Attack 5.

**Developer comment:** "This bad boy had a lot of fun on the battlefield. Now it is time to give him a bit of a slap. The unit will still be very potent for exchange in combat, as its attack will not be reduced and it can be repaired. However, it will be very vulnerable to damages from orders. Now, it can also be destroyed by 83RD NAVAL BRIGADE and other cards that have the same ability."

### "Something old, new, borrowed and blue" - Patch (17th November 2021)

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**Old:** Costs 6 Kredits. When this unit is damaged, reduce the damage to 0 and give it -1 defense. Attack 7 and Defense 4.

**New:** Costs 5 Kredits. Has Blitz. When this unit is damaged, give it -2-1 instead. Attack 6 and Defense 3.

**Developer comment:** "The love/hate relationship people have with this unit proves that all’s fair in love and war, but the Flower Power of the 2nd California is turning the dream of playing Kards into a nightmare for many. As a company, we of course want people to make war rather than love, or we would be out of business, so the flower boy is being pruned a bit. While it still packs a punch, it now has a harder time dominating the battlefield than before."
152mm Howitzer Gun

Destruction: Deal 1 damage to all.

**152mm Howitzer Gun** is a Artillery unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 152mm howitzer-gun M1937, also known as the ML-20, was a soviet heavy howitzer gun that was produced from 1937 to 1947 and used by the Red Army during WWII. The gun was one of the most successful Soviet artillery pieces during WWII as it had better range that the 15cm sFH 18 German heavy howitzer, which meant it could fire form positions where it was immune to enemy artillery fire. It was also more lightweight, which meant it was easier to transport, and it was much cheaper to produce than its German counterpart. A total of 6884 ML-20’s were produced.

## Changelogs

152mm Howitzer Gun has received no changes since it's release.
Desert Push

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

## Background

The Desert War took place in the desert of Egypt and Libya and was the main theater of the North African campaign during WWII. It started with the Italian invasion of Egypt in 1940, where the Italians were lightly opposed and managed to advance 100 km to a town called Sidi Barrani, where they stopped and started entrenching themselves. In 1942 the Axis in Northern Africa were under the control of Erwin Rommel who almost managed to kick the British out of Egypt. However, at the First Battle of El Alamein Rommel’s advance was halted by the British only 140 km from Alexandria, the capital of Egypt. From there on it was downhill for the Axis and an Allied victory in Northern Africa was completed in May 1943.
Arctic Convoy

**Arctic Convoy** is a Supply Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Arctic convoys were oceangoing merchant convoys which sailed the Norwegian Sea and the Arctic Ocean. The convoys sailed from the United Kingdom, Iceland, and North America to northern ports in the Soviet Union – primarily Arkhangelsk (Archangel) and Murmansk in Russia.
16th Tarnow Regiment

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

## Background

**16th Infantry Regiment of the Land of Tarnow** (Polish language: **16 Pulk Piechoty Ziemi Tarnowskiej, 16 pp**) was an infantry regiment of the Polish Army. It existed from late 1918 until September 1939. Garrisoned in Tarnów, the unit belonged to the 6th Infantry Division from Krakow. The history of the regiment dates back to the final weeks of World War I, when ethnic Polish soldiers, serving in the Austrian *57th Infantry Regiment*, abandoned their positions on the Italian Front, and returned to Tarnow. In November 1918, Polish *57th Infantry Regiment* was formed. In February 1919, its name was changed into the *16th Infantry Regiment of the Land of Tarnow*.

## Artwork

Currently the artwork is only available in a book; by Jaroslaw Wrobel. I cannot seem to find it at the moment; but i will update this page if i do, or if someone else does.
1st Airlanding Brigade

**1st Airlanding Brigade** is a Airborne Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 1st Airlanding Brigade was an airborne infantry brigade of the British Army during WWII and the glider infantry formation assigned to the 1st Airborne Division. The brigade only participated in combat on two occasions, in Operation Ladbroke during the Allied invasion of Sicily in 1943, and in Operation Market Garden in 1944. During Operation Market Garden the 1st Airlanding Brigade along with the rest of 1st Airborne Division held out against overwhelming German odds and suffered heavy losses. Of the 2,526 men of 1st Airlanding Brigade that left England for Operation Market Garden 230 were killed, 476 evacuated and 1,822 were missing or prisoners of war. After the surrender of Germany in 1945, the brigade was sent to Norway to disarm a German garrison and shortly after it was disbanded.
74th Silesian Regiment

**74th Silesian Regiment** is a Standard Polish Infantry Unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The **74 Upper Silesian Infantry Regiment** (Polish *74 Górnośląski Pułk Piechoty*) was a Polish military unit. Created during the Greater Poland Uprising, it entered the Polish Army and fought in the Polish-Soviet War and Invasion of Poland. During Operation Tempest of 1944 it was re-created by the Home Army.

The unit was created under the name of III Regiment of Land Defence (*III pułk obrony krajowej*) in 1919, as a merger of several battalions of infantry of Greater Poland. Among them were the II battalion of western Poznań, III battalion of Krotoszyn and IV battalion of eastern Poznań. On October 2, 1919, captain Kazimierz Zenkteler was assigned to the unit as the first commanding officer and the unit was renamed to IV Regiment of Land Defence. After Zenkteller was replaced by Lt. Antoni Nieborak, the unit's number was changed to I.
His Majesty's Chosen

**His Majesty's Chosen** is an order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Strategy

Due to the Elites in the British pool, His Majesty's Chosen will almost always offer a useful or powerful unit that is relevent to the situation of the game making it one of the stronger "Pick 1 of 3 random Elites" orders in the game.

His Majesty's Chosen often finds itself a home in Order heavy decks due to offering both Order synergises with cards like 85 Pioneer Company and Welington as well as late game win-conditions such as Lancaster Mk I and A34 Comet.

## Artwork

The artwork for His Majesty's Chosen was created by the British government during WWII as a propaganda piece titled "Back Up the Fighting Forces".
The artwork was reused as on the printing of a special Euro as part of the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

## Changelogs

His Majesty's Chosen has received no balance changes since release.
BL 4.5" Medium Gun

Deployment: Pin an enemy unit.

**BL 4.5" Medium Gun** is a Artillery in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The BL 4.5 inch Medium Gun was a British gun used by British and Canadian field artillery in WWII. The 4.5inch gun was operated by a crew of 10 men and could fire up to 18.75 km, which matched the German 10.5 cm and 150 mm howitzer in range and firepower. The gun was first issued in 1938 and withdrawn from field service in 1945, but used for training purposes until 1959.
KV-1 1939

**KV-1 1939** is a Heavy Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The KV-1 was a Soviet Kliment Voroshilov (KV) heavy tank variant used by the Red Army during WWII. The KV series were known for their heavy armor and were almost immune to the guns of the early Panzer III and Panzer IV tanks that were used by the Axis at the start of the war. The KV-1 had a crew of 5 and a main armament of a 76.2 mm M1941 ZiS-5 gun and a secondary armament of 3x to 4x DT machine guns. It was produced from 1939 to 1945 and 5,219 units were built.
1271st Rifles

**1271st Rifles** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 1271st Rifle Regiment was attached to the 387th Rifle Division which was raised in 1941 as an infantry division of the Red Army. The division first saw combat during the Battle of Moscow in 1942 and later that year it joined the 2nd Guards Army to fight against the German Army Group Don that was sent to relieve the 6th Army at Stalingrad. For two years the 387th Rifle Division served under different commands, but rejoined the 2nd Guards Army in 1944 for the Crimean Offensive. Lastly the division was assigned to the 2nd Ukrainian Front and spent the last weeks of the war in Austria and Hungary. The 387th Rifle Division served for an additional three years into the postwar period and was disbanded in 1947.

## Strategy

### Tokens

The **1271st Rifle Regiment** is a 5K cost Infantry card in the Soviet Union faction of KARDS. It has an operation cost of 1K, an attack of 4 and defense of 6. Its deployment effect is adding a Reserves to hand. Therefore, 1271st Rifle Regiment could be considered as an option for a Tokens deck. It is relatively slow but its large body makes up for it.
15 cm Autokanone

When you deploy a unit, deal 1 damage to the enemy HQ.

**15 cm Autokanone** is a Heavy Field Gun in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 15 cm Autokanone M. 15/16 was a heavy field gun that was designed and manufactured by Skoda for the Austrian Empire in WWI. They were taken into the service of the German Wehrmacht after the annexation of Austria and the occupation of Czechoslovakia, but due to their unique ammunition they weren't used much, and mainly for coast-defenses.
Henschel Hs 126

Deployment: Give a friendly tank +1+1 for each unit type in the same line.

**Henschel Hs 126** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Henschel Hs 126 was a German reconnaissance aircraft, used during WWII by the Luftwaffe and the Axis allies. The aircraft was two seated and carried a pilot seated in the front of the cockpit and a gunner in the rear. The Hs 126 first entered service in 1938 and it was used early in the war by the Luftwaffe, but by then it was superseded by more advanced reconnaissance aircraft and was mainly retired from front line services in 1942. Later in the war the aircraft was used in night ground attacks and for glider towing. In 1943 ten Henschel Hs 126’s were used to tow DFS 230 attack gliders on a raid to rescue the imprisoned Benito Mussolini.
Achievements

**Achievements** in *Kards* are gained as you play the game and reach various thresholds.

**Achievements** were removed from the game on 10th Feburary 2021 and this page has been locked to for preservervation.

## General

 War of Attrition
 Clear Objectives
 Frontline
 Overrun
 Army Intelligence

## Deployment

 Tank Hunters
 Artillery Support
 Airborne destruction
 Aces
 Foot Soldiers
 Armored Fist
 Mountaineer
 Surprise Tactics
 Blitz Tactics
 Furious Assault
 Stand Fast
 Plates
 War Preparation
 Smoke & Mirrors

## Damage

 Burning Skies
 Meat grinder

## Player rank

 Army Life
 Career Soldier
 Leader of Men
 Theater Commander
 Chief of Staff
 Reich Marshal
 Grand Marshal
 Marshal of the Soviet Union
 General of the Armies
 Among the Elite

## Victory

 For the King
 Blitzkrieg
 For the Emperor
 Mother Russia
 Land of the Free
 Ten Hut!
 Guardian
 Victoria Cross
 Iron Cross
 Expedition medal
 Hero of the Soviet Union
 Medal of honor
 Order of Victory
 Victory Medal
 Safety First
 Tactical Prowess
 Military Genius
Hotchkiss H35

**Hotchkiss H35** is a Light Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Hotchkiss H35 (French: Char Léger model 1935 H) was a French light Cavalry tank in French service from 1936 to 1940. The H35 had a crew of 2, a main armament of a 37 mm SA 18 gun and a secondary armament of a 7.5 mm MAC31 Reibel machine gun. After the fall of France in 1940, production was halted, and by then 1200 Hotchkiss tanks had been produced. For the rest of WWII, the Axis powers used captured Hotchkiss H35s and made several modifications to them.
BF 110 C Zerstörer

**BF 110 C Zerstörer** is a Fighter aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Messerschmitt Bf 110 was a twin-engine Zerstörer (Destroyer, heavy fighter), fighter-bomber and night fighter developed in Nazi Germany in the 1930s and used by the Luftwaffe during World War II. It's main strength was its ability to mount unusually powerful air-to-air weaponry. In addition to it's air-to-air armament, the initial Bf 110 C-1/B fighter-bomber could carry two 250 kg (551 lb), two 500 kg (1,102 lb), or two 1,000 kg (2,204 lb) bombs on two racks under the fuselage.

## Artwork

BF 110 C Zerstörer's artwork is a painting by Jarosław Wróbel. It was also used in the Polish war movie Squadron 303

## Changelogs

BF 110 C Zerstörer has received no changes since it's release.
Blackburn Skua Mk II

Deployment: Deal 1 damage to an enemy. If the enemy is a unit, pin it.

**Blackburn Skua Mk II** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Blackburn B-24 Skua was a British, carrier-based, two-seater dive bomber and fighter aircraft operated by the British Fleet Air Arm during WWII. The aircraft did fairly well against Axis bombers, but was no match against contemporary modern fighters such as the Bf 109, and by 1941 most of them were withdrawn from frontline service.
321st Rifle Regiment

**321st Rifle Regiment** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 321st Rifle Regiment was attached to the 15th Rifle Division of the Red Army. In 1940 it took part in in the Soviet annexation of Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina in Romania. The regiment first saw combat in Operation Barbarossa, but participated in numerous battles and campaigns after that, including the Battle of Kursk, Operation Bagration, the East Pomeranian Offensive, and the Battle of Berlin in 1945.
Confusion

## Background

The Panzer III-E was the fifth version of the German Panzer III medium tank. This version had a 30 mm armor all-round, except for the rear, which made it heavier than its predecessors. The suspension was redesigned and used six road wheels per side instead of five and a 300 PS HL 120 engine. The Panzer III-E had a main armament of a 1x 3.7 cm KwK 36 gun and secondary armament of 2–3x 7.92 mm MG 34 machine guns. This variant was first introduced in 1939 with 96 units being manufactured.
Atlantic Convoy

### Effect

Add one random US unit with cost 3 or less to the support line and another to hand.

**Atlantic Convoy** is a Supply Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

As an island, the United Kingdom was highly dependent on imported goods from their allies in order to continue the fight. The Atlantic convoys that supplied the British war effort came mainly from North America and were protected for the most part by the British and Canadian navies and air forces.
2e Brigade

**2e Brigade** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 2nd Brigade was part of the 1st Free French Division during WWII and consisted of soldiers from mainland France and the French colonies. The division was formed in the summer of 1940 and was one of the first French units to rally to De Gaulle and Free French forces. The 2nd Brigade fought with the 1st Free French Division in numerous battles and campaigns throughout the war, both in North Africa and Europe, for which it became one of the most decorated French divisions of WWII.
Hudson Mk III

Units damaged by Hudson are pinned.

**Hudson Mk III** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Lockheed Hudson was an American light bomber and coastal reconnaissance aircraft specially built for the Royal Air Force at the start of WWII. The aircraft was used by the Allies throughout the war, mostly in maritime operations but also in transport and training roles as well as delivering agents into occupied France.
Honorable Death

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

## Background

During WWII, and especially during the last stages of the war, it was considered more honorable to die rather than surrender or be captured by the enemy. In 1944 the first kamikaze attacks started, and on the Pacific islands, Japanese soldiers were ordered to fight to the last man, and many of them would commit suicide rather than be captured alive by the Americans. It is unclear if the soldiers really believed in the samurai code “Bushido” or if they were afraid of being killed by the Americans or by their own side for surrendering.
Arado Ar 196

Deployment: If you have equal or less units on the battlefield, draw an order.

**Arado Ar 196** is a Reconnaissance Seaplane in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Arado Ar 196 was a German made seaplane and was mainly used for reconnaissance missions. It was a standard aircraft of the Kriegsmarine (the German navy) and was used by the Axis forces throughout WWII. The aircraft was considered best of its class and served its purpose well in reconnaissance missions and submarine hunts, but it was no match against enemy fighters. The Finish Air Force used it for transporting and supplying special forces behind enemy lines as it had the ability to land on small lakes in remote places.
845th Rifles

When this unit is dealt damage, your HQ gets equal amount of defense.

**845th Rifles** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 845th Rifle Regiment was part of the 303rd Rifle Division during WWII. The division was formed shortly after the German invasion in 1941 and participated in the Yelnya Offensive and later in Operation Typhoon, where the division was destroyed. The division was formed again in 1942, but it wasn’t until 1943 that it saw active combat in the Battle of Kursk. The division participated in several engagements towards and after the end of the war, such as the Siege of Budapest and finally the Prague Offensive. The division was disbanded in the summer of 1946.
Dewoitine D.520

Deals +2 damage to air units.

**Dewoitine D.520** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Dewoitine D.520 was a French fighter aircraft that came into service in 1940 and was used by the French Air Force during WWII. The D.520 was a modern aircraft for its time, it had good firepower and a powerful engine, and was close to being a match to the German Messerschmitt BF 109. However, the D.520 did not have a real impact since production had just started in 1940 and only 79 were in service when the Battle of France began. Following the fall of France in 1940 the D.520 continued to be used, both by the Free French and the Vichy Air Force. The aircraft was retired in 1953 and by then 900 units had been built.
3.7” Anti-Air Gun

Deployment: Pin all enemy air units.

**3.7” Anti-Air Gun** is a Anti-Aircraft Gun in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The QF 3.7 inch anti-air gun was British made and was the primary heavy AA gun used by the British and Commonwealth forces in WWII. It was equivalent to the German 88 flak gun, and also had a secondary role as an anti-tank gun, but since it was two tonnes heavier than the German counterpart, it was less suitable for the role. The 3.7 inch anti-air gun was used in all major theaters of WWII, except the Eastern front.
Colonial Dreams

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

## Background

In 1940 the Italians joined the war on Germany’s side in the hopes of expanding their territories. They thought they had joined the winning side and that the war in Europe was almost over, but to the contrary it became their downfall. Prior to 1940 the Kingdom of Italy had colonized Albania, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, Somalia and debatably China (Tientsin), Greece (Dodecanese Islands) and Yugoslavia (Croatia and Slovenia). However, all the aforementioned colonies were lost during WWII.
Rule Britannia

### Effect

Give your british units +2 defence, then their attack becomes equal to their defence.

**Rule Britannia** is an Elite Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

"Rule Britannia" is a poem written by James Thompson (1700-1747), but is better known as a British patriotic song composed by Thomas Arne in 1740. the text to the main chorus is as follows: "Rule Britannia, rule the waves! Britons will never be the slaves!". The song was played by the Allies in 1945 during the surrender ceremony of the Japanese Imperial Army in Singapore.

## Artwork

The artwork is from a collection of posters that follow the words "BRITAIN'S SEA POWER IS YOURS!" and was created by Arthur Ferrier.

## Variations

This card has not been changed since it was released.
M4 Firefly

Deployment: Deal 5 damage to an enemy tank.

**M4 Firefly** is a Medium Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Sherman Firefly was a tank used by the British and the Allies in WWII that was put into production in early 1944. It was based on the US M4 Sherman, but fitted with the British 17-pounder anti-tank gun as its main weapon. The M4 Firefly had a crew of 4 (Commander, gunner, loader/radio-operator, driver) and for secondary armament it had a 0.50 Browning M2 machine gun mounted on the turret and a coaxial .30 in (7.62 mm) Browning M1919 machine gun which was generally not mounted.  Approximately 2200 units were built during the war and it performed well on the battlefield, with enough firepower to knockout Tigers and Panthers at long range, as well as tanks like the Panzer IVs and StuGs.
59. Panzergrenadier

**59. Panzergrenadier** is a Mechanized Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

Panzergrenadier is a German term for a motorized or mechanized infantryman and a term that was first adopted in 1942. The Panzergrenadier Divisions were combined arms formations, usually with two or three regiments of truck-mounted infantry, a battalion of tanks, artillery support, reconnaissance units, combat engineers, anti-tank and anti-aircraft artillery, etc. The 59th Panzergrenadier Regiment was attached to the 20th Panzer Division of the Wehrmacht which fought on the Eastern Front and took part in the battles of Moscow and Kursk. They surrendered with their division to the US and Soviet forces in Czechoslovakia in May 1945.
Fw 190 Jagdbomber

**Fw 190 Jagdbomber** is a Fighter aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 is a German single-seat, single-engine fighter aircraft designed by Focke-Wulf in the late 1930s and widely used during World War II. It was well-liked by its pilots. Some of the Luftwaffe's most decorated fighter aces claimed many of their kills while flying it, including Otto Kittel, Walter Nowotny and Erich Rudorffer. The G-1 variant could carry a 250 kg (550 lb) or 500 kg (1,100 lb) bomb on the centreline and up to a 250 kg (550 lb) bomb under each respective wing.

## Artwork

Fw 190 Jagdbomber's artwork is a painting by Jaroslaw Wróbel.

## Changelogs

Fw 190 Jagdbomber has received no changes since it's release.
Katyusha

**Katyusha** is a Rocket Artillery in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Katyusha was a Soviet multiple rocket launcher that was first built and used in WWII. The Katyusha rocket launcher was cheap to produce, it could be fitted on any type of chassis, and mostly it was mounted on ordinary trucks. The rocket launcher could deliver explosives to a target more quickly than conventional artillery, but the accuracy was lower and it took a longer time to reload. Red Army troops nicknamed the rocket launcher Katyusha from Mikhail Isakovsky's popular wartime song bearing the same name. The German troops nicknamed it "Stalin's organ" since the launcher array resembled pipe organs, and due to the howling sound of the rocket motors when it launched.

## Artwork

The artwork is created by Volmi Games. Katyusha has had two artworks, and i do not know the origin of the old one.

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## Variations

* **October 26 2019; Patch 0.9.136**
	+ Katyusha's art was changed.
* **June 3 2020; Patch "In the Line of Fire"**
	+ Katyusha was given +1 operational cost and +1 defense.
Panzer 35(t)

Deployment: Reduce operation cost by 1 if you control an infantry.

**Panzer 35(t)** is a Light Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Panzerkampfwagen 35(t), commonly known as Panzer 35(t) was a Czechoslovakian light tank manufactured by Skoda, but mainly used by the German Wehrmacht during WWII. Only 434 units were built and of these the Germans seized 244 when they occupied Bohemia-Moravia in 1939. The Panzer 35 was used early in the war during the invasion of Poland, the Battle of France and the invasion of the Soviet Union, but retired from frontline services in 1942. The tank had a crew of 3 to 4 men, a main armament of 3.7 cm (1.5 in) KwK 34(t) gun and a secondary armament of 2 x 7.92 mm MG 37(t) machine guns.
Land Of The Free

**Land Of The Free** is a Supply Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

In 1939 the total aircraft production for the US military was less than 3000 aircraft. By the end of the war it had became the countries leading industry with a total of 300,000 aircraft being manufactured. Around 97,000 of these aircraft were bombers, ranging from light bombers to very heavy bombers.
Fiat G.55

Deployment: +3+3 if your HQ has 5 or more defense than the enemy HQ.

**Fiat G.55** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Fiat G.55 Centauro (e. centaur) was an Italian fighter aircraft used by the Italian Royal Airforce during WWII. The Centauro entered service in 1943 and was retired only two years later, but in this short period it proved to be Italy's best fighter aircraft of the era. During its short service time it proved to be an excellent interceptor at high altitude and it performed very well against modern Allied fighters in combat. It is claimed that the German Luftwaffe considered the Fiat G.55 to be the best Axis fighter after doing comparative testing with the Messerschmitt Bf 109G and the Focke-Wulf 190. Even so, only 300 aircraft had been built by the end of WWII.
85 Pioneer Company

Your orders cost 1 less kredit, to a minimum of 1.

**85 Pioneer Company** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 85th Pioneer Company served under the Royal Pioneer Corps of the British Army during WWII. On D-Day 1944 the 85th Company served with the 6th Beach Group assisting the units landing on Sword Beach on D-Day, 6 June 1944. Pioneer units performed a variety of tasks during WWII, and in all theaters of war, including stretcher-bearing, handling all types of stores, laying prefabricated track on beaches or airfields, and working various logistical operations.
Gunboat Hit

### Effect

Deal 2 damage to a unit in the enemy support line. Add a GUNBOAT RUN to your hand. Discarded end of turn.

**Gunboat Hit** is a Naval Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

A gunboat is a small and fast ship with machine guns or mounted artillery that was mainly used in shallow coastal waters or rivers. During WWII the Imperial Japanese Navy had a number of gunboats in their service, some of them were captured from enemy fleets.
756th Regiment

When this unit attacks and destroys a unit, deal excess damage to the enemy HQ.

**756th Regiment** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 756th Regiment was part of the 150th Rifle Division. It was formed in 1939 and participated in the invasion of Poland. During the war on the Eastern Front it fought in many places, always distinguishing itself and was regarded as an elite force. It was given the honorific title of “Idritskaya” in July 1944 for its heroic battle in the town of Idritsa. But it most famous moment was being the unit that raised the Soviet banner on the roof of the Reichstag in Berlin in April 1945.
25th Infantry Regiment

**25th Infantry Regiment** is a Infantry unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 25th Infantry Regiment was a unit of the 44th Rifle Division of the Red Army. The division was formed in 1918 during the Russian Civil war, and participated in the Finnish Winter War and WWII. The division was destroyed during the Winter War in 1940 and recreated in 1941 and became part of the 13th Rifle Corps of the 12th Army. The division was once more wiped out in combat, but recreated again and fought through the war with the 54th Army of the Volkhov Front, and later with the 67th Army of the Leningrad Front.