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Grenadier Guards

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

## Background

The Grenadier Guards is an infantry regiment of the British army and can be traced back to year 1656. At the start of WWII they were part of the British Expeditionary Force, but after the defeat in the Battle of Dunkirk they took on defensive duties in the UK. In 1944 the 1st, 2nd and 4th battalions were sent to serve in the North West Europe Campaign while the 3rd, 5th and 6th Battalions were sent to serve in the North African Campaign, the Italian Campaign and the final stages of the Tunisia Campaign. The Battalions of the Grenadier Guards saw action in most major military operations and battles from 1944 to 1945.

## Strategy

### Naval Support

The **Grenadier Guards** is a 6K cost infantry card in the Britain faction of KARDS. It has an operational cost of 1K, an attack of 5 and a defense of 9 with the Guard keyword. One possible strategy could be to use it as a strong defensive unit in the Naval Support deck due to its high defense value. Having the high defense value also has another benefit it this that and that is it can be buffed by Naval Support including your other high defense Guards.
Arming The Resistance

### Effect

Add a RESISTANCE card to enemy hand, then double the number and cost of such cards.

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

## Background

Resistance in France began as soon as the Germans invaded and occupied the country in 1940. At first people acted alone, but gradually organized groups were formed. The Resistance groups were supported with weapons and training by the British, but pre-war weapons were also used as well as weapons stolen and captured from German or Vichy armories. After the Normandy landings the Resistance grew rapidly and became more organized and from June to October their strength grew from 100,000 to 400,000 men and women.
Blohm & Voss BV 138

**Blohm & Voss BV 138** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Blohm & Voss BV 138 was a World War II German trimotor flying boat that served as the Luftwaffe's main seaborne long-range maritime patrol and naval reconnaissance aircraft. 227 examples of standard service variants of the BV 138 were built from 1938 till 1943. Some examples of the BV 138 were adapted to specialized roles, such as minesweepers and anti-submarine warfare.

## Artwork

Blohm & Voss BV 138's artwork is a painting by Roy Grinnell.

## Changelogs

Blohm & Voss BV 138 has received no changes since it's release.
Against The Odds

**Against The Odds** is a countermeasure in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Strategy

Due to its low cost and ability to replace itself when used, Against The Odds can be run in both decks that synergise with the pin mechanic as well as decks that simply havn't hit the 40 cards requirement and wish to fill up the left over slots with something cheap that also draws.

As a countermeasure, it synergises well with cards that benifit from activating countermeasures such as 87. Grenadiers.

## Artwork

The artwork was originally a painting by Graham Coton used for the cover of the comic "Devil's Bargain" War Picture Library 628 published in 1970 by Fleetway publications. The airplane in the painting is a "Messerschmitt ME109".

## Changelogs

Against The Odds has received no changes.
6th Naval Brigade

**6th Naval Brigade** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

During WWII the Soviet Navy began forming and training Infantry Navy Battalions and around 350,000 Red Navy sailors fought on land in the war. The Naval Infantry conducted over 114 landings, many were also parachute trained, but mostly they served as regular infantry. The 6th Naval Brigade served under the 138th Rifle Division from 1943 and participated in various battles and campaigns on the Eastern Front.
Fw 190 A

Deployment: Draw a card.

**Fw 190 A** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The FW 190 A was a Focke-Wulf Fw 190 variant, a German fighter aircraft used by the Luftwaffe and the Axis allies in WWII. It took on a variety of roles and was used as a day fighter, fighter-bomber, ground-attack aircraft and night fighter. The FW 190 was well-liked by its pilots and a number of German fighter aces claimed many aerial victories while flying it.
101st Airborne

**101st Airborne** is a Airborne Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 101st Airborne Division, aka "Screaming Eagles", was an elite infantry division trained for air assault operations. During WWII it was famous for its role in Operation Overlord, Operation Market Garden, the liberation of the Netherlands and for their defense of the city of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge.

## Overview

The **101st Airborne** is one of the US elites which finds a home in and out of ramp decks. Its decent stats of 4/3 for 5K and the Blitz keyword mean it is one of the most effective frontline clearing units. Thanks to the unit also having Ambush, in the occasions where there is not a unit in the frontline, the **101st Airborne** can potentially hold the frontline against 2 or 3 enemy units single-handed. It would be less than spectacular if it was not for the deployment effect, however. "Deployment: Deal 2 damage to the a target in the enemy support line". This deployment effect opens up a lot of possibilities for large scale unit clearing. Often the **101st Airborne** can destroy 2 units for 6 Kredits, one with the deployment effect in the support line and another in the frontline. In addition, the deployment damage can hit the enemy HQ for some chip damage and potentially a cool finisher.

## Stratregy

### General

The 101st Airborne is a staple US elite infantry which potentially provides fantastic value and trades very well. As such, it has a home in almost all US decks, from the ultra-aggressive lists to slow ramp decks (where you can get this unit into play relatively quickly).
Burning Sky

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

## Background

The Soviet Air Defence Forces played a major role in defending Soviet cities against air attacks, mainly in industrial areas. Over the course of WWII they destroyed 7,313 German aircraft. More than 80,000 soldiers, sergeants, officers and generals of the Country Air Defence Forces were awarded state orders and medals, and 92 soldiers were awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union and one was twice given the honor.
Aichi D3A-2

Has +2 attack for each other AICHI D3A-2 you control.

**Aichi D3A-2** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Aichi D3A-2 (a D3A variant) was primarily a dive bomber used by the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1940 to 1945. The Allies referred to it as "Val" and it was first used in the attack on Pearl Harbor. During WWII this aircraft sank more Allied ships than any other Axis aircraft.  1,495 D3A's were built, including variants.
Close Combat

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

## Background

Vasily Chuikov, the Soviet commander of 62nd Army, developed a close combat tactic during the Battle of Stalingrad that was referred to as “hugging the enemy”, by which under-armed Soviet soldiers kept the German army so close to them as to minimize the superior firepower enjoyed by the Wehrmacht.
125th Rifle Regiment

**125th Rifle Regiment** is a Infantry unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 125th Rifle Regiment was part of the 2nd formation of the 6th Rifle Division of the Red Army. The division fought numbers battles and campaigns on the Eastern Front, including Operation Barbarossa, 3rd Battle of Kharkov, Battle of Debrecen and finally the Soviet invasion of Manchuria. The division took part in the liberation of Ukraine, Romania, Hungary and Czechoslovakia from German occupation and received several honours for its service, including the Order of the Red Banner. The 6th Rifle division was disbanded in Autumn of 1945.
C6N Saiun

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

**C6N Saiun** is a Reconnaissance Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Nakajima C6N Saiun was a carrier-based reconnaissance aircraft used by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service in WWII. The Allied reporting name of the C6N Saiun was Myrt and it was the fastest carrier-based aircraft put into service by Japan during the war. However, it didn't enter service until 1944 when only a few carriers were left to operate from which meant that most were flown from land bases. 463 aircraft were produced including a few variants.
Gunboat Raid

### Effect

Deal 3 damage to an enemy unit in the frontline. Add a GUNBOAT HIT to your hand.

**Gunboat Raid** 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.
Bombing Raid

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

## Background

The most famous Japanese bombing raid was the attack on Pearl Harbor which was lead by the Japanese Imperial Navy. During WWII the Japanese Navy and Army mostly used tactical bombing against ships, airfields, military positions, and military installations, but they also bombed Chinese cities such as Shanghai, Wuhan, and Chongqing, as well as conducting air raids on Philippines and Northern Australia.
1005th Rifles

**1005th Rifles** is a Infantry unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 1005th Rifle Regiment was made a subordinate unit of the 279th Rifle Division in 1941 and fought with the 50th Army during the Battle of Bryansk, which took place in the early stages of the Moscow Campaign. During the Battle of Bryansk the 50th Army was encircled by the Germans, but the units continued to fight in order to delay the onslaught on Moscow. After almost 20 days of fighting the 279th Rifle Regiment was destroyed, and the only remaining unit was the 1005th Rifle Regiment which became a separate unit under the Bryansk Front. The 297th Rifle Division was officially disbanded by the end of 1941, but reformed in `942 and participated in numerous battles and campaigns on the Eastern Front after that. The division ended the war in the Courland Pocket in 1945.
2nd Marines Battalion

**2nd Marines Battalion** is a Infantry unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Red Army Marines performed a number of important landings during WWII and contributed to the defense of Odessa, Moscow, Leningrad, Sevastopol, Stalingrad, Novorossiysk and Kerch. The 2nd Battalion of the 2nd Marines Regiment is best known for its participation in the Yevpatoria assault in 1942, which was an amphibious assault on Yevpatoria in Crimea where the aim was to divert German troops attacking Sevastopol and the Kerch peninsula. During the battle there was an uprising in the city of Yevpatroria and many citizens decided to join the fight against the Germans. The operation was a success since it managed to distract the German forces from Sevastopol, but it came at a very high cost. Of the 700 marines participating in the battle almost all lost their lives. The few remaining survivors along with 3000 civilians were taken prisoner by the Germans and executed.
Blenheim Mk IV

**Blenheim Mk IV** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Bristol Blenheim was a British light bomber/fighter designed and built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company. The aircraft was originally designed and produced as the fastest commercial aircraft in Europe, but its performance impressed the Air Ministry who ordered a modified design as the Type 142M for the Royal Air Force. The name was soon after changed to Blenheim Mk IV. The Blenheim became one of the first British aircraft with an all-metal stressed-skin construction, retractable landing gear, flaps, a powered gun turret and variable-pitch propellers. It was used by the RAF until 1944 and by then a total of 4,422 aircraft had been built.
Carpet Bombing

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

## Background

Carpet bombing is an aerial bombing conducted to inflict damage in every part of a selected area of land. This was done by both the allies and the axis, and used against civilian, industrial and military targets.

## Strategy

Considering Carpet Bombings' high Kredit cost, this Card should only be used as a last minute resort if the enemy has several Cards placed on the field, considering it loses value if the enemy only has a few cards on the field. Carpet Bombing in general is simple; it deals 3 damage to all enemy ground, air, and naval units. As such, it can be *incredibly* effective to several low-health enemies. Even with higher-health opponents, Carpet Bombing can be very handy in taking care of those units.
Fiat G.50

**Fiat G.50** is a Fighter in **Kards - The WWII CCG**

## Background

The **Fiat G.50 *Freccia*** ("Arrow") was a World War II Italian fighter aircraft developed and manufactured by aviation company Fiat. Upon entering service, the type became Italy’s first single-seat, all-metal monoplane that had an enclosed cockpit and retractable undercarriage. On 26 February 1937, the G.50 conducted its maiden flight. During early 1938, the *Freccias* served in the *Regia Aeronautica* (the Italian Air Force) and with its expeditionary arm, the *Aviazione Legionaria*, in Spain, where they compared well in speed and manoeuvrabilty with their adversaries in the theatre.

The fighter was extensively used on various fronts by Italy, including in Northern Europe, North Africa, the Balkans, and the Italian mainland. The G.50 commonly came up against the British Hawker Hurricane, which was fast enough to frequently outrun the Italian opponent, and could also outrange it. In addition, early in the Second World War it became apparent that the G.50 possessed inadequate armament, comprising a pair of Breda-SAFAT 12.7-mm machine guns. Later models of the fighter incorporated improvements, including an increase in fuel capacity that gave rise to a substantial increase in range.

## Artwork

The Fiat G.50 art is a painting by Darryl Legg:
Blackout

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

## Background

In 1944 German authorities ordered a full blackout in all cities at the sounding of an alert. During other nights they allowed lighting to the equivalent of moonlight and this was conducted in order to obstruct navigation and visibility for Allied bombers during night raids. The day Hitler died, on April 30, 1945, full lighting on the streets of German cities was permitted again.
ISU-152

Deployment: Destroy all other damaged units.

**ISU-152** is a Heavy Assault Gun in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The ISU-152 was a self propelled gun developed and used by the Soviet Army in WWII. It was nicknamed the "beast killer" in response to German tanks bearing names such as Tiger and Panther. The ISU-152 had no turret, so repositioning the gun required turning the tank itself. Due to this it was often used as mobile artillery to support more mobile infantry and armor attacks. The ISU-152 had a crew of 5 (driver, commander, gunner, breech operator and loader), a main armament of 152.4 mm ML-20S gun-howitzer and a secondary armament of 12.7 x 108 mm DShK anti-aircraft machine gun.

## Overview

ISU-152 has good survive ability and attack as 9k cost elite tank. It has one of the most dangerous deployment skill of all Soviet units which can be combined Winter Warfare or other AOE orders at the cost of 10 Kredits to completely destroyed all units on the battlefield. In combat ISU-152 can wistand a single attack from most units except for some unit at the similar cost and Tactical Strike , so don't hesitate to attack with it before you wasted it.

Overall ISU-152 is a great elite card with combination of its good combat stats and one of the most powerful deployment effect in the game making it an extremely useful card.

## Variation

Before balance patch in November 2021 ISU-152 used to have 4 attacks and 6 defense deploy for 7k, operate for 2k cost and has a passive skill "Deals double damage aganist the enemy HQ and tanks." .

## Artwork

Originally ISU-152 artwork is an artwork of Soviet troops advancing through Manchuria in August 1945 prints by David Pentland.
155 C Modèle 1917

Deployment: Get +2 attack for each friendly Mobilized unit.

**155 C Modèle 1917** is a Artillery in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Canon de 155 C model 1917 Schneider, often abbreviated as the C17S, was a French howitzer designed by Schneider and had a maximum firing range of 11.3 km. The gun was used during WWI and then widely exported after the war, which meant that many countries were using it at the start of WWII. In 1939, 2043 guns were still in service in France, but those that were captured by the Germans were designated as the 15.5 cm sFH 414(f).
45 mm Anti-Tank Gun

Has +2 attack against tanks.

**45 mm Anti-Tank Gun** is a Light Anti-Tank Gun in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 45 mm anti-tank gun M1937 (53-K) was a light and quick-firing anti-tank gun, manufactured and used in the first stage of the German-Soviet War. It was first produced in 1937, but replaced in 1942 by the long-barreled 45 mm anti-tank gun M1942 (M-42).
2e RMT

At the start of your turn, each non-French unit you control gets +1+1.

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

## Background

The 2e RMT, or Régiment de marche du Tchad, was a mechanized unit of the French Army who joined the WWII Allies in their fight against the Axis forces in North Africa. The regiment had approximately 1200 personnel and was organized into 9 companies during the war. The regiment fought in several campaigns in North Africa and Europe, and continued to fight until Germany surrendered in 1945. The RMT participated in the Liberation of Paris and was the first Allied unit to reach Hitler’s Eagle Nest in the German Alps. The regiment received several decorations after the war for its performance.
Hampden Mk I

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

## Background

The Hampden Mk I, full name Handley Page HP.52 Hampden, was a British twin-engine medium bomber used by the Royal Air Force during WWII. Early on the British realized that the aircraft was no match to the Luftwaffe fighters, and was therefore mostly used for nighttime operations. In 1942 the Hampden was withdrawn from Bomber Command, but it was used as a long-range torpedo bomber and reconnaissance aircraft to some extent after that.
The Edict in Blood

The Edict in Blood is the widely spread faith of the Helvet region, descended from the cloistered rebel celestial and infernal influences of the land. There is no central deific figure and the outer powers that bear the worship tend toward saint-status than gods.

## The Edict Itself

The Edict is the central focus of the faith and is an enchanted scroll of parchment written in blood, that is seemingly infinite. At the head of the scroll is written a general contract that all those who sign are bound to the land of Helvet and must devote their lives to its protection and neutrality. When a citizen of Helvet transitions into adulthood they are expected to sign the contract in their own blood and thus be bound to it.

It is not uncommon for this calling to be ignored, and while there is some leeway in the timings those who refuse often leave Helvet of their own accord or are banished.

## Saints

### Saint Alos

Saint Alos is the patron saint of healing and life.

### Saint Dalte

Saint Dalte is the patron saint of philosophy and education.

### Saint Helus

Saint Helus is the patron saint of family and protection, and is one of the most popular saints in Helvet. His cult is named The Children of Helus and use him as a patriarchal figure. He resides in

### Saint Ondra

Saint Ondra is the patron saint of craft.
Avro Anson

**Avro Anson** is a multi-role Fighter in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Avro Anson was a British twin-engined, multi-role aircraft that served in a variety of roles for the Royal Air Force and numerous other air forces. After the outbreak of the Second World War large numbers of the type were instead put to use as a multi-engined aircrew trainer, having been found obsolete in front line combat roles.

## Artwork

Avro Anson's artwork is a painting by Marii Chernev.

## Changelogs

On release Avro Anson had a deployment cost of 3 and an operation cost of 1.
Game modes

There are four basic **game modes** in *Kards*.

* Training: A match against an AI with a random nation and preset deck.
* Ranked Battle: Matches against other players playing ranked similar to your own rank; using custom decks. Gain and lose ranked stars for wins and losses up to rank 1, where you enter the competitive ladder. More info can be found in-game on the "Progress" menu.
* Unranked Battle: Random matches against other players who are also playing unranked; using custom decks. You do not gain or lose ranked stars up to rank 1, or ladder points at rank 1. Gains slightly less national experience than Ranked.
* Draft: Random matches with random decks, requires buy in with in-game gold or money. You build a deck by picking from random cards. The draft continues until you are defeated 3 times or you have won 7 battles. Your rewards depend on how many victories you achieve. Any cards found in draft do not transfer to your collection. Draft released on July 4th 2019.
* Skirmish: Bi-weekly gamemode featuring special rulesets and deck restrictions, giving rewards of new card or standard pack. Skirmish released on July 7th 2022.
3rd Marine Regiment

**3rd Marine Regiment** is a Marines in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

During WWII the 3rd Marine Regiment was attached to the 2nd Marine Brigade. They fought at Bougainville and Guam and during this period their members were awarded four Medals of Honor for their acts of valor. During the Battle of Iwo Jima the 3rd Marines were kept in reserve and were not sent ashore.
HMS Illustrious

**HMS Illustrious** is a Naval Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

HMS Illustrious was a British aircraft carrier built before the war and launched in 1939. The ship carried 36 aircraft and was used in the frontline throughout the war. Its most notable achievement was when it sank an Italian battleship and damaged two others in the Battle of Taranto in 1940. The carrier was last used in combat in the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, but was sent home early due to mechanical failure. HMS Illustrious was decommissioned and sold for scrap in 1956.
Seerit

Seerit ovat jumalia, joilla on tiettyjä ennustamisen ja ennakoinnin kykyjä. Koska seerit kuuluvat harvinaisimpiin jumalalajeihin ja heillä on taipumus päästää toisiaan päiviltä, heitä ei ole kovinkaan montaa yksilöä.

## Seerien tyypillinen luonne

Seer'it ovat tietoisia harvinaisuudestaan ja ovat siitä ylpeitä. Heillä on halu tuntea itsensä erityisiksi ja siksi he ovat tietyllä tapaa narsistisia. Seerit ovat yksinäisiä susia, joiden luonteeseen kuuluu vahvasti oman edun tavoittelu. He eivät yleensä välitä muista olennoista mutta vaikka he mielellään oleskelevat omissa oloissaan, tuntevat hekin ajoittain seuran tarvetta.

Useimpia seer'ejä voisi luonnehtia jopa sosiopaattimaisiksi, mutta sellaiset piirteet ovat ominaisia heidän lajilleen. Useimpien teorioiden mukaan seerien luonne johtuu heidän ennustamisen lahjoistaan, sillä heidän egoistimainen maailmankuvansa ehkäisee heitä paljastamasta tulevaisuuden ja tuntemattomien tapahtumien salaisuuksia huolettoman avokätisesti.

## Seerien suhteet toisiinsa

Seereille on luontaista olla pitämättä toisistaan, sillä heidän erityisyyden tarpeensa estää heitä hyväksymään toistensa olemassaolo. He ovat erittäin reviiritietoisia ja siksi onkin hyvin harvinaista tavata kahta seeriä samalta alueelta. Usein Seerien välille puhkeaa kahakoita ja jopa vakavampia ja toisinaan kuolemaan johtavia tappeluita, etenkin kahden seer'in kodatessa ensimmäisen kerran toisensa. Usein tappeluiden syynä on voimien koettelu, reviirille tunkeutuminen tai tyhjänpäiväinen riita mutta mieluiten Seerit tappelevat täysin aiheetta.

Ironista kyllä, seerit kuitenkin vetävät toisiaan puoleensa, ja heillä on aivan erityinen psyykkinen yhteys toisiinsa, mikä mm. mahdollistaa jopa epätavallisten pitkien välimatkojen telepaattisen yhteyden heidän mieltensä välille.

## Nimeltä tunnetut seerit

* **Sobere**
* **Willow**
* **Metheus**
Cup of Tea

**Cup of Tea** is a Supply Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

Besides representing an important feature of British culture, the act of making and drinking tea was also a time for bonding, raising morale and courage, plus it was a good way to keep soldiers hydrated and refreshed. The "Keep Calm And Carry On" slogan is from a motivational poster produced by the British government in preparation for WWII.
Blood Red Sky

**Blood Red Sky** is a Air Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

WWII started disastrously for the Red Air Force. Just in the first couple of days of Operation Barbarossa they lost roughly 2000 airplanes. However, they slowly gained the upper hand, with a modernized air force and better trained pilots that became an equal match to the Germans.
461st Rifles

**461st Rifles** is a Infantry unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 461st Rifle Regiment was a unit of the 142nd Rifle Division of the Red Army. The division was formed in 1939 and participated in the Winter War against Finland, but didn’t see much combat until 1944 during the Soviet Vybor-Petrozavodsk Offensive. In 1945 the division participated in the Vistula-Order Offensive against the Germans, and later in the East Pomeranian Offensive, where they managed to capture the town of Graudenz in Northern Poland. The division finished the war on the Baltic coast where it disbanded in the summer of 1945.
Enigma

**Enigma** is a Technology Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Enigma Machine was a cipher machine used by the Germans to encrypt and protect commercial, diplomatic and military communication. With the help of Alan Turing (father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence) and others, the Allies finally managed to crack the Enigma Code.
1. Infantry Regiment

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

## Background

The 1st 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.
B-29 Super Fortress

**B-29 Super Fortress** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Boeing B-29 Super Fortress was an American heavy bomber used in WWII by the US Army Air Force, the US Air Force and the Royal Air Force. The B-29 was primarily used for high-altitude strategic bombing against Germany and Japan, but also proved very good for night incendiary bombing at low altitude. A B-29 was also used to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The B-29 was one of the largest aircraft built during WWII and its design included very advanced technology for its time, such as a pressurized cabin and an analog computer controlled firing system that allowed crew members to remotely control four machine gun turrets. 3,970 B-29s were built and the aircraft stayed in use until 1960.
112th Infantry Regiment

**112th Infantry Regiment** is an Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*

## Background

The regiment was called to active federal service on 17 February 1941, 10 months prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor. After years of training, the unit first entered the continent of Europe on the Normandy beaches following the D-Day landing. It became the 112th Infantry Regimental Combat Team. During December 1944, the 112th Infantry Regimental Combat Team was holding a 6-1/2-mile long sector which the Germans attacked with nine divisions. The unit inflicted 1600 casualties and destroyed eighteen tanks during nine days of continuous action, that was later known as the Battle of the Bulge.
Close Air Support

### Effect

Give a friendly unit +X+X where X is the number of British air units you control.

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

## Background

Close air support is a military tactic that uses aircraft to attack hostile targets that are operating close to friendly forces. The CAS tactics developed by the British during the campaign in North Africa was the basis for the Allied system used later in the war.
42nd Rifles

**42nd Rifles** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 42nd Rifle Regiment was attached to the 180th Rifle Division which was first formed in 1940 in the Baltic Special Military District and became the 28th Guards Rifle Division on May 3, 1942. They engaged in the Baltic Operation, Demyansk Pocket, Ostrogozhsk Rossosh Offensive, the Battle of Kiev, the Jassy-Kishinev Offensive and the Siege of Budapest.
33. Panzergrenadier

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

## Background

The 33rd Panzergrenadier Regiment was formed in 1942 and was attached to the 4th Panzer Division of the Wehrmacht. The regiment fought on the Eastern Front and took part in many battles and military campaigns, including Operation Barbarossa, the Battle of Moscow and the Battle of Kursk. In 1944 the division was moved to northern Lithuania where they supported the defenses against the Soviet offensive until the end of the war.
D4Y Suisei

Destruction: Pin all enemy units.

**D4Y Suisei** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Yokosuka D4Y Suisei (e. comet) was a Japanese two seated, carrier-based dive bomber used during WWII by the Imperial Japanese Navy. The D4Y came into service in 1942, and although it was initially designed as a dive bomber, it also served as a night fighter, reconnaissance aircraft and lastly it was used for kamikaze attacks. The D4Y was the fastest dive bomber of WWII, but like many other Japanese aircraft it lacked armor which made it vulnerable in combat against Allied fighters. The D4Y was produced from 1942 to 1945 with 2,038 aircraft manufactured in total, including many variants.
Argyllshire Highlanders

**Argyllshire Highlanders** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders was an infantry regiment of the British Army and was created in 1881. The regiment was expanded to fifteen battalions during WWI (1914–1918) and nine during WWII (1939–1945) which between them participated in all theaters of the war.

## Strategy

### Naval Support

The **Argyllshire Highlanders** is a 3K cost infantry card in the Britain faction of KARDS. It has an operational cost of 1K, an attack of 1 and a defense of 6. **Argyllshire Highlanders**. Its effect is that it gets +1+1 when a Guard unit is deployed or added. One possible strategy could be to use it in combination with other guard units to take advantage of its effect and increase its stats. The deck also includes the card Naval Support to buff your low attack, high defense ground Guards.
Call To The Colonies

**Call To The Colonies** is a Supply Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

During WWII the Vichy government of France fought for control over the colonies against the Allied Free French, who were most of the time supported by the British. Approximately 300,000 men, mostly from the French colonies in North Africa, fought with the Free French forces and helped liberate France from the German occupation.
B-4 203mm Howitzer

Units damaged by this unit get -3 attack until end of turn.

**B-4 203mm Howitzer** is a Heavy Howitzer in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The B-4 203 mm howitzer M1931 was a heavy howitzer used by the Soviet Red Army during WWII. These guns were nicknamed "Stalin's sledgehammer" by German soldiers and were mainly used against heavy enemy fortifications and in urban combat for crushing protected buildings and bunkers. The 203mm howitzer was produced from 1932 to the 1940s and 871 units were built.
84th Infantry Regiment

**84th Infantry Regiment** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 84th Infantry Regiment was attached to the 6th Rifle Division of the Red Army in WWII. In the opening stages of Operation Barbarossa the division was stationed in Brest in Belarus and took part in the defense of the Brest Fortress, which later became a symbol of Soviet resistance. The 6th Rifle Division took part in many military operations during WWII, including the Third Battle of Kharkov, the Battle of the Korsun Cherkassy Pocket, the Soviet invasion of Manchuria. The division was awarded the Order of the Red Banner twice and the Order of Suvorov 2nd Class for its valor in combat.
From the Deep

When your enemy deploys a unit, destroy it.

**From the Deep** is a Countermeasure in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

At the start of WWII the German Kriegsmarine had the largest submarine fleet in the world and U-boat warfare became a major component during the Battle of the Atlantic, and throughout the war. At first the U-Boat tactics were somewhat civil, they would find a target, surface and advise the crew to abandon ship before bringing it down with deck guns or explosives (torpedoes were expensive and only used when absolutely necessary). However, when the Allies began arming merchant ships the Germans began firing without a warning. Throughout the war the German U-boats managed to sink 5,000 Allied ships.
Aichi D3a-1

Destruction: If it is the enemy turn, add an AICHI D3A-2 to your support line.

**Aichi D3a-1** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Aichi D3A-1 (a D3A variant) was primarily a dive bomber used by the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1940 to 1945. The Allies referred to it as "Val" and it was first used in the attack on Pearl Harbor. During WWII this aircraft sank more Allied ships than any other Axis aircraft.  1,495 D3A's were built, including variants.
Human Torpedo

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

## Background

A human torpedo is a type of diver propulsion vehicle on which the diver rides. They were used as secret naval weapons in WWII and the name is commonly used to refer to the weapon that Italy and later Britain deployed in the Mediterreanean and used to attack and sink enemy ships in the harbor.
Burst Of Fire

**Burst Of Fire** is a Air Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

Aircraft of the Japanese Imperial Army used both Type 89 7.7 mm machine gun (copy of Vickers Class E). For rear armament (defensive use) they used Type 89 7.7 mm machine gun (based on Type 11), Type 98 7.92 mm machine gun (copy of MG 15) and Ho-104 12.7 mm machine gun (based on Browning M1921). Navy aircraft used Type 92 7.7 mm machine guns (British Lewis), Type 97 7.7 mm machine gun (Vickers) and Type 3 13.2 mm machine gun (Browning with Hotchkiss 13.2mm cartridge). For rear armament (defensive use) they used Type 92 7.7 mm machine gun (British Lewis), Type 1 7.92 mm machine gun (German MG 15), Type 2 13 mm machine gun (German MG 131) and Type 99-1/Type 99-2 20 mm cannon (Oerlikon FF).
1st Signal Regiment

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

## Background

The 1st Signal Regiment was attached to the Japanese 25th Army which was formed in 1941 and participated in the Battle of Malaya and Battle of Singapore. After that the 25th Army served as a garrison force in the occupied territories until the surrender of Japan in August 1945. The signal regiment was made up of several wire companies, several radio platoons, a fixed radio unit, a radio intercept unit and a field pigeon unit.
Dornier Do 217

When DORNIER DO 217 destroys a unit, the enemy must discard a card at random.

**Dornier Do 217** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Dornier DO 217 was a German heavy bomber used by the Luftwaffe during WWII.  The aircraft was designed in 1938 to replace the Dornier Do 17 and first saw combat in late 1940. Early variants had greater speed, range and bomb load capacity than the contemporary Heinkel He 111 and Junkers Ju 88, and although it was designed as an heavy bomber it took on many roles. The Dornier DO 217 was operated as a strategic bomber, torpedo bomber and reconnaissance aircraft, and later in the war as night fighters, but did not perform particularly well in that role. In total 1,905 were been built, including variants.
Crusader Mk II

When you give a British order, draw a card.

**Crusader Mk II** is a Cruiser Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Crusader Mk II was an A15 Crusader variation, a British cruiser tank used during WWII. It had a crew of 4-5 men and was fitted with a 2 pounder gun and 1 or 2 × Besa machine guns. After the North African Campaign, the tank was no longer used in the front-lines and was replaced with the US-supplied M3 Grant and Sherman medium tanks.
Final Push

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

## Background

Perhaps the most famous final push occurred in the Battle or Berlin, which was the final major Soviet offensive of the European Theater. Before the battle was over, Hitler and several of his followers committed suicide, and it was followed by the unconditional surrender of the German forces. The Battle for Berlin marks the end of WWII in Europe.
Coldstream Guards

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

## Background

The Coldstream Guards are a part of the Guards Division of the British Army, and as the oldest regiment in the army it has participated in conflicts since the English Civil War in 1642. During WWII the battalions of the Coldstream Guards saw action in most theaters of the war. At the start of the war the 1st and 2nd battalions were part of the British Expeditionary Force in France, while the 3rd battalion was stationed in the Middle East. During the war two additional battalions were formed, the 4th and 5th, and they fought with the Guards Armored Division as dismounted infantry, first in North Africa and later in Europe. The 4th and 5th battalions were disbanded after the war.

## Strategy

### Naval Support

The **Coldstream Guards** is a 3K cost infantry card in the Britain faction of KARDS. It has an operational cost of 1K, an attack of 1 and a defense of 4 with the Guard keyword. Its deployment effect is to add a Naval Support order card to your hand. This card is a great and must have option in a Naval Support Guard deck. It provides great value by both getting a 1/4 Guard and a Naval Support which can be used to buff your other guards.
Hurricane Mk I

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

## Background

The Hawker Hurricane was a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and British Allies. The Hurricane was used in all the major theaters of WWII, and during the battle of Britain the Hurricane inflicted 60 percent of the losses sustained by the Luftwaffe in the engagement. It was slow, but maneuverable and could take a lot of damage, and even though it was not equal to the German BF 109 fighter or the British Spitfire in 1on1 dogfights, it did a very good job in taking down the German bombers.
Barrage

### Effect

Choose one - enemy units have -4 attack this turn OR deal 2 damage to a ground unit.

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

## Background

A barrage is a concentrated artillery bombardment dispersed over a wide area. At the Battle of Seelow Heights, the Red Army opened the road to Berlin in 1945 with what is described as the largest artillery bombardment in history. With over 9000 guns and rockets, the Red Army fired at the enemy along a front of almost 30 km.
361. Afrika Regiment

**361. Afrika Regiment** is a Infantry in *​Kards - The WWII CCG​*.

## Background

The **361. Afrika Regiment** was made up of 300 Germans who had served with French Foreign Legion prior to WWII and despite being considered disreputable soldiers they were allowed to serve in the Wehrmacht due to the need for extra troops.

The **361. Afrika Regiment** was part of the 90th Light Infantry Division of the Wehrmacht Afrika Corp and served in North Africa, Sardinia and Italy. The division played a major role in the North African Campaign where it fought against the British 8th Army, but after the Tunisian Campaign in 1943 it surrendered to the Allies.

The division was reorganized the same year and deployed in Sardinia and later moved to Italy where it was listed as destroyed in 1944.
76 mm Howitzer 1939

**76 mm Howitzer 1939** is a Field Artillery in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 76-mm Howitzer 1939 was a Soviet 76.2 mm cannon used in WWII by the Red Army. It was a designated divisional gun, issued to batteries under the direct control of division headquarters. The gun was produced from 1939 to 1941, with 9,812 units built, and it was used extensively throughout the war.
106th Quartermasters

**106th Quartermasters** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

During WWII the 106th Quartermaster Company were part of the 106th Infantry Division of the US Army. During the war the division participated in the Siegfried (Allied advance from Paris to the Rhine), the Battle of the Bulge, and lastly it took part in the Allied invasion of Germany. The 106th Quartermaster Company was responsible for supervising stores, barracks and distributing supplies and provisions for the division. The author Kurt Vonnegut served in the 106th Infantry Division and wrote about his experience in the Battle of the Bulge and later as a POW in Germany in his book “Slaughterhouse-Five”.

## Strategy

### Ramp

The **106th Quartermasters** is a 4K cost Infantry card in the USA faction of KARDS. It has an operation cost of 1K, an attack of 2 and defense of 5. Its trigger effect is drawing a card when you gain an extra Kredit slot. This card is ran in some Ramp decks but especially in the greedier ones. Ramp decks focus on building up steam by gaining Kredits faster than your opponent. Cards like In Hour of Need and The War Machine give you extra Kredit slots, allowing you to play more expensive cards faster, or potentially pushing yourself over the natural 12 Kredit maximum.
52-K

**52-K** is a Artillery unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

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

## Background

The Soviet 85mm M1939, aka 52-K, anti aircraft gun was used by the Red Army during WWII. The gun entered service in 1939 in regiments of 16 guns each and was used effectively against German aircraft between 1941 and 1945. In its secondary role the 52-K was used as an anti tank weapon and some gun barrels were mounted on vehicles such as the SU-85 tank destroyer. After the war most Soviet nations had the 52-K in its arsenal and in some cases they were retrofitted for peaceful purposes as anti-avalanche guns.

## Strategy

52-K has a deployment effect identical to the Soviet Burning Sky order and is therefore an attractive choice for players combining two cards in one and giving a small amount of deck compression, as well as addressing the Soviet’s weakness to air units. If the 52-K is retreated, this effect can be used again. With standard rarity the 52-K is easily created by new players and could be used effectively by players who incorporate Soviet units in their decks. The four damage from the deployment effect can destroy the majority of aircraft provided in the starting decks as well as common cards created by players with limited resources.
For example, the deployment effect can destroy:

* Britain: P-40 Kittyhawk, Hurricane Mk 1
* Japan: A6M2 Zero, Ki-61Hien, Ki-43 Hayabusa
* Germany ME BF 109 E
* USA: P-40 Warhawk, A-36 Apache
* Soviet: I-16 Ishak, LA-5

If combined with additional damage orders e.g. Bloody Sickle then it can destroy nearly every air unit in the game.
For example

* Germany: FW 109 A, Heinkel HE 219
* USA: B-17 Flying Fortress, B-25 Mitchell
* Britain: Spitfire Mk 1a

The drawback of the 52-K is its operation cost, which is an inefficient way of dealing damage (2k for 2 damage) and if used can hinder development of other units in the early stages of the game.

## Changelogs

52-K has received no changes since it's release.
Home Defense

### Effect

Costs 5 if your HQ is at 10 or less. Add TYPE 3 CHI-NU and AICHI D3A-2 to the support line.

**Home Defense** is a Supply Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

A series of battles and engagements between the American and Japanese forces took place in and round the Japanese Home Islands during the final stages of WWII. There were two major island battles: The Battle of Iwo Jima and the Battle of Okinawa, and two naval battles: Operation Ten-Go and The Battle of Tokyo Bay. Including the aforementioned engagements, the American conducted air raids and naval bombardment on Japanese cities. However, the Japanese forces refused to surrender, and although the Americans were victorious they had to pay a steep price. Japan still had a homeland army of approximately two million soldiers and enough resources to halt an Allied invasion for a considerable time. However, it never came to use since Japan surrendered after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
1er Régiment étranger

**1er Régiment étranger** is a Infantry in *​Kards - The WWII CCG​*.

## Background

The **1er Régiment étranger** was first formed in 1841 and it still exists although it only performs administrative duties today. In 1940 the regiement was sent to France and engaged the invading German forces in May 1940 at the Somme.

After the Battle of France the **1er Régiment étranger** was on garrison duty in Tunisia, but in 1943 it was refitted with US weapons and aromor and joined the Free French Foreign Legionnaires as part of the 5th Armored Division. The regiment engaged Axis forces in Tunisia in 1943 and 1944 it landed in France and participated in the Liberation of France.
48e Régiment D'infanterie

**48e Régiment D'infanterie** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 48th Infantry Regiment was part of the 21st Infantry Division of the Seventh French Army. When Germany invaded France the Seventh Army was under the command of General Henri Giraud. When combat commenced it became the 1st Army Group and was deployed to northern Belgium where it participated in heavy fighting against the German forces. The 1st Army Group retreated to France, where it again became the Seventh Army and continued the fighting until the armistice on June 25, 1940.
7TP

**7TP** is a Light Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The **7TP** (*siedmiotonowy polski* - 7-tonne Polish) was a Polish light tank of the Second World War. It was developed from the British Vickers 6-ton. A standard tank of the Polish Army during the 1939 Invasion of Poland, its production did not exceed 150 vehicles. Its chassis was used as the base for the C7P artillery tractor.

## Details

**7TP**

* **Nation:** Poland
* **Rarity:** Special
* **Type:** Tank
* **Kredits:** 2
* **Operation Cost:** 1
* **Set:** Legions
* **Effect:** When this unit survives combat\*, draw a card.

\*Combat: when a unit is attacked or attacks another unit; it is classified as combat. attacking HQ does not classify as combat.

## Artwork

Currently the artwork is only available on this magazine and in a book; by Jaroslaw Wrobel.
11th Infantry Regiment

**11th Infantry Regiment** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 11th Infantry Regiment was formed in 1861 and has been a unit of the US Army to the present day. On D-Day, 1944, the regiment spearheaded the landing assault on Utah Beach in Normandy with the 4th Infantry Division. During WWII the regiment fought with the 4th Infantry Division in several European battles and campaigns, in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany, for which it received numerous awards for valour in combat. The regiment was retired in 1946, but reactivated in 1947 and is still active today.