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Nara Regiment

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

## Background

The Nara Regiment was a unit of the 29th Division (call sign Thunder Division) of the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII. The division was active from 1941-1945 and was to begin with part of the Kwantung Army and tasked with the defense of the Liaoyang area in Manchukuo state. In early March 1944 the division was assigned to the 31st Army and sent to Guam to participate in the defense of the island together with the 48th Independent Mixed Brigade. From 21 July to 10 August 1944 the division participated in the Battle of Guam which ended in an American victory and the surrender of the remaining Japanese forces, although a few Japanese soldiers held out in the jungle for much longer. One of them, Sergeant Shoichi Yokoi, surrendered in 1972 after living alone in a cave for 27 years.
Wolfpack

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

## Background

Wolfpack, or “Rudeltaktik” as the Germans called it, was a tactic used by the German U-boats of the Kriegsmarine against convoys during the Battle of the Atlantic. The idea was to form a pack of U-boats, and to delay an attack until all boats were in position to conduct a massed organized attack. This tactic had a devastating effect on Allied shipping.
The Hammer

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

## Background

A hammer is a tool for beating nails, metal etc. and although it has been used as a melee weapon, what is being referred to here is the hammer (and sickle) in the coat of arms of the Soviet Union and Communist symbol for proletarian struggle.
U-16

### Effect

At the start of enemy's next turn, the enemy must choose and discard a card from hand.

**U-16** is a Tactical Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

**German submarine *U-16*** was a Type IIB U-boat of Nazi Germany's *Kriegsmarine* that served during World War II. It was launched on 28 April 1936, under the command of Heinz Beduhn, with a crew of 23. Its last of four commanders was Horst Wellner. German Type IIB submarines were enlarged versions of the original Type IIs.
Night Witches

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

## Background

Night Witches, or “die Nachthexen”, was a German nickname for the female pilots of the 588th Night Bomber Regiment of the Soviet Air Force. The regiment carried out harassment bombing raids and precision bombing missions and flew over 23,000 sorties, dropping over 3,000 tons of bombs and 26,000 incendiary shells on Axis targets. They flew Polikarpov U-2 biplanes, which were slow but maneuverable, however, since they could only carry two bombs at a time, each pilot often had to fly eight or more missions per night. The regiment was raised to guards status in 1943 and became known as the 46th "Taman" Guards Night Bomber Aviation Regiment.
King Tiger

**King Tiger** is a Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*

## Background

The King Tiger (German: Königstiger), official designation Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. B, was a German heavy tank that first entered service in 1944. The tank saw action on the Eastern Front and in Europe and its 8.8cm KwK 43 gun and armour made it a formidable weapon. It could knock out any Allied tank that came up against it and its thick armour made it almost impenetrable for any Allied weapon. The main problem with King Tiger was its reliability and many crews were forced to abandon the tank when it either broke down or ran out of fuel. Luckily for the Allies the tank was produced late and under the most difficult circumstances, both the bombing of German factories and lack of materials caused a series of delays and limited the production capabilities. Only 489 King Tigers were manufactured.
M8 Howitzer

Deployment: Distribute 3 damage between all enemies.

**M8 Howitzer** is a Self Propelled Gun in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 was an American self-propelled howitzer gun used during WWII by the US Army and the French Army. The M8 had a M116 howitzer in an M7 mount and used the chassis of the M5 Stuart tank. The M8 was used from 1942 and throughout the war but in 1944 the US Army started to replace it with the 105mm howitzer variant of the M4 Sherman tank.The M8 was used in the Italian Campaign, the Pacific War and on the Western Front, by both the US and French Army. A total of 1,778 M8s were built.
Royal West Kents

**Royal West Kents** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army based in the county of Kent. The bulk of the regiment was part of the British Expeditionary Force in France at the outset of the war and suffered heavy losses in the retreat from Dunkirk. In 1943 it participated in the later stages of the Tunisian Campaign, again suffering severe losses. In 1944 it fought in Italy against the Germans, for instance at Monte Cassino.

## Strategy

### Guard

The **Royal West Kents** is a 4K cost infantry card in the Britain faction of KARDS. It has an operational cost of 1K, an attack of 2 and a defense of 4. Its effect is setting the attack of all your Guard units equal to their defense when they are attacked and not when they attack. This card is not really one of the picks u wanna have but if you lack cards in your Guard based deck you should pick it. However you should get the Oxford when you are able to its a lot better then this in most cases.
Resolute Defense

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

## Background

On September 15, 1940, now known as “Battle of Britain Day”, the Luftwaffe launched its largest attacks on London, but were defeated by RAF Fighter Command. That day RAF pilot Ray Holmes was flying his Hawker Hurricane fighter when he spotted a formation of three Dornier Do 17 bombers lining up to attack the royal residence of Buckingham Palace. Holmes managed to shoot one of them down and chase another one away, but a third Dornier was still heading towards the palace. When Holmes went in for the attack his machine guns failed to fire, but not giving up, he decided to ram the bombers rear and by this he managed to cut off the rear tail section of the enemy aircraft and the Dornier went down. After the ramming Holmes lost control of his Hurricane, but managed to bail out to safety before it crashed. This incredible event was caught on film and afterwards it became one of the defining moments of the Battle of Britain.
Type 3 Chi-Nu

Has Ambush and Guard while in your support line.

**Type 3 Chi-Nu** is a Medium Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

Type 3 Chi-Nu was a Japanese medium tank used by the Imperial Japanese Army in WWII. The tank was an improved version of the Type 97 Chi-Ha and used a Type 3 75 mm tank gun which was one the largest tank guns used by the Japanese forces in the war. 144 to 166 units were produced from 1944 to 1945 and due to its late arrival it did not see combat during the war as all units were used for defense of the homeland for the anticipated Allied invasion. The Type 3 Chi-Nu had a crew of 5 and a secondary armament of a single 7.7 mm Type 97 machine gun.
M2A1 105mm

Deployment: Enemy unit loses Guard, Smokescreen and Ambush.

**M2A1 105mm** is a Artillery in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The M2 Howitzers were the standard medium howitzers for the US ground forces since it was introduced in 1934. The M2A1 variant was produced in 1941, used both in the European and Pacific Theaters and known for their relative accuracy, even at long range.
Radar Alert

When the enemy deploys a unit, add a random British air unit of similar cost.

**Radar Alert** is a Countermeasure in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The British radar air defense system was code-named Chain Home and served as the backbone in their defense during the Battle of Britain. The system consisted of a ring of coastal radar installations, each with a maximum range of 322 km (200 miles), which meant they could detect German formations all the way to their bases in occupied France. This provided the RAF with nearly a half hour of lead time which could be used to gather squadrons of fighters to intercept threats. Each radar installation sent out a stream of short-pulse radio waves which scattered upon striking an object, such as an aircraft, and some of the energy returned as an echo that was displayed on a cathode-ray tube. The time between transmission and echo reception was used to calculate the distance to the reflecting object.
Stug III-F

Deals double damage against tanks.

**Stug III-F** is a Assault Gun in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The STUG III-F (abbreviation of Sturmgeschütz III) was a German assault gun built on the chassis of the Panzer III tank. This was Germany's most produced armored fighting vehicle during WWII and used by the axis forces, mostly as a tank destroyer, but also as an assault gun. For main armament it had a 1× 7.5 cm StuK 40 L/48 gun and 1 × 7.92 mm MG34 machine gun as a secondary armament.
Kredits

**Kredits** are the resources that you use to play your cards and operate (move and/or attack) your units. The cost to play each card is displayed in the upper left corner of the card. The operation cost of each unit on the card is a smaller number right below the **K** symbol on the same corner. When a unit is on the battlefield, its operation cost will be the only number appearing on the upper left corner of the unit's portrait.

You begin the game with 1 kredit slot. At the start of your turn, your total number of kredit slots increases by 1, then you gain kredits equal to your total slots. Kredits that you do not spend by the end of your turn are lost.

There are also cards that allow you to gain more kredits. Some cards simply give you more kredits, but usually only for a single turn. Others, called ramp cards, give you more slots. Ramp cards give you the long-lasting advantage of being able to play more cards per turn or being able to play your expensive cards much sooner.

You will stop passively gaining kredit slots once you reach 12, meaning that you will have a total of 12 kredits per turn on the later stage of a game. This can then be further increased by ramp cards. Cards that temporarily give you extra kredits will also allow you to exceed your number of slots for the turn. However, the total number of both kredits and kredit slots is capped at 24, and this cannot be exceeded.
Me 262a Schwalbe

Deployment: Destroy all enemy air units.

**Me 262a Schwalbe** is a Jet-powered Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Messerschmitt Me 262, nicknamed Schwalbe (German: "Swallow"), was the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. The Me 262's roles included light bomber, reconnaissance and experimental night fighter versions, and it was faster and more heavily armed than any Allied fighter. Me 262 pilots claimed to have shot down 542 Allied aircraft, but some claim the number was higher. However, despite being the most advanced military aircraft design at the time it had an insignificant impact on the course of the war, both due to its late introduction and the small numbers put into operational service. In total 1,430 ME 262's were built and after the war they were no longer used by the Germans, however the Czechoslovak Air Force the operated the aircraft until 1951.
Strategic Planning

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

## Background

D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944, was one of the most complicated and difficult military operation in history. It involved approximately 3 million military personnel, 7,000 ships and 11,000 aircraft. This was a combined effort of 12 countries, involving primarily American, British and Canadian troops, and the success of the operation lay not least in the meticulous planning and forethought of the parties involved.
Puffle Rouge

Le ***Puffle Rouge***est une des espèces de Puffles vivant sur Aventure Pingouin. Ils viennent de l'Île de Rockhopper. Rockhopper possède lui même un Puffle Rouge nommé Yarr.

Bien qu'étant un Puffle standard, il est plus enjoué que son homologue bleu. Il est de caractère aventurier. Il adore le fromage puant et son jouet favori est un canon.
Valentine Mk III

**Valentine Mk III** is a Infantry Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Valentine Mk III was a British made infantry tank, developed by Vickers and used during WWII. More than 8,000 Valentines were produced, from 1 up to 11 Marks, including many variants which made it account for almost a quarter of all British tanks produced during the war. The tank was supplied in large numbers to the USSR and other Allies, and it proved to be both strong and reliable. The Mk III had a crew of 4 (commander, gunner, driver and a loader), main armament of a QF 2-pounder (40 mm) and secondary armament of a 7.92 mm BESA machine-gun. There are several explanations for the name and according to the most popular one is that the design was presented to the War Office on St. Valentine's Day, February 14, 1940.
Tactical Withdrawal

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

## Background

When a defending force is outmatched or fighting on disadvantageous ground, the situation may call for a tactical withdrawal. This means that the defending forces withdraw, but the aim is to cause as much damage to the enemy as possible and to slow down their advance. This can be conducted with various tactics, for example, setting booby traps or mines, obstacles or fortifications, luring the enemy into a prepared artillery barrage, or using scorched earth tactics. Perhaps the most famous retreat in British military history is when 338,000 British, French and Belgian troops were evacuated from the French coast of Dunkirk. The Allied troops were cornered and facing imminent destruction by the advancing German forces, but when Adolf Hitler halted the advance of his Panzer tanks, the British Expeditionary Force was able to fortify the port of Dunkirk and initiate a frantic retreat codenamed Operation Dynamo.
Panzer IV-G

**Panzer IV-G** is a Medium Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Panzer IV-G was a German Panzer IV (Panzerkampfwagen IV) variant that was produced between March 1942 to June 1943. The Panzer IV was a medium tank used by the Axis powers throughout WWII and 8,553 units of numerous variants were manufactured throughout the war. The IV-G variant had a crew of 5 (commander, gunner, loader, driver, radio operator/bow machine-gunner), a main armament of 7.5 cm (2.95 in) KwK 40 L/48 and secondary armament of 2 × 7.92 mm MG 34 machine guns.
Lancaster B.III

When this unit damages a HQ, cards in enemy hand cost +1 kredit.

**Lancaster B.III** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Avro Lancaster B.III (Special) was a British heavy bomber variant used by the Allies during WWII. This variant was built to carry the "Upkeep" bouncing bomb for dam busting raids. The bomb bay doors were removed and the dam busting bomb was mounted under the aircraft. A chain driven by a hydraulic motor gave the bomb its backspin when it was dropped. In total 23 aircraft of this type were built.
Men Of Steel

### Effect

Choose one - your units have +1 Heavy Armor this turn OR remove Heavy Armor from a unit.

**Men Of Steel** is a Supply Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Soviet Union design and production philosophy was to focus on quantity rather than quality. As an example, Soviet designers were very much aware that the T-34 tank had several design deficiencies, but rather than addressing the problem and slowing down production while they were at it, it was decided to mass produce them in such a high quantity that they could be replaced whenever needed. The only change made in the T-34 production line was conducted in order to make the manufacturing easier and cheaper. The initial cost of producing a T-34 tank went from 269,500 rubles in 1941 to 135,000 rubles in 1943.
Ural Factories

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

## Background

When the Germans invaded the Soviet Union in 1941 nearly 16 million Soviet civilians and 1500 large factories were moved to the eastern or middle part of the country. This meant that the Soviet Union managed to continue their military production in the Urals and Soviet Central Asia despite the loss of western industrial zones, and this helped them eventually surpass the Germans in arms production.
Welsh Guards

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

## Background

The Welsh Guards are a part of the Guards Division and one of the Foot Guards Regiment of the British Army. The regiment grew from 1 to 3 battalions during WWII and throughout the war they served in various theaters. The 1st Battalion fought in numerous campaigns in Western Europe, first as part of the British Expeditionary Force in Belgium and France, and later with 2nd Battalion as part of the Guards Armoured Division in Operation Overlord and Operation Market Garden. The 3rd Battalion fought in the North African Campaign, the Tunisia Campaign and lastly in the Italian campaigns of 1943.

## Strategy

### Naval Support

The **Welsh Guards** is a 1K cost infantry card in the Britain faction of KARDS. It has an operational cost of 1K, an attack of 1 and a defense of 2 with the Guard keyword. Its deployment effect is to add give another target +1 defense. This card is a ok option in a Naval Support Guard deck. It provides some value by giving a unit +1 defense and gaining a small Guard body.
Osaka Regiment

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

## Background

The 8th Infantry Regiment Osaka was part of the 4th Infantry Division of the Imperial Japanese Army. Prior to WWII the regiment and its division had participated in several engagements in the Second Sino-Japanese War. In 1941 the division participated in Battle of Changsha, but shortly after it was sent back to Japan to act as a reserve force. At the start of the Pacific War the division was assigned to the 14th Army and sent to the Philippines where it saw combat in the Battle of Bataan and later in the Battle of Corregidor. After the Phillipine Campaign the division performed security and garrison duties in the Japanese home islands and Sumatra, but was lastly transferred to Thailand where it was disbanded in 1946.
Jagdpanther

**Jagdpanther** is a Tank Destroyer in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

Jagdpanther (meaning "hunting panther" in German) was a German tank destroyer. The G2 variant was first produced in 1945 and used until the end of WWII, both on the Eastern and Western Fronts. The tank destroyer had a crew of 5, a main armament of 1x 8.8 cm Pak 43/3 or 43/4 L/71 and a secondary armament of 1x 7.92 mm Maschinengewehr 34. Only 415 Jagdpanther's were produced and placed into service.
Sexton

Deployment: Pin an enemy unit. At the start of your turn, pin that unit again.

**Sexton** is a Self-Propelled Artillery in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 25pdr SP, tracked, Sexton was a Canadian built self-propelled artillery vehicle used by the British and other Allied forces in WWII. Two variants were made, the Sexton I with its design based on the Canadian Ram tank hull and the chassis of the American Medium Tank M3, and then the Sexton II design which was based on the Grizzly (M4A1 Sherman) hull. Both versions used a QF 25 pounder gun-howitzer as its main armament and for secondary armament it used two 0.303 (7.7 mm) Bren light machine guns.The British forces used the Sexton for indirect supporting fire and kept them back from the front line and used forward observers to direct fire onto a target. The Sexton was produced from 1943 to 1945 with a total of 2000 units put into service.
Royal Research

### Effect

Choose one - add SYNTHETIC RUBBER to hand OR add ADVANCED ROYAL RESEARCH to hand.

## Attributes

### Effect

Target unit gets +4 defense, then set its attack equal to its defense.

## Attributes

### Effect

Choose one - add ACTIVE SONAR to your hand OR add BLETCHLEY PARK to your hand.

## Attributes

### Effect

Pin all enemy units. Increase cost of all cards in enemy hand by 3.

## Attributes

### Effect

All enemy cards with cost 5 or less in hand and on the battlefield are put on top of enemy's deck.

**Royal Research** is an order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Research

Research cards (Royal Research, Reich Research and US Military Research) are possibly the most unique cards in the game in how they work and operate. All research cards have 3 tiers of basic research, their standard and lowest level, "Expanded" which is is the second tier of research and "Advanced" which is the highest possible tier of research, at each tier the player will be presented with 2 options, one to continue to advance their research (giving the player the research card of the next level) or cash out and gain specified cards, expect for at the highest level of research where the player is presented with 2 pay out options, a cheaper option that gives an order costing 0k, or an expensive option that typically is more powerful but will require even more resources.
Mass Attack

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

## Background

The battles on the Eastern Front of the Second WWII constituted the largest military confrontation in history. During the first phase of the conflict the Red Army was fighting a defensive war, but in November 1942 the Red Army launched a massive counteroffensive in an attempt to conquer Stalingrad. The Soviet forces managed to encircle and trap the German Sixth Army, which surrendered to the Red Army in early 1943. After the victory at Stalingrad the Red Army remained on the offensive until they were on German soil, which ended with the unconditional surrender of Germany in Berlin.
M4 Sherman

Deployment: If you have a US unit in the frontline, draw 2 cards.

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

## Background

The M4 Sherman was a medium tank used by the American and Allied forces during WWII. It had a crew of 5 and was mounted with a 75 or 76 mm gun, or a 105 mm howitzer, a.50 caliber Browning machine gun and 2—.30 caliber Browning machine guns. It was considered very reliable, relatively cheap to produce and was available in great numbers.The M4 Sherman did well against German lighter tanks and Italian tanks, but later in the war it lacked in firepower and armor compared to the heavier German tanks. To compensate for this some M4 variants were fitted with bigger guns, such as 76 mm gun M1, or as the British Sherman Firely that was refitted with an Ordnance QF 17-pounder.

## Strategy

Click here to add a strategy!

(Personal Strategy)

I usually run a Germany (main), Usa (ally) deck where I have 4 M4 Sherman cards. These 4 cards are what my deck revolves around. I usually rush the frontline with a German or American low cost unit in the 2nd or 3rd turn. Once I have that, I start spamming shermans to maximise my cards and to get some of my strong late-game German tanks.
Supply Chain

### Effect

Draw a card. If SUPPLY CHAIN is discarded, add 2 copies to your hand with a cost of 1.

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

## Background

Many think that the supply chain built and managed by the Allies during WWII was the most advanced of its time and a major contributor to their victory. Their supply chain management helped them move military supplies and armaments across the Pacific Ocean at strategic times. As an example, during the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 the Allies constructed an artificial harbor on Omaha Beach known as Mulberry A. This harbor helped them to load 2.5 tonnes of supplies per day and by the end of June they had delivered 10 tonnes of supplies on Normandy beaches.
Dot

Cet article est à propos de **Dot**, une mascotte de l'île.

(Dot)

***Dot***, connue sous le pseudonyme de **Dot, la Pro du Déguisement** au sein de l'EPF et également connue civilement sous le pseudonyme de **Dot la Pro du Design**, est une agent secrète de l'EPF. Dot a fait sa première apparition en jeu avec son nouveau style durant la Fête de la Mode en août 2015

## Histoire

Dot est un personnage apparu dans les jeux de *Nintendo DS* Club Penguin : Elite Penguin Force et Club Penguin : Elite Penguin Force : La Revanche d'Herbert. Dans les deux jeux, elle assiste le joueur dans ses missions. Elle a également été la première personne de l'EPF a avoir été introduite à l'époque de l'ASP.

Depuis, elle fut aperçue à quelques occasions dans le Club Penguin News.

C'est en août 2015 lors de la Fête de la Mode que Dot est devenue une vraie mascotte qu'il était possible de rencontrer. De plus, elle a adopté un nouveau look, plus moderne.
RAAF Lightning F-4

**RAAF Lightning F-4** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was an American fighter aircraft manufactured and used by the Allies during WWII. The British ordered variants of the P-38 (named Lightning I and II) through the Lend Lease program and used it extensively as a long-range bomber escort. The P-38 was used for various other purposes, such as interception, dive bombing, level bombing, ground attack, night fighting, photo reconnaissance, radar and visual path-finding for bombers and evacuation missions.
T-80

Destruction: Deal 2 damage to your HQ.

**T-80** is a Light Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The T-80 was a Soviet light tank that was used by the Red Army during WWII. The T-80 was a T-70 variant, and a more advanced version with a two man turret, increased firepower, improved armor, and a 3 man crew instead of 2. The tank came into service in 1943, and at a time when all other light tank production had been halted, so only a very small number was produced. The T-80 had a main armament of a 45 mm 20-K cannon and a secondary armament of a single 7.62 mm DT machine gun.
Suppression

### Effect

All enemy units in the support line have -3 attack until start of your next turn.

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

## Background

Suppression fire, more commonly called covering fire, is a military tactic where the enemy positions are fired upon in order to suppress or prevent the enemy forces from performing their mission, whether it’s defending or attacking a position.
Reserves

### Effect

Add two Light Infantry to your hand, plus one for each previously played RESERVES.

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

## Background

During WWII the Soviet Red Army formed a group of Reserve Armies who operated in the rear. Their purpose was to train newly formed units and to reconstitute destroyed armies or to form new armies. When the Axis forces invaded the Soviet Union, the Red Army had 5.5 million men in active service and 14 million conscripts in reserves, ready to be mobilized. In comparison the Axis forces had a total of 3.8 million men deployed on the Eastern Front. In 1943 the Red Army manpower reserves were running low, but by then they had 10.3 million men and women in active service against the Axis forces which counted a total 3.93 million men.
Tactical Strike

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

## Background

The Luftwaffe performed well in 1939 to 1941, with their air force flying in close coordination with the fast advancing land forces, and the Stuka dive bombers terrifying the enemy infantry units. However, as the war dragged on the Luftwaffe didn't have the size or scope to conquer the skies, both due to lack of aircraft production and shortage of fuel.
Eagle Day

**Eagle Day** is an order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

Eagle Day (Adlertag) marked the first day of Operation Eagle Attack, (Unternehmen Adlerangriff), the codename of a military operation by the German Luftwaffe in 1940, with the intention of destroying the British Royal Air Force (RAF). This was done in preparation for Operation Sea Lion (Unternehmen Seelöwe), the German plan for the invasion of Britain, and the goal was to prevent the RAF from attacking the invasion fleet and to cripple the air defense of the Royal Navy Home Fleet. The operation was postponed several times due to bad weather, but was finally carried out on 13 August 1940. Hermann Göring, the commander in chief of the Luftwaffe, had promised Hitler that the RAF would be destroyed in a matter of days. However, the operation failed its objectives and the Germans never managed to gain air superiority in British airspace. This caused Operation Sea Lion to be postponed indefinitely.

## Attributes

### Effect

Put a German air unit into play with Blitz. Return it to your hand at the end of the turn
Spitfire Mk II A

**Spitfire Mk II A** is a Fighter in **Kards - The WWII CCG**

## Background

The Spitfire Mk II variant was a modification of the Mk I and came with factory fitted armour and a Merlin Mk XII powerplant that made it more powerful and faster than its predecessor. The Mk IIa was fitted with eight .303 Browning machine guns and the Mk IIb was fitted with four .303 Brownings and twin 20mm Hispano cannons. Some early Mk II’s were used in the Battle of Britain in 1940, but most were used during the Allied offensive in Europe, until superseded by the Mk V. A total of 921 Mk II’s were built, some were converted into MK V’s and 50 of them were converted for air-sea rescue work.
Imperial Decree

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

## Background

In Imperial Japan the military was in effect the emperor's personal army and there was an official code of ethics for military personnel called the “Imperial Rescript to Soldiers and Sailors” that emphasized this fact. The code of ethics symbolized the special bond between the military and the emperor along with the military’s loyalty to him. All military personnel were required to memorize the document and sometimes requested to recite it during ceremonies.
Panzer III-L

Has +1 attack for each non-tank unit type you control.

**Panzer III-L** is a Medium Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Panzerkampfwagen III-L was a Panzer III variant, a German medium tank produced from 1939 to 1943. It was manufactured by Daimler-Benz and was used in all major theaters by the Germans and the Axis powers. The Panzer III-L was a re-designated III-J tank equipped with long 5 cm gun, 20 mm stand-off armor plates on hull and turret front.
Panzer II-A

**Panzer II-A** is a Light Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

Panzer II is a name used for a series of German tanks used in WWII, and PANZER II-A, or Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf.A (Sd.Kfz.121), was one of the early models in these series. It had an armament of a 2 cm Kw.K.30 gun and had a crew of 3 (commander/gunner, driver, loader). The tank played an important role in the Polish and French Campaigns, but was also used in North Africa and on the Eastern Front.
J1N1 Gekko

Your orders deal +1 damage.

**J1N1 Gekko** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Nakajima J1N1 Gekko was a Japanese twin-engine aircraft used by the Japanese Imperial Navy during WWII as a night combat, reconnaissance aircraft and lastly for kamikaze missions. It was first introduced in 1942, first for reconnaissance and later as a night fighter. The night fighter variant had a twin 20 mm Type 99 Model 1 cannon firing upward in a 30° upward angle, and a second pair firing downward at a forward 30° angle, allowing attacks from above or below. This arrangement was effective against the Allied B-17 Flying Fortress Bombers and B-24 Liberators. By the end of the war a number of Gekko's were used for Kamikaze attacks where they had 250 kg bombs attached to the wings.
MI5

**MI5** is a Espionage Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The MI5 (Military Intelligence, Section 5) is the United Kingdom's domestic counter-intelligence and security agency. During WWII its major wartime success was the so-called "double-cross" system, which placed emphasis on turning captured spies into British double agents and using them to mislead enemy.
Marder III H

When a friendly unit destroys an enemy unit, draw a random unit.

**Marder III H** is a Tank Destroyer in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Marder III H was a German tank destroyer that was produced from 1942 to 1944 and served at the frontline until the end of WWII. The Marder III H variant mounted a 7.5 cm Pak 40 German anti-tank gun on a slightly modified Panzer 38(t) Ausf. H chassis and also carried a 7.92 mm machine gun in the hull. This tank destroyer type was considered mechanically reliable and it carried enough firepower to take out the majority of enemy tanks on the battlefield.
In The Navy

**In The Navy** is a Naval Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The US Navy played the central role in the war against Japan, and a major role in the European war against Germany and Italy (after the British Royal Navy). The peak strength of the US Navy was on July 31, 1945 with 3,405,525 people serving. The US Navy motto is "Semper Fortis", meaning "Always Courageous".
Ki-84 Frank

Cannot attack the enemy HQ.

**Ki-84 Frank** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Nakajima Ki-84, code named "Frank" by the Allies, was a Japanese single-seat fighter aircraft used during the last two years of WWII. The Ki-84 was considered the best Japanese fighter, because it combined high speed capability with excellent maneuverability, and excellent firepower. The aircraft was a perfect match against any Allied single engine fighter, plus it had enough firepower to take down the high flying and well-defended Boeing B-29 Superfortress.
Type 1 37mm

Deployment: Gets +1+1 and Blitz if your HQ has 10 or less defense.

**Type 1 37mm** is a Anti-Tank Gun in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Type 1 37mm was an anti-tank gun used and developed by the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII. Prior to that time they had been using the Type 93 37 mm AT Gun, but it had its shortcomings and was not capable of piercing the armor of new Soviet tanks. The solution was to modify the Type 93 AT Gun with a longer barrel which would provide it with greater firepower. The new gun was designated Type 1 37mm Anti-tank Gun and 2,300 guns were produced. The gun was used in frontline service in the Pacific Theater and was moderately effective against Allied light tanks but did little damage against medium tanks such as the M4 Sherman.
Uncle Sam

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

## Background

Uncle Sam (initials U.S.) is a common personification of the American government or the United States, and according to legend it came into use during the War of 1812. An image of Uncle Sam, drawn by Montgomery Flagg, was used on posters during WWI and WWII and were designed to instill in the public a positive outlook and a sense of patriotism and confidence. The posters called upon every man, woman, and child to endure the personal sacrifice and domestic adjustments during wartime.
M4A3R3 Zippo

Has +4 attack against infantry and enemy HQ.

**M4A3R3 Zippo** is a Medium Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The M4A3R3 "Zippo" was a Sherman tank variant, equipped with a flamethrower and commonly used in attacks against fortifications or confined spaces. The M4A3R3 "Zippo" was used in the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 and proved very effective at clearing Japanese defensive positions. Typically, the maximum range of a flamethrower was less than 150 meters, which made it relatively useless in an open battlefield. However, when attacking fortified positions it also proved to be a very powerful psychological weapon. In many cases the enemy surrendered or fled when seeing a flame tank approaching, rather than risk being burned alive.
T-28

Pincer: When this unit is destroyed, put it on top of your deck.

**T-28** is a Tank unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The T-28 was a Soviet Medium tank hat was introduced in the early 1930s and used by the Soviet Union and other forces prior to and during WWII. The tank was intended for infantry support and most of them were deployed by the Red Army during the Winter War with Finland and the Soviet Invasion of Poland. At the start of Operation Barbarossa the Red Army had 411 T-28 tanks available, but most of they were lost during the first months of the invasion, either in combat or they were abandoned after mechanical breakdown. The T-28 had a crew of six, a main armament of 76.2mm KT-28 howitzer and a secondary armament of 4-5 x 7.63 mm DT machine guns. A total of 503 tanks were produced, including variants, but very few were still in use after 1941.

## Changelogs

T-28 has received no changes since it's release.
Ki-61-Ii Tony

Spend 7 kredits at the end of enemy turn to deploy from hand.

**Ki-61-Ii Tony** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien (e. flying swallow) was a Japanese fighter aircraft used by the Imperial Japanese Air Service during WWII. It was first introduced in 1942 and used in front line service throughout the war. It took some time for the Allied pilots to identify the aircraft, first they mistook it for the German Messerschmitt Bf 109s and later the Italian Macchi C.202 which led to the Allied codename “Tony”. The Ki-61-II variant was introduced in 1943 and had a more powerful engine than its predecessor. Later variants would focus on increasing the speed and firepower. A total of 3,078 aircraft were built.
Poland

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

## Background

Polish forces act as significant roles in WW2 when Polish troops fought both inside and outside Poland, serving across multiple campaigns with great distinction.

## Strategy

This nation mainly revolves around the contributions of the Polish Underground State both within Poland and from outside the country. Their intelligence services, represented by Intel cards, allow you to see cards in your opponent's hand. This ability couples with their Legion cards that grow in strength as you learn more about your opponent's strategy. Additionally, the new Exile mechanic lets you add Polish cards to decks from outside its nation, symbolizing their soldiers and government-in-exile that joined up with the Allied Powers during the war.
Japan

**Japan** is one of the five primary factions in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

Completely underestimated by the Allies, the Japanese Imperial Army and Navy swept across South-Asia and the Pacific in a lightning war of their own. Initially the Japanese had complete air superiority in the area and a fearsome navy which included the heaviest battleships ever constructed. When fighting a defensive war to protect the home island, the Japanese would dig in and fight a bitter fight to the very end. When that wasn't enough, driven by honor and loyalty, no sacrifice was considered too big.

## Strategy

The Japanese empire is a very aggressive faction, often rewarding the Japanese player for losing units with the Destruction ability. Japanese orders favor dealing direct damage to the enemy and enhancing the attack stat of Japanese units.

## Gallery

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Kagoshima Regiment

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

## Background

The 45th Infantry Regiment (Kagoshima) was part of the 6th Division of the Imperial Japanese Army. The regiment fought with its division in the Second Sino-Japanese War. During the later stages of WWII the regiment fought in Bougainville Island in the Solomon Islands as part of the Japanese Seventeenth Army.
Sneak Maneuver

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

## Background

During WWII the Japanese military had prepared against a large scale Soviet attack. The Japanese knew that they could never match the Soviet forces, both in manpower and equipment, and trained their soldiers in tactics that could counter these advantages, for example, by attacking at night, in the evening or in the early morning. The Soviet forces never executed a large scale attack on Japan but the Japanese could nevertheless use these tactics to their advantage against the Allies in the Pacific War.
Me Bf 109 E

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Pincer: When this unit attacks and destroys a unit, draw a card and gain a kredit.

**Me Bf 109 E** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Messerschmitt Bf 109, was the main German WWII fighter aircraft of the Luftwaffe. The Bf 109 was first used in service during the Spanish Civil War (1939) and was still in service at the end of WWII by Germany and its Axis partners. It was one of the most advanced fighters of the era, and conducted more aerial kills than any other aircraft during WWII.
Lancashire Fusiliers

**Lancashire Fusiliers** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Lancashire Fusiliers was a line infantry regiment of the British Army that was active from 1688 to 1968. At the outbreak of WWII the regiment was stationed in British India and their first engagement was during the Burma Campaign where the 1st Battalion fought with the 77th Indian Infantry Brigade. The 2nd Battalion joined the British Expeditionary Forces and fought in Belgium and France before it was evacuated from Dunkirk. Parts of the 2nd Battalion participated in the Normandy landings during Operation Overlord and would later participate in two operations on French soil. In 1943 members of the Lancashire Fusiliers participated in the Italian Campaign and saw heavy fighting on the Gothic Line. In early 1945 parts of the regiment were sent to Palestine were they served for the rest of the war.
Order 227

**Order 227** is a Strategic Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

Order 227 was an order issued by Joseph Stalin on July 28th, 1942. The order was issued in order to reestablish discipline in the Soviet Army against Nazi Germany, and it is most famous for its line "Not a step back!", which became a slogan of the Soviet resistance against the Nazi invasion.
Churchill Mk III AVRE

**Churchill Mk III AVRE** is a Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Churchill AVRE (Assault Vehicle Royal Engineers) was a converted Churchill tank, Mk III or IV, that was designed to protect engineers during frontline battlefield operations. The Churchill AVRE had the 6 pounder gun replaced with a 290 mm petard spigot mortar that was used to destroy defenses such as roadblocks, bunkers, pillboxes and other concrete, brick or earthen obstacles. The AVRO could also be equipped with other devices such as the Canadian Indestructible Roller Device (CIRD) that protected the tank against mines, and the Small Box Girder bridge that could be laid over narrow ditches or rivers. The first Churchill AVRO's were deployed in Normandy during D-Day and a total of 754 tanks were produced before the end of the war.

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## Artwork

The artwork is created by Devid Pentland & Cranston Fine Arts, an artist who has made many artworks for the game in the past.

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## Changelogs

Churchill Mk III AVRE has received no changes since it's release.
Isolation

### Effect

Remove target unit from the battlefield. Return it at the start of your next turn.

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

## Background

The military tactic to isolate an enemy is often referred to as encirclement, where the aim is to surround the enemy force and cut it from the supply route and/or the logistical base. This was a common tactic in WWII, utilized both on a grand scale and in smaller skirmishes.
Sakura Regiment

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

## Background

The 57th Regiment Sakura was a regiment of the 1st Division of the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII. The division was sent to the Philippines to participate in the Pacific Warin 1944 and was initially based in Manila before being shipped to Leyte to defend against the Filipino and US forces which had reoccupied the island. The 1st Division participated in fierce combat during the Battle of Leyte where it was nearly annihilated. Of the 11,000 soldiers only 800 managed to evacuate to Cebu island where they would participate in the Battle for Cebu City.
Wellington

Costs 1 less to deploy for each order you've given this battle.

**Wellington** is a Bomber aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Vickers Wellington was a British twin-engined, long-range medium bomber. It was used as a night bomber in the early years of the Second World War, performing as one of the principal bombers used by Bomber Command. The Wellington holds the distinction of having been the only British bomber that was produced for the duration of the war, and of having been produced in a greater quantity than any other British-built bomber.

## Changelogs

On release Wellington had a deployment cost of 8, which was reduced by 2 for every order given during a single turn.
T-60

Destruction: Add a T-34 1924 to your hand.

**T-60** is a Tank unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The T-60 scout tank was a Soviet light tank that was used by the Red Army during WWII. The T-60 became into service in 1941 and was designed to replace the obsolete T-38 tank which had been in service from 1937. The original T-60 design came with a main armament of a 12.7mm machine gun that was later replaced with a 20mm TNsh cannon, which proved quite inadequate against newer German tank armour. The T-60 was not liked by their crews, to say the least, and some called it “ a brother’s grave for two” due to its disastrous performance on the battlefield. From 1941 to 1943 approximately 6000 T-60 tanks, including some variants, were produced, but they had more or less been pulled from frontline service in 1943 and most used for reconnaissance, convoy duties and training purposes. An unknown number of T-60s were captures but he Axis, some were converted to the German Panzerkampfwagen T-60 743(r).

## Changelogs

T-60 has received no changes since it's release.
Type 4 Ho-Ro

**Type 4 Ho-Ro** is a Self-Propelled Artillery in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Type 4 Ho-Ro was a self-propelled gun developed and used by the Imperial Japanese Army in WWII. It was inspired by the German Grille series of self propelled artillery and had a Type 38 150 mm howitzer mounted on a tracked chassis of a slightly modified Type 97 Chi-Hachassis. The Type 4 Ho-Ro had a crew of 6 and a maximum rate of fire was only 5 rounds per minute. Only a handful of them were produced (approx. 12 units) and only one of them was captured by the Allies at Luzon and is now preserved at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico.
Ju 87 B Stuka

The enemy must discard a card each time Stuka deals damage to their HQ.

**Ju 87 B Stuka** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Junkers Ju 87 or Stuka, which is abbreviation of Sturzkampfflugzeug which is German for "dive bomber", was a German dive bomber and ground-attack aircraft. The aircraft was easily recognized by its inverted wings and undercarriage and the wailing sound of the Jericho-trumpets when it made its dive. The Stuka was the main aircraft used for close air support in the Luftwaffe and was first used in combat in the Spanish Civil War in 1937 and served the Axis forces throughout WWII.