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Hsinking

## Attributes

HSINKING was the capital of the Japanese puppet state Manchuko.

**Hsinking** is a Japanese Headquarters in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

HSINKING was the capital of the Japanese puppet state Manchuko in Northeast China and Inner Mongolia from 1932 until 1945. It was founded as a republic, but in 1934 it became a constitutional monarchy. It had limited international recognition and was under the de facto control of Japan.
Panzer 38(t)

Deployment: Draw a card.

**Panzer 38(t)** is a Light Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) was originally a Czechoslovak tank but taken over by Germany after their invasion of Czechoslovakia and adopted to the German Army. The PANZER 38 (t) saw service in the invasions of Poland, France and the USSR, but production was halted in 1942 since its armament was deemed inadequate.
Ki-21 Sally

Deployment: If the enemy has no air units on the battlefield, give this unit Fury.

**Ki-21 Sally** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Mitsubishi Ki-21, or Type 97 Heavy Bomber, was a Japanese heavy bomber used in WWII. It was first used in combat in the Second Sino-Japanese War, and in the first stages of the Pacific War. Several variants were built throughout the war, but production was halted in 1944. The Allied reporting name of the Mitsubishi Ki-21 was "Sally".
Pak 38

Deals triple damage to tanks.

**Pak 38** is a Artillery in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 5 cm Pak 38 (L/60) (5 cm Panzerabwehrkanone 38 (L/60)) was a German anti-tank gun of 50 mm caliber developed in 1938 and used by the Axis powers in WWII. The gun was first used in 1941 as a successor to the PAK 36, Pak 37 had been designed in 1935, but never used due to its low capabilities. The gun remained in service until the end of the war and was one of the few early guns capable of penetrating the 45 mm sloped armor of the T-34's hull at close range. It could also be equipped with Panzergranate 40 APCR ammunition with a hard tungsten core against the heavy KV-1 tank.
Germany

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

## Background

Crushing their enemies with Blitzkrieg tactics, hard pressing armored units and mechanized formations, the German Wehrmacht was at its best on the offensive. Battle of annihilation would be their favorite doctrine. That being said, it could prove to be very dangerous to underestimate the defensive capabilities of the German army. Compared to the Allies, Germany did not have a lot of ships but in the depths of the oceans roamed fearsome packs of wolves... ready to strike at the their prey.

## Strategy

German decks focus around maintaining presence in the front line and rapidly recapturing the front line if that presence is lost. To do this, many German units possess the Blitz ability to allow rapid advance to the front, as well as Smokescreen to protect units that are waiting in the rear.

## Cards

* click on the link above to go to a list of all german cards!

## Ranked Progression Rewards

Here is a comprehensive list of all Rewards, from Rank 1; to the max rank of 250.

## Gallery

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Secret Operatives

Counter an order that targets a friendly unit. Give the unit +2 defense.

**Secret Operatives** is a Countermeasure in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Special Operations Executive (SOE) was a British organization formed at the start of WWII. Very few people knew of SOE’s existence, but those who were a part of it were also known as “Churchill’s Secret Army”, “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” or “Baker Street Irregulars”, named after the location of their London HQ. The SOE operated behind enemy lines in all territories occupied by the Axis and the organization counted 13,000 operatives, both men and women. The purpose of the SOE was to conduct sabotage, espionage, reconnaissance and to aid local resistance movements in the occupied countries. The most famous operations executed by SOE were perhaps the assassination of SS-Obergruppenführer Reinhard Heydrich in Czechoslovakia and the heavy water sabotage in Norway.
Kumamoto Regiment

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

## Background

The 13th Infantry Regiment (Kumamoto) was attached to the 6th Infantry Brigade of the 6th Division and participated during the Second Sino-Japanese War. The regiment fought in the later stages of WWII, assigned to the Japanese Seventeenth Army, at Bougainville Island in the Solomon Islands.

## Strategy

### Jaggro

**Kumamoto Regiment** is a Limited rarity Infantry card KARDS, belonging to the Japan faction. It has an attack of 4 and a defense of 1.
One strategy for using **Kumamoto Regiment** is to play it aggressively. It has a Blitz ability and a 0 operation cost, which can help you deal early damage to your opponent’s HQ before they can develop their match plan.
RAF Buffalo Mk I

**RAF Buffalo Mk I** is a Fighter aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

Designed and built by the Brewster Aeronautical Corporation, it was one of the first U.S. monoplanes with an arrestor hook and other modifications for aircraft carriers. Several nations, including Finland, Belgium, Britain and the Netherlands ordered the Buffalo.

## Changelogs

RAF Buffalo Mk I has received no changes since it's release.
P-40 Kittyhawk

Deployment: Deal 2 damage to an enemy ground target.

**P-40 Kittyhawk** is a Fighter & Ground-Attack Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The P-40 Kittyhawk, also known as Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, was an American all-metal fighter and ground-attack aircraft that was produced and used in WWII by the Allies. The P-40s was first used in combat by the British Commonwealth squadrons in the Middle East and North African campaigns. The British and the Soviets named the aircraft Kittyhawk, but the Americans used the name Warhawk.
Tempest Mk V

Has +4 attack on enemy turns.

**Tempest Mk V** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Hawker Tempest was a British fighter aircraft used by the RAF and its Allies during WWII. The aircraft was originally known as Typhoon II and was an improved version of the Hawker Typhoon, designed to improve combat performance at high altitude. However, after considerable alterations from the Typhoon it was decided to rename the aircraft to Tempest, which came to be one of the most powerful fighters of WWII. When the Tempest entered service in 1944 it was used as a low-level interceptor against the V-1 flying bomb and the jet-propelled ME 262, and also as a ground attack aircraft in Operation Market Garden. Later it was also used in combat against Japan in South-East Asia as part of the Commonwealth Tiger Force. A total of 1,702 aircraft were built, including variants.
Vive La Resistance!

**Vive La Resistance!** is a Tactical Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The militant arm of the French resistance was called Maquis. These were rural guerilla groups that fought against the Nazi occupation of France and the Vichy government. At first the groups were scattered, but in 1943, a man named Jean Moulin managed to merge them into a single movement called Conseil National de la Resistance (CNR). After Jean Moulin was captured by the Gestapo and tortured to death Henri Giraud and Charles de Gaulle took over control of CNR. The CNR and other resistance groups worked closely with the Allies conducting sabotage, providing intelligence and performing armed resistance operations both before and after the Allied invasion in Normandy.
L6/40

Destruction: All friendly units retreat.

**L6/40** is a Light Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Fiat L6/40 was a light tank designed and produced by Fiat-Ansaldo and used by the Italian Army and the German Wehrmacht from 1940 and throughout WWII. The tank was used by the Italians in the North African Campaign and on the Eastern Front, and later in the Balkans Campaign and during the defence of Sicily in Italy. The L6/40 had a crew of two (commander/gunner and driver), a main armament of a 20 mm Breda 35 gun and a secondary armament of an 8 mm Breda 38 machine gun. The tank was produced until 1944 and a total of 283 units were built. A few variants were made, such as a flame tank, command tank, ammunition carrier, armed only with a single 8 mm Breda machine gun, and finally a Semovente 47/32 which was a self-propelled gun.
M24 Chaffee

When M24 CHAFFEE moves to the frontline, add a copy beside it.

**M24 Chaffee** is a Light Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The M24 Chaffee, officially called Light Tank M24, was an American tank used by the Allies in WWII. It was given the name Chaffee after the United States Army General Adna R. Chaffee, Jr.. It had a crew of 5 (commander, gunner, loader, driver, assistant driver/radio operator), a main armament of 75 mm Gun M6 in Mount M64 and a secondary armament of .50 cal Browning M2HB machine gun.
T-26

**T-26** is a Light Infantry Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The T-26 was originally a Soviet light infantry tank used in WWII. Originally it was a British design called the Vickers 6-Ton tank but licensed by the Soviets and renamed to T-26. The tank was produced in great numbers, with 11,000 units manufactured, and was considered a very good design at the start of the war, but proved very vulnerable against newer anti-tank guns as the war dragged on. The T-26 had a crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver), a main armament of 45 mm 20K mod. 1932-34 tank gun and secondary armament of 7.62 mm DT tank machine gun.

## Overview

T-26 is a 3 kredit cost Soviet tank with similar deployment effect to A6M2 Zero. T-26 has moderate stats compared to other 3 kredit cost tank unit. T-26 also has Smokescreen which can be useful in some situations.

## Status

In January-February 2019 T-26 has been removed from KARDS - The WWII Card Game. It appears that it has been removed by the developers for some balance reasons.
Jade Division

**Jade Division** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The call sign of the 1st Infantry Division was Jade Division and it was one of the oldest divisions in the Japanese Imperial Army. During WWII the division engaged in combat in the Battle of Khalkhin Gol, the Battle of Leyte and the Battle of Luzon.
The Desert Rats

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

## Background

The Desert Rats was a nickname for the 7th Armored Division of the British Army. The Division earned its nickname after their distinguished service in the North Africa Campaign, where the British and Allies fought and won against the Italians and the notorious German Afrika Korps led by General Erwin Rommel. The Desert Rats also fought in the Italian Campaign and landed in Normandy on D-Day from where they fought their way across Europe.
No Retreat

**No Retreat** is a Supply Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

During WWII the Red Army placed emphasis on dealing harshly with soldiers that retreated without orders. Special barrier troops were created that operated behind the front lines with orders to shoot or apprehend soldiers that retreated without permission. During the Battle of Stalingrad these barrier units made 45,000 arrests. 41,000 of the arrested soldiers were immediately returned to their units, while others were either shot or received various other types of punishment.
ZAZA Division

**ZAZA Division** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The **Cavalry Division Zaza** was a cavalry unit of the Polish Army, which was formed on September 18, 1939, during the Invasion of Poland. The division, commanded by General Zygmunt Podhorski (nom de guerre “Zaza”), was formed in Bialowieza Forest out of units of Podlaska Cavalry Brigade and Suwalska Cavalry Brigade, which had escaped German encirclement near Zambrow and Ostrow Mazowiecka. Following the order of General Podhorski, the division headed southwards, to join other Polish forces fighting around Lublin. After a few days, it reached forests along the Nurzec. On September 24, 1939, the division began crossing the Bug river. It achieved this in the night of September 24/25, after heavy fighting with the Wehrmacht. On September 25 in the afternoon, Podhorski's forces bypassed Biala Podlaska, and three days later it was ordered to join Independent Operational Group Polesie under General Franciszek Kleeberg. As part of the Polesie Group, Cavalry Division “Zaza” took part in final battle of the campaign, the Battle of Kock (1939). It capitulated on October 5 near Wola Gulowska.
39th Rifle Regiment

**39th Rifle Regiment** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 39th Rifle Regiment was a regiment of the 4th Rifle Division of the Soviet Red Army. The division was first formed in 1919 during the Russian Civil War and fought on the western front in that war, and later in the Polish Soviet War of 1919-1921. In 1939 the division participated in the Finnish Winter War as part of the 13th Army and suffered heavy losses in the Battle of Kelja. In 1941, after Operation Barbarossa, the division was fighting the invading German forces as part of 12th Army, but it was disbanded in 1942 after heavy losses in the Battle of the Caucasus. The 4th Division was reformed in 1943 and participated in the Lublin-Brest Offensive in 1944 and the Battle of Berlin in May 1945. Shortly after the war ended in Europe the division was disbanded.
Polikarpov Po-2

**Polikarpov Po-2** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Polikarpov Po-2 was a Soviet biplane produced from 1928 to 1952, and was one of the most produced aircraft in history, with as many as 30,000 built. The Po-2 served many roles in WWII, as a reconnaissance aircraft, light and short range bomber, night ground attack aircraft, transportation and military liaison aircraft, and from the beginning it was used as a civil and military trainer. A variant was also used as an agricultural aircraft, which earned it its nickname Kukuruznik (Russian for "crop duster"). German troops nicknamed it Nähmaschine (German for “sewing machine”) because of its rattling sound.
Savoia-Marchetti Sm.79

Reduce attack of this unit by 1 each time a friendly unit is destroyed, to a minimum of 1.

**Savoia-Marchetti Sm.79** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero (e. sparrowhawk) was an Italian medium bomber, developed and manufactured by the Savoia-Marchetti company. Its first flight was in 1934 and it was initially intended as an eight-passenger transport aircraft, but after one speed record after the other the Italian government soon saw its potential as an armed combat aircraft. The SM.79 first saw combat in the Spanish Civil War and due to its speed it initially operated without fighter escort. During WWII it was primarily used by the Italian Royal Air Force, first as a transport aircraft and medium bomber, but later as a torpedo bomber and a special drone version was made that was flown by remote control. The SM.79 liked by its crew, and due to its distinctive looks it was nicknamed “il gobbo maledetto” (e. damned hunchback).
Petlyakov Pe-2ft

**Petlyakov Pe-2ft** is a Bomber unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Petlyakov Pe-2FT “Peshka” (Russian: Pawn) was a Soviet Petlyakov dive bomber variant that was first produced in 1941. It was an advanced aircraft for its time and came with a pressurised cabin and electrically actuated systems. The Pe-2FT was produced from 1942-1945 and was one of many Petlyakov variants, but the one that was produced in the greatest numbers. It had improved defensive armament, extra lower rear guns, dive brakes were removed and from early 1943 it was powered by PF or PF-2 engines. It had a 7.62mm machine gun added in the dorsal turret to improve its defensive armament, plus other upgrades. A total of 11,427 Pe-2 aircraft were manufactured and this included variants such as the P2-2FT bomber, the Pe-2R reconnaissance aircraft, the P2-2UT trainer, the Pe-3bis fighter and other variants.

## Changelogs

Petlyakov Pe-2ft has received no changes since it's release.
Parade

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

## Background

During and shortly after WWII there were two memorable parades held on the Red Square in Moscow: The 1941 October Revolution Parade was held in honor of the October Revolution 24 years earlier and took place during the Battle of Moscow. The second one is the Moscow Victory Parade of 1945 which was dedicated to the Soviet and Allied victory against Nazi Germany and is the largest military parade ever held on Red Square.
No. 10 Commando

**No. 10 Commando** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The commandos were an elite light infantry or special operations force unit, often specializing in amphibious landings, parachuting or abseiling. No. 10 (Inter-Allied) Commando was a unit of the British Army during WWII and included volunteers from France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Poland and Yugoslavia, but also Germans and Austrians. No. 10 Commando served in most theaters, primarily in small numbers attached to other formations, never as a complete unit.

## Strategy

### Commandos

**No.10 Commando** is a card that can be used effectively in decks that focus on order cards in combination with HP buffs and card draw. For example, the Classic Commando deck uses order cards in combination with HP buffs Cup Of Tea and card draw Convoy HX 175 & Crusader Mk II to cause a massive crossfire from the random **No. 10 Commando** & No. 43 Commando damage. Another example is the UK/SOV Commandos deck which involves playing commandos and then cheap orders to clear the enemy board and chip their HQ. **No.10 Commando** is great because it has Smokescreen which makes it harder to take out. Another great addition is The Desert Rats which makes your commandos even more deadly.
We Can Do It!

**We Can Do It!** is a Supply Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

"We Can Do It!", also known as "Rosie the Riveter" was an American WWII wartime poster produced by J. Howard Miller in 1943 for Westinghouse Electric as an inspirational image to boost worker morale. Today, the image and slogan has become very widely known, far beyond its defined purpose during WWII.
MiG 3

Costs 2 kredits to deploy if an enemy countermeasure triggered this battle.

**MiG 3** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3 was a Soviet fighter and interceptor aircraft used during WWII by the Soviet Air Force. The MiG-3 was built in large numbers in 1941-42 and at the beginning of Operation Barbarossa in June 1941, 981 aircraft were in Soviet service. However, due to the fact that the aircraft was designed for high-altitude combat it was difficult to use over the Eastern Front where aerial combat generally took place at low and medium altitudes. This made the the MiG-3 inferior, both to other Soviet and Allied contemporaries and the German Messerschmitt Bf 103. The Soviets also experimented with the MiG-3 as a fighter-bomber, but it was not suited for this role and before the end of WWII the aircraft was withdrawn from service. By that time 3,422 aircraft had been built and 1,432 of them had been shot down.
Royal Ulster Rifles

**Royal Ulster Rifles** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Royal Ulster Rifles was an infantry rifle regiment of the British Army and saw service in the Second Boer War, WWI, WWII and the Korean War. When WWII started the regiment was serving in India with 31st Independent Brigade Group which was trained in mountain combat. The brigade was returned to the UK and converted into a glider-borne unit and the name was changed to 1st Airlanding Brigade, a subordinate of the 1st Airborne Division. The brigade participated in the D-Day landings, the Battle of Normandy and later the Rhine Crossing in 1945 as part of the 21st Army Group.

## Strategy

### Naval Support

The **Royal Ulster Rifles** is a 4K cost infantry card in the Britain faction of KARDS. It has an operation cost of 1, an attack of 2 and a defense of 7. Its passive effect is that damage delt to your HQ is dealt to it instead. One possible strategy is to use it in combination with other guard units where you can use its high defense to your advantage. Or you could use it just as an defensive option as well. The deck also includes the card Naval Support to buff your low attack, high defense ground Guards. Or you could include Coldstream Guards for better value which is recommended.
Ki-51 Sonia

When Ki-51 SONIA attacks a pinned unit, destroy that unit.

**Ki-51 Sonia** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Mitsubishi Ki-51 (Allied code name "Sonia") was a light bomber/dive bomber used by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. The Ki-51 was also used as a ground-attack aircraft in the China-Burma-India theater, and a reconnaissance version Ki-51A was also built. 2,385 aircraft were constructed and by the end of the war the Japanese began using them in kamikaze attacks.
La Decima

**La Decima** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Decima Flottiglia MAS, also known as La Decima, was an Italian flotilla of the Regia Marina that specialized in commando raids. The flotilla was composed of specially trained frogmen and used Manned Torpedoes, Explosive Motorboats and frogmen to carry out their raids. La Decima was active from 1941 to 1943 and participated in numerous daring raids on Allied shipping during that time. In 3 years members of the flotilla single handedly managed to sink or disable 5 Allied warships and 20 merchant ships. The La Decima units also earned a good reputation fighting on the frontline against the Allies at Anzio and on the Gothic Line.

## Strategy

### German Control

The **La Decima** is a 8K cost Infantry card in the Italy faction of KARDS. It has an operation cost of 1K, an attack of 2 and defense of 4 with the Ambush and Guard keyword. Its deployment effect is destroying target unit in enemy support line Its very popular and must have in any German control deck as its great removal. In KARDS, a control deck is a type of deck that aims to control the battlefield and slowly gain an advantage over the opponent. Control decks typically include a large number of removal and disruption cards to keep the opponent’s board clear and prevent them from executing their game plan. The goal of a control deck is to survive into the late game where it can use its powerful cards to take control of the game and eventually win.

### General

**La Decima** is a card that can be used effectively in almost all decks that focus on Italy as an ally nation. Because this card is really good for removal.
Torpedo Attack

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

## Background

During WWII many ships, submarines and aircraft were armed with torpedoes which were mainly used against enemy warships on the high seas. The torpedo was set to run at a depth just beneath the ship, and armed with a magnetic exploder that was set to activate at the appropriate time.
Type 89 Chi-Ro

When a HQ gains defence, it takes that much damage instead.

**Type 89 Chi-Ro** is a Medium Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

Type 89 Chi-Ro was a medium tank used by the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII. The tank was a 1920s design, built to support infantry, but due to its weak armor and lack of firepower it proved ineffective against Allied tanks, and by 1942 the Type 89 Chi-Ro was withdrawn from frontline combat service. The tank had a crew of 4, a main armament of 57 mm Type 90 gun and a secondary armament of 2 x 6.5 mm Type 91 machine guns.
M8 Greyhound

While in the frontline, units in your support line have +1 attack.

**M8 Greyhound** is a Armored Car in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The M8 Greyhound was an American light armored car and was mainly used by the Americans and the British who gave it the nickname Greyhound due to its high speed on normal roads. The M8 Greyhound was mainly used for reconnaissance as the 37 mm gun was not very effective against enemy armor.
Ki-44 Tojo

Deployment: Deal 1 damage to all enemy air units.

**Ki-44 Tojo** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Nakajima Ki-44, code named “Tojo” by the Allies, was a single engine fighter used by the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force during WWII. It first entered service in 1942, and although it was overall a superior combat aircraft compared to its predecessor the Ki-43, it was disliked by pilots due to its poor visibility on the ground, its higher landing speed and restrictions on maneuvering. However, it did have a much better armament than its predecessor, four 12.7mm machine guns or two 12.7mm guns and two 20 mm cannons, instead of only the two 12.7mm machine guns on the Ki-43. Although it was a useful interceptor and could match many Allied fighters capabilities, its performance suffered due the lack of properly trained pilots, which was often the case for the Japanese during the later stages of the war.
Industrial Might

**Industrial Might** is a Production Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

For America WWII meant the end of the Great Depression, as the government started to spend huge amounts of money to improve the industries in the USA, both to support themselves and their Allies during the war. Unemployment in the US by 1945 had fallen to 1.9% from 14.6% in 1940, and from 1939 to 1944 the US government spent in total 106.3 billion dollars on munitions production, which was more than half of what the Allied powers spent in total.
49th Karachev

**49th Karachev** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

During WWII the 49th Guards Rifle Regiment was part of the 16th Guards Rifle Division, which was a highly decorated and elite infantry division of the Red Army during Great Patriotic War. It was formed in February 1942 and served in various fronts throughout the war. It was initially assigned to Kalinin Front and later transferred to Western Front's 30th Army where it took part in the struggle for the village of Polunino. It then fought in various battles and operations and was eventually reassigned to the 11th Guards Army, with which it served for the rest of the war. During the summer offensive against the German-held salient around Oryol, it assisted in the liberation of Karachev and received its name as an honorific. The division participated in the liberation of key cities like Orsha, Minsk, and Königsberg (today known as Kaliningrad), and was highly decorated for its actions. It remained in the Kaliningrad Oblast well after the war until it was finally disbanded in September 1960.
Naval Power

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

## Background

The British Royal Navy was far more powerful than the German Kriegsmarine throughout WWII and their navy supremacy played a vital role in winning the war. The Royal Navy was responsible for protecting friendly ports, trade and supply routes, and it enabled the deployment of Allied troops in remote parts of the world such as North Africa, the Mediterranean and the Far East. The Royal Navy also played a vital role in blocking Axis supply routes, for example, to North-Africa and Malta.
USACE

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

## Background

USACE stands for United States Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps of Engineers was established at the time of the American Revolutionary War. During WWII the Corps of Engineers took on over 27,000 military and industrial projects, including the Manhattan Project, and played a major role in the European and Pacific Theater.
Unity Is Strength

### Effect

Give a friendly infantry +1+1 for each friendly infantry unit on the battlefield.

**Unity Is Strength** is a Tactical Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

"Unity is Strength" is a motto of the 6th Infantry Regiment of the US Army. The regiment landed in North Africa in 1942, and landed in Italy on October 28, 1943, and served later as the 6th Armored Infantry Battalion under the 1st Armored Division. The unit participated in numerous military campaigns, including Operation Torch in French Morocco, the Tunisian Campaign and the Allied invasion of Italy.
Stalingrad

## Attributes

The Battle of Stalingrad is often identified as the turning point on the Eastern Front.

**Stalingrad** is a Soviet Headquarters in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Battle of Stalingrad is often identified as the turning point on the Eastern Front. It was the largest confrontation of World War II, in which Germany and its Allies fought the Soviet Union for control of the city of Stalingrad (now Volgograd) in Southern Russia.
Last Rites

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

## Background

Before kamikaze pilots departed on their final missions they were given military decorations and ceremonies were carried out where they shared ceremonial cups of sake or water known as “mizu no sakazuki”. The pilots would also compose and read a death poem, a tradition stemming from the samurai’s, who did so before committing seppuku. The kamikaze pilot would wear a “senninbari”, a "belt of a thousand stitches" given to them by their mothers and carry prayers from their families on the final mission. In the final moments before impact, the pilot was to yell "hissatsu" which translates to "certain kill".
U-375

**U-375** is a Naval Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The U-375 was a Type VIIC German submarine used by the Kriegsmarine in WWII. The submarine sailed 10 patrols, sank 9 merchant ships and damaged one warship. The U-375 sunk in 1943 after being depth charged by USN submarine chaser PC-624. All hands were lost.
Mikawa Regiment

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

## Background

The 18th Infantry Regiment Mikawa was a regiment in the Imperial Japanese Army that was formed in 1884 and the majority of the soldiers came from the Mikawa region in the eastern Aichi prefecture of Japan. The regiment participated in the First Sino-Japanese War, the Russo-Japanese War and other conflicts. During WWII the regiment served as a garrison force in China, but in 1944 it was deployed in Guam in the Pacific theater, as part of the 29th Division, where it was destroyed while defending against the Allied invasion.
Komet

At the end of your turn, return KOMET to your hand.

**Komet** is a Rocket-Powered Interceptor in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet was a German rocket-powered interceptor aircraft. It's the only rocket-powered fighter aircraft ever to have been operational and the first piloted aircraft to exceed 1000 km/h in level flight. Over 300 Komets were built, and although the design was revolutionary they were considered a tactical failure. Me 163 fighters began operations in May 1944 and their speed overwhelmed Allied fighters. However, the rocket engines soon became the aircrafts biggest weakness, due to the rocket's short fuel life which only allowed for a short time to attack. Allied pilots soon learned to simply wait until the rocket fuel ran out before beginning their attacks.
Pak 36

When your enemy deploys a tank unit, deal 1 damage to it.

**Pak 36** is a Light Anti-Tank Gun in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 3.7 cm Pak 36 was a German anti-tank gun used from 1936 and throughout WWII by the Axis powers. By 1940 it had become ineffective against modern tanks of the era and production was halted in 1942. The PAK 36 had a crew of 5 (Commander, gunner, loader, two ammunition bearers) and an effective range of 5,484 meters, and due to its light weight and maneuverability it was often used by German paratroopers.
P-40B Tomahawk

Infantry units you deploy get +1+1.

**P-40B Tomahawk** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The P-40B Tomahawk was an American fighter and ground attack aircraft used during WWII by many Allied air forces. The Soviet military and naval air forces received 247 P-40Bs from the Americans through the Lend Lease agreement. The aircraft were shipped from Great Britain or from the US and many of them arrived incomplete and had to be assembled in the USSR. Soviet test flights showed some defects in test flights, but the Tomahawks were nevertheless used right away in front line services. The P-40Bs were a good match against the German BJ 109s, the range and fuel capacity was superior to most of the Soviet fighters, but the biggest complaint was about its poor climb rate and problems with maintenance. The P-40 was mostly used by the Soviet Air Force in 1942 and early 1943, but after that many of them were replaced with the Soviet Lavochkin La-5 and Yakovlev fighters.
Yak 9

Destruction: Draw a Soviet card from your deck.

**Yak 9** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Yakovlev Yak-9 was a single-engine fighter aircraft designed and used by the Soviet Union in WWII. The aircraft first saw combat in late 1942 and took on various roles later in the war. It was used as a light bomber, in long-range escort roles and as an anti-tank aircraft, but it was also highly maneuverable, very fast and performed well against the Bf 109 and Fw 190A enemy fighters. In total there were 14,579 Yak 9s manufactured during the war and it suffered lower losses on average, with only 383 lost in combat.
Liberation

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

## Background

On August 25, 1944, Paris was liberated from German occupation by Allied forces, including the Free French Forces lead by Charles De Gaulle. That day De Gaulle led a liberation march down the Champs d'Élysées, and in the afternoon General Dietrich von Choltitz, the last commander of Nazi-occupied Paris, formally surrendered to the Free French Forces.
329th Engineer Battalion

**329th Engineer Battalion** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Sappers from the 329th Engineer Battalion were attached to the 7th Guards Army which fought in numerous battles and campaigns on the Eastern Front during WWII, including the Battle of Stalingrad, the Battle of Kursk, the Budapest Offensive and the Prague Offensive. In 1943 during the Battle of Stalingrad, sappers of the 329th Engineer Battalion captured Field­Marshal von Paulus, commander of the 6th German Army, together with soldiers from the Motorized ­Rifle Division.
Inniskilling Fusiliers

**Inniskilling Fusiliers** is an Infantry Unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The **Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers** was an Irish line infantry regiment of the British Army in existence from 1881 until 1968. The regiment was formed in 1881 by the amalgamation of the 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot and the 108th Regiment of Foot. Arthur Cadwgan Michael illustration of a flare lighting up an Ottoman attack on Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers' positions near Achi Baba, Gallipoli. It saw service in the Second Boer War, the First World War and the Second World War. In 1968 it was amalgamated with the other regiments in the North Irish Brigade, the Royal Ulster Rifles, and the Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's) into the Royal Irish Rangers.

## Strategy

### Intel

The **Inniskilling Fusiliers** is a 5K cost infantry card in the Britain faction of KARDS. It has an operational cost of 1K, an attack of 4 and a defense of 6. Its effect is that when you play a card with intel, it deals 2 damage to a random enemy. One strategy for using the **Inniskilling Fusiliers** card is to include it in a deck that focuses on playing cards with Intel to trigger its effect and deal damage to the enemy.

## Overview

The Inniskilling Fusiliers occupy an interesting place within the British card collection. Their stats for 5 Kredits are decent, with one less health than the Seaforth Highlanders for 1K more (and with a non-changing attack value). However, they see little play in Brit decks outside of Intel Legions due to their ability of a 2 damage ping when a card with Intel is played. In Intel decks, they can be a useful substitute for the No. 10 Commando, with vastly better survivability and higher damaging pings. Particularly into the late game, they can provide excellent value when combined with the Section IIs from the PZL.23 Karas and the Tarnow Regiment, clearing out units for your Legions to enter the frontline. As the chief downside of heavy Legions decks is the vulnerability of the infantry units to support line decks (small air or artillery are the most prevalent), the Inniskilling Fusiliers can seriously help with unit removal and can also hit the enemy HQ for some chip damage. In conclusion, while being a very strong card in the Intel archetype the Inniskilling Fusiliers are hard to justify bringing in other control decks where card slots are already limited.
M5 Stuart

Has +3 attack against infantry.

**M5 Stuart** is a Light Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The M5 Stuart, formally known as Light Tank M5, was an American light tank used by the Allied forces during WWII. It had a crew of 4 (commander, gunner, driver, assistant driver) and a speed of 58 km/h (36 mph) on road. The tank had a main armament of a 37 mm Gun M6 and and a secondary armament of 3x .30 caliber Browning machine guns. The British and Commonwealth forces were the first to call it "Stuart" after American Civil War Confederate General J. E. B. Stuart. However, the Americans usually referred to the tank as "Light Tank M5".
Naval Task Force

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

## Background

A Naval Task Force is a unit or formation that is assembled to work on a single task or mission. During WWII the US Navy alone created around 100 naval task forces. A Fast Carrier Task Force was a group formation used as the main striking force of the US Navy during the Pacific War from 1944 to 1945. An ideal composition for this kind of task force consisted of 3-4 aircraft carriers, 4-6 support vessels, cruisers or fast battleships and 18-24 destroyers. Fast Carrier Task Forces were used in all US Navy’s battles in the Pacific and usually 1-2 task groups were utilized in raids against island strong points in the Pacific such as Iwo Jima or Chichi Jima.
Veteran Pilots

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

## Background

WWII didn’t start well for the Soviet Air Force as a large portion of their aircraft fleet was destroyed during the early stages of Operation Barbarossa. On top of that the Soviet pilots and ground crew lacked experience and were badly equipped compared to the German Luftwaffe. Gradually the tables turned and the Soviet Air Force managed to gain air supremacy, and although the Luftwaffe still had better performing pilots, they could not outperform the Soviet aircraft production combined with the aircraft received through the Lend-Lease program. The Soviet Air Force could not outclass the Axis air forces when it came to top scoring fighter aces, but they did outperform the Allied nations. The top Soviet fighter ace scored 66 victories during WWII while the top British and American aces scored 40 each.
25. Panzergrenadier

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

## Background

The 25th Panzergrenadier Regiment was originally part of the 2nd Infantry Division of the Wehrmacht that participated in the invasion of Poland and France. The division was reorganized as a panzer division in 1940 and renamed to 12th Panzer Division. In 1941 the division participated in Operation Barbarossa and fought in several battles and campaigns on the Eastern Front. The division participated in the Siege of Leningrad, the Battle of Kursk and finally it surrendered to the Red Army in the Courland Pocket in 1945.
La-5

**La-5** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Lavochkin La-5 was a Soviet fighter aircraft used by the Red Army in WWII. Soviet pilots considered the La-5 an effective fighter, it had a a top speed and acceleration at low altitude on par with German fighters, but did not do as well at higher altitudes. The aircraft also had its defects, there was a lack of ventilation in the cockpit and exhaust gas often entered the cockpit which forced pilots to ignore orders and fly with their canopies open. 9,920 La-5 were built, but no intact aircraft exists today.
National Fire Service

When your HQ receives damage this turn, reduce the damage to 1.

**National Fire Service** is a Countermeasure in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The National Fire Service (NFS) was a fire service created in Great Britain during WWII. The NFS had full-time and part-time members, male and female, and were often called to attend the aftermath of German bombing raids and coastal shelling from France, often while these attacks were still ongoing.
The Merchant Navy

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

## Background

The British Merchant Navy kept the United Kingdom and their Allies supplied with arms, ammunition, fuel, food and raw materials necessary to the nation and its fighting forces throughout WWII. Up to 185,000 men and women from many nations served in the British Merchant Navy during the war, these were seamen from the age of 14 up to their late 70s. The Merchant Navy Seamen suffered greater casualties and more hardship than almost every other branch of the armed services. A total of 47,176 men and women lost their lives or were wounded or captured in the services for the Merchant Navy during the war.
War Production

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

## Background

After the United States, the Soviet Union was the second largest manufacturer during WWII, spending a total of 56.6 billion dollars on military productions. In total they manufactured 238,582 aircraft, 316,869 tanks, SPGs and other vehicles, 716,948 artillery pieces and mortars, 7,477,400 heavy and sub-machine guns. Most of their production efforts were focused on land and air warfare and not so much naval warfare. Only a couple of battleships and cruisers were built, as well as 25 destroyers and 52 submarines.
A6M3 Zeke

Enemy countermeasures cost 2 more to activate.

**A6M3 Zeke** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Mitsubishi A6M3 Type 0 Model 32, better known as Zero, was a variant that was first introduced in 1941. It came with a new Sakae 21 engine that gave it more power and was designed for better altitude performance. This made the aircraft heavier than its predecessor, and even though it increased the speed by 11 km/h the range was 1,000 km less, which meant that it was only suitable for shorter range missions and interception. The Allied reporting name for the aircraft was Zeke 32. Only 343 A6M3’s were built.
Raid

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

## Background

Many raids were conducted by the British armed forces during WWII, mostly by the British commando forces. Most of the raids were against the Atlantic Wall, which was an extensive defense system and fortifications built by the Axis along the coast of continental Europe and Scandinavia. A total of 57 raids were conducted between 1940 and 1944 by the commandos, most of them against targets in France, but also Norway, the Channel Islands, Belgium and the Netherlands. Many of the raids resulted in the capture or death of all commandos involved, but many were successful, for example, Operation Chariot which was a raid against dock installations at Saint-Nazaire in France and has since been called “The Greatest Raid of All Time”.
Shibata Regiment

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

## Background

The 16th Infantry Regiment Shibata was part of the 2nd Division of the Imperial Japanese Army. The division was formed in 1871 and participated in several engagements in the First Sino-Japanese War and the Russo-Japanese War. During the Pacific War the division was one of the first to occupy the Dutch East Indies, and in 1942 after the surrender of Dutch forces, it was transferred to Papua New Guinea. From there the 2nd Division was sent to Guadalcanal where it fought in the Battle for Henderson Field and later the Battle for Guadalcanal, where it lost almost 7,000 men. The division was deployed to garrison duty in Malaya and Singapore, and was deployed to Burma in 1944 where it was almost annihilated in the conflict against the Allies. The survivors were assigned to the Japanese 38th Army in French Indochina where it was disbanded at the end of WWII.
Enemy Spotted

If your enemy captures the frontline, draw 3 cards.

**Enemy Spotted** is a Countermeasure in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

In warfare, spotting the enemy as fast as possible could often mean the difference between life and death. Besides relying on eyesight, troops used binoculars and periscopes, but were also heavily reliant on ground and air surveillance units, plus the radar technology to locate enemies and to predict their next movement. In 1942 US officers commenced special training in recognizing enemy aircraft and ships, using a special technique referred to as the Renshaw Training System for Aircraft and Ship Recognition. Officers studied pictures of planes and vessels and learned to identify them by their form in a fraction of a second. Over a million combined Navy and Army personnel learned Renshaw’s techniques and it is believed to have saved an untold amount of lives during the war.
30th Regiment

**30th Regiment** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 30th Infantry Regiment was attached to the 3rd Division of the United States Army during WWII. It was formed in 1813 and has been involved in nearly every military action undertaken by the United States since then. During WWII the 30th participated in numerous battles and military operations including Operation Torch, Operation Husky, Operation Avalanche, Operation Shingle and Operation Anvil. In the final stages of the war the 30th Regiment was attached to the XV Corps that was tasked as the Spearhead across the Rhine into Germany. Their motto is "Our Country Not Ourselves".
M3 Grant

**M3 Grant** is a medium Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The M3 Lee, officially Medium Tank, M3, was an American-built medium tank. M3's with British pattern turrets were known as "Grant", named after Union general Ulysses S. Grant. Its overall performance was not satisfactory and the tank was withdrawn from combat in most theaters as soon as the M4 Sherman tank became available in larger numbers.

## Artwork

M3 Grant's artwork is a painting by David Pentland.

## Changelogs

M3 Grant has received no changes since it's release.
Retaliation

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

## Background

During WWII combat operations sometimes lacked military or tactical importance but were executed anyway out of vengeance. Operation Steinbock was a strategic bombing campaign conducted by the Luftwaffe in 1941 and lasted from January to May 1944. The campaign is sometimes referred to as the Baby Blitz as it was performed on a much smaller scale than the Blitz campaign against the UK in 1940-41. The campaign became the last strategic air offensive of the Luftwaffe, and even though they lacked resources, they wanted to conduct revenge for the Allied bombing of German cities, and while doing such, attempt to disrupt Allied preparations for the invasion of France. The campaign had very little effect, and instead the Luftwaffe suffered heavy losses and had very little offensive power remaining when the Allied invasion began in June 1944.
Type 96 Aa Gun

Enemy air units enter the battlefield with defense of 1. Destruction: Draw a card.

**Type 96 Aa Gun** is a Anti-Aircraft Gun in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Type 96 25mm Gun was an automatic cannon used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during WWII. It was designed in 1935 as a weapon against armored vehicles and aircraft, but was primarily used as an anti-aircraft gun in fixed mounts with between one and three guns. 33,000 units were built and military personnel generally considered it the most reliable Japanese anti-aircraft gun.