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989. Infantry Regiment

**989. Infantry Regiment** is an Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*

## Background

The 989. Infantry Regiment was a part of the 277th Infantry Division. Except for its formation time in Croatia and Hungary the 277th spent its entire operation history on the Western front. The division took part in the Battles of Normandy (where it was practically destroyed), and after reconstitution, the Lorraine campaign under Army Group G, beginning in November 1944. It then participated in the Ardennes campaign. It fought alongside the 12th VG Division in the effort to take Rocherath-Krinkelt and Elsenborn.
Bismarck

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

## Background

The Bismarck was a battleship built and used by Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine in WWII. It was named after Chancellor Otto von Bismarck and was, along with her sister ship Tirpitz, the largest battleships every built by the Germans, and among the two largest ships built by any European power. The battleship was used in WWII for only 8 months and was sunk by the British Navy in the North Atlantic in 1941.
Expansion

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

## Background

The word Nippon is the Japanese name for Japan, which literally means "origin of the sun", and has often been translated as the "Land of the rising sun". During WWII the rising sun flag was primarily used as a military symbol of the Imperial Japanese Armed Forces.

## Changelogs

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* **17th April, 2022; Patch "Battle of the Bulge"**
	+ Expansions art and name was changed.

## Artwork

The artwork for Expansion is a slightly edited version of an Australian New Zealand propaganda poster from early 1940's, depicting Japanese soldiers crossing the world. Artist is an Unknown Australian Illustrator working for the Australian Government during WWII.

## Strategy

Expansion works well with cheap Blitz units with 0 operational cost, such as the 15th Cavalry Regiment or the 41st Bicycle Regiment. On turn 1 you can rush these units to the front line then wait to turn 2 to use Expansion to gain a card advantage.
Cadet Nurse Corps

**Cadet Nurse Corps** is a Supply Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The United States Cadet Nurse Corps was established in 1943 to ensure the country had enough nurses to care for its citizens at home and abroad during WWII. The program was open to women only between the ages of 17 and 35, in good health, who had graduated from high school. The Cadet Nurse Corps operated from 1943 until 1948, and during this period 179,294 student nurses enrolled in the program.
7th Regiment

Draw a card when 7th REGIMENT moves into the frontline.

**7th Regiment** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 7th Infantry Regiment, also known as "Cottonbalers", were part of the 3rd Infantry Division. During World War II, the regiment fought German forces on three fronts, North Africa, Italy, and Northwest Europe. Some claim that no other regiment exceeded the 7th’s combat time in WWII.
I-15 Chaika

Destruction: Add a I-16 ISHAK fighter to the support line.

**I-15 Chaika** is a Biplane Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The I-15 Chaika, official name Polikarpov I-15, was a Soviet biplane fighter aircraft of the 1930s, but was still in use at the start of WWII and used in ground attacks by the Soviet Air Force. In late 1942 the I-15 were pulled from frontline service and used for second-line duties.
5th Infantry Regiment

**5th Infantry Regiment** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The origin of the 5th Infantry Regiment of the US Army dates back to 1808 and it has participated in American conflicts since of The War of 1812. During WWII the regiment was being trained as a light infantry unit capable of operating in harsh conditions, including both mountain and desert combat. However, a light infantry division was not needed at the time and the regiment was dispatched to Europe in 1945 as a regular infantry regiment. The 5th Infantry Regiment fought with the 79th Infantry Division in the south of Germany and captured the cities of Nuremberg, Fulda and Bayreuth. The regiment was the first US Army unit to cross the Danube River and the first to invade Austria where it performed occupation duty after the war.
Careless Talk

When your enemy deploys a unit, deal 3 damage to it.

**Careless Talk** is a Countermeasure in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

Anti gossip campaigns were launched by all fighting parties in WWII. The aim was to discourage talking about sensitive material where it could possibly be overheard by spies. Careless talk did indeed have an impact on the Nazi Germany war effort, and perhaps from where they least expected. As an example, Poles were used as forced laborers across the continent of the Nazi Reich, which put them in a unique position to spy on their enemy. It is believed that 48 percent of all reports received by British secret services during the war had come from these sources. The reports included advanced warnings of Operation Barbarossa, Operation Edelweiss, the German Caucasus Campaign and first intelligence on the Holocaust.

## Strategy

Since Carless Talk is a countermeasure it is important to know what cards your opponent may play. Soviet Union and Japan players often start with cheap blitz or otherwise insignificant small units like 15th Cavalry Regiment or 554th Rifle Regiment. While the other nations ( Germany, Britain, and the United States) will often play generally stronger first-play cards such as, the Panzer II-A, Swordfish Mk I, and M8 Greyhound, just to name a few. Further turns (2-5) will require a lot of guessing on what type of deck your enemy is playing and what they may deploy next.
111th Indian Brigade

**111th Indian Brigade** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 111th Indian Infantry Brigade was part of the Chindits 3rd Indian Infantry Division of the Indian Army during WWII. The brigade was formed in 1943 in India as part of the Long Range Penetration Brigade which was a special operations unit of the British and Indian armies. The Chindits saw action in the Burma Campaign and during the Pacific War where they participated in raiding operations against the Imperial Japanese Army. The division often operated deep behind enemy lines and were tasked with attacking enemy forces, facilities and lines of communications. Four members of the Chindits were awarded the Victoria Cross for their services in WWII.

## Attributes

### Passive

When your HQ gains defence, it gains 1 extra defence
554th Rifle Regiment

**554th Rifle Regiment** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 554th Rifle Regiment was attached to the 138th Rifle Division of the Red Army during WWII. It served as a standard rifle division but was converted to a mountain rifle division for two years, then back to a rifle division. The 138th fought in the Finnish Winter War, the Battle of the Kerch Peninsula and the Battle of Stalingrad. After that the division took part in the Belgorod-Kharkov Offensive Operation and then the Korsun Shevchenkovsky Offensive. It ended the war in eastern Czechoslovakia with the divisional honorific "Carpathian", the Order of the Red Banner and the Order of Suvorov. The 138th Division was disbanded after the war in 1945.
Greif

Your other tanks operate for 1 less.

**Greif** is a Armored Vehicle in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Sd.Kfz. 250 was a light armored half track used by the Wehrmacht during WWII. The most common version of the vehicle was used as a basic troop carrier, but the 250/3 and 250/5 were command variants that had fewer seats and were equipped with long-range radios. Rommel used a couple of custom made 250/3 variants in the North Africa campaign called “GREIF” and ADLER”.

## Variations

Currently, Greif has not been nerfed or buffed.

In the past Greif was named "Adler Command Vehicle"
25 Pounder

**25 Pounder** is a Field Artillery in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Ordnance QF 25-pounder, or also called 25 pounder or 25-pdr, was the major British field gun and howitzer used during WWII and in later conflicts. It was introduced just before the war started, combining high-angle and direct-fire, relatively high rates of fire, and a reasonably lethal shell in a highly mobile piece.
F4F-3 Wildcat

**F4F-3 Wildcat** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Grumman F4F Wildcat was an American carrier based fighter aircraft that was used during WWII by the US Navy and the Royal Navy. The aircraft was first used by the British in 1940 during the Battle of the Atlantic, and from 1941 to 1942 it was the only fighter available to the Marine Corps and the US Navy during the Pacific War. The aircraft was slower and less maneuverable than the Japanese Zero, but it had greater firepower and it was more durable and could withstand heavy battering without going down. A total of 7,885 Wildcats were manufactured, including quite a few variants, and most of them served on escort carriers.
173rd Guard Rifles

**173rd Guard Rifles** is a Infantry unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 173rd Guards Rifles was a regiment of the 1st Division of the Soviet Red Army. The division was formed from units stationed in Moscow and during the course of WWII it was reformed a few times. In 1940 the division was redesignated 1st Motorised Division and in 1942 it was raised to guard status. The division fought at Stalingrad in 1942 and by the end of the year it was redesignated 58th Guards Rifle Division. In 1944 the division became part of the 70th Army on the 2nd Belorussian, and the same year it participated in the Lublin-Brest Offensive, followed by the advance into Poland where it fought in Gdynia. The division was briefly a part of the Group of Soviet Forces in Germany before being disbanded in July 1945.
41st Bicycle Regiment

**41st Bicycle Regiment** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 41st Bicycle Regiment of the Imperial Japanese Army was subordinate of the 9th Infantry Bicycle Brigade of the 5th Division. The division participated in the Second Sino-Japanese war and later in the war in the Pacific where it saw action in numerous battles and campaigns. In WWII the Imperial Japanese Army used bicycles extensively in their campaigns in Southeast Asia as they thought it was an efficient form of transportation and cheap for the war effort. Their bicycle soldiers could carry 36 kilograms of equipment and it often allowed them to move faster across terrain than the Allied forces.
1st Gurkha Rifles

**1st Gurkha Rifles** is an Infatry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Strategy

1st Gurkha Rifles synergises very well in decks that play lots of orders within the same turn such as Commando based order decks and decks that utilise the Crusader Mk II.

Due to having Fury, 1st Gurkha Rifles can offer a way for order heavy decks to quickly dish out lethal in a matter of a couple turns.

## Artwork

The artwork for 1st Gurkha Rifles was from a British WW2 Poster to encourage Indians to enlist into the British Indian Army.

## Changelogs

1st Gurkha Rifles has recieved no changes since it's release.
128th Rifles

Pincer: Ambush

**128th Rifles** is a Infantry unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 128th Rifle Regiment was part of the 29th Rifle Division of the Red Army which was formed in 1920 during the Russian Civil War. In 1939 the division participated in the Soviet Invasion of Poland and in 1941 it defended against the German invasion of the Soviet Union, in Operation Barbarossa. After being destroyed and reformed two times, the division was ordered to Stalingrad where it joined the 64th Army in defense of the city. After the Soviet victory at Stalingrad, the division was redesignated the 72nd Guards Rifle Division for its distinguished service during the battle and the 128th Rifles Regiment became the 224th Guards Rifle Regiment. For the remainder of the war the division fought in several battles on the Eastern Front and lastly it participated in the Budapest Offensive where it ended the war in a captures area around the Slovakian city of Bruty near the Hungarian border. The division is still active today but was transferred to the Ukraine after the fall of the Soviet Union and is now known as the 72nd Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Army.
Cherbourg

## Attributes

Cherbourg was an important harbor for the Allies after D-Day.

**Cherbourg** is a US Headquarters in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

Cherbourg was an important harbor for the Allies after D-Day. The Battle of Cherbourg was part of the Battle of Normandy during World War II. It was fought immediately after the successful Allied landings on June 6, 1944. Allied troops, predominantly American, isolated and captured the fortified port, which was considered vital to the campaign in Western Europe, in a hard-fought, month-long campaign.
Battery

**Battery** is an Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*

## Background

An artillery battery is a grouping of artillery, mortars, rocket artillery, multiple rocket launchers, and in later years surface-to-surface missiles, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and other equipment designed to improve command and control of gunnery crews and their systems. General Patton often commented that the US artillery won the war for them, and one example of its importance was during the Battle of the Bulge. Due to bad weather Allied air superiority was out of the picture, which meant that the artillery had to fill the void. The US Army managed to amass around 350 guns of all calibers in the northern sector of the Bulge which was one of the largest concentrations of artillery in history. This massive firepower helped slow down the German advance and proved vital in the Allied defense of Elsenborn Ridge and Bastogne.
17th Infantry Regiment

**17th Infantry Regiment** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 17th Infantry Regiment, nicknamed "The Buffalos", dates back to 1812 and has fought in most American conflicts since then. During WWII the regiment was deployed in the Pacific Theater as part of the 7th Infantry Division and fought the Japanese forces in the Aleutian Islands, Eastern Mandates, Leyte and Ryukyus.
26 Engineer Regiment

**26 Engineer Regiment** is a Combat Engineers in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 26th Engineer Regiment was attached to the Corps of Royal Engineers, better known as the Royal Engineers (RE) or as the Sappers of the British Army. During WWII they disposed of bombs and maintained railways, roads, water supply, bridges, transportation, buildings and defensive structures etc. Their motto was “ubique”, meaning everywhere.
F6F Hellcat

When F6F HELLCAT attacks it gets +1+1.

**F6F Hellcat** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Grumman F6F Hellcat was an American carrier-based fighter of WWII, designed to replace the earlier F4F Wildcat and to counter the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero. It was produced from 1942 to 1945 with 12,275 units built and it became the US Navy's dominant fighter in the Pacific War. The aircraft claimed 5,163 kills which counted for 56% of all U.S. Navy/Marine air victories of WWII.
Annihilation

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

## Background

A battle of annihilation is a military strategy where the goal is to defeat the opposing forces in a single decisive battle. The image comes from an anti allied propaganda poster. A knife with the Wehrmacht insignia stabs through a clawed Allied hand over the Northern French coast.
13th Rifle Regiment

**13th Rifle Regiment** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 13th Rifle Regiment was attached to the 2nd Rifle Division of the Red Army, which served from the Russian Civil War until the end of WWII. The division fought in numerous battles and operations, for example, the Battle of Moscow, the Siege of Sevastopol, the Leningrad–Novgorod Offensive and the Riga Offensive. The division was twice destroyed and reformed during the war, and was decorated with the Honorary Revolutionary Red Banner (1st Formation) and the Order of Kutuzov (3rd Formation).
593rd JASCO

**593rd JASCO** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Joint Assault Signal Company (JASCO) were joint service units that provided ship to shore, air to ground communications to coordinate and control naval gunfire and close air support to the United States Army. During WWII they were composed of detachments supplied to Army and Marine Corps divisions, regiments and battalions. The 593rd JASCO was attached to the 96th Infantry Division which fought in the Pacific Theater in the military campaigns of Leyte, Southern Philippines, Okinawa and Ryukyus.
Bryansk Irregulars

**Bryansk Irregulars** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Bryansk region is known for its dense woodland, which formed an excellent natural defense; it gave the partisans protection during their raids and made it easy for them to hide their movements and bases. It is believed that around 60,000 Soviet partisans were operating in and around Bryansk during WWII, and by 1942 they effectively held an area of 14,000 square km. The partisans often fought alongside other Red Army forces in battles. Still, their main goal was to operate behind the enemy lines, interrupt supply lines and communications, or gather intelligence. Partisan units in Bryansk were supplied mainly by air and had at least three operative airstrips under their control, and several partisan brigades operated their own aircraft.

## Strategy

### Soviet Control

The **Bryansk Irregulars** is a 2K cost Infantry card in the Soviet Union faction of KARDS. It has an operation cost of 1K, an attack of 0 and defense of 6 with the Guard keyword. Its destruction effect is dealing 3 damage to all units that delt damage to this unit this turn. Its very popular and must have in any Soviet control deck even as an ally nation. 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

Its also a great card in general and suits almost every deck its considered the best 2K cost Guard in the game.
34th Infantry Regiment

**34th Infantry Regiment** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 34th Infantry Regiment was part of the 3rd Division of the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII. The division was one of the oldest divisions in the Japanese army and participated in several conflicts prior to WWII, including the First Sino-Japanese War and the Russo-Japanese War. During WWII the 3rd Division was considered an elite unit and from 1937 to 1944 it participated in almost every battle in Central China, counting a total of 16 major engagements and campaigns. The division was disbanded at the end of the war.
Heinkel He 111

**Heinkel He 111** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*

## Background

The Heinkel He 111 was a German medium bomber that was produced between 1935-1944 and used by the Luftwaffe during WWII. The He 111 was the most numerous medium bomber aircraft of the Luftwaffe at the start of the war, but its weak armament was exposed during the Battle of Britain, and despite constant modifications and upgrades it became obsolete during the latter stages of the war. The He 111 was used in most theaters of the war and used in various roles, such as strategic bomber, torpedo bomber, medium bomber and a transport aircraft. A total of 5,656 Heinkel He 111 were produced, including many variants.
222nd Guard Rifles

**222nd Guard Rifles** is a Infantry unit in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 222nd Guards Rifle Regiment was part of the 72nd Guards Rifle Division, but raised to guards status in 1943 after a heroic performance in the Battle of Stalingrad. The division fought for liberation of the city of Belgorod in 1943 and, in 1944 it fought in the Budapest Offensive. In 1944 the division was attached to the 24th Guards Rifle Corps and managed to capture an area around the village of Bruty in Slovakia where its advance was halted by the German 1st Battalion of Grenadier Regiment. After the war the division became the 7th Guards Rifle Brigade, and after the fall of the Soviet Union it was transferred to the Ukraine and is now the 72nd Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Army.
6th Airborne

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

## Background

The 6th Airborne Guards were attached to the 1st Guards Airborne Division which was formed in 1942 and participated in numerous battles and operations during WWII. They fought in the Battle of the Dnieper, the Battle of the Korsun–Cherkassy Pocket, the Uman–Botoșani Offensive, the Jassy–Kishinev Offensive, the Battle of Debrecen, the Siege of Budapest and the Prague Offensive. In August 1945 it was sent east and fought in the Soviet invasion of Manchuria.

## Strategy

Click here to add a strategy!

Play it at 10K with Red Banner. Push T-34 to the front/ attacking using it and destroy it with Red Banner, could create horrifying board presence.
Eastern Front Bound

**Eastern Front Bound** is a Supply Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

After the German invasion of the Soviet Union, Mussolini decided to show solidarity with his German ally by sending Italian troops to fight on the Eastern Front. From 1941 to 1943 the Italian Royal Army maintained two army units on the Eastern Front, the Italian Expeditionary Corps in Russia (Corpo di Spedizione Italiano in Russia, or CSIR) and the Italian 8th Army. In total the Italians maintained 3 corps on the Eastern front, a total of 229,000 men, 22,000 vehicles, and 1,340 artillery pieces. Many of the Italian troops were Alpini mountain troops, and although they were elite troops they lacked experience and equipment to fight on the vast and flat Russian steps. By the end of February 1943 about 30,000 Italians had been killed and another 54,000 would later die in captivity.
Bf 110C Zerstörer

**Bf 110C Zerstörer** is a Fighter in **Kards - The WWII CCG**

## Background

The Messerschmitt Bf 110C Zerstörer (Destroyer) was a German heavy fighter, fighter-bomber and night fighter, used by the Luftwaffe during WWII. The Bf 110 served successfully in the early campaigns in Poland, Norway and France as a heavy fighter, but less so when it took on the bomber-escort role during the Battle of Britain. However, during the latter stages of the war the Bf 110 would become one of WWII's most successful night fighter. The Bf 110 C was the first version of the Bf 110 and it had two DB 601A engines, capable of providing 1,100 hp and could reach up to 349 mph, which meant it could outrun almost any Allied fighter. However, the drawback was that it could only reach maximum speed at an altitude of 22,295 ft, so when it had to escort bombers at a lower altitude it became increasingly vulnerable to British and American fighters.
Fiat C.R.42

**Fiat C.R.42** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Fiat CR.42 Falco (e. falcon) was an Italian, single seated sesquiplane fighter, developed and manufactured by Fiat Aviazione and used by the Italian Royal Air Force in WWII. The CR.42 entered service in 1939 and was the last of the Fiat biplane fighters to enter frontline service. The fighter was used in bomber escort missions in Southern France in 1940, and later in raids on Britain, but was considered too vulnerable against British fighters and too slow to keep up with the rest of the air fleet. As the Allies started using more modern designs, the CR.42s were relocated to North Africa where they were still used in reconnaissance and ground attack roles. In total 1819 aircraft were manufactured and they were last used in 1948 by the Spanish Air Force.

## Artwork

The Fiat C.R.42 art is by Darryl Legg (although I cannot upload it at this time)
22nd Guards Brigade

**22nd Guards Brigade** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 22nd Guards Brigade was a British infantry unit known for its distinguished service during WWII. It was converted to the 200th Guards Brigade in 1942 and then to the 201st Guards Motor Brigade Group in 1942. The brigade saw extensive active service in the North African Campaign but was forced to surrender in June 1942 when Tobruk was captured by German and Italian forces. The Brigade was reformed in August 1942 and trained as motorized infantry before being sent to Syria. The Brigade was attached to the XXX Corps of the British Eighth Army and participated in numerous battles and military campaigns, including the Tunisian Campaign and the Italian Campaign. Due to heavy casualties and lack of guards replacements, the brigade was sent back to Britain in 1944 where it became a training brigade for the whole Brigade of Guards for the rest of the war.
Blockade

### Effect

Deal 1 damage to any target. Double the cost of a random card in the enemy hand.

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

## Background

The Blockade of Germany during WWII, also known as the Economic War, was an effort conducted by the United Kingdom to restrict supplies required by Germany for their war efforts. This blockade is what the Axis and Allies fought over in the Battle of the Atlantic, the longest military campaign in WWII.
Hurricane Mk IIA

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

## Background

The Hurricane Mark IIA was a British fighter aircraft, built in 1940 and used by the Allies throughout WWII. The aircraft was a Hawker Hurricane variant where they first experimented with fitting cannons, first with two 20 mm (.79 in) Oerlikon cannons, one under each wing, and later with four 20 mm (.79 in) Hispano Mk II cannons, two under each wing.
I-16 Ishak

**I-16 Ishak** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The I-16 Ishak, officially named Polikarpov I-16, was a Soviet fighter aircraft that was first introduced in the mid-1930s and was the world's first low-wing cantilever monoplane fighter with retractable landing gear. It first saw combat in 1936 in the Spanish civil war, and although it was outclassed by many modern fighters at the start of WWII, the I-16 fighter was used by the Soviets until the end of the war. The pilots nicknamed it "Ishak" (meaning donkey or burro in Russian) because it was similar to the Russian pronunciation of "I-16".
Counter Offensive

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

## Background

A counter offensive is an attack made in response to one from an enemy. The codename for one of the most famous Soviet counter offensives on the Eastern Front was Operation Uranus. This counter offensive was launched during the Battle of Stalingrad in the winter of 1942 and with it the Red Army won a decisive victory in the battle. As a result the Red Army managed to encircle the German 6th Army, the 3rd and 4th Romanian armies and portions of the German Fourth Panzer Army. This counter offensive turned the tide on the Eastern Front and after it the Axis forces were fighting a defensive war on all fronts.
6 Pounder

**6 Pounder** is an Anti-Tank Gun in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 6 pounder, also known as Ordnance Quick-Firing 6-pounder 7 cwt, was a British 57 mm gun which was mainly used as an anti-tank gun by the British Army and the Allies during WWII. The 6 pounder was also used as a main armament for a number of Allied tanks and other armoured vehicles.
37 mm Anti-Aircraft Gun

Enemy air units cost +2 to operate.

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

## Background

The Soviet 37 mm anti-aircraft gun was developed during the late 1930s and used during WWII. The gun had a maximum firing range of 5 km and was used on the Eastern Front against dive bombers and other low-and medium-altitude targets, but it was also effective against ground targets. It is believed that crews of the 37 mm anti-aircraft gun shot down 14,657 Axis planes.
A-36 Apache

When A-36 APACHE attacks, friendly ground units get +1+1.

**A-36 Apache** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The A-36 Apache was an American ground-attack and dive bomber aircraft used in WWII by the US Army Air Force and the Royal Air Force. The A-36 first came into service in 1943 and was used in in North Africa Campaign, and then later in the Allied invasion of Sicily and the China-Burma-Indian Theater. The aircraft looked very similar to the P-51A Mustang fighter but had two more .50 caliber machine guns inside the lower engine housing that shot through the propeller arc. The A-36 also had dive breaks installed which limited the dive speed to 630 km/h and made it a very accurate dive bomber. The A-36 Apache was used in service until 1945 but many were withdrawn from service in 1944 and replaced with the P-40 Warhawk and P-47 Thunderbolt. A total of 500 aircraft were manufactured.
From The People

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

## Background

The war against Nazi Germany was called the Great Patriotic War in the Soviet Union, and for a good reason. It was not only the Soviet soldiers on the battlefield that made great sacrifices, but also the millions of workers that were mobilized in the rear to work for the war effort. History shows that many of these workers suffered unimaginable deprivations, but despite this, all the evidence points to the fact that workers willingly endured these hardships for the sake of the motherland and for the struggle against the German occupation.
8th Cavalry Regiment

Your HQ is immune to damage on your turn.

**8th Cavalry Regiment** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 8th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army was formed in 1866 during the American Indian Wars. During WWII the regiment saw combat in the Pacific Theater and participated in the Manus Island invasion and the Leyte invasion in 1944 and in 1945 they pushed towards the northern outskirts of Manila along with the 1st Cavalry Division. After the Japanese surrendered, the regiment was given the responsibility of occupying the entire city of Tokyo along with the 1st Division.
Cardbacks

Like all CCGs, KARDS has multiple cosmetic cardbacks which can be applied to your deck for artistic value. Some of them can be acquired by all players simply by leveling up nations, while others can only be gained by participating and/or winning in specific events. This page gives an overview of these cardbacks and how they can be acquired in game.

## Basic Cardbacks

Each main nation (Britain, Germany, Japan, Soviet Union and United States) has a default and unique cardback which is automatically applied to your deck depending on which main nation you select upon deck creation.

## Level 50 Cardbacks

The following cardbacks are available at level 50 in the respective nation's national progression.
155mm 1918 Model

When this unit attacks, it deals 1 damage to random enemy.

**155mm 1918 Model** is a Heavy Howitzer in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Trigger Interactions

* Random damage can target HQs and Smokescreen units

## Background

155mm 1918 Model was a French howitzer variant, originally designed by Schneider. The Model 1918 was built in the United States and differed in some way from the originally French model, and was mainly built for use in WWI. It saw limited use early on in WWII, and was for most parts replaced in 1942 with the American 155 mm howitzer M1.
Cromwell Mk IV

Give CROMWELL Mk IV +2 attack when a pinned enemy is destroyed.

**Cromwell Mk IV** is a Cruiser Tank in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Cromwell was a British Cruiser tank used during WWII by the British Army. The Mk IV variant had a crew of 5 (commander, gunner, loader/radio operator, driver, front gunner), 76 mm front armor and 20 mm armor at the back, a main armament of a QF 75 mm gun (6 Pounder) Mk V ROQF and a secondary armament of 2 x 7.92 mm Besa machine guns. The British Army started to use the Mk IV in 1943, but it first saw action during the Battle of Normandy in 1944 and later in Operation Market Garden. The tank had less firepower than similar sized German tanks, but the reduced thickness in armor made it more fast and maneuverable but at the same time more vulnerable. The Cromwell Mk IV became the most produced variant, with 1,935 tanks manufactured.
B-24 Liberator

**B-24 Liberator** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was an American heavy bomber used by the Allies during WWII. The B-24 was used for a wide variety of roles, for example, for heavy bombing, antisubmarine warfare and for maritime patrol and reconnaissance missions. The aircraft holds the record of being the worlds most produced heavy bomber in the world, with almost 19,000 units built.
A-20 Havoc

Deployment: Random enemy unit has +2 operation cost.

**A-20 Havoc** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Douglas A-20 Havoc was an American light bomber, intruder, and reconnaissance aircraft used in WWII by the United States Army Air Force (USAAF) and several Allied air forces. The A-20 variant was ordered by the USAAF for high-altitude bombing and performed well as such. The first operation involving A-20 Havoc bombers took place in 1942, when several of them engaged in an attack from Port Moresby against Japanese positions further north in Australian Papua on the island of New Guinea. By 1944, 370 A-20 Havoc bombers were in active duty with the Fifth Air Force who deployed them in the Allied campaigns in the South Pacific, both as low altitude bombers and ground attack aircraft.
144th Infantry Regiment

**144th Infantry Regiment** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 144th Infantry Regiment was attached to the 55th Division of the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII. In 1941 the regiment became part of the South Seas Detachment, a brigade sized force used to seize the islands of Guam. After a failed attempt to seize Wake Island the 144th Regiment was sent back to rejoin the 55th Division for the New Guinea Campaign where it fought in several battles and campaigns. That last major engagement was a failed offensive against the British and Commonwealth forces in what became known as the Battle of the Admin Box and took place in Myanmar. After that the division was on retreat and was located in Cambodia when Japan surrendered in 1945.
A-26 Invader

**A-26 Invader** is a Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Douglas A-26 Invader was an American light bomber and ground attack aircraft, built by the Douglas Aircraft Company during WWII. The aircraft was first used in combat in 1944 in Europe, and then in the Pacific War in 1945. Although the service of the A-26 Invader was short in WWII, it was highly effective and was one of the finer aircraft developed during the war. A total of 2,503 aircraft were built, including variants, and it was used in service for many years after the war, both by the Americans and other countries.
6th Infantry Regiment

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

## Background

The 6th Infantry Regiment was attached to the 3rd Division, which was first formed in 1871 and was one of the oldest divisions of the Imperial Japanese Army. Prior to WWII the division participated in the First Sino-Japanese War, the Russo-Japanese War, the Siberian Intervention and the Shandong Incident and was considered a crack unit. By the end of WWII the regiment had served with its division in almost every major battle that took place in Central China.
109th Combat Engineers

**109th Combat Engineers** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 109th Combat Engineers Battalion was part of the 34th Infantry Division of the US Army during WWII. The 34th was the first American division to be deployed in Europe in 1943 where it fought in the Italian Campaign. Prior to that the division had participated in Operation Torch in 1942 (Allied invasion of French North Africa) and the Tunisian Campaign that same year. During WWII the division saw 517 days of front line combat, second to the 32nd Infantry Division with 617 days of front line combat.

## Overview

The **109th Combat Engineers** are a staple card of aggressive decks which use the US as the main or ally nation. They provide a fairly respectable unit for 1K, with 1/2 stats and Smokescreen. The Smokescreen in particular helps them to survive and keep utilizing their ability: "When another friendly unit moves into the frontline, give it +1 attack". This is really where the 109th starts to cause some problems for the opponent, particularly in US and Germany lists (which are very popular as of me writing this- 17/11/2021). Namely, dropping this unit turn 1 and a Panzer 35(t) turn 2 means, assuming the enemy is not also playing an aggro deck or countermeasures, you will have a 3/2 tank in the frontline and ready to attack the HQ. Of course they provide far more value than just a bigger Panzer 35(t), with almost every unit in the game benefitting from a +1 attack buff (but, in US aggro, 1st Marines, 32nd Infantry Regiment and your German tanks becoming extremely dangerous). It is easy to rapidly build a powerful frontline full of threatening units, thanks in no small part to this little infantry.

## Strategy

### US Frontline

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Heinkel He 219

When your HQ is damaged by a non-HEINKEL HE 219 source, deal 1 damage to the enemy HQ.

**Heinkel He 219** is a Fighter Aircraft in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Heinkel He 219 Uhu (e. Eagle Owl) was a German night fighter in service during WWII. The He 219 was introduced in 1943 and the design was advanced for its time, equipped with an airborne Lichtenstein intercept radar and the first aircraft that had an ejection seat installed. The He 219 could obtain the speed of 580 km/h which made it capable of hunting down several enemy bombers in a single sortie. Some aircraft had their excess weight removed which allowed it to obtain a speed of 650 km/h. The He 219 was a very capable night fighter, but did not play a significant role in the war since only a limited number of aircraft were built (approx. 300) and they saw limited service.
463rd Battalion

**463rd Battalion** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 463rd Parachute Field Artillery Battalion was formed in 1944 on the Anzio Beachhead in Italy. The battalion participated in various conflicts in the European Theater, including the invasion of Normandy and the Battle of Bastogne where it was attached to the 101st Airborne Division.
9.2” Coastal Gun

Damage dealt by this unit adds equal defense to your HQ.

**9.2” Coastal Gun** is a Coast Defence Gun in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 9.2 inch coastal gun, also known as BL 9.2-inch Mk IX or Mk X, was a British coast defense gun in service from 1899 to the 1950s. Approximately 43 guns were deployed in fixed defenses of ports throughout the British Empire during WWII, and their role was to defeat enemy ships attacking the ships in a port. The 9.2 inch coastal gun fired 170 kg shells and had a maximum firing range of 26.7 km (29,200 yd).
33rd Recon

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

## Background

The 33rd Recon Regiment was attached to the 33rd Division and took part in the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Burma Campaign (the first Battle of Changsha, the Battle of Yenangyaung and the Battle of Imphal). Reconnaissance regiments were types of units tasked with combat scouting and attached to many Japanese divisions during WWII.
Hummel

Deployment: If you control a tank, target enemy unit must retreat.

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

## Background

The Hummel (e. Bumblebee), full name “Panzerfeldhaubitze 18M auf Geschützwagen III/IV (Sf) Hummel, Sd.Kfz. 165”, was a German self propelled gun use by the Wehrmacht during WWII. The Hummel was based on the chassis of Geschützwagen III/IV, manned by a crew of 6 (a driver and 5 man gun crew), and featured a main armament of a 15 cm sFH 18/1 L/30 howitzer gun and a secondary armament of a 7.92 mm Maschinengewehr 34. The Hummel was introduced in 1943 and was first used in large scale combat in the Battle of Kursk where 100 served in the artillery battalions of the Panzer divisions. Because the Hummel could carry a limited amount of ammunition, special Hummel Ammunition Carriers (Munitionsträger Hummel) were developed. Basically this was a Hummel without the 15 cm howitzer, and it could be fitted with the gun when necessary. A total of 714 Hummels were manufactured, plus 150 Hummel ammunition carriers.
Henschel Hs 123

**Henschel Hs 123** is a Biplane Dive Bomber in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The Henschel Hs 123 was a single-seat biplane dive bomber first used by the German Luftwaffe during the Spanish Civil War, and although the production was stopped in 1940, it was used up until 1944, but then it was pulled from the frontline and assigned to secondary duties such as conducting supply drops and glider towing.
Beaufighter TF MK X

**Beaufighter TF MK X** is a Bomber in **Kards - The WWII CCG**

## Background

The **Bristol Type 156 Beaufighter** (often called the Beau) is a British multi-role aircraft developed during the Second World War by the Bristol Aeroplane Company. It was originally conceived as a heavy fighter variant of the Bristol Beaufort torpedo bomber. The Beaufighter proved to be an effective night fighter, which came into service with the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Battle of Britain, its large size allowing it to carry heavy armament and early airborne interception radar without major performance penalties.

The Beaufighter was used in many roles; receiving the nicknames *Rockbeau* for its use as a rocket-armed ground attack aircraft and *Torbeau* as a torpedo bomber against Axis shipping, in which it replaced the Beaufort. In later operations, it served mainly as a maritime strike/ground attack aircraft.
Blade Of The Samurai

**Blade Of The Samurai** is a Tactical Order in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The ancient Samurai sword was known as katana, wakizashi or tachi. The swords issued to officers of the Japanese Imperial Army were called Kashi-kan shin-gunto (e. army non-commissioned officer's sword) and had the same design as the ancient Samurai sword. The shin-gunto was part of their regulation equipment, and it was used in combat occasionally as well.
39th Bologna Regiment

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

## Background

During WWII the 39th Bologna Regiment was part of the 25th Infantry Division Bologna of the Italian Army. In 1941 the division was sent to Libya where it participated in the siege of Tobruk. In 1942 it was ordered to reinforce the El Alamein front, but lacking vehicles the troops had to march 400 miles, and after 46 days of marching the division reached the town of Alam el Halfa (south of El Alamein) where it linked up with the German-Italian Panzer Army in the Battle of Alam el Halfa, which ended in an Axis defeat. The division was forced to retreat and finally surrender to the Allies. Some detachments managed to escape to Tunisia and were merged to other units, but the remainder of the Bologna Division was officially dissolved in November 1942.
Britain

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

## Background

The vast empire was caught off guard when the war broke out, but adapted quickly to new types of warfare. With their formidable fleet, advanced aircraft and incredible stubbornness, the British forces never gave an inch without a fight. The British also had an ace up their sleeve when it came to the gathering of intelligence. For the Allies this would prove to be one of the mightiest weapon of all.

## Strategy

The most defensive deck in the game. The British boast many units with the Guard ability and are highly capable of raising the defense of their home base. British orders often enhance the defensive capability of British units, allowing the British player to grind down their opponent if they are incapable of penetrating the British line.

## Gallery

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141. Gebirgsjäger

**141. Gebirgsjäger** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

The 141st Gebergjäger Regiment (e. 141st Mountaineer Regiment) was part of the 6. Gebirgs Division (e. 6th Mountain Division) of the Wehrmacht during WWII. In 1940 the division was deployed in France, and later Poland for occupation duties. In 1941 the division participated in Operation Marita, which was the invasion of Greece, and that same year it was relocated to Lapland (northern Finland). In 1942 the 6. Gebirgs Division became part of the 20th Mountain Army that operated along the Arctic coast. In 1944 the division withdrew into Norway where it surrendered to the British at the end of the war in 1945.

## Overview

The 141. Gebirgsjäger is one of the units which has benefitted the most from the current prevalence of Alpine in the KARDS meta (as at November 2021). It represents good value for 2 Kredits (3/2 stats). The ability which really sets this unit apart from other Alpine units is the fact that it cannot be targeted by enemy orders. In practice this means your opponent must either trade it out with their units or remove it with bounce or countermeasures (eg M16 Half-Track and Careless Talk). The bounce has a hidden danger of this unit being able to be buffed by your other Alpine units when it is redeployed, however.

Getting one or more of this units into the frontline, particularly if you control at least 2 other Alpine units (thus the 141s are at least 5/4) can be extremely problematic for the opponent to deal with. Admittedly this snowballing into the frontline is the key part of the Alpine playstyle, but having many of your units be untargetable is even more potent.
33rd Livorno Regiment

**33rd Livorno Regiment** is a Infantry in *Kards - The WWII CCG*.

## Background

During WWII the 33rd Livorno Regiment was part of the 4th Infantry Division Livorno, a mountain infantry division of the Italian Army. The division fought in France in 1940 and in 1943 it was located in Sicily where it fought against the invading Allied forces. After heavy fighting the Livorno Division was forced to retreat through the Sicilian towns of Agira and Regalbuto where it suffered heavy losses. Due to total lack of supplies the division was forced to evacuate to mainland Italy, suffering further losses on the way. Only 4200 men of the initial 13000 where evacuated, and following the armistice between Italy and the Allies in 1943, the remainder of the division surrendered to the German forces who had by then occupied Italy.
8. Fallschirmjäger

## Background

The Fallschirmjager's were the paratroopers of the German Luftwaffe before and during WWII. They were the first paratroopers conducting the first airborne infantry assaults in history, but throughout the war they mainly fought on the ground as elite infantry rather than airborne units. They were called the "green devils" by the Allies and were known as fierce and resilient opponents. The 8th Fallschirmjager Regiment was attached to the 3rd Parachute Division of the Luftwaffe, which was formed in 1943. The regiment fought with its division in Normandy and in the Arnhem area before participating in the Battle of the Hurtgen Forest in Germany. They surrendered to the Americans in Rhur in April 1945.