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Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Photosensitive Seizures Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights Product Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Updates and Patches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
or patterns that may appear in videogames. Even people who Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed Playing the Game. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
condition that can cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures” Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
while watching videogames. Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Skirmish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including Multiplayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
lightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or Game Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary Gameplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
nearby objects. Using The Mouse and 3D Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Basic Game Concepts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience Strategic Points and Territory Sectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
any of these symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask their Resources and Population Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
children about the above symptoms—children and teenagers are Securing Resource Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
more likely than adults to experience these seizures. The risk of The Mini-Map and the Tactical Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by taking the Technology Upgrades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Squads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
following precautions: Sit farther from the screen; use a smaller Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
screen; play in a well-lit room; and do not play when you are Promotion and Veterancy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
drowsy or fatigued. Company Commander. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
British 2nd Army . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or
Panzer Elite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
epilepsy, consult a doctor before playing. British 2nd Army Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
British 2nd Army Mobile Trucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
British 2nd Army Structures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
British 2nd Army Infantry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
British 2nd Army Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Panzer Elite Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Panzer Elite Structures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Panzer Elite Army Base Structures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Panzer Elite Infantry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Panzer Elite Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
THQ Inc. Software License Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21


 OPPOSING FRONTS TROUBLESHOOTING
Please refer to the [Link] file included on the DVD for the latest information
regarding troubleshooting and technical support.
It is the summer of 1944, the time for Allied forces to commence two key campaigns.
The British 2nd Army fights to gain control of the city of Caen in Normandy, France after
a failed D-Day liberation attempt. A road hub, perfect land for an airfield and the two
waterways running by the city make Caen a vital objective, but such a key location is
heavily protected. The 2nd Army must try and survive against the might of the opposing
PLAYING THE GAME
SS division.
While in the German-occupied Netherlands, Allied forces launch the largest airborne
invasion in history. Their goal: to secure a series of bridges that would allow for Allied
THE MAIN MENU
crossing of the Rhine river, Germany’s last major natural barrier. The German Panzer The Main Menu is where you can launch a Tutorial session, begin a new Single-Player
Elite Kampfgruppe stands in their way and will use all their strength to stop any . campaign, continue an existing Single-Player campaign, engage in a CPU Skirmish,
Allied advance. start or find an Online game and change the Game Options. Press F10 to activate a
limited menu when playing the game.
n Select Campaign to begin one of the three missions.

GETTING STARTED n

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Select Multiplayer to play an online game using your Relic Online account.
Select Skirmish to play a single match against the computer.
n Select Tutorial to begin a training session.
INSTALLATION n Select Options to adjust video, audio and other important settings.
Insert the Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts DVD-ROM into your DVD-ROM drive. When
the start-up screen appears, click Install and follow the instructions on the screen. CAMPAIGN
If the start-up screen does not appear, double-click on the My Computer icon on your The Single-Player Campaign allows you to play the Liberation of Caen and Operation
desktop, then double-click the DVD-ROM drive containing the Company of Heroes: Market Garden. Click Continue Campaign to continue a previously saved campaign.
Opposing Fronts DVD-ROM. Locate and double-click on [Link] to launch the start-up NOTE: You must own the original Company of Heroes to play the Invasion of
screen. Click Install and follow the instructions on the screen. Normandy campaign.
ENTER THE PRODUCT KEY
You will be asked to enter the unique Product key located on the back of the manual. You SKIRMISH
must have a valid Product key to complete the installation process and play the game. Skirmish allows you to play against computer-controlled opponents on a variety of
different multiplayer maps.
Protect your Product key — do not give it to anyone else or allow anyone else to use
it. Put the game case in a safe, secure place; it will be required if you need to reinstall
the game. MULTIPLAYER
Clicking on Multiplayer from the Main Menu offers the following options for multiplayer
UPDATES AND PATCHES online gaming:
Check the Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts website [Link]/ n Online — Host/Join an online game through the Company of Heroes: Opposing
or [Link]/support for any updates or patches prior to playing the game. Please Fronts Multiplayer Lobby, which provides multiplayer gaming features such as
note that patches and updates may be automatically downloaded and applied when automatching, ladder ranking, etc.
you login to the online game. n LAN — Host/Join a game on your Local Area Network.
DIRECTX 9.0c REQUIRED
You are required to have DirectX version 9.0c (included on the installation DVD) or later
to play Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts.

 
 GAME OPTIONS BASIC GAME CONCEPTS
GAMEPLAY STRATEGIC POINTS AND TERRITORY SECTORS
Input your player name, adjust mouse scroll speed and change other in-game options. By capturing Strategic Points, you will gain control of a Territory Sector. Territory
Sectors in your control will appear outlined in blue on the Tactical Map. The more
GRAPHICS Territory Sectors you control, the more Resources you will accumulate for creating and
deploying units, purchasing upgrades and building structures.
Modify graphical options such as screen resolution, texturing details and run a
performance test. • Strategic Points — Holding a Strategic Point will increase the rate at which you
accumulate Resources.

AUDIO • Territory Sector — Holding a Territory Sector will mark that particular area on the
map as being in Allied control.
Modify audio options such as volume levels, character speech levels and system
speaker configurations. RESOURCES AND POPULATION CAP
In Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts, there are three Resources: Manpower,
USING THE MOUSE AND 3D CAMERA Munitions and Fuel.
The camera is your main means of controlling your units. There are four . Manpower is the Resource that lets you create and deploy units. Your amount of
camera options: manpower will increase according to the total number of Strategic Points you control.
If you lose a Headquarters or Territory Sector, your Manpower will increase at a .
n Rotate — Hold the ALT key and move the mouse to rotate the camera’s perspective slower rate.
on both horizontal and vertical axes. To return the camera to its default position hit
the Backspace key twice. Munitions is used for buying upgraded weapons for your units and using special
unit abilities, such as Throw Grenade. Your Munitions total will constantly increase
n Zoom — Scroll the mouse wheel up to zoom the camera perspective in or down to depending on the total number of Munitions Points you currently control. Losing a
zoom the perspective out. Munitions Point will slow the rate at which you accumulate Munitions.
n Pan — Pan the camera perspective forward, backward, left or right by moving the Fuel is used for deploying heavy vehicles, building structures and purchasing global
cursor to the edge of the screen or by using the arrow keys. upgrades. Your Fuel amount will constantly increase according to the total number of
Fuel Points you control. Losing a Fuel Point will affect the rate at which your Fuel .
n Squad Selection — In Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts, you select entire . total accumulates.
squads to command rather than individual units. To select a squad, click on it by
pressing the left mouse button while highlighting a squad. You can assign a . Population cap indicates the maximum number of units you can have. The Population
hotkey to a squad by hitting CTRL plus the number keys (1-0) to assign that squad . Cap is determined by the number of Territory Sectors you control. The more Territory
a hotkey designation. Sectors you capture and take control of, the more units you will be able to create .
and deploy.
NOTE: Remember that Help Text is available throughout the game to explain how to use
All Territory Sectors that contain Resource Points must be territorially linked to your
the game features and functions. For a better understanding of the basics of Company of
Headquarters, otherwise the Territory Sectors are considered Out of Supply. When
Heroes: Opposing Fronts, be sure to play through the Tutorial.
captured Resource Points are Out of Supply, they will not contribute Resources to
your accumulated total. To accumulate the Resources, you must capture and control
additional Territory Sectors so that your Resource Points are territorially linked to your
Headquarters.

SECURING RESOURCE POINTS

Resource Points are valuable to both Allied and Axis forces. If you capture a Resource
Point, you can secure it with fortifications to make it more difficult for an enemy to
capture. Securing a Resource Point will also increase the amount of resources that
Point will contribute to your total.
 
 THE MINI-MAP AND THE TACTICAL MAP PROMOTION AND VETERANCY
The Mini-Map displays all Resource Sectors available to control. The Tactical Map Some units in the game can be made more effective and efficient through promotion
provides a more in-depth view of the map, including the location and value of Resource and veterancy.
Sectors, as well as the location of all Strategic Points.
Only British Lieutenants, Captains and Command tanks gain veterancy. Officers
In Multiplayer games, you can also use the Mini-Map and Tactical Map to send orders become veterans through the actions of the soldiers and vehicles under their command
to your teammates. The orders you can send are: and, in turn, impart those bonuses to all units in an area around them. As the Officers
become stronger, their soldiers become stronger.
Attack Here! indicates a point on the map that you wish your allies to attack.
Panzer Elite units gain veterancy through the act of battle, much like American soldiers
Defend Here! indicates a point on the map that you wish your allies to defend against
and vehicles. Panzer Elite soldiers and vehicles provide a choice to the player when
enemy attacks.
they gain veterancy — offensive to increase firepower, or defensive to increase
Capture Here! indicates a point on the map where you wish your allies to capture any durability. Players can mix and match elements of veterancy choices depending on
nearby Resource Points. their tactical needs.

TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES
As you create units and vehicles and deploy them in the field, you will get the
COMPANY COMMANDER
opportunity to outfit them with better weapons and equipment. Upgrading some units
will give you access to new weapons, the ability to build additional structure types as The Company Commander system rewards you for killing enemy infantry, destroying
well as new abilities. All upgrades must be purchased with accumulated Munitions. enemy vehicles and structures and capturing and holding territory sectors. Each unit
you destroy will reward you with XP points. As you accumulate XP, you can choose to
SQUADS spend it using the Company Commander ability.
The British 2nd Army Company Commander abilities include:
The basic infantry unit in Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts is a squad. While squads
are made up of more than one soldier, they respond to your orders as a single entity. • Royal Artillery Support — Royal Artillery Support introduces new battlefield artillery
doctrines and brings advanced abilities and mobile artillery.
On the battlefield, Squads can be reinforced with additional troops in the event of
casualties, as well as upgraded with new weapons and equipment. Some troops do • Royal Commandos Support — Elite assault troops and tanks can be dropped in by
not deploy as squads, such as Snipers, who exist only as single entities. gliders. Recon and artillery support add to the versatility of the Royal Commandos.
• Royal Engineers Support — Royal Engineers can improve all defensive emplacements,
COVER enable armor to go ‘hull down’ and call in heavily armored Churchill Tanks.
In Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts cover can mean the difference between life and The German Panzer Elite Company Commander abilities include:
death and comes in the following categories: • Scorched Earth — Bombs, traps and tricks make it difficult for your opponent to
• Light cover — Indicates that units are protected from some enemy fire and threats. maneuver around the battlefield. Bombard your enemy with the brutal firepower of
All objects that provide light cover are indicated with yellow dots when moving your Hummel 150mm Aartillery. Choosing this tree will grant the Kettenkrad the Booby
units. Units in light cover will also be highlighted with a yellow shield indicating their Trap ability.
cover level. • Luftwaffe — Anti-tank air support as well as solid defense options round out the
• Heavy cover — Indicates that units are well protected from most enemy fire and Luftwaffe tree to help the Panzer Elite gain a foothold and keep it. Choosing this tree
threats. All objects that provide heavy cover are indicated with green dots when will grant the Kettenkrad the Camouflage ability.
moving your units. Units in heavy cover will also be highlighted with a green shield • Tank Hunters — Destroy enemy tanks with superior Axis tanks and munitions.
indicating their cover level. Choosing this tree will grant the Kettenkrad the Repair ability.
• Exposed — Indicates that units are vulnerable to all weapons fire and threats.
Exposed areas are indicated by red dots when moving your units. Units that .
are exposed will be highlighted with a red shield indicating that they have no .
cover protection.

 
 BOFORS 40mm CANNON
BRITISH 2 nd ARMY The BOFORS cannon is dangerous to low-flying aircraft and .
light vehicles but ineffective against heavy armor and fast
The British 2nd Army is one of two new sides in Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts.
moving infantry.
The 2nd Army is characterized by a defensive doctrine, constructing emplacements
and defensive structures. Once they capture a territory, they can fortify it so that no
enemies can make it in or out alive. Their bases are mobile, allowing them to set up 25-POUNDER HOWITZER GUN
shop in a new area quickly and turn it to their advantage. This long-range Howitzer has a good rate of fire and .
excellent accuracy.
PANZER ELITE
The Panzer Elite is the second of the new sides. They are the most mobile army in the SLIT TRENCH
game, with strong infantry and many unique and specialized vehicles. The Panzer Elite Slit trenches provide excellent cover for infantry against
combine good firepower with incredible speed, allowing them to fight where and when artillery and heavy direct fire weapons like tank guns.
they want. Recon options enable them to track enemy movement, while quick vehicles
and aggressive infantry can hit hard and fast.

BRITISH 2 ARMY UNITS

VICKERS MACHINE GUN EMPLACEMENT
nd The Vickers Machine Gun is capable of sustained heavy
suppressive fire.

BRITISH 2 nd ARMY MOBILE TRUCKS 3” MORTAR EMPLACEMENT

HEADQUARTERS COMMAND TRUCK. The 3” mortar is capable of lobbing rounds over objects at .
The most important 2nd Army mobile truck is the Headquarters long rage.
Command Truck which serves as your main base of operations.
The HQ Command Truck can be converted from static to mobile,
in case it must be moved somewhere else. Infantry sections
and Lieutenants can be produced here, as well as Bren Carriers. CASUALTY CLEARING STATION
The Casualty Clearing Station houses medics who return
FIELD SUPPORT TRUCK casualties back to the Station. If enough casualties are
The Field Support Truck opens up new troops for use, such as collected, a new squad will be granted. The Casualty Clearing
the Sappers, Captains and a Stuart Light Tank. It can only be Station can heal nearby units with its Medical Supplies ability.
built after a Lieutenant has emerged from the Headquarters
Command Truck.
BRITISH 2 nd ARMY INFANTRY
ARMOR COMMAND TRUCK
INFANTRY SECTION
The Armor Command Truck allows a commander to deploy the
Role — Basic Infantry
Cromwell Tank, Cromwell Command Tank and Sherman Firefly. .
Weapons — Lee Enfield No.4 Mk.1
A Captain must be produced from the Field Support Truck before
Upgrades — Recon Element, Bren Light Machine Gun, .
calling the Armor Command Truck.
Rifle Grenades
Abilities — Deploy Marksman, Rifle Smoke Grenade, Button
Enemy Vehicle
BRITISH 2 nd ARMY STRUCTURES
17-POUNDER AT GUN SAPPERS
The 17-Pounder is possibly the most fearsome Anti-tank gun in Role — Building and Support
the world. Weapons — Lee Enfield No.4 Mk.1
Upgrades — PIAT, Disposal and Detection Section, Expert
Engineers
Abilities — PIAT Ambush, Plant Demolition Charge, .
Minesweeper, Repair
 
 LIEUTENANT STUART LIGHT TANK
Role — Command Role — Recon.
Weapons — Sten Sub-Machine Gun Weapons — 37mm M6.
Upgrades — None Upgrades — Tank Crew Commander.
Abilities — Maintain Command Range Abilities — Fire Canister Round
CAPTAIN
CROMWELL
Role — Command
Role — Anti-tank
Weapons — Webley Revolver
Weapons — 75mm OQF Mk.V
Upgrades — None
Upgrades — Tank Crew Commander
Abilities — Victor Target
Abilities — Flank Speed
COMMANDOS
Role — Assault CROMWELL COMMAND TANK
Weapons — Sten Sub-Machine Gun Role — Command and Support
Upgrades — None Weapons — Besa Coaxial and Hull Machine Guns
Abilities — Throw Grenade, Commando Demolition Charges, Upgrades — Tank Crew Commander
Deploy Concealing Smoke Abilities — Flank Speed

PIAT COMMANDOS SHERMAN FIREFLY

Role — Anti-tank Role — Anti-tank
Weapons — PIAT, Lee Enfield Mk IV Weapons — 17-Pounder Anti-tank Gun
Upgrades — None Upgrades — Tank Crew Commander
Abilities — Concealing Smoke, Camouflage Abilities — None

HMG COMMANDOS M7 PRIEST

Role — Suppression Role — Mobile Fire Support
Weapons — Vickers Machine Gun Weapons — 105mm Howitzer
Upgrades — None Upgrades — None
Abilities — Concealing Smoke Abilities — None
The M7 Priest 105mm SPG is only available as a support option for the Royal
MORTAR COMMANDOS
Artillery Support Commander.
Role — Long Range
Weapons — 3” Mortar
CHURCHILL INFANTRY TANK
Upgrades — None
Role — Support
Abilities — Concealing Smoke, 3” Mortar Bombardment
Weapons — 57mm / 6-pounder
Upgrades — None
Commandos are only available as a support option for Royal Commandos
Abilities — Tank Shock
Support Commander.
The Churchill Infantry Tank is only available as a support option for the Royal
Engineers Support Commander.
BRITISH 2 nd ARMY VEHICLES CHURCHILL AVRE
BREN CARRIER Role — Obstacle Clearance
Role — Transport Weapons — 290mm Petard Mortar
Weapons — 7.7mm Bren Machine Gun Upgrades — None
Upgrades — Convert to MMG Carrier Abilities — Fire Petard
Abilities — Armor Piercing Burst
The Churchill AVRE is only available as a support option for the Royal Engineers
Support Commander.

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 CHURCHILL CROCODILE PANZER SUPPORT KOMMAND
Role — Flamethrower The Panzer Support Kommand produces the Light AT Halftrack
Weapons — 6-pounder Gun, Crocodile Flamethrower and Bergetiger Repair and Recovery vehicle. It can be upgraded
Upgrades — None to produce the Panzer IV Infantry Support Tank.
Abilities — Tank Stock
The Churchill Crocodile is only available as a support option for the Royal FLAKVIERLING 38 20mm AA
Engineers Support Commander. The Flakvierling provides excellent base defense, being able to
cover both air and ground forces..
TETRARCH TANK .
Role — Light Tank .
Weapons — 2-pounder Gun The Flakvierling 38 is only available as a support option for Panzer Elite
Upgrades — Little John Adapter Luftwaffe Tactics.
Abilities — Fire Smoke FLAK 36 88mm GUN.
The fearsome 88mm can target and destroy aircraft and heavy
The Tetrarch Tank is only available as a support option for the Royal Commandos
armor.
Support Commander.

PANZER ELITE UNITS The Flak 36 is only available as a support option for Panzer Elite Luftwaffe Tactics..
.
ROADBLOCKS .
Roadblocks are non-crushable objects designed to prevent
vehicles from accessing parts of the map.

PANZER ELITE STRUCTURES

Roadblocks are only available as a support option for the Panzer Elite Scorched
HEADQUARTERS
Earth Company Commander.
The most important Panzer Elite building is the Headquarters,
which serves as your main base of operations. Panzer
Grenadiers, the core infantry unit and scout Kettenkrads can be
produced from the Headquarters. PANZER ELITE INFANTRY
PANZER GRENDIERS
Role — Basic Infantry
PANZER ELITE ARMY BASE STRUCTURES Weapons — Kar98 Bolt-action Rifle
Upgrades — Bewehr 43 Package, MP44 Sturmgeweher (Assault
LOGISTIK KOMPANIE .
Rifles), Panzershreck
The Logistik Kompanie allows construction of the Scout Car,
Abilities — Throw Incendiary Grenades, Throw Anti-tank
Munitions Halftrack and Funkwagen ‘Vampire’ Halftrack.
Grenades, Suppressive Volley Fire, Sprint
Upgrades will equip squads with Anti-tank Grenades and
increase the size of infantry squads.
ASSAULT GRENADIER HEAVY INFANTRY
Role — Assault
KAMPFGRUPPE KOMPANIE
Weapons — MP44 Sturmgewehr
The Kampfgruppe Kompanie makes the Infantry Halftrack,
Upgrades — None
Mortar Halftrack and Tank Buster Squads available. Upgrades
Abilities — Throw Incendiary Grenades, Throw Anti-tank
can increase the territory capture rate of infantry squads and
Grenades, Sprint
improve their repair skills.
TANK BUSTER HEAVY INFANTRY
PANZER-JAGER KOMMAND Role — Basic Infantry
The Panzer-Jager Kommand produces Assault Grenadiers and a Weapons — Panzershreck
20mm Armored Car. It can be upgraded to produce the Marder Upgrades — None
III Tank Hunter. Abilities — None
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 LUFTWAFFE GROUND FORCES FUNKWAGEN ‘VAMPIRE’ HALFTRACK
Role — Basic Infantry Role — Support
Weapons — Kar98 Bolt-action Rifle Weapons — None
Upgrades — None Upgrades — None
Abilities — None Abilities — Steal Resources.
.
Luftwaffe Ground Forces are only available as a support option for Luftwaffe Tactics.
MUNITIONS HALFTRACK
Role — Support
FALLSCHIRMJAGER
Weapons — None
Role — Infiltration .
Upgrades — None
Weapons — Kar98 Bolt-action Rifle.
Abilities — Munitions Halftrack Goliath Drop
Upgrades — FG42 Assault Rifle.
Abilities — Deploy Anti-building Incendiary Device, Fire LIGHT AT HALFTRACK
Panzerfaust Role — Anti-tank
Weapons — 37mm Pak35
Fallschirmjagers are only available as a support option for Luftwaffe Tactics. Upgrades — None
Abilities — Tread Breaker, Focused Firing
PANZER ELITE VEHICLES PANZER IV INFANTRY SUPPORT TANK
KETTENKRAD Role — Support
Role — Recon. Weapons — 75mm KwK 37 L/24
Weapons — None. Upgrades — MG42 Gunner, Armor Skirts
Upgrades — None. Abilities — Rapid-fire
Abilities — Camouflage, Repair, Booby Trap (Depending on HUMMEL
Commander Tree Choice) Role — Artillery
Weapons — 150 mm Howitzer
SCOUT CAR Upgrades — None
Role — Recon Abilities — Howitzer Barrage, Rapid-fire Artillery
Weapons — MG42 Light Machine Gun
Upgrades — Logistik Upgrade Hummel are only available as a support option for Scorched Earth Tactics.
Abilities — Secure Territory BERGETIGER REPAIR AND RECOVERY VEHICLE
Role — Repair
ARMORED CAR Weapons — tbd
Role — Raid Upgrades — None
Weapons — 20mm Rapid-fire Cannon Abilities — None
Upgrades — None
Abilities — Overdrive MARDER III TANK HUNTER
Role — Anti-tank
HALFTRACK Weapons — 75mm pak40 AT gun
Role — Support Upgrades — None
Weapons — MG42 Light Machine Gun Abilities — Site Main Gun
Upgrades — None PANTHER
Abilities — None Role — Heavy Attack
Weapons — 75mm KwK 42
MORTAR HALFTRACK Upgrades — None
Role — Long-range Abilities — None
Weapons — 8cm Granatewerfer 34
Upgrades — None
Abilities — Mortar Bombardment, Incendiary Mortar Round

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 WIRBELWIND
Role — Armored Support Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
Weapons — Quad 20mm Flak 38 THQ Inc. Software License Agreement
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