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1.0 - Introduction - Faction Guide Pg. 1
2.0 - Commanders FAQ Pg. 3
2.1 - US Commanders FAQ Pg. 2
2.2 - Wehrmacht Commanders FAQ Pg. 3
2.3 - Soviet Commanders FAQ Pg. 4
1.0 INTRODUCTION - FACTION GUIDE
Good morning soldiers, welcome to your faction training school.
This guide is designed to cover some more intricate details for each
faction and be the go to place for understanding each faction, and any
possible questions you may have with them.
We also have faction overviews available for players to get a core
grasp of each faction as well.

2.4 - British Commanders FAQ Pg. 5 www.companyofheroesbg.com/learntoplay

2.5 - OKW Commanders FAQ Pg. 6

2.6 - Universal Commanders FAQ

3.0 - US Guide Pg. 7

Pg. 7
3.1 - US Strengths and Weaknesses Pg. 8
3.2 - US Commanders Pg. 10
HOW TO USE THE FACTION GUIDE
Each Faction is detailed out with key faction units, upgrades and
abilities noted. Afterwards a Commander FAQ helps answer any
questions that players may have when playing that commander.

3.3 - US Lost Brigades Pg. 12

4.0 - Wehrmacht Guide Pg. 13

4.1 - Wehrmacht Strengths and Weaknesses Pg. 14

4.2 - Wehrmacht Commanders Pg. 16

4.3 - Wehrmacht Lost Brigades Pg. 18
5.0 - British Guide Pg. 19
5.1 - British Strengths and Weaknesses Pg. 20
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5.2 - British Commanders Pg. 22

5.3 - British Lost Brigades Pg. 24

6.0 - Soviet Guide Pg. 25

6.1 - Soviet Strengths and Weaknesses Pg. 26

6.2 - Soviet Commanders Pg. 28
6.3 - Soviet Lost Brigades Pg. 31
7.0 - OKW Guide Pg. 32
7.1 - OKW Strengths and Weaknesses Pg. 33
7.2 - OKW Commanders Pg. 35
2.0 COMMANDER FAQ
This FAQ clarifies some of the most common Commander Card
questions. If players are still confused by a commander ability, all
players must reach a consensus on how the ability should operate.
ECC - Elite Commanders Collections, ERP - Eastern Reinforcements
Pack Path - Pathfinder Pack, StuG - StuG Pack, LsBr - Lost Brigades
Pack

7.3 - OKW Lost Brigades Pg. 37

8.0 - Universal Lost Brigades Pg. 38

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2.1 US COMMANDER FAQ
Recon Support Company: Tier 1 - +1 Range is only gained on
future Munitions AI Damage upgrades purchased, not the AP.
Tier 4 - The Airdropped Combat Group cannot spawn on impassable
terrain.
Ranger Company: Tier 4 - The term “in play” refers to whether a
Major miniature is currently on the board.
Armor Company: Tier 1 - This allows a purchased Riflemen to
spawn as an Assault Engineer with 4 Health, 2 Close Range
Firepower, and 2 Wrenches while retaining the upgrade options of
a Riflemen. Tier 3 - All Infantry adjacent to Heavy Vehicles always
gain the Heavy Cover +2 Defense dice, this works even when
Assaulting or being Assaulted. Tier 4 - Sherman Easy Eights are a
standalone unit without any upgrades.
Mechanized Company: Tier 3 - Both light and heavy vehicles can
smoke.
Airborne Company: Tier 1 - The Airborne Company cannot spawn
on impassable terrain. Tier 2 - This option is available when
spending the first CP cube on an Infantry, not a Speed die.
Tier 3 - The Airdropped Combat Group cannot spawn on impassable
terrain. Tier 4 - P47 Rocket Strike does not trigger frontal defense
on heavy vehicles.
Mobile Support Company: Tier 1 - All Infantry cost 1 less Manpower
this Supply Phase. Tier 2 - All Infantry may make a free move
without using any CP cubes, perform this action in reading order,
top to bottom, left to right.
Light Cavalry Company (ECC): Tier 3 - Stuarts gain the same No
Fire Capture toggle ability that the Soviet T-70 has.
Tactical Support Company (ECC): Tier 1- The MG Bunker has to
Setup and in the Full Rules has a Firing Arc.
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Heavy Cavalry Company (ECC): Tier 1 - Riflemen do not benefit
from the +1 Defense die when they are not benefiting from cover,
including when they are attacked only by a unit Assaulting them.
This applies to variations of Riflemen, but not standalone units like
Cavalry Riflemen. Tier 2 - Combined Arms only applies to your units.
The sight and range of each unit is increased by one total.
Motor Pool (ECC): Tier 4 - All Vehicles may make a free move
without using any CP cubes, perform this action in reading order, top
to bottom, left to right.
Pathfinder Company (Path): Tier 2 - All non-Pathfinder Infantry can
spawn adjacent, but have Slow the first round. Tier 4 - Airdropped
Combat Group units may not spawn onto impassable terrain.
Devil’s Brigade (StuG): Tier 1 - This specialized training ability allows
a purchased Riflemen to spawn as a Devil’s Brigade with 5 health
and is able to move through impassable terrain while retaining the
upgrade options of a Riflemen. Tier 3 - Demolition does not take
place of the unit’s attack. If the building is destroyed, any units
inside perform an immediately resolved Retreat as normal after
the Damage Phase. The player decides at the end of the Damage
Phase if they want to use the ability to roll 4 HE Damage or not, and
it can be used even after a failed Assault.
Cavalry Rifle (LsBr): Tier 1 - This is when spending the first CP cube
on a Vehicle, not a Speed die. Tier 2 - Cavalry Riflemen do not have
access to Riflemen upgrades. The CP used for an Assault must
be from a move just performed to use its ability, otherwise Assaults
must be paid for with a CP cube as it normally would be. Tier 3 -
Sherman Easy Eights are a standalone unit without any upgrades.
Tier 4 - If the Dozer’s ability destroys sandbags, any Infantry on that
hex does not benefit from the Sandbags Cover during the Damage
Phase.
Urban Assault Company (LsBr): Tier 3 - M36 Jacksons use
a Wolverine chassis and the M36 Jackson turret, they are a
standalone unit without any upgrades. Tier 4 - If the Dozer’s ability
destroys sandbags, any Infantry on that hex does not benefit from
the Sandbags Cover during the Damage Phase.
Engineer Assault Company (LsBr): Tier 1 - This allows a purchased
Riflemen to spawn as an Assault Engineer with 4 Health, 2 Close
Range Firepower, and 2 Wrenches while retaining the upgrade
options of a Riflemen. Tier 3 - If the Dozer’s ability destroys
sandbags, any Infantry on that hex does not benefit from the
Sandbags Cover during the Damage Phase. Tier 4 - M36 Jacksons
use a Wolverine chassis and the M36 Jackson turret, they are a
standalone unit without any upgrades.
 Tank Destroyer Doctrine (ECC): Tier 1 - The Marked Vehicle loses
all Matrix Defense, Frontal arc, and Defense Upgrades this round,
place the CP paid for this ability to Mark the enemy Vehicle. Tier 3
- Pak 43 Emplacements have to setup and in the Full Rules have a
firing arc. Osttrruppen available from Lost Brigrades can build them.

Assault Support Doctrine (Path): Tier 1 - To indicate ‘No Fire’ mode

for the Supply Operations ability, place a red ‘No Fire’ die on the
Kübelwagen’s vehicle tray or hex. Only +1 of one of the resources
of a multiple resource capture point is generated for that player,
player’s choice.

2.2 WEHRMACHT COMMANDER FAQ StuG Tactics (StuG): Tier 1 - Standard Buildings only, does not apply
to Special Buildings.

StuG Assault (StuG): Tier 3 - All Infantry adjacent to Heavy Vehicles

Jaeger Infantry Doctrine: Tier 1 - Ambush Training is available to all
Infantry, including Weapon Teams. Grenadiers now have 2 options to
gain Camouflage, but only one can be purchased. Tier 3 - Hull Down
Sandbags are treated like regular Sandbag battlefield defenses built
during the Maneuver Phase, they have 2 flat health.The +2 Defense
dice are in addition to frontal armor or any Defense upgrades,
stacking together. Can not be placed on a Vehicle involved in an
Assault, and are ignored during Assaults like sandbags Osttrruppen
available from Lost Brigrades can build them.
Spearhead Doctrine: Tier 1 - All Light vehicles can purchase this
upgrade.
Mechanized Doctrine: Tier 2 - Defense dice can be purchased
before or after this while all 222s will gain their Munitions AI Damage
upgrade.
Festung Armor Doctrine: Tier 1 - The MG Bunker has to setup and
in the Full rules has a firing arc. Tier 2 - Paying 4 Manpower spawns
2 separate Osttruppen squads each on their own hex. Tier 3 - Pak
43 Emplacements have to setup and in the Full Rules have a firing
arc, this spawn counts as the Infantry’s one emplacement for the
round.
Panzerkorps Doctrine: Tier 3 - All vehicles make a free move
without using any CP cubes, perform this action in reading order, top
to bottom, left to right.
always gain the Heavy Cover +2 Defense dice, this works even
when Assaulting or being Assaulted.
Infantry Storm Doctrine (LsBr): Tier 2 - Infantry must be placed in a
valid adjacent hex, which can include in buildings. Tier 4 - The Stuka
Strafe does not trigger frontal defense to heavy vehicles.
Festung Support Doctrine (LsBr): Tier 1 - Paying 4 Manpower
spawns 2 separate Osttruppen squads each on their own hex.
Tier 2 - Infantry must be placed in a valid adjacent hex, which can
include in buildings. Tier 3 - Hull Down Sandbags are treated like
regular Sandbag battlefield defenses built during the Maneuver
Phase, they have 2 flat health.The +2 Defense dice are in addition
to frontal armor or any Defense upgrades, stacking together. Can
not be placed on a Vehicle involved in an Assault, and are ignored
during Assaults like sandbags. Tier 4 - Pak 43 Emplacements have
to setup and in the Full Rules have a firing arc. This Pak 43 is a
Veteran with an extra AP damage, dealing 4 instead of 3.
Lightning War Doctrine (LsBr): Tier 1 - Paying 4 Manpower spawns
2 separate Osttruppen squads each on their own hex. Tier 2 - All
Infantry may make a free move without using any CP cubes, perform
this action in reading order, top to bottom, left to right. Tier 3 -
Infantry must be placed in a valid adjacent hex, which can include in
buildings.

Elite Troops Doctrine: Tier 1 - +1 Range is only gained on future

Munitions HE Damage upgrades purchased. Tier 2 - Standard
Buildings only, does not apply to Special Buildings. Tier 3 - A
Grenadier, Panzer Grenadier, or Stormtrooper spawns with an AI
upgrade for free.
Terror Doctrine (ECC): Tier 1 - +1 Range is only gained on future
Munitions HE Damage upgrades purchased. Tier 2 - This is when
spending the first CP cube on a Vehicle, this does not include when
spending a Speed die.

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 Urban Defense Tactics (ECC): Tier 1 - This is for all Vehicles to cost
1 less Fuel this Supply Phase. Tier 2 - Standard Buildings only, does
not apply to Special Buildings. Tier 3 - The Forward Station must
convert a standard building, it can be part of a multi-hex standard
building. It becomes an Emplacement, with standard Emplacement
rules including when destroyed. Vehicles can spawn adjacent, but
not on the same hex.

Urban Assault Tactics (ECC): Tier 1 - This option is available when

2.3 SOVIET COMMANDER FAQ
Assault Tactics: Tier 1 - To indicate ‘No Fire’ mode for the Supply
Operations ability, place a red ‘No Fire’ die on the Scout Car’s
vehicle tray or hex. Only +1 of one of the resources of a multiple
resource capture point is generated for that player, player’s choice.
Tier 4 - This can be performed against an enemy of any unit type,
it cannot target battlefield defenses directly, but it still otherwise
damages them if used to target an enemy unit on the hex.
Elite Artillery Tactics: Tier 3 - The Heroic Sacrifice upgrade is still
available.
spending the first CP cube on an Infantry. Tier 2 - The Forward
HQ must convert a standard building, it can be part of a multi-hex
standard building. It becomes an Emplacement, with standard
Emplacement rules including when destroyed. Infantry can spawn
adjacent, but not on the same hex. Tier 3 - Standard Buildings only,
does not apply to Special Buildings.
Counterattack Doctrine (ERP): Tier 1 and Tier 3 -The Penal
Battalion and the ISU-152 may choose which attack they want to
use during the Damage Phase.
Heroes of Stalingrad (ERP): Tier 2 - Decoy does not allow a Sniper
or a Guards Rifle to move across or into impassable terrain, the
extra moves are just like normal CP or Speed dice spent to move.

NKVD Disruption Tactics: Tier 2 - The Forward HQ must convert

a standard building, it can be part of a multi-hex standard building.
It becomes an Emplacement, with standard Emplacement rules
including when destroyed. Infantry can spawn adjacent, but not on
the same hex. Tier 4 - Any existing SU-85s are no longer slow as
well.

Soviet Ranged Tactics: Tier 2 - The DShk 38 HMG can be marked

by putting a MG in an Infantry tray just like other faction Machine
Guns.

Conscript Support Tactics: Tier 1 - Only new Conscripts gain the

+1 (2) health Munitions upgrades for free. Tier 3 - 1 Manpower is
gained for each point of damage taken by all Infantry this round,
including by Overwatch. Tier 4 - T-34-85s are a standalone unit
without any upgrades.

Armored Assault Tactics: Tier 1 - This is when spending the first CP

cube on a Vehicle, not a Speed die.

Frontal Assault Tactics (ECC): Tier 2 - Smoke can only be used

when Assaulting. Tier 4 - Armor Piercing Damage for IS-2s
functions just like HE and Flame in how it damages buildings and
enemy Infantry on that receive 1 less building Bonus Defense die.

Guards Motor Tactics (ECC): Tier 1 - Marked Vehicle loses all

Matrix Defense, Frontal arc, and Defense Upgrades this round,
place the one CP paid for this ability on the Marked enemy Vehicle.
Tier 4 - Armor Piercing Damage for IS-2s functions just like HE
and Flame in how it damages buildings and enemy Infantry on that
receive 1 less building Bonus Defense die.
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Siega Militia (ERP): Tier 1 and Tier 3 - Standard Buildings only,
does not apply to Special Buildings. Tier 2 - All Infantry gain the +1
Defense dice even when Assaulted or otherwise attacked by other
Infantry inside a multi-hex building.

Frontline Tactics (ERP): Tier 1 - Conscripts do not benefit from the

+1 Defense die when they are not benefiting from cover, including

2.4 BRITISH COMMANDER FAQ

when they are attacked only by a unit Assaulting them. Tier 2 - All
Infantry may make a free move without using any CP cubes, perform
this action in reading order, top to bottom, left to right. Tier 3 - This
is for all Vehicles to cost 1 less Fuel this Supply Phase.
Advanced Emplacements: Tier 1 - This is after any attacking unit’s
Soviet Spetsnaz Brigrade (StuG): Tier 1 - The Penal Battalion may damage dice have been assigned. Tier 2 - Infantry must be placed
choose which attack they want to use during the Damage Phase. in a valid adjacent hex, which can include in buildings. Tier 3 and
Tier 2 - Smoke can be used only when Assaulting. 4 - These free call-in emplacements counts as that Infantry Section’s
Tier 3 - 1 Manpower is gained for each total points of damage taken Emplacement for that round.
by all of your Infantry this round. Tier 4 - Conscripts gain their +2
Commando Regiment: Tier 1 - All Infantry, including Weapon Teams
Health upgrade if they do not have it already. They keep their Flame
can upgrade to Camoflague. Tier 2 - Infantry must be placed in
Munitions upgrade if they have it. If Penal Battalion is chosen - it
a valid adjacent hex, which can include in buildings. Tier 4 - The
gains +1 AI and in place of all AI damage it can deal 2 HE at 1
Forward Emplacement may not spawn on water, impassable terrain,
Range instead, and cannot be pinned. If Shock Troops is chosen, it
or on a building. Infantry must be placed in a valid adjacent non-
gains 2 Close Range AI, +1 Defense die, and can Smoke it’s hex. All
building hex.
existing Shock Troops and Penal Battalions gain access to Conscript
stats, so a free wrench, a speed die, and may purchase a Flame Lend Lease Assault Tactics: Tier 3 - Standard Buildings only, does
damage upgrade for 2 XP. not apply to Special Buildings.

Terror Tactics (LsBr): Tier 3 - KV-8 Flame Tank deals 2 Flame
turreted damage when it is Assaulting or targeting a building directly
without Infantry inside it. Tier 4 - T-34-85s are a standalone unit
without any upgrades.
Shock Rifle Frontline Tactics (LsBr): Tier 4 - KV-8 Flame Tank deals
2 Flame turreted damage when it is Assaulting or targeting a building
directly without Infantry inside it.
Soviet Industry Tactics (LsBr): Tier 2 - The Forward Station must
convert a standard building, it can be part of a multi-hex standard
building. It becomes an Emplacement, with standard Emplacement
rules including when destroyed. Vehicles can spawn adjacent, but
not on the same hex. Tier 3 - T-34-85s are a standalone unit without
any upgrades. Tier 4 - KV-8 Flame Tank deals 2 Flame turreted
damage when it is Assaulting or targeting a building directly without
Infantry inside it.
Royal Engineer Regiment: Tier 1 - This specialized training ability
allows a purchased Infantry Section to spawn as a Royal Engineer
with 4 Health, 2 Close Range Firepower, and 2 Wrenches while
retaining the upgrade options of an Infantry Section. Tier 3 - The
AVRE Churchill is a custom standalone call in that does not retain
the Churchill upgrade options. Tier 4 - This option is only available
when spending the first CP cube on a Vehicle, and costs the 1
Health immediately, it cannot be done if unit has 1 Health.
Special Weapons Doctrine: Tier 2 - All Infantry adjacent to ally
Capture Points always gain the +2 Defense dice (Heavy Cover)
which replaces any other Cover bonus, this works even when
Assaulting or being Assaulted. Tier 3 - Infantry must be placed
in a valid adjacent hex, which can include in buildings. Tier 4 -
Crocodiles can still get the +1 Defense XP upgrade, but the AI
Munitions upgrade is no longer available.
Infantry Support Doctrine: Tier 1 - Universal Carriers with the Flame
upgrade can still upgrade to Reinforce, but lose Transport or Capture.

Hammer Doctrine (ECC): Tier 1 - The English Industry ability allows

you to spend 2 Munitions instead of 1 Fuel per Purchase. Tier 2 -
Infantry must be placed in a valid adjacent hex, which can include in
buildings.

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Royal Artillery Regiment (ECC): Tier 4 - The free 17 Pounder
counts as that Infantry Section’s one Emplacement that it can build
for that round.
Royal Armored Corp (ECC): Tier 3 - Fireflys can choose to deal 3 AP or
pay 2 Munitions during the Damage Phase to deal 3 HE instead.
Tank Hunter Regiment (ECC): Tier 3 - This does not trigger frontal
defense on heavy vehicles. Tier 4 - Fireflys can choose to deal 3 AP
or pay 2 Munitions during the Damage Phase to deal 3 HE instead.
British Special Service Brigade (StuG): Tier 3 - Gammon bombs
are a 3 HE, 1 Range attack that can be used instead of the
Commandos 1 AI, 2 Close Range Firepower attack.
Assault Infantry Regiment (LsBr): Tier 3 - All Infantry adjacent to
Heavy Vehicles always gain the Heavy Cover +2 Defense dice, this
works even when Assaulting or being Assaulted. Tier 4 - The AVRE
Churchill is a custom standalone call in that does not retain the
Churchill upgrade options.
Assault Officer Regiment (LsBr): Tier 4 - Crocodiles can still get the
+1 Defense XP upgrade, but the AI Munitions upgrade is no longer
available.
Vanguard Operations Regiment (LsBr): Tier 1 - This specialized
training ability allows a purchased Infantry Section to spawn as a
Royal Engineer with 4 Health, 2 Close Range Firepower, and 2
Wrenches while retaining the upgrade options of an Infantry Section.
Tier 2 - Infantry must be placed in a valid adjacent hex, which can
include in buildings. Tier 4 - The free 17 Pounder counts as that
Infantry Section’s one Emplacement that it can build for that round.
2.5 OKW COMMANDER FAQ
All Commander call-ins can spawn adjacent to their indicated
Tier building with Slow the first round or in the Spawn area
normally. For StuG Commanders see Wehrmacht section.
Breakthrough Doctrine: Tier 3 - All Infantry may make a free move
without using any CP cubes, perform this action in reading order, top
to bottom, left to right.
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Elite Armored Doctrine: Tier 2 - Speed dice can still be purchased
before or after this while all Luchs will gain their Munitions Defense
die upgrade. Tier 3 - All Vehicles may make a free move without using any
CP cubes, perform this action in reading order, top to bottom, left to right.
Firestorm Doctrine: Tier 2 - Kettenkrads are Tier 1 Light Vehicles
that have 2 Speed dice, Camoflague, Heroic Sacrifice, and Capture.
Scavenge Doctrine: Tier 1 - This may be used any amount of times
when purchasing in precisely 2 Manpower for 1 Fuel and / or 2
Manpower for 2 Munitions exchanges. Tier 4 - This LeFH 18 is
a Veteran which has an extra HE damage upgrade compared to
normal LeFH 18s. LeFH 18s Emplacements have to setup and in the
Full Rules have a firing arc.
Fortifications Doctrine: Tier 1 - All of your emplacements gain
Camoflague this round. Tier 2 and Tier 4 - Emplacements have to
setup and in the Full Rules have a firing arc, this spawn counts as
the Infantry’s one emplacement for the round. Tier 3 - Defense dice
can be purchased before or after this while all Luchs will gain their
Munitions Speed die upgrade. Tier 4 - This free Pak 43 counts as
one of the two Emplacements a Sturmpioneer can build in a round,
since it has two Wrenches.
Grand Offense Doctrine: Tier 1 - STG44 Rifle Volksgrenadiers are
noted by having just an AI die upgrade, instead of a Defense die.
Tier 2 - Kettenkrads Enginners are special Kettenkrad Tier 1 Light
Vehicles that have 2 Speed dice, Camoflague, Heroic Sacrifice, and
Capture. In addition these have a wrench in which they can repair, and
build Battlefield defenses with. They can not build emplacements.
Terror Doctrine West (ECC): Tier 1 - Only the Tier 3 Building Costs
1 Manpower less, not the Tier 3 units. Tier 2 - 1 Manpower is gained
for each point of damage taken by all Infantry this round, including by
Overwatch. Tier 3 - Ober Defense is paid for and activated before any
assigned HE dice are rolled, but after all damage dice have been assigned.
Tank Destroyer West (ECC): Tier 1 - The Marked Vehicle loses all
Matrix Defense, Frontal arc, and Defense Upgrades this round, place
the one CP paid for this ability on the Marked enemy Vehicle.
Storm Doctrine (LsBr): Tier 1 - Kettenkrads are Tier 1 Light Vehicles
that have 2 Speed dice, Camouflage, Heroic Sacrifice, and Capture.
These Veteran Kettenkrads have 2 health instead of 1, mark this
with a +1 Health die. Tier 2 - LeFH 18s Emplacements have to
setup and in the Full Rules have a firing arc. Tier 3 -This does not
trigger Frontal Defense on a Heavy vehicle. Tier 4 - Flammpanzer
38 Hetzers can target 2 visible targets in range when they are
Assaulting, assigning all of their damage to both targets.
Encirclement Doctrine (LsBr): Tier 1 - Only new Volksgrenadiers
gain the +2 health XP upgrade for free. Tier 3 - Flammpanzer
38 Hetzers can target 2 visible targets in range when they are
Assaulting, assigning all of their damage to both targets. Tier 4 - This option
is available when spending the first CP cube on a Vehicle, not a Speed die.

Joint Operations Doctrine (LsBr): Tier 2 - Pak 43 Emplacements
have to setup and in the Full Rules have a firing arc. Tier 4 -
Flammpanzer 38 Hetzers can target 2 visible targets in range when
they are Assaulting, assigning all of their damage to both targets.
2.6 UNIVERSAL COMMANDER FAQ
Universal Commanders
Chris's Infantry Commander: Tier 2 - To indicate ‘No Fire’ mode for
the Quartermaster ability, place a red ‘No Fire’ die on the Infantry’s
tray or hex. Only +1 of one of the resources of a multiple resource
capture point is generated for that player, player’s choice.
Universal Vehicle Commander: Tier 1 - All Speed dice are lost on
a vehicle to gain a Defense die. This is limited to +1 Defense, and
also No further Speed dice can be gained. Requires the unit to
currently have at least 1 Speed die in order to purchase.
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3.0 US GUIDE
US Forces Difficulty: Novice
A highly mobile faction with versatile Infantry and fast Heavy Vehicles.
US is a control playing faction. They have a difficult time reclaiming
territory but have answers to anything the opponent does. They have
the most weapon teams in the game with clearly defined counters to
opponents that are fixated on doing one particular thing.
It is suggested that new US players start with 3 Riflemen and build
no more than 2 Weapon Teams before the US Major is out.
A common mistake of US players is building too many weapon
teams limiting their mobility or spending too much fuel on multiple
greyhounds. Rely on the Riflemen and their versatile upgrades. 3 AI
or 2 AP damage is nothing to joke about and can be a huge counter to
an opponent’s early game strategy.
Try to get Tier 3 at a reasonably fast time to get a Major to heal your
Riflemen and be a forward retreat point for them, then start printing
tanks.
US does not have a lot of units that are good at capturing, so
learning how to retain and play defensively with your units is key is
playing US well. Speed die on Tier 3 Heavy Vehicles gets them into
the fight before other faction’s and it is the strength of the US faction.
Unit Highlights
Riflemen: Flexible upgrade path. Can choose between AI or AP
damage for both its Experience and Munitions Upgrade. Bazooka
models can be used to represent an AP damage upgrade.
Jeep: Can capture points and transport Infantry. Can choose its XP
Upgrade to gain Reinforce, shown with green veteran die side.
50. Cal Machine Gun: Can choose its Munitions upgrade to gain
Flame (Special) Damage to represent it’s good armor penetration
against Infantry and light vehicles.
AT Gun: Can choose its Munitions upgrade to gain Camoflague.
Major: Only one major can be active at a time. Serves as a Retreat
and Reinforce Point for allies. Each round Retreating units must
choose which Retreat Point it is moving towards during Retreat -
Step 3 of the Manuever Phase. Infantry Spawned adjacent must be
placed in a valid adjacent hex, which can include in buildings.
Shermans: Have turreted AI damage to represent 50 cals commonly
found on Shermans, making it a great all around tank. AP Munitions
upgrade represents the 75mm being upgunned to a 76mm.
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3.1 US STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
US Core Unit Strengths
1. Mobile and Firepower - From their Weapon Teams to their Tier
3 Heavy Vehicles, US is all about mobility, and offers great
firepower for their cost.
2. Combined Arms - From their Jeeps offering firepower and
Reinforce, to their Major being a Retreat and Reinforce Point,
the US excels the most at a mobile combined arms approach.
3. Inexpensive Fast Heavy Vehicles - Great damage for the cost,
while lacking Health, the Sherman is a great all around Tank and
Wolverine arguably the best Tank Destroyer in the game due to
its mobility.
4. Cost Effective Trades - US is all about cost effective trades,
and protecting their more valuable units. Look for opponent
weaknesses with your Riflemen, being able to upgrade to 3 AI or
1 AI and 2 AP offers a very scary and hard to deal with amount
of firepower, but do not over invest in a Rifleman unless you can
keep it on the board in a key area.
US Core Unit Weaknesses
1. Low Durability - Rifleman only having 4 Health, and Jeeps not
getting a defense die really leaves US struggling especially late
game in capturing contested objectives.
2. Spread too thin - While US offers great firepower for their cost
and usually wants to look for cost effective trades, US has to
rely on their sustainability and mobility or it is likely to start losing
everywhere if they do not concentrate their forces which excel at
combined arms.
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3.2 US GUIDE - COMMANDERS
Core Commanders

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Elite Commanders Collection - ECC Commanders

Pathfinder Pack - Path Commanders

StuG Pack - StuG Commanders

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 3.3 US GUIDE - LOST BRIGADES
Lost Brigades Pack - LsBr Commanders Lost Brigades Pack - Building Extensions - Core - Tier 1

Core - Tier 3

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 3.3 US GUIDE - LOST BRIGADES 4.0 WEHRMACHT GUIDE
Core - Tier 3 ECC - Tier 2
Wehrmacht Forces Difficulty: Novice
The core of the German Army. Can spawn Machine Gun Teams at the
beginning of the game for early control. Relies on a versatile array of
Heavy Vehicles during the end game.

Wehrmacht is a faction about quality but expensive units. Fully

upgraded, their units will out damage the opponent’s faction, but they
suffer the most when losing a unit and heavily rely on their Vehicles
for map presence. This faction has the fastest Light Vehicles and the
only non-tier 1 Infantry unit to have a Wrench.

It is suggested that for every MG team they start with to build at

least that many Kubelwagens throughout the game. Kubelwagens
are integral to the faction for capturing points, taxiing Infantry, and
reinforcing Infantry to keep them in the game.
ECC - Tier 3 ECC - Tier 3 Every tier unit can lead to a viable build path but which one and
when is tricky. A common mistake of Wehrmacht players is getting
countered in the supply phase. Wehrmacht units cannot respond on
the fly like other factions.

They cannot pivot their damage type like US, build emplacements
like British, forward spawn like OKW, nor pressure every capture point
like Soviets. What they invest in is what they are stuck with and can
be very transparent to the opponent.

Surprising an opponent with a Kubelwagen plus speed die plus

Infantry to reach the center of the map in 1 turn from spawn is
expensive.

Get Camouflage when Grenadiers are low on health,

Panzergrenadiers to take highly fortified capture points, and Mortars/
Light Vehicles for some command point efficiency. Wehrmacht Tier 3
is when they get these specialized vehicles built to hard counter what
LsBr - Tier 3 LsBr - Tier 3 an opponent has been doing throughout the game.

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Unit Highlights
Grenadiers: Have access to an XP Camoflague upgrade, making
them standout as a versatile core Infantry soldier.
Kübelwagen: Can capture points and transport Infantry. Can choose
its XP Upgrade to gain Reinforce, shown with green veteran die
side.
Panzergrenadiers: Can purchase an AP damage upgrade twice, as
indicated by the multiple Munition cost icons. Differentiate this unit
from Grenadiers with a Panzerschreck Infantry model.
Panzer IVs: Has 3 range, making it Wehrmachts go to main battle
tank.
Sturmpanzer: Has an XP upgrade to gain Splash, dealing 2 HE
Splash, or instead going up to 3 HE.
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4.1 WEHRMACHT STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
Wehrmacht Core Unit Strengths
1. Versatile High Impact Infantry - Grenadiers, their HE upgrade is
not guaranteed damage, but if used properly their Camouflage
can cause backline distruption. Panzergrenadiers excel at
capturing and holding highly contested areas and can be
upgraded to handle Heavy Vehicles.
2. Ultra Fast Light Vehicles - Both the Kublewagon and the SdKfz
222 can upgrade to have 2 Speed dies, abling to make up for
their lack of Infantry mobility.
3. Full Roster of Three Heavy Tier 3 Vehicles - While lacking a
building board Tank Destroyer, Wehrmacht has a great Main
Battle Tank, great anti-Infantry tank with the Flakpanzer, and a
versatile long range Sturm Panzer.
4. Combined Arms - Wehrmacht excels a bit more than most other
factions at using a few units to Spot for multiple other units,
allowing to get maximum value from their key units having longer
Range than Sight.
Wehrmacht Core Unit Weaknesses
1. Average Speed Infantry - Only the Wehrmacht Mortar can get
a Speed die, leaving the rest of their Infantry roster average in
speed. So take note that Wehrmacht Infantry are a bit harder to
get into good positioning, and are a bit more reliant on their Light
Vehicle mobility, such as Kublewagon Transports.
2. Lack of Specialization- Many Wehrmacht key core units while
versatile are not specialized. They are the only faction to lack
a core pure AT Gun, and do not have a Tank Destroyer Heavy
Vehicle either to compensate.
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4.2 WEHRMACHT GUIDE - COMMANDERS
Core Commanders

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Pathfinder Pack Collection - Path Commanders

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Lost Brigades Pack - LsBr Commanders Lost Brigades Pack - Building Extensions - Core - Tier 1

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4.3 WEHRMACHT GUIDE - LOST BRIGADES 5.0 BRITISH GUIDE
Core - Tier 3 StuG - Tier 2
British Forces Difficulty: Expert
This faction specializes in constructing immobile Emplacements to lock
down areas of the map.
British are the toughest faction. They have the most health among
core units in the game and can be difficult to remove, but they have
difficulty changing their positioning and pressuring capture points
deep in enemy lines.
They have access to more Emplacements than any other faction
and have the longest ranged army out of core units due to their sight
and range upgrades.
It is suggested that British players start 2 Infantry sections to build
emplacements and 1 Vickers to help buy time to build up forces.
British need to consolidate units in a combined arms approach to
ECC - Tier 3 ECC - Tier 3 remove threats on the sides of the map they choose to take.
Try to make a nice solid buffer around British units as on their own
they cannot threaten the enemy back.
A common mistake from British players is fully upgrading
emplacements in areas of the map where the opponent is not
concentrating on as well as the british player trying to win all sides
of the map. Since Emplacements cannot move and weapon teams
do not move quickly, they cannot respond quickly to opponent’s
movements.
Learning what sides of the map to commit resources to and when is
key for playing British well. British tier 3 is when the faction becomes
able to take the fight to their opponent and react to their movements.
British are the cat in a cat and mouse game and tier 3 is when they
have claws.

Path - Tier 3 LsBr - Tier 2

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Unit Highlights
Infantry Sections: Can construct emplacements during the Supply
Phase. Like all repairs and battlefield constructions, Emplacement
construction can be performed from inside buildings.
Emplacements: Immobile units that setup and have firing arcs in
the Full Game Rules. Can be constructed on control points and will
capture them the following Supply Phase. A non-newly spawned
Infantry Section can only construct one Emplacement per Wrench
a round. All British Infantry can spawn adjacent to a Forward
Emplacement with Slow the first round. These Infantry must be
placed in a valid adjacent hex, which can include in buildings.
Mortar Emplacements can choose its Munitions upgrade to gain
Camouflage.
Universal Carriers: Can capture points and transport Infantry. The
carrier’s Transport and Capture abilities are removed if it purchases
a Flame upgrade. Infantry being transported when a Flame upgrade
is purchased retreat to the nearest empty hex towards a Retreat
point.
Centaur: Centaurs can target two units that are adjacent to each
other if both are in range, dealing its full damage to both.
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5.1 BRITISH STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
British Core Unit Strengths
1. High durability - Their units are among the highest health for cost
in nearly every role.
2. Two Core Emplacements - They are able to be built on the front
lines to help secure key objectives.
3. Two main battle tanks - Has the option for the mobile Cromwell
or the sturdy Churchill, learn how to use which one where and
when.
4. Mobile Weapon Teams - in a fashion similar to the US, British
Weapon teams are able to upgrade with a Speed die.
British Core Unit Weaknesses
1. Immobile - Has two Emplacements that cannot move, and their
Churchill tier 3 Heavy Vehicle has Slow.
2. Low Damage Output - Many key units lack damage, and those
that do have damage upgrades such as the Universal Carrier
can only gain them by giving up the ability to Transport and
Capture. Build up your forces and avoid trading units if at all
possible.
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5.2 BRITISH GUIDE - COMMANDERS
Core Commanders

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Elite Commanders Collection - ECC Commanders

StuG Pack - StuG Commanders

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 5.3 BRITISH GUIDE - LOST BRIGADES
Lost Brigades Pack - LsBr Commanders Lost Brigades Pack - Building Extensions - Core - Tier 1

Core - Tier 2

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5.3 BRITISH GUIDE - LOST BRIGADES
Lost Brigades Pack - Building Extensions - Core - Tier 3
ECC - Tier 2
6.0 SOVIET GUIDE
Soviet Forces Difficulty: Novice
This faction relies on producing specialized unique core units. This is the
only faction with a core Sniper Squad and Heavy Vehile that can capture.
Soviet is the most aggressive oriented faction. They have a
difficult time against early Emplacements and Vehicles, but excel at
repositioning and taking capture points away from the opponent. They
have the only capturing Heavy Vehicle in core as well as a Camouflaged
unit which gives alternative methods of capturing under MG fire.
It is suggested that Soviet players start 3 Conscripts or 2 Conscripts
1 Mortar to utilize their aggressive playstyle. Always remember to use
battlefield defenses and try to get damage from range with sniper
teams, mortars, and AT guns to support your overly aggressive
conscripts or T70s.
Always be looking for opening in the opponent’s defenses to
ECC - Tier 3 squeeze a Conscript through. A common mistake from Soviet players
is over retreating.
They do not have a forward retreat point or a way to Reinforce, so
learning how to keep units pressuring the front as long as possible
with proper sandbag play, health upgrade purchases, and positioning
is key to playing Soviets well.
As Conscripts begin to fallback be ready for a Tier 3 switch. Soviets
have the cheapest tanks in the game, but also the weakest in terms of
health. Their goal is to surround, spot, and hold the capture points the
Conscripts have taken.

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Unit Highlights
Conscripts: Versatile fast Infantry capable with both a Flame upgrade
and able to upgrade to 5 health.
Mortar Team: Like all mortars, this squad cannot target adjacent
hexes. Can purchase and HE XP upgrade and a Splash Munitions
upgrade, allowing it to do 2 HE Splash damage.
M3A1 Scout Car: Scout vehicle that can capture control points and
transport Infantry.
Sniper Squad: The only core sniper unit. Spawns with Camo and
extra sight. Camouflaged units are invisible and cannot be targeted
unless an enemy unit is adjacent or a +2 Sight Spotter unit is within
4 hexes. Camouflaged units are only affected by Splash damage
when spotted.
T70 Light Tank: Versatile early game heavy vehicle. Can toggle for
1 CP between a no fire capture mode, and back to a standard firing
mode.
SU-76: Can purchase increased maximum health. When purchased,
the vehicle immediately gains 1 health. Mark this upgrade with a
green die showing +1 Health.
T34: Can purchase Heroic Sacrifice which means this unit no longer
rewards opponents a VP when destroyed.
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6.1 SOVIET STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
Soviet Core Unit Strengths
1. Mobile and Durable - Conscripts and Scout Cars excel at
aggression and diving into the back line, to buy time and space
for reinforcements to move forward and support.
2. Hard Counters - From Mortars being able to get to 2 HE Splash,
to their AT Gun able to get up to 4 AP, and their 3 MP Snipers,
they have all of the precise tools for precise jobs.
3. Inexpensive Heavy Vehicles - Great damage for the cost, while
lacking Health or mobility in the case of the SU-85, they excel at
their roles.
4. Only Forward - From Conscripts Munitions upgrades to add
squad members, and the T-34’s Heroic Sacrifice. The Soviets
are built to push forward and make trades.
Soviet Core Unit Weaknesses
1. Wrong Tools - Soviets lack a MG, and while the Sniper can help
cover that role, it is a numbers game and the right damage
needs to be at the right spot at the right time.
2. Pacing - Cheaper Tier 3 Heavy Vehicles and lack of Reinforce
eventually means the Soviets can be worn down and out
gunned, especially in longer games or enemy units can catch up
and cover their weaknesses.
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6.2 SOVIET GUIDE - COMMANDERS
Core Commanders

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Eastern Reinforcements Pack - ERP Commanders

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StuG Pack - StuG Commanders

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Lost Brigades Pack - Building Extensions - Core - Tier 1 Core - Tier 3

ECC - Tier 3 ECC - Tier 3

ERP - Tier 3 LsBr - Tier 3

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 7.0 OKW GUIDE
OKW Forces Difficulty: Advanced
A faction available from the OKW expansion featuring highly mobile
and offensive units. Must construct its tier 2 and tier 3 buildings on
the map by converting SWS Supply Trucks into their Tier 2 or Tier 3
Emplacement.
All Infantry are differentiated by having different status dice than other
OKW Infantry.
OKW plays like the tip of a spear. They create forward operating
bases and pressure their opponents from there, but having difficulty
playing on the other sides of the map. Their uniqueness is that their
Tier 1 Light Vehicle (Supply Truck) convert into Emplacements on the
map that represent their Tier buildings.
Knowing where to place them depends on the opponent’s faction as
well as the map’s design. A safe location is usually one of the capture
points 3 hexes outside of the OKW spawn which is suggested for
new players on most maps. Without enough units to support the tier
building opponents can and will destroy them.
Sturmpioneers can build barbedwire and Flak Guns to help secure
the edges of the map while also winning most 1 on 1 assault battles.
A common mistake of OKW players is rushing Tier 3 and surrendering
early map control while trying to also place the Tier 3 building half way
up the map.
Try to get at least 1 Tier 2 vehicle and do not underestimate the
Raketenwerfer.
OKW players need to defend their fuel points and properly transition
to tier 3 without sacrificing map control. OKW heavy vehicles and
Emplacements are meant to stand on their capture points and prevent
enemy capture.
They have the hardest tanks to destroy in the game and one of the
best Infantry available at tier 3, which are meant to hold points on their
own.

Picking starting Infantry requires knowing of the strengths of both

Sturmpioneers and Volks. A recommendation is moving Volks more
towards the center of the map and Sturmpioneers taking the edges.
Volks can take more concentrated fire and have the range to assist all
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Oberkommando West Highlights
SWS Supply Truck: A Transport Light Vehicle that must be converted
into the OKW’s Tier 2 or Tier 3 building, when purchasing those buildings.
Infantry being transported when a Supply Truck converts into a Tier
building retreat to the nearest empty hex towards a Retreat point.
When converted into a building it becomes an Emplacement with
the stats shown on the associated building board, even if it was
damaged. Units from the building Tier it represents may spawn on
valid adjacent hexes including Infantry in buildings with Slow the
first round, or normally in the Spawn Zone. Use the Tier 2 and Tier
3 Emplacement models, or lay the truck on its side to represent the
converted building.
7.1 OKW STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
OKW Core Unit Strengths
1. Firepower and Mobile - From their high damage and forward
spawning Tier buildings, OKW is all about mobility, and offers
great firepower but their units are costy.
2. Answer to any problem - OKW’s strong core units give them the
advantage on most 1 on 1 unit situations.
3. Powerful Vehicles - OKW vehicles offer great damage and high
health, while being the most costy vehicles, they all have a high
impact on the board.

Once converted, if the Tier building is destroyed, the OKW does not 4. Versatile Regular Infantry - What OKW lacks in Weapon Teams
lose access to the building board it represented. There is a limit of they make up for in how easy it is to use their Infantry if they are
1 of each Tier building at a time, but if one is destroyed another Tier in the right position. Sturms have 2 AI for Assaults, Volks are great
building of that level may be built. A player DOES NOT need to have at capturing when upgraded with 5 health and a Defense die, and
an Active Tier 2 Building Emplacement on the board to purchase Tier 3. Obersoldatens can wipe out enemy Infantry while also having
Camouflage, master their Infantry and force opponents into getting
Sturmpioneers: High damage close range Infantry capable of Machine Guns.
performing two repair actions during the Supply Phase. Can choose
to repair either two different vehicles for one health or one vehicle
for two health. Sturmpioneers are differentiated by having a Close
Range Firepower die. Can build two Emplacements in a Round
OKW Core Unit Weaknesses
since they have two Wrenches. 1. Fewer, Costy Units - OKW Relys on well placed Flak Emplacements
to make up for the fewer units they have due to having to pay extra
Flak 37: Constructed by Sturmpioneers during the Supply Phase onto resources to build their Supply Trucks to convert to their tier buildings.
an adjacent hex, and have a firing arc in the Full Game Rules.
2. Do not overcommit - OKW can almost assure victory on any one key
Volksgrenadier: A longer range standard Infantry capable of
objective, however overcommiting units will leave OKW vulnerable
moderate firepower and can upgrade to 5 health. Volksgrenadiers
elsewhere.
are differentiated by having a Defense die.
Raketenwerfer: A mobile, less-powerful Anti-Tank Gun Team that has
the unique ability for a non-MG Weapon Team to setup in buildings.
Obersoldaten: An elite Anti-Infantry unit. Obersoldaten are
differentiated by having a Camouflage die.
Jaeger Recon Squad: A spotter Commander Infantry. They are
differentiated by having a Camouflage die and two Sight dice.
Panzerfüsilier: An anti-tank Infantry. They are differentiated by having
just a Speed die, unlike the Obersoldaten which can get Camo and
Speed.
Panther : A powerful medium tank that starts with 3 AP damage
and three range to represent its speed. It has a Sight upgrade to
represent its excellent optics.

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Core Commanders

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Elite Commanders Collection - ECC Commanders

Lost Brigades Pack - LsBr Commanders

StuG Pack - StuG Commanders

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Lost Brigades Pack - LsBr Commanders
7.3 OKW GUIDE - LOST BRIGADES
Lost Brigades Pack - Building Extensions - Core - Tier 1

StuG Pack Collection - StuG Commanders

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 8.0 UNIVERSAL LOST BRIGADES
Core - Tier 1 Core - Tier 2
Panther Lost Brigade

ECC - Tier 3 ECC - Tier 3

StuG - Tier 2 LsBr - Tier 3

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 FIRST GAME ICONS REFERENCE

E
UID
(Greyed out text indicates rules only needed in the Full Game Rules)
NG
TIO
Anti-Infantry
FAC

Defense Pinned +2 Health

Damage (AI)
Armor Piercing Smoke Slow +1 Health
Damage (AP)
High Explosive Sight Setup Heroic Sacrifice
Damage (HE)
Flame Sight and Close Range
No Fire
Damage Range Firepower

Speed Camouflage Retreat 2 Close Range

Firepower
Spent Splash
Range Veteran
Speed Damage

Manpower Repair Capture Infantry

G

Fuel Reinforce Transport Light Vehicle

Y

Munitions Turreted Retreat Heavy Vehicle

Attack Point R
Victory Non-Turreted Experience
Points Cost Emplacement
Attack P

Maneuver Phase Damage Phase Supply Phase

1. Turn Order - Alternate First Team each Round
and First Team draws and picks Operation
(Skip in First Game Rules)
2. Spend three CP for each player on a team
alternating between teams until all twelve (or
chosen Operation amount in Full rules) are
spent or forfeited
Each hex movement costs one CP
3. Perform Infantry Retreats in team
order(Skip in First Game Rules)
1. Machine Guns Assign Damage and Pins
2. Neutralize, Assign all damage, Collect
Experience (XP)
3. Defender rolls applicable defense dice
4. Apply resulting damage
5. Remove destroyed units, Collect Experience
(XP) and Victory Points (VP), and
resolve Assaults (Skip in First Game Rules)
1. Neutralize, Capture flags and adjust incomes
2. Collect resources according to income levels
3. Check for Victory Point End Game Trigger
4. Spend resources, Spawn units, Purchase
upgrades, Unlock Tier buildings
5. Remove Retreat and Pin dice, Perform
Repairs and Reinforcements