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Close Air Support Doctrine

Close Air Support can provide cover for frontline engagements by utilizing the powerful weapons of the versatile JU-87 and its destructive power.

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  Stuka Reconnaissance Pass

  Available aircraft will make a reconnaissance pass on the targeted location to reveal enemy forces.

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  Stuka JU-87D Anti-Infantry Strafe

  Stuka JU-87D will strafe the target location with its powerful 7.92mm MG 17 machine guns.

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  Stuka JU-87 Anti-Tank Strafe

  Stuka JU-87 will strafe the target location with its powerful 37mm cannons.

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  Supply Drop Zone

  Cargo planes will fly over a designated Fuel or Munitions point, dropping off resource crates that can be recovered by infantry.

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  Stuka Bombing Strike

  A JU-87D Stuka will dive in and drop a 50kg bomb on the target location. Capture points are neutralized if hit.