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Ostheer

Mobile Defense Doctrine

A commander reassigned from the western front, bringing the experience and tactics from the western theatre to the battle in the east. Use a number of mobile units in conjunction with a defensive strategy to quickly react to enemy breakthroughs.

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  Panzer Tactician

  All armored vehicles use their equipped smoke dischargers to prevent themselves from being seen.

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  Command Tank

  A command tank that improves nearby forces can be deployed to the battlefield.

  Unlocks: Panzer IV Command Tank

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  Counterattack Tactics

  Infantry units are trained to retake territory quickly. Neutral territory is captured more rapidly while active.

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  Mobile Observation Posts

  SdKfz. 251 Half-tracks are capable of camouflaging themselves and acting as an observation post to scout for hostile units. Riegal AT mines allow the 251 to set traps for enemy armor.

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  Sdkfz 234 'Puma' Armored Car

  Dispatch a Sdkfz 234 'Puma' Armored Car to the battlefield.

  Unlocks: Sdkfz 234 'Puma' Armored Car