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Ostheer

Lightning War Doctrine

Blitzkrieg, or Lightning War stressed the use of all arms of combat. Aircraft provide close air support to heavy armor driving into enemy territory, all made possible by exploiting breakthroughs won by infantry and artillery.

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  Stuka Close Air Support

  A Stuka JU-87 will patrol the designated area, targeting enemy units with heavy 37mm cannons.

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  Jaeger Light Infantry Upgrade

  Grenadiers, Panzergrenadiers, and Stormtroopers can be upgraded with this package which provides them with G43 rifles and includes training in interrogation.

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  Tactical Movement

  All infantry are ordered to move at their fastest available speed for the duration of the ability. Does not affect anti-tank gun squads.

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  Relief Infantry

  Command releases reserve infantry to replace losses suffered during combat. Forces will be replaced with Osttruppen infantry.

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  Tiger Tank

  Allows the requisition of the Tiger Heavy Tank to the battlefield.

  Unlocks: Tiger PzKpfw VI