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Soviet Union

Defensive Tactics (Community)

This doctrine provides additional defensive gameplay options. Additional structures can be used to slow the advance of the enemy, while the advanced DShK machinegun and light M-42 AT gun provide valuable fire support.

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  DShK 38 Heavy Machine Gun

  Special DShK 38 Heavy Machine Gun can be deployed to the battlefield. Click and select location for deployment.

  Unlocks: DShK 38 Heavy Machine Gun

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  Advanced Fortifications

  Vehicle blocking Tank Traps, Bunkers and PMD-6 anti-personnel mines can be constructed by Combat Engineers.

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  Anti-Tank Overwatch

  Artillery will be called in to destroy hostile tanks within the target zone. The longer a vehicle is visible, the more intense the barrage will be.

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  HM-38 120mm Mortar Squad

  The heavy HM-38 120mm mortar squad can be ordered in to the battlefield. Effective against static targets and infantry.

  Unlocks: HM-38 120mm Mortar Squad

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  M-42 45mm AT Gun

  Special light M-42 45mm AT Gun can be deployed to the battlefield. Click and select location to deploy.

  Unlocks: M-42 45mm Anti-tank Gun