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COH:Game Info/Allied Units
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[edit] Engineers
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Engineers are your go-to units for supporting your other troops. They can build and maintain fortifications, lay down mines to hinder enemy progress, and repair vehicles in the field. In combat they can also engage the enemy in close proximity, although ranged attacks leave them vulnerable.
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[edit] Riflemen
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On the battlefield, Riflemen are all about versatility. Able to wield a variety of weapons, Riflemen prove to be an invaluable asset whether you're attacking an enemy garrison or defending your own structures from attack. The Browning Automatic Rifle upgrade allows them to fire more quickly and accurately, a key tool in pinning enemy infantry.
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[edit] Rangers
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Rangers are an effective assault force due to their ability to take and hold ground against even the most deadly of Axis forces. Able to wield bazookas and the fast-firing Thompson M1A1 Submachine gun, Rangers prove to be a formidable force regardless of their role in the field. Rangers are only available as a support option for the Allied Infantry Company Commander.
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[edit] Airborne
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Falling from the skies to surprise the enemy, the paratroopers' main role is to surround and cut off enemy forces, seize territory, as well as dropping in to protect the flanks of troops already on the ground. This unit is only available as a support option for the Allied Airborne Company Commander.
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[edit] Snipers
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Precision is the hallmark of a successful sniper, as is engaging the enemy from concealed positions. Their M1903 Springfield bolt-action rifle ensures deadly accuracy from even the greatest distances, and the Camfouflage upgrade allows Sniper units to move around and remain undetected even when in close proximity to enemy units.
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[edit] Heavy Machine Gun Team
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The M1917 Browning Heavy Machine gun is one of the most deadly weapons on the battlefield, so much that it requires a crew of three to maintain and utilize it. The weapon can be placed to face any direction. However, once placed it must be packed and moved if a reposition is needed. If a crewman is killed while using the weapon, a replacement will take his place. If all crew members are lost, the weapon can be recaptured for future use by either faction.
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[edit] Mortar Team
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Like the M1917 Browning Heavy Machine gun, the M2 60mm mortar is manned by a three unit crew. The weapon's range allows units to stay out of direct enemy fire, although the high-arcing trajectory of the projectiles results in attacks taking some time to reach their target, rendering them ineffective against fast enemy units. If a crewman is killed while using the weapon, a replacement will take his place. If all crew members are lost, the weapon can be recaptured for future use by either faction.
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[edit] M1 57mm Antitank Gun
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| Role
| Antitank Support
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| Weapons
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M1 57mm Antitank gun
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| Upgrades
| None
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| Abilities
| M86 APC Armor Piercing Shells
| While large and cumbersome, the M1 57mm Antitank gun provides a worthy counter to enemy armored vehicles. Manned by a three unit crew, the weapon is highly effective if engaging enemy tanks from the flank. Its high rate of fire and long distance attack capabilities makes it not only useful against Axis tank units, but also a suitable weapon for engaging enemy structures. If a crewman is killed while using the weapon, a replacement will take his place. If all crew members are lost, the weapon can be recaptured for future use by either faction. The Allied Airborne Company Commander can have the option to paradrop this weapon onto the battlefield.
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[edit] M2 105mm Howitzer
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| Role
| Long-Distance Engagement
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| Weapons
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M2 105mm Howitzer
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| Upgrades
| None
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| Abilities
| Howitzer Barrage
| Capable of firing highly explosive rounds at enemy targets from great distances, the M2 105mm Howitzer proves to be one of the most valuable Allied infantry units. The weapon's high angle of fire allows players to attack areas in unrevealed portions of the map, although at the cost of accuracy. The M2 105mm Howitzer, however, is too heavy to move when in position, but can rotate to engage the enemy at very long ranges. The Howitzer Barrage should also be used with caution, as it can inadvertently damage or kill your own units. This unit is available as a support option for the Allied Infantry Company Commander and only one can be deployed at any one time by a commander.
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A multi-purpose vehicle used for reconnaissance and light combat, the Jeep proves to be a "jack of all trades" on the field of battle. While it is outfitted with a M1919 .30 cal Machine gun, its light armor makes it a poor choice for direct enemy engagements. However, due to its speed, it makes an ideal vehicle for reconnnaissance, tracking enemy snipers, and can even be utilized to flank fixed weapon emplacements.
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[edit] M3 Halftrack
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As versatile as they come, the M3 Halftrack proves its worth whether attacking enemies with its mounted M2 .50 cal Machine gun, or simply carrying up to 12 troops from one point to another. While outfitted with half-inch thick armor plating, the M3 Halftrack is vulnerable to cannon and tank fire. If a squad is within proximity of a Halftrack, it can generate reinforcements from the Halftrack as if it were an HQ.
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[edit] M8 Armored Car
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The M8 Armored Car finds an important role in the War as a reconnaissance unit, thanks to its modest armaments and armor. The addition of its Mine Drop ability only increases this vehicle's usefulness.
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[edit] M4 Sherman
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The M4 Sherman Tank is a versatile piece of Allied armor, thanks to its ruggedness, thick armor, and powerful weapons. It is outclassed by heavier Axis armor, but in most combat situations, the Sherman is a valuable tool.
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[edit] M4 'Crocodile' Sherman
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The M4 'Crocodile' Sherman is a standard M4 tank outfitted with a coaxially mounted flamethrower. This weapon is most effective at clearing buildings, bunkers, and weapon emplacements. When equipped with the Bulldozer upgrade, the M4 'Crocodile' can smash through tank-blocking obstacles such as hedgerows and Dragon's Teeth. Due to the fact that it needs to carry fuel for the flamethrower, there is no room for any 75mm main gun ammunition, therefore the main gun cannot be used on this particular vehicle.
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[edit] Sherman Calliope
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| Role
| Basic Tank Support
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| Weapons
| 60 x 4.5 inch rockets
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| Upgrades
| None
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| Abilities
| Calliope Rocket Barrage
| The Calliope, like the M4 'Crocodile', is a standard M4 tank outfitted with a special weapon. In this case the weapon is a rocket array that houses 60 4.5-inch rockets. When fired, the rockets are unleashed in a devastating barrage capable of incredible destruction. Due to the fact that it needs to ammunition for the rocket launcher, there is no room for any 75mm main gun ammunition, therefore the main gun cannot be used on this particular vehicle. The Calliope is only available as a support unit for the Allied Armor Company Commander.
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[edit] M10 Tank Destroyer
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While other tanks provide reconnaissance and support roles to Allied troops, the M10 Tank Destroyer, or "Wolverine", is built specifically for destroying Axis tank units. Its powerful 76mm antitank gun can reduce an enemy tank to scrap metal in a short amount of time, but the M10 finds itself vulnerable to infantry-based attacks, such as artillery and mortars.
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[edit] M26 Pershing
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While only deployed in limited numbers in the European Theater, the M26 Pershing matches well against the Axis Panther and Tiger tanks. The heavy tank's 90mm gun is more powerful than the Sherman's 75mm cannon. However the gun cannot match the sheer strength of the Axis armor, making it a powerful, if not under-utilized, cog in the Allied war machine. The M26 Pershing is only available as a support option for the Allied Armor Commander and only one can be deployed at any one time by a commander.
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[edit] P-47 Thunderbolt
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| Role
| Bombardment Aircraft
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| Weapons
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8.50 caliber M2 machine guns, up to 2000 lbs. of bombs or rockets
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| Upgrades
| None
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| Abilities
| Strafing Run, Bombing Run
| With an arsenal including eight .50 caliber M2 machine guns and up to 2000 lbs. of bombs or rockets, the Allied P-47 Thunderbolt, or "Jug" as it is affectionately known, is one of the most powerful fighters of the entire war. The plane can absorb enemy fire from the ground and the air, making it ideal for strafing and bombing runs. The P-47 Thunderbolt is only available as a support option for the Allied Airborne Company Commander.
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