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.

Commander abilities

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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. Osttrupen Squad that arrives always has an MG 42 LMG. Speeds up reinforce and build times of all units by 50%

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Stuka Close Air Support

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

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Tiger Heavy Tank

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