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.
Lightning War Doctrine | |||||||
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| Jaeger Light Infantry Upgrade | |||||||
| Grenadiers, Panzer Grenadiers, and Stormtroopers can be upgraded with this package which adds two 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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| Stuka Close Air Support | |||||||
| Two Stuka JU-87 will patrol the designated area, targetting enemy vehicles with heavy 37mm cannons. | |||||||
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| Tiger Heavy Tank | |||||||
| Allows the requisition of the Tiger Heavy Tank to the battlefield. | |||||||