I don't really know much about engineers other than not only can they blow holes in walls and bocage (as per CMBN and CMSF), but they are supposed to be able to build stuff (Bridges mostly?). A group of guys that have a valuable skill that (I would think) take a long while to teach, seems a bit of a waste to put into combat doesn't it?
After my game play experience with CMSF and watching the VAARs that Tyrspawn put up as well as the DAARs with Elvis made me think it's kind of wasteful.
How often were engineers used as a part of the "tip of the spear"?