dunc Posted January 14, 2001 Share Posted January 14, 2001 I'm just wondering, what were these historically used for. And what is their best use in the game? thanks. [This message has been edited by dunc (edited 01-14-2001).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin Posted January 14, 2001 Share Posted January 14, 2001 Assault guns? They basically grew out of the need for field artillery to keep up with rapidly advancing motorized infantry and tanks. They were often built around dated tank chassis, and were generally cheaper and easier to produce than turreted tanks. In CM, they're generally best for assaulting concentrations of infantry or demolishing buildings. A number of the German assault guns in CM will also have some anti-armor rounds (A=armor piercing C=hollow charge), too. Some are minimally armored and will only protect against small arms fire, while others have decent but not exceptional armor. They're not "tanks" in the proper sense, so you should generally keep them clear of enemy tanks and anti-tank guns. From a hull-down position they can be used in a pinch to take up overwatch (covering) positions for advancing turreted tanks--at least, they were used that way historically, afaik. ------------------ War does not determine who is right--only who is left. --Bertrand Russell [This message has been edited by Gremlin (edited 01-14-2001).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunc Posted January 14, 2001 Author Share Posted January 14, 2001 i meant things such as the Churchill AVRE and the Sherman Jumbo. They are listed as assault tanks. Is there much difference between them and the German assault guns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoffel Posted January 14, 2001 Share Posted January 14, 2001 The Churchill Avre has a big gun with high blasting power. If it shoots at an infantrysquad than it will make many casualties.A very potent tank to kill bunkers,AT guns and buildings as well. Never let it unprotected though,always use it in an assault together with infantry and other tanks. The Jumbo is a heavier uparmored and fast Shermantank that can withstand punishment from several German guns a good tank to led an assault as well. Thats why its named assaulttank. Hope this helps you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin Posted January 14, 2001 Share Posted January 14, 2001 The Jumbo is basically a massively armored version of the lesser Shermans, but is a conventional tank with a turret created primarily as an infantry support tank. The Churchill AVRE (Armoured Vehicle, Royal Engineers) was a specialty vehicle armed with a 29cm spigot mortar firing a 40lb bomb 80 yards to bust through fortifications. Don't worry about the nomenclature as much as the vehicle specs themselves, as they indicate how to use the vehicle. Look at the speed, armor, gun caliber and length, ammo loadout, presence or absence of turret or top, etc. ------------------ War does not determine who is right--only who is left. --Bertrand Russell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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