Correct use of the Hornisse

[Mr. Tittles]

In Panzer Aces, Earnst is called upon to support an infantry assault. He is the only vehicle!

He wipes out soviet MGs and gets the assault rolling but runs into soviet armor and gets into a knife fight at close range (~300m).

Clearly the Hornet is not meant to be used this way (its only his third use of the Hornet actually).

After using up his HE and on his way back to reload ammo, he is stopped and asked to deal with a T34 at 4 km. They get the T34 with 4 shots.

They again are used in infantry support but this time in platoon (3 Hornet) strength. He loses his Hornet and some crewmen to indrect fire and is forced to destroy the vehicle.

The next battle is 2 Hornets in a meeting engagement where the 2 Hornets can gain hull down positions on high ground but the enemy is within 1000-1200m. One of the Hornets gets hit but can retreat. Earnst then takes on the rest of the T34. He claims 14 victorys with 21 rounds. He actually goes over the hill beyond his safe HD position and gets into duels with the last of the T34s. The last T34 shoots long and then short before being nailed.

Clearly they are not being used according to doctrine but because of the immediate needs. The same can be said of Carius (Tiger) and his being used as a mobile AT asset in muddy terrain.