Coordinating armor and infantry movement

[SlapHappy]

One thing I'd like to be able to do is coordinate the movement speed of my armor assets with my infantry. I've experimented with various movement types and there doesn't seem to be a way to match movement speeds between these unit types.

In Normandy it would be nice to have infantry be able to use moving armor as a small arms shield when on the attack. Currently, I can't get it to work. Has anyone had any success with this?

[Wengart]

Have you tried moving the armor up and then having it pause 5 seconds? Hopefully, this would although the infantry to get close enough to the tank to stay protected. Before the Tank would move up again.

[SlapHappy]

No. That's a good idea. Thanks!

[Cuirassier]

Not sure if what you are asking is even desirable. Tanks tend to be shell magnets, meaning infantry bunched up behind are likely to suffer from all kinds of metal chucked at the tank. Tanks protect infantry with their guns, not armored plate. Though I guess it could have some use when all of the enemies heavy weapons are neutralized.

[dischord]

One thing I'd like to be able to do is coordinate the movement speed of my armor assets with my infantry. I've experimented with various movement types and there doesn't seem to be a way to match movement speeds between these unit types.

I seem recall reading in the manual how the vehicle "slow" command was supposed to match up with infantry "quick".

I thought I had used that combination successfully before but I can't remember. I'm waiting for the guided missile code to be updated before I jump in again.

[Combatintman]

Yep - tanks are shell magnets - it is a tactic of limited utility although given that - if it can be done it should be done. I've never really tried it myself as I try to move in bounds.

[Splinty]

However in the CM Normandy context infantry using tanks as mobile cover is a realistic tactic. I've seen photos of it being done by U.S. troops in urban environment.

[birdstrike]

I guess it can be useful to advance on MG nests or protect against sniper fire (as long as you know from where the shots are coming).

Though, in CMSF I mainly use tanks as cover for the wounded while giving buddy aid.

[salwon]

Ask a veteran of Omaha how effective using tanks as cover is.

[Apocal]

Though, in CMSF I mainly use tanks as cover for the wounded while giving buddy aid.

Different era, but Col. David Hackworth's biography "About Face" includes a description of him fighting during the Korean War and using tanks as a covered casualty collection point and growing highly irate when said tanks moved, exposing their wounded.