Against OKW

Battlegruppe

Mechanized





A hard match up. Not as dangerous as the Luchs spam but much stronger overall. Against Luchses, you may prepare by investing in AT weaponry. But here, you cannot do anything except avoiding the Le.IG shots until you have the Land Mattress. Once you have it, you will hardcounter the enemy Le.IGs and his strong strategy will fall.Your biggest weapon against the Le.IGs is aggression and mobility. Remember that the enemy spent 1,000 MP on the Battlegruppe, medics and 2 Le.IGs. Always try to be as mobile as possible to avoid the shells. Only stand still with the ISs, when they are in heavy cover and are fighting (heavy cover negates 50% of incoming artillery damage). Otherwise, move into a better position, while your HMGs suppress the enemy and the engineers flush out any defenders.Always keep in mind that you are outnumbering your opponent and that the Le.IGs may only hurt 1-2 squads at a time. If your troops are separated, wait for the remaining ones. while avoiding enemy fire. Then make a big push on the enemy fuel or cut-off. Keep one IS and one HMG in reserve, to protect your part of map from harassing squads, or outfight squads that try to flank the first HMG.Try to rush a Cromwell. If you do well and put enough pressure on your opponent, you should have your Cromwell out much faster than he will have his Panzer 4.Use Commandos as always, except one thing: deploy them near the enemy Le.IGs, once you make sure there are no enemy forces nearby. Decrew at least one of Le.IG with stens and a gammon bomb, and then try to seize it with your army, which should already be waiting for this opportunity. If you fail, do not worry. The enemy will have to re-man his Le.IG with a squad, then he has to reinforce that squad, giving you more field presence and a chance to capture the map.You do not have to fear light vehicles when playing in this match-up. The only vehicle he may pull out before the P4 is a Flak Halftrack. The Flak HT is not a problem for your one AT gun, since the vehicle is rather clumsy. It cannot close in, and even 2 AT shells will kill it. He will only be able to use it on the defence. Remember to bring your AT with you on assaults.Equip your army with a second AT gun later on, to fight off a Panzer 4. 2 AT guns are always better, because they only need 2 rounds each to kill the tank. whereas one ATG needs 4.A really interesting and rather hard match-up. If you fail to protect yourself from the OKW light vehicles, especially the Luchses, then it´s Good Game for you. On the other hand, if you survive the Luchs(es) without any big losses to your army or map control, then you will have a huge advantage over your opponent, because he spent so much fuel on the Mechanized HQ and Luchs(es).The Puma is harmless. Even a single HMG and AT gun can shred it, because the Puma's anti-infantry damage is non-existent. If the enemy went for a Puma as a counter reaction to your AEC, then you probably will not have problems defending the AEC. This is because you will already have two 6 pounder ATGs and/or PIATs on the field. But do note: if the Puma is the enemy 's first vehicle, do not go for an AEC, because the Puma will counter it. Go for a second 6 Pounder ATG instead. It will prepare you for future vehicles.Almost all the OKW players that go for a Puma first will follow it with Luchses. You will have a lot of time to prepare against this strategy because of that Puma. Once you see him obtaining Luchses, I recommend you to go for the AC. It will protect your 2 AT guns from the Luchs while the 2 AT guns will protect the AC from the Puma. Also, if the enemy makes a single mistake, you may easily punish him with the AC. It takes 2 shots from AT guns and 1 shot from the AC to finish off the Puma or a Luchs.Do note that enemy may try to lure you. So do sweep for mines and pursue weakened vehicles with your AC and main force, to counter anything unwanted. Use smoke if needed.There are many OKW strategies that work with the Luchs, but they may be divided into 2 categories: offensive and defensive.Defensive Luchs is annoying, but will not give you as many problems as the offensive ones. You have to forget about seizing the flanks until you have a Cromwell or AEC to hunt the Luchs. Always keep a steady battle line, and only put pressure into the middle and around the enemy cut-off, while holding your part of map. Just mine the key roads, keep the AT gun secured and acquire a second one. That way, you will not lose should you make a mistake and the Luchs rushes for your first 6 Pounder. Once you have the Cromwell, you will be fine. The enemy will be miles away from having his first medium tank, considering you were able to hold your part of map against the conservative Luchs.You may also go an AEC against that single Luchs: it ls not needed, but still a good thing to go for. An AEC will give the Luchs a hard time, as well as give you options to seize his part of the map, hold your own more easily and force him to react. Beware the Puma that will try to counter your AEC. That´s why two 6 Pounders are recommended as well. If you manage to hit the Luchs or a Puma with them, you should have no problem killing it with an AEC.As always, play conservatively with your AEC, so as to not lose it stupidly and prematurely.Offensive Luchs(es) is the biggest threat and shock value the OKW may give you throughout the whole match. If you are not prepared for this, you are dead meat. Once you see that first Luchs, quickly purchase a second AT gun and plant mines. Also: unlock the AEC, so that you can build it faster if needed. You never know if he is making a second Luchs or not.Use your AT guns defensively, behind your lines and be prepared. Mines are important, but do not count on them. Sweepers or luck may be their downfall.I recommend you to go for the Armored Car once you see a second Luchs. You never know if he is planning a third one. Also, an AEC is the only way for you to maintain some map control, or even counter attack against the OKW army with 2 Luchses. Do not worry about the fuel you lose when going for the AEC. It will be worth it. The enemy spent a lot of fuel on those 2 Luchses as well. Having a Cromwell later is better than never having a Cromwell because the Luchses overcame you. The enemy cannot hardcounter your AEC unless he goes for a Puma, or you make a silly mistake.Use your AT guns conservatively and pursue any low health Luchses with the AEC. Do not chase full health Luchses though. Enemy Rakettens, mines, fausts or even 2 Luchses flanking a lone AEC may take it down. Try to hold your part of the map, and punish overextended tanks by killing them with the AEC, before creeping forward. Do note that you have the weapon racks - you may upgrade your IS with brens to win infantry fights easier.Once you have the Cromwell, things will be easy. His 2 Luchses are no match for your Cromwell + AEC combo.HINT: Consider skipping the Commandos, or use them cautiously when you see a Luchs. Always retreat sooner than you would otherwise. Do not be greedy. Wiping one enemy squad and keeping your Commandos alive, is better than wiping two squads and losing the Commandos.