Global
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- Tweaked Infantry models for improved survivability.


Soviets
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- Fixed a couple of broken requirements for replacement tank crews.



Sorry about the delay in getting this out. Real life has not been particularly kind as of late.

Global
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- Miscellaneous small fixes.


Americans
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- Major improvements to AI. Yes, it should build more than just A&P teams now!


Designer Notes
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My apologies for the 3 month absence - Real life issues and all. I hope the fix to U.S. AI makes up for that!

Germans:
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-Increased build / reinforcement times and costs for SS infantry units by 10%.

Global
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-Fixed some modifiers that were being applied incorrectly to some infantry when entrenched.


Americans
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- Fixed a bugged requirement for regimental Artillery Observer Teams where they couldn't call in artillery fire.

Global
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- Some more adjustments to range scaling (roughly 10% reduction).


Germans (Ostfront / Wehr)
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- Altered loadout for Pioneer squads (now 7 + 1 squad leader). Cap reduced from 6 to 3 squads.*

- Fixed a requirement bug for Divisional-level Panzer IV's and Panthers.

- StuH 42's can now switch between long range indirect fire and short range direct fire.**


Germans (Westfront / OKW)
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- Altered loadout for Pioneer squads (now 7 + 1 squad leader). Cap reduced from 6 to 3 squads.*

- StuH 42's can now switch between long range indirect fire and short range direct fire.**


Soviets
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- Increased deflection damage from 122mm shells slightly.


Designer Notes
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* By 1944, it seems that even the Pioneer companies had to economize on manpower and restructure as a consequence. Whereas early war each Pioneer platoon was comprised of 3 15-man squads (excluding the platoon HQ) that typically split into 3 sections in combat conditions, the squad was cut down to about 8 men, excluding a truck / wagon driver and a guard / driver's assistant. Yes, wagon. Even late war, the Germans still used literal horse-power in the Infantry divisions.

** Being fitted with a 105mm Howitzer, this makes sense. This also resolves an issue where StuH's had difficultly hitting targets at close range due to how artillery projectiles behavior.

Global
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- Fixed an issue where infantry in trenches were taking far less damage than intended.


British
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- Sherman Vc "Firefly" tanks can now cammo in cover.

Global
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- More range scaling revisions. Tooltips will be amended to reflect this in a future update.

- With the notable exception of mortars and rocket artillery vehicles, most units will no longer reveal themselves when firing from FoW / camouflaged positions. Note - this is an ongoing change and subject to revision based on feedback.


British
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- Centaur AA tank now requires 3 CP's to field.*


Soviets
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- Increased damage of PTAB bombs from 80 to 100.


Designer Notes
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* This is to keep it consistent with the Flakpanzer IV "Ostwind" in terms of availability and was an unfortunate omission on my part. It was pointed out that it made the Armoured Squadron a no brainer choice for most British players. Thanks for the feedback on this :)

Global
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- More range tweaks.

Global
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- As per some recent feedback, the range of some weapons has been decreased a little in the interests of balance:

Reduced range of LMGs (including tank MGs) from 150m to 125m.

Reduced range of HMGs from 200m to 150m.

Reduced range of medium AA guns from 300m to 250m.

Reduced range of German 75mm guns (with the exception of the 75mm KwK 42 and Pak 42) from 300m to 250m.

Reduced range of U.S. 76mm guns from 300m to 250m.

Reduced range of Soviet 76mm ZiS-3 gun from 300m to 250m.

Reduced range of Soviet 85mm guns from 300m to 250m.

Germans (Ostfront / Wehr)
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- Increased munitions cost for Panzerwerfer barrage ability from 105 to 150 munitions. Decreased casting range from 500 to 400.

- Reduced armor for Goliath tracked mines from 10 to 2.5.


Germans (Westfront / OKW)
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- Increased munitions cost for Panzerwerfer barrage ability from 105 to 150 munitions. Decreased casting range from 500 to 400.

- Reduced armor for Goliath tracked mines from 10 to 2.5.