


Panzer Elite units gain Veterancy through combat action, and have the option to invest this in either Defensive bonuses (to increase speed and survivability) or Offensive bonuses (to increase firing rate and accuracy). Their limited infantry is initially very poor, but can be upgraded to become one of the best infantry forces in the game - and is expected to work closely with the Panzer Elite vehicle fleet. With virtually no defensive measures, the Panzer Elite are expected to constantly be on the offensive, keeping their enemies off-balance and manipulating battlefield assets to their advantage (or to the enemy's detriment). The Panzer Elite force consists primarily of fast-moving light and medium vehicles, which provide it with flexible defensive and offensive capabilities. It is primarily inspired by the mish-mash of German units that opposed the Allied forces during Operation Market Garden, including the 2nd SS Panzer Corps and the Luftwaffe's Fallschirmjäger divisions. The Panzer Elite faction is a representation of a generic Panzergrenadier (mechanized Infantry) division, such as were fielded by both the German army (the Wehrmacht) and the notorious Waffen SS. Together with the Wehrmacht, they strive to repel the Allied invasion of France to protect Nazi-Occupied Europe from being overrun. 2.6 Tactic-specific Units and StructuresĬompany of Heroes: Opposing Fronts introduced a new Axis faction known as the Panzer Elite.
