Company of Heroes

Aggressive MGs - an Anti-US Guide

Unless you are lucky enough to get Wrecked Train or north Sturzdorf as Wehrmacht, you will often find yourself being pushed around by 4 rifle squads with BARs. Heck, maybe even a few flamers to make matters worse.Normally, the Wehrmacht faction likes clinging to one medium or high fuel so that...

Panzer Elite Tip of the Week #12: Detecting Mines

Field Craft is an upgrade for Panzer Grenadiers (PGs) researched at the Kampfgruppe Kompanie, the T2 building, for 160 manpower and 20 fuel. The upgrade increases your PGs' capping ability from .75 to 1.2525, as well as giving them the ability to detect mines when they are standing still. A...

Tip of the Week #97: Use Attack-Move

When players manage to decrew a weapon, such as an AT gun or Flak 88, they will often be unable to destroy it in any reasonable amount of time. More often, they will not even be able to destroy the object before enemy reinforcements arrive! The reason for this is that they are using the...

How Veterancy Works

IntroductionAlthough veterancy is briefly explained in the game's tutorials, like most Company of Heroes mechanics it is actually a more complicated matter. This guide will explain how veterancy works for each faction, as well as other mechanics involving veterancy. In addition to the basics of...

Panzer Elite Relentless Strategy

The Relentless Strategy focuses on using units that are cost efficient to inflict maximum manpower damage on the enemy without negating the power of the Panzer Elite teching tree. This strategy has been used in several variations by myself and was originally based off of link0’s...

American Demolition Explosives

The American Faction’s Demolitions Charge is a very useful ability in Company of Heroes. In most games, however, they are not used, mostly due to an minimal knowledge about the weapon. This guide will explain everything a good American player needs to know about them, from the basics to advanced...

Countering the Bren in Bren

The Bren Carrier is the personnel carrier for British troops, available at their Headquarters from the very start of the game. It can be purchased for 280 Manpower and 10 Fuel, and has the ability to self-repair for 35 Munitions. During the repair, speed is reduced by 65% and the main gun is...

Comprehensive Guide to the American Howitzer

IntroductionThe M2 105mm Howitzer is a powerful artillery unit with the power to turn the tide of the game with every barrage and provides Americans with the firepower they need to break down defensive encampments. Properly used, they can disorganize and destroy the opponent's forces before they...

Tip of the Week #96: 2.601 Strafing Run Explained

The Strafing Run is an ability acquired 3 command points down the right side of Airborne Company that allows the American player to call-in a fighter plane which will strafe ground targets. It is often considered a "click and kill" ability that requires little skill to achieve a devastating...

Double Panzer Elite 'Blitzkrieg'

Double Panzer Elite is considered to be underpowered by most Company of Heroes players. For a select group of people this also makes them the most fun!Losing unfortunately is not fun. After too many losses on the map Duclair, I, Nosliw, have created a new strategy! The strategy is called Panzer...