Command & Conquer: Generals / Units & factions

Command & Conquer: Generals units & factions guide

Compare the roles and limitations of Command & Conquer: Generals forces.

Edition covered

Original 2003 Generals for PC. Zero Hour is a separate expansion; its generals, units and challenge mode are outside this guide.

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Units & factions reference

Technology and air power

USA

Uses Chinooks for supplies and powerful aircraft supported by ground units.

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Heavy ground formations

China

Uses Supply Trucks, nuclear power and units with horde bonuses.

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Mobile guerrilla force

GLA

Workers build and collect supplies; Tunnel Networks move forces between exits.

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USA infantry

Ranger

Uses rifles and can receive the flash-bang upgrade to clear garrisons.

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China support vehicle

Gatling Tank

Attacks infantry and aircraft; should support heavier anti-armor weapons.

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GLA support vehicle

Quad Cannon

Engages aircraft and infantry but is not a heavy-tank substitute.

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Useful original-game combinations

Missile Defenders

USA Crusader

Missile Defenders provide portable anti-armor and anti-air fire.

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Gatling Tanks

China Battlemasters

Support cannons with infantry and aircraft coverage.

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Quad Cannons

GLA Scorpions

Cover aircraft and infantry around the tanks.

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Scout and frontline units

Long-range artillery

Keep vision without exposing the gun.

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Quick notes

Read faction roles before choosing units. USA leans on expensive technology, China rewards supported ground formations, and GLA uses low-cost construction and tunnel mobility.
Pair specialists with protection. An anti-air vehicle does not automatically win a tank fight.
Account for garrisoned infantry. Occupied civilian buildings can punish a direct approach.
Keep Zero Hour names separate. This guide concerns the original roster.

References

Guide references
Reference	Website
Publisher game and edition listing	store.steampowered.com
Original publisher manual	files.cncnz.com