Command & Conquer: Generals / Counters & combat

Command & Conquer: Generals unit counters, garrisons and artillery

Make target selection and positioning do more of the work than raw unit count.

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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Counters & combat

Faction: USA

Use: Missile attacks from behind the main force.

Faction: China

Use: Incendiary artillery against positions.

Faction: GLA

Use: Mobile long-range harassment.

Faction: GLA

Use: Heavy area bombardment with protection.

Identify the weapon category. Tank cannons, anti-infantry weapons, missiles and artillery solve different problems.
Open a route through defenses. USA Tomahawks, Chinese Inferno or Nuke Cannons and GLA Rocket Buggies or SCUD Launchers provide longer-range tools.
Fight around buildings deliberately. A garrison can control a street, but clearing weapons change the engagement.
Withdraw valuable veterans. Surviving units can gain veterancy.

Threat checklist
Threat	Counter category	Execution
Infantry group	Anti-infantry or area weapon	Avoid feeding isolated tanks
Heavy vehicle	Anti-tank fire	Focus one target while screening support
Aircraft	Anti-air vehicle or infantry	Cover the army and economy
Garrison	Clearing weapon	Approach from a safe angle

References

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