Company of Heroes 2 tank support, anti-tank guns and vehicle repairs
Give armor vision, a protected escape route and a counter to enemy vehicles.
Pictures for this guide
Edition covered
Company of Heroes 2 base game (2013): Soviet campaign and original Soviet/Wehrmacht multiplayer armies. US Forces, Oberkommando West, British Forces and Ardennes Assault are separate additions. Balance costs vary by patch.
Screen armor with infantry
A tank moving alone can enter mines or an unseen gun position. Send infantry or another suitable scout ahead and keep the tank close enough to support without leading blindly.
| Support | Task | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Infantry screen | Spot threats and hold ground | Ahead or beside the tank |
| Anti-tank weapon | Fight hostile vehicles | Cover likely approach lanes |
| Repair infantry | Restore vehicle health | Behind the active front |
| Reconnaissance | Expose gun positions | Before the armor crosses |
Place anti-tank guns on useful lanes
Anti-tank guns need a firing arc and sight on the target. Cover a likely vehicle route while keeping infantry nearby to stop a flank or a close assault on the crew.
| Situation | Action | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen urban corner | Scout first | Avoid a prepared ambush |
| Low-health friendly tank | Withdraw and repair | Preserve the fuel investment |
| Enemy tank advances alone | Use combined anti-tank fire | Punish missing support |
| Gun crew under infantry attack | Move supporting infantry | Keep the counter alive |
Repair before the next commitment
Damaged vehicles lose practical fighting value even when still alive. Pull them to a safer location and use the appropriate repair infantry instead of repairing in the middle of an enemy firing line.
Turn a damaged enemy into an opportunity
A vehicle with impaired movement is easier to surround or finish with anti-tank weapons. Use the available snare or mine effects as part of a coordinated attack, not as an isolated gesture.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Publisher game and edition listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Original publisher manual | shared.fastly.steamstatic.com |