Men of War: Assault Squad tank armor, AP shells and flanking
Use the target, range and impact angle to choose a better tank engagement.
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Edition covered
Original Men of War: Assault Squad (2011) for PC, with original publisher screenshots. Controls refer to the original PC manual and can be rebound. Assault Squad 2 and its roster changes are outside this guide.
Match ammunition to the target
Armor-piercing ammunition is for armored vehicles, while high-explosive ammunition is for personnel, buildings and other soft targets. Check the available shell types and caliber in the inventory before assuming captured ammunition fits your gun.
| Type | Primary use | Inventory check |
|---|---|---|
| AP | Penetrating armored vehicles | Correct caliber and available rounds |
| APCR | Specialized anti-armor ammunition where supplied | Do not assume every tank carries it |
| HE | Personnel, buildings and soft targets | Avoid treating it as a universal armor solution |
| Smoke shell | Obscuring a position where available | Check the gun actually supports it |
Change the angle when frontal shots fail
Penetration depends on the weapon, armor, distance and angle. If the front resists your shots, a track hit and a supported flank may create a better opening. Do not drive around a tank without checking for infantry and concealed guns.
| Situation | Useful response | Main risk |
|---|---|---|
| Repeated frontal bounces | Inspect a side angle | Enemy support can cover the flank |
| Enemy track disabled | Control the surrounding ground | Crew may repair the vehicle |
| Friendly tank isolated | Bring infantry support or withdraw | Close infantry attacks |
| Captured tank has one crewman | Add crew where available | One man cannot perform all jobs together |
A disabled tank is not always destroyed
Track or other repairable damage can immobilize a vehicle without eliminating it. Keep watching the crew and repair attempts. Decide whether to finish the target, cover it or secure it for capture according to the immediate battle.
Protect the crew as well as the hull
A vehicle can operate with fewer than its full crew, but a lone crew member must change jobs between driving, loading and firing. Recrew a recovered vehicle before expecting it to move and fight like a fully staffed tank.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Publisher game and edition listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Original publisher manual | shared.fastly.steamstatic.com |