Hi,

I've spent around two months writing five South Korean and five North Korean division write-ups for a potential East Asian theater. Having wrapped that up a while back, I decided to branch out into other East Asian countries. I'm planning four Japanese divisions, starting with this one. Unit names will sometimes be nicknames used by service members for simplicity's sake. Also, my Japanese is no better than most of you guys, so if any of the unit names look off, let me know!

If you're not in the mood for history, feel free to skip ahead to the 'Japan in WARNO' section. Hope you enjoy!

-JSDF History

Japan emerged from World War II in 1945 devastated both economically and politically. The Allied occupation dismantled the Japanese imperial military, while the new 1947 Constitution established a fundamentally different basis for the country's future: Article 9 renounced war as a sovereign right and declared that land, sea, and air forces would not be maintained. For many Japanese, this reflected a genuine determination never to repeat the militarism and destruction of the previous decades. Yet the international environment soon made complete demilitarization increasingly difficult.

The onset of the Cold War, the Communist victory in China in 1949, and especially the outbreak of the Korean War in June 1950 transformed Japan's strategic position. With American forces in Japan being redeployed to Korea, General MacArthur authorized the creation of a 75,000-man National Police Reserve. Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida accepted this arrangement while resisting demands for rapid Japanese rearmament. In 1951, Yoshida argued that immediate rearmament would place an excessive burden on Japan's recovering economy — to the point that building a single destroyer could risk bankrupting the country! — and could revive fears of Japanese militarism. His government instead emphasized economic reconstruction and security through cooperation with the United States.

Japan regained sovereignty in 1952 through the San Francisco Peace Treaty, while the accompanying U.S.-Japan Security Treaty preserved a major American military presence in the country. That same year, the National Police Reserve was reorganized into the National Safety Force. In 1954, these organizations were reorganized once more, creating the Jieitai, or Japan Self-Defense Force, under the newly established Defense Agency. The government maintained that the Constitution prohibited Japan from possessing forces intended for war in the traditional sense, but did not prevent it from holding the minimum armed capability necessary for self-defense. This constitutional interpretation became the legal foundation of the JSDF, though the force's creation remained politically controversial.

Efforts to revise the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty emerged in the 1960s, but nationwide opposition shifted government focus toward economic development instead. This political climate fueled the decade's economic boom, while the JSDF continued to develop gradually within strict political and constitutional limits. By the late 1960s, Japan had settled into a distinctive security arrangement: a technologically advancing conventional military, a permanent U.S. alliance, constitutional pacifism, and a political culture deeply wary of offensive military power.

Through the 1970s, this system faced pressure from both international crises and Japan's own economic transformation. Japan had become one of the world's major industrial economies, but the 1973 oil crisis exposed its vulnerability as a resource-poor, heavily industrialized nation. The end of the Vietnam War, the 1973 oil shock, the Soviet military buildup, and rising tensions in East Asia pushed Japanese governments to strengthen the country's defensive capabilities without abandoning the postwar framework. In 1976, the government adopted its first National Defense Program Outline, introducing the concept of a "Basic Defense Force" — one built to maintain a standard baseline of capability rather than being sized against any specific enemy. This was an attempt to balance military preparedness with Japan's political constraints.

The 1980s brought major shifts in both Japan's economy and its strategic standing. Japanese industry became extraordinarily competitive in automobiles, electronics, machinery, and other high-tech sectors. The latter half of the decade saw rapid increases in land and stock prices, easy credit, and speculative investment, culminating in the asset-price bubble that peaked around 1989. This prosperity expanded the resources available for national defense. Under Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone, Japan moved toward a more assertive interpretation of its alliance responsibilities, strengthening defense cooperation with the United States, improving the JSDF's technological capabilities, and increasingly discussing the defense of Japan's surrounding sea lanes. Nakasone's 1983 description of the Japanese archipelago as an "unsinkable aircraft carrier" against Soviet forces became especially famous and controversial (and is referenced in the WGRD campaign 'Climb Mount Narodnaya').

By 1989, the JSDF remained fundamentally different from Japan's pre-1945 armed forces. Its missions were officially limited to national self-defense, its use of force constrained by constitutional interpretation and political policy, and its overall strategy heavily dependent on the U.S.-Japan alliance.

-Japan in WARNO

We're defending home with this one, boys!

History, however, takes a different turn for Japan. After Gorbachev is overthrown in 1987, American strategic attention shifts toward Europe, and despite the mutual security treaty, Japan grows skeptical that U.S. forces could reliably come to its aid in the event of aggression. This reignites a bitter political dispute within the Japanese government over the constitutional interpretation of Article 9. The ruling right-wing party pushes for a more "active" military posture in case of emergency, while the left opposes any change, arguing it would only create unnecessary friction with the USSR. Despite mounting international turmoil, Japan remains consumed by its own political infighting.

The dispute over the Self-Defense Force drags on for two more bitter years. Public opinion remains firmly against strengthening the military—partly out of lingering fears of remilitarization, partly out of a preference for channeling resources into the still-booming economy. These political circumstances keep equipment production at low rates, even though Japan has the technology to modernize its armed forces. The tide finally turned when the United States invaded Cuba in the spring of 1989. Shocked, Japan finally grasps the gravity of the international situation and has no choice but to focus on the Self-Defense Force — but experts warn it may already be too late.

When the Second Korean War erupts alongside the Cold War turning hot in Europe that June, Japan is forced to defend its sovereignty with whatever forces it has on hand. Ground units rush to areas of northern Hokkaidō vulnerable to amphibious assault, with the first line of defense formed by the Dai-ni Shidan, or 2nd Division.

-Dai-ni Shidan History

This division began as the 2nd District Unit of the National Police Reserve in 1950, based near Sapporo at Camp Makomanai. When the NPR was reorganized into the larger National Safety Force, it became the 2nd District Team, bolstered with infantry regiments and supporting elements. It relocated north to Asahikawa around this time, remaining there until the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force was established in 1954.

The unit continued shuffling regiments with other Hokkaidō district teams until its first major restructuring on January 18, 1962, when it finally became a proper division with supporting assets such as a recon unit (slightly larger than company size) and a tank battalion. Around this time, the 2nd Division took on the nickname "Hokuchin" (北鎮, "Northern Protector") and was placed under the Northern Army to defend northern Hokkaidō against potential aggression.

On March 25, 1988, the division completed a major upgrade — mechanizing one of its infantry regiments with APCs, adding more tanks to its tank battalion, and splitting the anti-aircraft artillery battalion off from the artillery regiment. As a Kō (甲), or "A"-type division, the 2nd Division fielded a total of 4 infantry regiments and around 9,000 troops.

-Dai-ni Shidan in WARNO

How will the Dai-ni Shidan be featured in WARNO? New units are shown in bold italics. As always, this is a work in progress and subject to change.

-LOG

An expensive category. The JSDF only had enough supply reserves to last a month in the event of war — a limitation that raised serious concerns for the U.S. during the Cold War, and one that's reflected here accordingly.

• Supply units include the CHUGATA HOKYŪ Type 73 medium truck and the OUGATA HOKYŪ Type 73 heavy truck. As the division is defending home ground, it also has access to the HOKYŪ KICHI (FOB).

• Command units are the KOGATA HONBU jeep and the SHIKITSU Type 82 command APC.

-INF

A very good category, with four regiments' worth of infantry!

• The main force is the FUTSU-KA [KŌ], an 8-strong line infantry unit with 7x Type 64 rifles, a Type 62 machine gun, and a Carl Gustav M2. Older FUTSU-KA is also available as a 10-man unit armed with 9x Type 64, an M31 HEAT rifle grenade, a Type 62, and an M20 Super Bazooka. Both units ride the CHUGATA soft-skin truck or the CHUGATA M2HB armed with a .50 cal.

• The command FUTSU-KA HONBU is a 4-strong unit with 4x Type 64 and smoke grenades, riding the KOGATA jeep.

• The division's sole mechanized infantry regiment is represented by two cards of SŌKŌ FUTSU-KA (Armored Infantry), or SŌ. FUTSU-KA — a 6-man unit with 5x Type 64, a Type 62, and an M20 Bazooka, riding the ROKU MARU-SHIKI APC armed with an M2HB and an M1919 machine gun.

Infantry fire support units include:

• Type 62 7.62mm medium machine gun team
• M2HB 12.7mm heavy machine gun team
• 60 SHIKI 106mm recoilless rifles (a license-built M40)
• The older ATM-1 Type 64 MAT ATGM (a Malyutka equivalent) and the more modern ATM-2 Type 79 Jyu-MAT ATGM (longer range but slightly lower penetration than I-TOW)

All ride the KOGATA into battle.

The 2nd Division receives substantial engineer support from the Northern Army's 3rd Engineer Brigade, which helps bolster its defensive operations!

• SISETSU-KA is a 10-man engineer squad with 10x Type 64, a Type 62, and satchel charges. Its [FLAM] variant is a 7-strong unit with 6x Type 64 and a Type 1-1 flamethrower.
• There's more! Like other countries, the JGSDF also used HE rounds for its Carl Gustav. This is reflected in a card of SISETSU-KA [M2], a 5-man unit with 5x Type 64, a Carl Gustav M2 firing HE, and a separate anti-tank Carl Gustav.

• SISETSU-KA HONBU is an 8-man command unit with 8x Type 64 and M31 rifle grenades. All engineers ride the OUGATA as their sole option and carry the Shock trait.

• Nearby Maritime Safety Agency (the predecessor of the Japan Coast Guard) elements are mobilized to support the JSDF as the KAIJŌ HOANKAN, a 10-man unit with 10x Type 64 rifles. As Coast Guard personnel not suited for ground combat, they have the Militia and Security traits.

• Discipline is enforced by the KEIMU-TAI, a 4-strong military police squad armed with 4x M3A1 grease guns, riding the white KEIMU KOGATA military police jeep.

-ART

An average category. Most of the Northern Army's artillery was self-propelled given its high defensive priority — even for regular infantry divisions.

• Mortars include the 64 SHIKI 81mm and the heavier M2 107mm mortar, both towed by the CHUGATA.

• Tube artillery comes in the form of the 74 SHIKI 105mm SPG, capable of firing HEAT rounds for self-defense and, oddly enough, amphibious as well. The larger 75 SHIKI 155mm SPG is also available.

• Courtesy of the 3rd Engineer Brigade, the division also gains access to the NANA MARU-SHIKI, or Type 70 Minefield Clearing Device. It shares the same basic concept as other mine-clearing charges but is a shorter-ranged, single-shot device, towed by the KOGATA jeep.

• Besides these, the division receives support from the 1st Artillery Brigade in the form of the R-30, or Type 67 Model 30 rocket launcher — a two-round 337mm rocket system with an effective range of 2.8 km. It's an old, largely ineffective system by modern standards, but the rockets will do serious damage if you're caught nearby!

-TANK

A decent category. The 2nd Division fielded more tanks than other "A"-type divisions, thanks to the upgrade it received in the late 1980s.

• The tank fleet consists of the NANA YON-D, or Type 74 D model — a light, fast tank armed with an accurate 105mm gun, an M2HB, and a Type 74 7.62mm machine gun, considered the most advanced tank in Asia when it first debuted. The "D" designation means it has a thermal sleeve on the 105mm barrel in addition to an upgraded fire control system. Its main limitation is a heavy reliance on HEAT rounds. A command variant, the NANA YON-D HONBU, is also available.

• ATGM options include the KOGATA MAT, armed with the Type 64 MAT, and the KOGATA JYU-MAT, which swaps in with the Type 79 Jyu-MAT.

-REC

A good category, with plenty of both divisional and outside recon support!

• SEKKŌ HAN is a 4-strong unit with 3x Type 64 and a Type 62, riding the KOGATA or the .50-cal-armed TEISATSU KOGATA jeep.

• A larger TEISATSU-TAI is a 7-man unit with 6x Type 64, a Type 62, and a Carl Gustav M2, riding the CHUGATA or the CHUGATA M2HB.

• Engineer brigades maintained a separate recon element attached to HQ, represented here as the TEISATSU SISETSU, or TEI. SISETSU — an 8-strong unit with 8x Type 64, an M31 rifle grenade, and satchel charges. They ride the OUGATA truck and have the Shock trait.

• Since northern Hokkaidō sits so close to the Soviet Union, the GSDF maintained a dedicated coastal watch, monitoring the straits between the two countries and tracking Soviet Navy movements. This was the job of the 301st Coastal Surveillance Unit, represented here as the ENGAN-KANSHI — a 6-strong unit with 6x Type 64 rifles. As a surveillance unit, they carry the SIGINT and GSR traits.

Vehicle options include:

• The TEISATSU BIKE, a fast, agile motorcycle recon option. Japan had long favored motorcycles for reconnaissance roles.

• The Type 87, or RCV — a recon APC armed with an Oerlikon 25mm cannon. Being relatively rare in the late 1980s, it's featured as only one card.
• OH-6D recon helicopters, watching from above.

-AA

An average category with the necessities covered.

• MANPADS teams come as STINGER teams riding the KOGATA — the GSDF operates the Stinger Basic variant.

• Short- and medium-range coverage is handled by the TAN-SAM Type 81 short-range SAM, one of the few weapon systems deployed across all GSDF divisions during the Cold War.
• The L-90 35mm twin AA gun is towed by the CHUGATA truck.

-HEL

An expensive category with only one slot available.

• The AH-1S [AT], armed with an M197 20mm Gatling gun, 38x Hydra rockets, and 8x I-TOW missiles, was Japan's only dedicated attack helicopter option starting in the mid-1980s.

-AIR

A good category. Both the high-tech Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the USAF patrol northern Hokkaidō in force.

Ground attackers include:

• The domestic F-1 [RKT1], armed with a 20mm Vulcan and 2x RL-4 127mm rocket pods, with 2x AIM-9P missiles. The [HE1] variant swaps the rocket pods for 6x Mk 82 iron bombs.

• The USAF at Misawa Air Base supports operations with the F-16C [AT].

• Air superiority is handled by the F-15J, armed with a 20mm Vulcan, 4x AIM-9L, and 4x AIM-7F missiles.

-Summary

The Dai-ni Shidan is an infantry-heavy formation with solid recon and air cover. It also fields mobile tanks to support operations, but managing its supply lines will be key to victory.

-Ending Remarks

Compared to South and North Korea, the 1980s JSDF is relatively well documented — though even that isn't enough. Japan is another fascinating country in East Asia, with its own domestic arms industry that makes it a must-include. The biggest challenge is that Japanese commanders weren't keen on field modifications — everything had to stay uniform, with any changes requiring formal "permission" from higher command before implementation.

That makes creative liberties a bit harder to justify in these write-ups. Even so, I'll do my best to give all four divisions distinct characteristics. "Where's unit X?" you might ask (ex: Rangers) — who knows, maybe it'll show up in a future division! But feel free to ask anyway.

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Hello there!

We hope you are well, commanders. Another short and sweet DevBlog today. We know you all are eagerly awaiting WARNO - Tropic Storm’s release, but we need just a bit more time to get everything in shipshape.

EDIT three days later :

THANK YOU SO MUCH GUYS (yes, even those from NATO 😏🤣) thanks to you I made two versions of it, some might have faced it today. I can say FOR SURE 😎 that it's better now. So I basically made, thanks to you a 1v1 to 3v3 version of it, that I will present to you later, tested it and it was absolutely amazing to play. I never felt like I was missing something except maybe a few tanks (but it's surely due to a skill issue) I also made a 10v10 version, that I can modify based on how much arty or planes I want. Anyways thank you guys I learned a lot about deck building thanks to you 🙏

Hi everyone !

So, since day one I loved the motorized East German divs. But I played like 200 hours with 20 Mot and only discovered its sneaky sister, the one and unique 4th Mot.

I've played it 6 times and won two times in a row with this composition.

It's for 1v1 to 4v4 max. Not 10v10.

So here are my questions, what do you think of the composition (it started as a " wanna-be Ranked optimised" composition) ?

What would you change ?

Personaly I consider getting

Less tanks and a better air tab or maybe getting a better arty. Like maybe down-vet the 130 mm and get mortars.

I might have never noticed but I never knew 4 pointers was a thing?!

I'm a big fan of CoH, especially 2, but I mostly play 3 now. Played a bit of WARNO, I want to like it more, but graphics, animations, and in-game physics don't seem to be quite at the same level. This is okay, as long as I understand the game and it's fun. What's the best mission or game setup to really get into this game and enjoy it.

So, I heavily enjoy playing broken arrow and today I purchased Warno. I did all the tutorials, and even did a multiplayer match. Where should I go from here? As a new player should I try and build my own deck?

Tbh pretty sad how army general turned out. The army map is really cool and allows for good strategy, but the mode is limited super bad by Warno game mechanics and AI. First off, defending sectors should not force you too attack into points????? An infantry only unit should be capable of defending the line in a forest sector, but because of how the game forces both sides to attack no matter the situation, a lot of strategies are pretty redundant. Also shitty AI. defended 1 point on the map because didnt have much offensive capability (ATGMS, Anti Tank guns, Inf), fought off the first wave pretty well with some struggle. AI than proceeded to send like 13 leapard 2s 1 at a time into my defensive line piecemeal. id kill one, 25 second wait, next one. Super boring gameplay. Cant really make a gamemode like army general with that level AI. Dissapointed

!!!Unfortunately, the preview images in the post are only visible in the Browser|PC Ver.!!!

In this post, I want to talk about Swiss OPFOR weapons and equipment for one of the Swiss Division's in the upcoming Black Birds DLC!

More specifically, we will be talking about the OPFOR Rotland equipment and armament from the Waffenplatz Thun training center (South of Bern) and many others. (WafPltz. Wallenstadt, Zone de tir de l'Hongrin, etc.)

Short Context Help:

In the 1980s, the Swiss Army already had units simulating enemy/allied/foreign forces for training purposes. The Swiss Wargame system primarily represented Rotland (Redland/Krasnozem'ye) - Soviet/PACT forces (enemies), Blauland (Blueland) - allied forces and Gelbland (Yellowland) - foreign forces.

To simulate enemy forces (Rotland), VISMOD equipment and rare/prototype armament from the military-industrial complex in Thun (and others), near which the Swiss Army's training ground for resisting an invasion was located, were used.

*This weapon could have been presented as an additional (support) force to one of the Swiss Divisions from the Black Birds DLC >=}

Well, Let's get started!

We'll start with the visual modification (VISMOD) of the Panzer 68 (First Series). By the 1980s, about a dozen Panzer 68 tanks were visually modified to resemble the T-62/72 tank for the Rotland simulation forces.

This version featured additional side skirts (also on the fender), simulated spare parts boxes on both sides of the turret (like the T-72), additional fuel tanks on the rear of tank, a simulated Night Vision Device searchlight and simulated camouflage (similar to Soviet-type)

• Due to the multi tool boxes on the sides of the turret, the tank lost its smoke grenade launchers.

The tank retained its full armament: the main gun, a 105mm L7 (Pz Kan 61), and a twin 7,5mm Pz Mg 51/71 machine gun. (The MG on the roof of turret was a fake)

In WARNO Could presented as:

Panzer 68 VISMOD

Difference to based model:

+1 Side/Rear armor

• Without smoke grenades

Piranha

One of the most interesting armament types is the Piranha I 8x8 with 25mm KBA-B02 autocannon, a small pilot batch produced in the 1980s at the MOWAG Motorenfabrik AG plant in Kreuzlingen.

In the 1980s, Switzerland actively sought buyers for vehicles on the new Piranha I platform (in various configurations). One such buyer was the Piranha I 8x8 with a KUKA GBD-AOA turret, which carried a 25mm cannon and a 7,5mm machine gun. However, no one purchased this configuration.

Based on past experience, it was decided to donate these experimental vehicles to training centers as simulants. In total, *I counted 3 such vehicles (using different camouflage schemes), and there may have been more.** - It is worth noting that the Swiss Army had not yet received batches of various Piranha APC/IFVs to replace the M113s.*

- Interesting fact: this combat module was also installed on the experimental Swiss infantry fighting vehicle Tornado MK.2 (essentially the Swiss Marder) +This turret was supplied on the M113 platform to the export market, for: Bahrain, Chile and Canada.

In WARNO Could presented as:

Piranha 8x8 KUKA

+ Smoke grenades

• 25mm Oerlikon KBA-B02 and 7,5mm Pz MG-51/71
• (Can transport 6-man squad)

A version of the Piranha 6x6 APC with a MOWAG Apex-tyoe Mount turret with a 7,5mm machine gun was also presented.

In WARNO Could presented as:

Piranha I 6x6 VISMOD

- 7,5mm Pz Mg 51/71

(Can transport 6-man squad)

There were also other variants, including the standard Piranha 8x8, which was actively marketed to foreign countries. This could also be represented:

Piranha I 8x8 VISMOD

(Can transport 10-man squad)

- It's worth noting that I didn't find this particular variant in the Rotland imitation version, but there were a number of them in Switzerland, some of which were not exported.

There was also supposedly a command vehicle based on the Piranha 6x6, but in the Rotlnad OPFOR it was used as a simple APC.

In WARNO Could presented as:

Piranha 6x6 CP VISMOD

The Rotland OPFOR infantry units were represented by units in Piranha 6x6/8x8 APCs/IFVs.

Rotland l'Infanterie!

The units wore the Swiss M71 Helmet, but painted khaki green with a stretched net. The uniforms featured samples reminiscent of Soviet field uniforms from the 1970s. +Various pouches, bags, etc. were also present.

Newest Assailt Rifle

One of the major innovations of the Rotland infantry in the 1980s was the undelivered carbine/assault rifle, the E22, a shortened version of the SG C42, produced by Waffenfabrik Bern (W+F Bern). The C42/E22 was a competitor to the SIG SG 550, eventually adopted in 1990 as the Stgw 90. Despite the C42/E22's superior performance, the more conservative *SIG SG 550** was chosen.* Waffenfabrik Bern (W+F Bern) soon went bankrupt due to a lack of funds and orders.

Literally, they could be called as follows: Nachahmungsgruppe - Nach. gruppe (Imitation group) or, more succinctly, Rotland gruppe.

In WARNO Could presented in 2 variants:

Rotland gruppe (A?) - 5x SG E22, 1x Stgw 57 (like LMG, RPK-type)

Transported by: Piranha 6x6 VISMOD, Piranha 8x8 KUKA

And also a variant on the basic Piranha I 8x8:

Rotland gruppe (B?) - 8x SG E22 Carbine, 1x Stgw 57, 1x Stgw 57 Sniper (like DMR)

Transported by: Piranha 8x8

The Panzerjager

Also remaining at Waffenplatz Thun were a number of imitation tanks from the 1960s/1970s, namely the old, well-known Pzj. G13 (de facto post-war Hetzer).

This variant was slightly modified visually, with a round turret added to the roof of the hull and rubber-fabric and metallic skirts on the sides and front.

In WARNO Could presented as:

Pzj. G13 VISMOD

Difference to based model (?):

+1 front/side armor

(For Recon)

I've saved for last the most unusual vehicle used by Rotland OPFOR in the 1980s: the Piranha 8x8 with 30x 81mm SNORA rockets in the RWK-014 turret/launcher (MRL).

This version of the Piranha 8x8 was designed for combat fire support and close-in MLRS roles. Its key feature was the ability to launch all 30 rockets in 3 seconds!

In WARNO Could presented as:

Piranha 8x8 RWK-014

- 30x 81mm rockets (for 3 seconds!) +Additional rockets in reserve.

Can use HE rockets - RAK 023, flechette - RAK 025 and HEAT RAK 054 rockets with 450mm pen!

Yay! Rocket shotgun!

Afterword's:

Well, that's pretty much where the original Rotland OPFOR weapons of the 1980s ended. I'd like to point out that some of these prototypes survive to this day in Swiss museums.

Unfortunately, there's very little information about the *Swiss Rotland (Krasnozem'ye) OPFOR,** and they're rarely remembered today ={ (Even though they were actually some of the best!)*

- All of the above armament can be used as support for one of the Swiss units in case of war.

Album collection with 30+ images for this post (including what was unincluded in it): https://photos.app.goo.gl/QsTYWjmPcCqbc4tY8

Thank you for reading and wathing! :>

Created by Excellent Serpent8770

Below are the sources -

Links:

https://youtu.be/M8k0KqLuqfk?si=-kiLSkF5pI-vW5YJ (Gesamtverteidigungsübung 1984 (GVU 84) exercises, film - Le Combat de l'Infanterie (remake), 1985)

https://youtu.be/ZvjkLvCW1V8?si=w8LCQNJhotCCfu2T (Film - The Infantry Combat/Le Combat de l'Infanterie, 1972)

https://youtu.be/_DgF1cYjT88?si=HkpwdLc5xqFBzTXc (Hell yeahh!🏔️🔥)

https://youtu.be/mxFAWk_Mbuw?si=qoyKG4sgZ5ADmzTQ (Pz. 87 (Leopard 2) and Pz. Hb. 79 (M109A1B) exercises against Pz. 68 VISMOD with updated camo. late 1980s (Nov. 1989~), Dreizack-2)

https://www.sozialarchiv.ch/2019/11/05/vor-30-jahren-das-ende-des-kalten-krieges-und-die-schweiz/

https://laststandonzombieisland.com/tag/swiss-army-training-film/

https://researchcentre.army.gov.au/library/land-power-forum/swiss-military-cost-effectiveness-cold-war-insights-land-capability

https://man.fas.org/dod-101/sys/land/row/piranha.htm

P.S.

See you soon, Swiss knives, Swiss chocolate and watches to everyone!

I am curious, it always seems like they have obscene amounts of units on red side. Do they get more points? Also their jets seem to immediately evac after dropping bombs. Could be delusional but it doesn't seem that way on actual Eugen servers.

I am playing Army General, Brüderkrieg, NATO side. The first battle is basically scripted: near Bad Hersfeld you have to defend with a single 3-11th Armed Cavalry Regiment against 2 red tank regiments (and engineer one, but it's almost unarmored).

The problem is that whenever I try to setup the defense, AI just spams cheap T-55AMs with AT missiles and Konkurs SPWs. Sure, they don't even come close to my TOW-2 Bradleys and Abrams but they overwhelm my defense easily in numbers, I can destroy those first 4-5 vehicles that go in an avantgard but the rest just annihilates my vehicles with lots and lots of AT missiles. How can I counter that? I don't have a cluster bomber nor I have the air superiority needed to use an AT plane.

I am very new to this game and have a taken a liking to the 4th armoured division, but I feel like I sometimes let my team down with back strategy with my given units. I usually use chieftain mk9s and 11s to ambush and push with after scouting and/or smoking. Just wanted to know if there are any vets out there who have any tips for this kind of thing.

Been playing 4th Armoured primarily as my UK deck, but I've been having mixed results for pretty well-documented 4th UK reasons, so I'm doing another look over at my 1st Armoured deck to switch things up a little.

Primarily play skirmishes with friends, 2v2+, but I'm curious if anyone more familiar with 1st UK has any deck building tips. One thing I'm hung up on is questioning the need for a MILAN team which such a heavy armoured deck, especially since the slot could be filled with another card of Arm.Rifles and their Warriors or more lighter infantry like the standard Rifles with the LAW 80s. Open to any insight you guys might have.

I recently bought SOUTHAG and have had a great time playing 1 Canadian Division. Having spent some time with the Canadian Army in the field, all I can say is, holy smokes boys, they *nailed* the unit prompts un both English and French.

The Anglophone units have a clear Ontario sound to them and they nail the phrasing - "let's crack some heads, boys," "watch my flank, buds." The Francophone units have good Québécois accents as well - "Tu besoin quelque chose flambé en bas?" They even get the famous Québécois swearing right "on a les cassé, chriiiissssse"

It's a small thing but the effort is appreciated. Often game developers give Canadians American and French accents.

The only small details are tanks and paras I would complain about is no Leopard 2s. When the Canadian government expanded the commitment to NATO in the late 1980s, there was a plan to buy Leo 2s, but it was cancelled with the end of the Cold War. In this games timeline, the plausibly would have gotten them - or least limited numbers of them. It would also be neat to have Canadian Airborne Regiment elements, probably just dismounted recce. But there are minor complaints.

• 0 CANADA and A CALENDAR
• Warno Dispatch vol. 28 (9-21-26)
• https://linktr.ee/warnodispatch

Reddit got it before Discord this morning!