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The biggest drawback you'll encounter is the rifle's extremely low rate of fire: With around a full second to chamber another round, every shot needs to count. Except for the LMG, most faster-firing weapons tend to be somewhat impotent at longer ranges, but this drawback becomes brutally obvious in close-quarters fighting where even a meagre pistol has an advantage. In these situations, the cautious rifleman is the victorious one: Rushing around a corner will get you cut down before you even get a shot off. | The biggest drawback you'll encounter is the rifle's extremely low rate of fire: With around a full second to chamber another round, every shot needs to count. Except for the LMG, most faster-firing weapons tend to be somewhat impotent at longer ranges, but this drawback becomes brutally obvious in close-quarters fighting where even a meagre pistol has an advantage. In these situations, the cautious rifleman is the victorious one: Rushing around a corner will get you cut down before you even get a shot off. | ||
In addition to their rifle, each Airborne rifleman carries four HE grenades, two smoke grenades, one He charge, one HEAT Charge and a combat knife | In addition to their rifle, each Airborne rifleman carries four HE grenades, two smoke grenades, one He charge, one HEAT Charge and a combat knife.Airborne Riflemen are also equipped with two ammo resupply pack that they can use to help support infantry such as machine gunners and mortarmen. | ||
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==German== | |||
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| '''German airborne Rifleman''' | |||
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| Equipment | |||
|- style="background: white;" | |||
| [[Karabiner 98k]] | |||
|- style="background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
| [[Stielhandgranate 24]] | |||
|- style="background: white;" | |||
| [[Nebelhandgranate 39]] | |||
|- style="background: white;" | |||
|[[Satchel Charges#High Explosive| HE Satchel Charge]] | |||
|- style="background: white; | |||
|[[Satchel Charges#High explosive anti-tank| HEAT Satchel Charge]] | |||
|- style="background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
| [[Ammo Resupply Pack]] | |||
|- style="background: white;" | |||
| [[Combat Knife]] | |||
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==American== | |||
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|[[File:American AB semi-auto rifleman.png|175px]] | |||
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| '''American airborne Rifleman''' | |||
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| Equipment | |||
|- style="background: white;" | |||
| [[M1 Garand]] | |||
|- style="background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
| [[Mk 2 Fragmentation Grenade]] | |||
|- style="background: white;" | |||
| [[M8 Smoke Grenade]] | |||
|- style="background: white;" | |||
|[[Satchel Charges#High Explosive| HE Satchel Charge]] | |||
|- style="background: white; | |||
|[[Satchel Charges#High explosive anti-tank| HEAT Satchel Charge]] | |||
|- style="background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
| [[Ammo Resupply Pack]] | |||
|- style="background: white;" | |||
| [[Combat Knife]] | |||
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|[[File:US Para M1A1 Carbine.png|175px]] | |||
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| '''American airborne Rifleman''' | |||
|- style="background:#ddb;" | |||
| Equipment | |||
|- style="background: white;" | |||
| [[M1 carbine]] | |||
|- style="background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
| [[Mk 2 Fragmentation Grenade]] | |||
|- style="background: white;" | |||
| [[M8 Smoke Grenade]] | |||
|- style="background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
| [[Combat Knife]] | |||
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| '''American airborne Rifleman''' | |||
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| Equipment | |||
|- style="background: white;" | |||
| [[M1903 Springfield]] | |||
|- style="background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
| [[Mk 2 Fragmentation Grenade]] | |||
|- style="background: white;" | |||
| [[M8 Smoke Grenade]] | |||
|- style="background: white;" | |||
|[[Satchel Charges#High Explosive| HE Satchel Charge]] | |||
|- style="background: white; | |||
|[[Satchel Charges#High explosive anti-tank| HEAT Satchel Charge]] | |||
|- style="background:#f0f0f0;" | |||
| [[Ammo Resupply Pack]] | |||
|- style="background: white;" | |||
| [[Combat Knife]] | |||
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[[Category:Infantry]] | |||
Latest revision as of 05:00, 24 February 2023
Overview & Game Play
Although more advanced weapons were fielded, the humble bolt-action rifle remained one of the most common infantry weapons throughout the war. Its long range and accuracy made it a versatile weapon that was suitable for any kind of battlefield, from close building-to-building fighting to battles in the countryside, and the simple design made them durable, easy to produce in large numbers, and easy for any soldier to use with minimal training.
The biggest drawback you'll encounter is the rifle's extremely low rate of fire: With around a full second to chamber another round, every shot needs to count. Except for the LMG, most faster-firing weapons tend to be somewhat impotent at longer ranges, but this drawback becomes brutally obvious in close-quarters fighting where even a meagre pistol has an advantage. In these situations, the cautious rifleman is the victorious one: Rushing around a corner will get you cut down before you even get a shot off.
In addition to their rifle, each Airborne rifleman carries four HE grenades, two smoke grenades, one He charge, one HEAT Charge and a combat knife.Airborne Riflemen are also equipped with two ammo resupply pack that they can use to help support infantry such as machine gunners and mortarmen.
Equipment
British
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| British Airborne Rifleman |
| Equipment |
| Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk I |
| Mills bomb |
| No.77 Mk I Smoke Grenade |
| HE Satchel Charge |
| HEAT Satchel Charge |
| Ammo Resupply Pack |
| Combat Knife |
French
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German
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American
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| American airborne Rifleman |
| Equipment |
| M1 carbine |
| Mk 2 Fragmentation Grenade |
| M8 Smoke Grenade |
| Combat Knife |
|
| American airborne Rifleman |
| Equipment |
| M1903 Springfield |
| Mk 2 Fragmentation Grenade |
| M8 Smoke Grenade |
| HE Satchel Charge |
| HEAT Satchel Charge |
| Ammo Resupply Pack |
| Combat Knife |
