United States
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| United States of America | |
|---|---|
| E pluribus unum | |
| Alignment | Allied |
| Army | US Army |
| Air Force | US Air Force |
| Navy | US Navy |
| Size | N/A |
| Training Area | N/A |
The United States is one of the playable Allied nations in World War Two Online. Loaning their equipment to France starting in Tier 1, the Americans eventually enter the war some time after the start of a campaign (currently tier 3 of a campaign) to reflect the historical reality that they weren't fighting in Europe at the start of WWII. Generally speaking the bulk of Allied units after the Americans enter the conflict fall on their shoulders, although the British and the French are still in the fight to a lesser degree.
Armed Forces
While they aren't around at the beginning of the campaign, in Tier 3 the US Army arrives and replaces 7 Allied divisions.
Equipment
The American units do not take part in WWIIOL at the beginning of a campaign, to reflect that historically the Americans did not enter World War Two as active combat units until 1942. Once they do enter the campaign however, the emphasis in combat falls heavily on the American's shoulders. The British and the French are still active in the campaign, but the majority of Allied units are overnight going to be American.
This brings some welcome equipment changes across the front with very capable Sherman tanks in large numbers but more than anything else, the excellent M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle. Naturally we also see the arrival of American Army Air Force fighters and bombers, changing the shape and feel of Allied air power compared to the previously British/French only status the Allies start a campaign with. Not to be overlooked are the myriad of supporting roles played by the excellent American halftracks, some armed with 75mm anti-tank guns, and the fast and robust American GMC trucks.
