Wehrmacht Sturmpioneers image - Company of Heroes: Back to Basics mod for Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
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A new unit available as call-in for the Wehrmacht when choosing the Defensive Doctrine.
Description:
"Call-in a squad of Sturmpioneers. Sturmpioneers are tough combat troops equiped with Kar98k rifles, bundled grenades, wire cutters, repair packs and the ability to salvage wrecks. Can be upgraded with STG44 Assault Rifles."
Reasoning:
Wehrmacht Defensive Doctrine received some tweaks and redesigns making it a more viable choice next to Terror and Blitzkrieg. Besides this, Defensive Doctrine was the only Commander Tree in the game without a unique Infantry unit.
Sturmpioneers are essentially Grenadiers with a touch of Pioneers added in. However, once upgraded with STG44 Assault Rifles, they become formidable assault units, especially when combined with Bundled Grenades. As of v4.0, they are the only unit in the game who can salvage wrecks for munitions.
Very nice!