Their repair rate is rather slow, so it can be wise to call in an extra squad of pioneers in the late game to support your heavy tanks. They also have the ability to build Munitions- and Fuel Caches to boost income.Īn important part of their duties is repairing friendly vehicles or structures. On the battlefield itself Pioneers can construct defensive structures like bunkers, mines, sandbags and barbed wire. Throughout the game pioneers are used to construct all production buildings after escalating through the three battle phases. In fact, the sight range, combined with low cost makes Pioneer squads excellent scouts in their own right, sometimes spotting enemies before being detected themselves. But they often work well with MG42 HMG teams, especially due to their good sight range. Combined with poor accuracy there are few situations where this squad should engage the enemy alone. They are armed with four MP 40 submachine guns that are effective in close-combat only. More can be constructed at the Kampfgruppe Headquarters for the price of 200 200, 5 5.

Historically, the primary role of pioneer units was to assist other arms in tasks such as the construction of field fortifications, military camps, bridges and roads.Īll Skirmish/Multiplayer battles begin with one Pioneer Squad ready to go. Subsequently, they formed part of the engineering branch, the logistic branch or part of the infantry. Pioneers were originally part of the artillery branch of European armies.

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