The success of the game led to a sequel, Company of Heroes 2, which was released in 2013. Depending on the mission, the player controls either Able Company of the 29th Infantry Division's 116th Infantry, or Fox Company of the 101st Airborne Division's 506th PIR.Ĭompany of Heroes received widespread acclaim, winning multiple awards for the best strategy game of the year. military units during the Battle of Normandy and the Allied liberation of France. In the single-player campaign the player commands two U.S. Players aim to capture strategic resource sectors located around the map, which they use to build base structures, produce new units, and defeat their enemies. The Churchill's flame thrower was however fixed to the front of the tank and could therefore only be aimed in a small arc in front of the tank, unlike the Sherman Crocodile's thrower that was affixed to the fully rotatable turret.Company of Heroes is set during the Second World War and contains two playable factions. Screenshots show that the trailer will not be included, unsurprisingly, but do not indicate whether the main canon can be utilized. Real world versions could utilize the 75mm main canon while a towed trailer provided the four hundred gallons of fuel and nitrogen propellant required for the devastating alternate weapon. M5 Stuart - A light tank of American designĬromwell - Medium tank, specific variation to be utilized in Opposing Forces unknownĬhurchill IV - Heavy tank that can be equipped with mine flails that were typically only present on Churchill AVREs designed for the Royal EngineersĬhurchill Crocodile - A flame throwing variant of the Churchill VII. Universal Carrier - A lightly armored personnel carrier armed with a Bren machine gun Second of only two infantry units capable of gaining veterancy likely gains abilities with increase of skill level Infantry harder to suppress when in Captain's radius. Boosts infantry production speed, allows infantry to retreat to user-defined location on map rather than reinforcement point. Each veterancy rank adds abilities such as being able to unpin all suppressed units in a particular radiusĬaptains - Defensive officer. One of two infantry units capable of gaining veterancy. Lieutenants - Allows infantry to act more aggressively in enemy territory. Screens indicate usage of bazookas or PIATs

Sappers - Specialized anti-tank infantry.

Company of heros opposing fronts units