Grille Ausf H
The Ausf H uses the Czech Panzer 38 (t) Ausf H chassis and has its howitzer located at the front of the chassis. It’s slightly better armoured than the later Ausf K.
Available: Ausf H February 1943
Type: Medium AFV
Move: Average
Reliability: Average
Reaction: 4D (O)
Weapon: 150L11 Howitzer
Notes: Close support. 180-degree fire arc. Open-topped.
The Ausf K uses the Panzer 38 (t) Ausf M chassis and has its howitzer mounted to the rear of the chassis.
Available: December 1943
Type: Medium AFV
Move: Average
Reliability: Average
Reaction: 3D (O)
Weapon: 150L11 Howitzer
Notes: Close support. 180-degree fire arc. Open-topped.
The M4 Sherman 105mm is equipped with a 105L23 howitzer to provide close support to tank and armoured infantry battalions. Like most other Shermans it has relatively weak armour making it vulnerable to German tanks.
Available: March 1944
Type: Medium AFV (Close Support)
Move: Average
Reliability: Good
Reaction: 5D
Weapon: 105L23 Howitzer
Notes: Close support.
The Cromwell Mk VI is the close support version of the Mk IV. Armed with a 97L423 howitzer it is a fast tank that is capable supporting the Cromwell Mk IVs and Shermans.
Available: 1944
Type: Medium AFV (Close Support)
Move: Fast
Reliability: Average
Reaction: 6D
Weapon: 97L42 howitzer
Notes: Close support.
Built using the chassis of the Churchill Mk VII, this close support tank is slow moving and heavily armoured giving it good protection against German tanks and anti-tank guns.
Available: 1944
Type: Heavy AFV
Move: Slow
Reliability: Average
Reaction: 9D
Weapon: 97L42 howitzer
Notes: Close support.
