The ISU–152 is an updated SU–152. Built on the chassis of the IS II tank it has increased armour protection and an additional Reaction Dice.

Available: January 1944

Type: Heavy AFV

Move: Average

Reliability: Average

Reaction: 7D

Weapon: 152L29 Howitzer

• Direct Fire
  • Range: 12/24/48
  • FP: 9D AT: 6D

• Indirect Fire
  • Range: 12-96
  • FP: 5D AT: 3D

Notes: Close support. 180-degree fire arc. Slow loading.

The SU-152 was built on the KV-1S chassis and uses the 152mm Model 1937 howitzer. This high-velocity gun provides close support to the Soviet units and packs a heavy AT punch. Its high performance comes at a cost as it’s huge shell makes it a slow firing unit.

Available: January 1943

Type: Heavy AFV

Move: Average

Reliability: Average

Reaction: 6D

Weapon: 152L29 Howitzer

• Direct Fire
  • Range: 12/24/48
  • FP: 9D AT: 6D

• Indirect Fire
  • Range: 12-96
  • FP: 5D AT: 3D

Notes: Close support. 180-degree fire arc. Slow loading.

When activated a close support unit may fire a smoke screen using direct or indirect fire. The smoke screen has a 3” radius and does not deviate. It lasts until the player’s next Logistics Phase. When firing smoke, the unit cannot use any other type of fire.

A smoke screen cannot be used as opportunity fire.

A close support unit may use indirect fire against a Blind in an attempt to interdict it.

Interdiction Fire

This is similar to off-table interdiction fire.

• Nominate the Blind and place an Impact Marker.
• If firing without a direct LOS make a deviation roll.
• if the Impact Marker remains on the Blind, the Blind is hit
  • otherwise, the fire misses.
• If firing with a direct LOS, the Blind is hit automatically.

FP Dice: Use the close support unit’s FP Dice (halved and rounded up).

TN: The unit has a 5+ TN

Blind Reaction Dice: The Blind has 4D Reaction with a 5+ TN as normal.

• The Blind takes a suppression for each enemy success.

Close Support Interdiction Fire and Hidden Units

The firing player nominates a Blind-sized area of terrain, then follows the procedures above for firing against a Blind. If there are any hidden units within the Blind-sized area, the owning player places a Blind over them and the interdiction fire is resolved against the Blind.

Built on the chassis of the M5 light tank (Stuart) the M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage was produced to provide close support to US Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadrons. With its fast speed and break-off ability, the M8 can be used against enemy infantry and buildings, then pulled back quickly when threatened by enemy armour.

Available: September 1942

Type: Light AFV (Close Support)

Move: Fast

Reliability: Good

Reaction: 5D (O)

Weapon: 75L18 howitzer

• Direct Fire
  • Range: 6/12/24
  • FP: 6D AT: 3D

• Indirect Fire
  • Range: 6-48
  • FP: 3D AT: 2D

Notes: Close support. Open-topped. Break-off.