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

• Direct Fire
  • Range: 8/16/32
  • FP: 7D AT: 4D

• Indirect Fire
  • Range: 8-64
  • FP: 4D AT: 2D

Notes: Close support.

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.