Heavy Tanks where planned some time ago but the Tiger came because of the T-34 and the Kv-1. Panzer 1and2 where build because they could not build enough Pz 3+4 and Hitler wanted to attack quickly. 5 levels of vet, OKW trucks for field presence, and stock Elites and Heavy Tanks. Strong mainlines and good tanks backed by tons of smoke and heavy use of indirect. The Panzer 4 was an Infantry support Tank and the Panzer 3 should fight aggainst Tanks. USF have better moving accuracy than the other factions, and emphasize mobile warfare.

French AT guns and strategies however quickly proved Germanys error in judgement and thus born the heavy tank progression as we know it. Initially Germany planned the war with light tanks, Keeping it fast and mobile as Blitzkrieg encouraged, Using the Panzer IV as the official 'Heavy Tank' in support of the Panzer 3' and 2' as the MBT's. Were it not for the Nazi favored Vichy-France coup, France probably wouldn't have surrendered so quickly. Company of Heroes is comprised of two factions: the Allies and the Axis.

So yeah, you don't really need DLC factions, because if you learn to play you realise that OG factions are the best factions, and are preforming the best in terms of win or pick rate. Originally posted by Hereticus:I'll concede that both Free-French and Vichy-France had no signifigant late-war potential, but early war there defense against the Germans is what caused Germany to invest in heavy tanks like the Tiger program. Both have full toolbox, have a great late game, and remain strong throught the entire game span, from the start to closing minutes.

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