Best "neat" unit?

[Palantir]

Hello gents,

Time again for "What "special" units do you like in CM," or just like period whether you use it or not?

Ex.
Soviet- Ampuloment "flamethrower" / ISU 152mm ASG
German- Sturmmorse Tiger 380mm /Stummel 1/2T / 88mm ATG
USA- M4105 Sherman, .50 Cal HMG
UK- Churchill Crocodile F/T, PIAT Team

Just those unique units you'd like to have in a game... :devil:

I'm partial to the Lynx IIL, Hertzer and Stuart.

What say you? And if you use them in the game any tips for us?

[ER_Chaser]

for me, it is simple: bigger gun and even bigger guns :D

So Tiger and SU152 are the best to my taste ... yummy ... hmm.... :banana:

[Wolfleader]

I quite love the Sturmtiger. When playing an assault game, the massive cannon makes quick work of AT guns and defending inf. I've even managed to take out an IS2 with a side hull hit with it's cannon. :eek:

The Flammpanzer III is another favorite of mine. It's flame thrower has a decent range and ammo loadout and is perfect for clearing pesky inf positions. I think the Sherman flamethrowers are much better range and ammo loadout though but I haven't had a chance to try those yet.

[British Tommy]

When I saw the subject line I thought it was about the smartest uniforms! :salute:

[KG_Norad]

Units that explode when they're hit are always fun! :love:

[KG_RangerBooBoo]

I usually think that the one or two units I have left alive at the end of a game are neat, as in neat that at least they managed to survive!

[KG_AGCent]

Panzer IV with Canister rounds in the vicinty of pesky russian defenders.

[Tripps]

For those who have not tried them yet, early war, north (or all setting) will get you Finnish Sissi squads...
Deadly in urban/woods/close quarter combat against everything as all they pack are SMG's, grenades, and Demo charges :)

[Geordie]

I have recently discovered the German 44 Gebirgs squad.

6xMP40, 2 Rifle and an LMG. Limited ammo, but great for street fighting and forest ambushes.

The Gebirgs have a whole series of Ops in both CMAK and BB under the title GP. Im almost done playing GP5 Chemnitz (Sp). A little cracker of an OP and I recommend it to anyone.

Had 1 Squad take out a whole Soviet Gds platoon for the loss of 1 man.

Now thats a neat unit.

[Geordie]

Aslo, the mighty Greyhound. Fast, good gun, good MG and has cannistewr for those Inf unlucky enough to stand up in front of it. A pack of Greyhounds are worth their weight in gold in my opinion.

[Tripps]

Hello gents,
Ex.
Soviet- Ampuloment "flamethrower"

ok, apart from trying them out when BB first came out - and thought "well they suck" - i've yet to use them again - has anybody used them with any great sucess at all? How were they? They are deemed Anti Tank Mortars, as in, a big molotov cocktail chucker, and molotovs were never that great, but maybe with 2 or 3 throwing 20 a turn at a tank might be more effective?

[ER_Chaser]

Nope, they are useless, and your wit is non-surpassed :D

[Palantir]

A "unit" doesn't have to be effective to qualify as "neat" in this thread. :p

You only have to personally like it for whatever reason. :cool:

Ampuloment's- I tried them a long time ago and found them wanting, they seem to be best used in an ambush situation.

[The Purist]

Quad 50 cals or the German quad 20s - both are good 'meat choppers'.

[Pfc TAZ]

I really don't get too crazy about "funnies". But, there are a few weapons/units that I just love to have in any OB.

German: Tiger tanks and umm Tiger tanks!
Russian: SU-76, T-34/85, Katyusha Barrages
U.S.: M8 Greyhounds, M7 Priest
British: Crocks and Bren Carriers
All nationalities: Anti Tank Teams (except PIATs) and Flamethrowers -- only good at point blank range, but so satisfying when you get a kill with one!

[Geordie]

ok, apart from trying them out when BB first came out - and thought "well they suck" - i've yet to use them again - has anybody used them with any great sucess at all? How were they? They are deemed Anti Tank Mortars, as in, a big molotov cocktail chucker, and molotovs were never that great, but maybe with 2 or 3 throwing 20 a turn at a tank might be more effective?

In one scenario I actually killed 2 x PzIII and a PzIV with 2 Ampuloment teams, about 100-150 yards side on. My opponent was not too pleased! Apart from that they are good for setting stuff on fire around your enemy infantry.

[Lurker]

Brumbars. A good 30+ rounds of nasty 150 and heavy well sloped frontal armor. I wish BO had them!

I'd love to try a sturm tiger but I never got around to it. I understand they can vaporize large areas? :love:

[jaegertech]

Brumbars. A good 30+ rounds of nasty 150 and heavy well sloped frontal armor. I wish BO had them!

I'd love to try a sturm tiger but I never got around to it. I understand they can vaporize large areas? :love:

If your Sturmtiger ends a round without inflicting at least 100 casualties, you weren't trying. Both times I've used one, it took out 200+ infantry and 1 or 2 T34s, though it did eventually fall. Like flamethrowes, Sturmtigers just draw way to high a priority when spotted to stay alive for very long, though you can set some great ambushes for the enemy tanks that will try to flank it.

[KG_AirborneBob]

I really like Sturmtigers to initiate Urabn Renewal programs...one shot one pile of rubble!!! :devil:

[KGPanzerschrecK]

I dont know how anyone couldnt have the Sturmtiger at the top of the list. Its gun and its capabilities are simply awe inspiring. :hail: