History Line: 1914-1918/Ground Units

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[edit] Year: 1914

[edit] Infantry

Image:History Line Infantry.png
Full NameInfantryUnits Costs35
Air0/0Ground30/1Water30/1
Armour20Speed4Weight1
Group Size6GermanyYesFranceYes
Description:
The standard infantry unit. Not very powerful and not able to fight against planes. Should be replaced by Elite Infantry as soon as possible.
Introduced: August 1914

[edit] Cavalry

Full NameCavalryUnit Costs50
Image:History Line Cavalry.png
Air0/0Ground33/1Water0/0
Armour20Speed6Weight2
Group Size6GermanyYesFranceYes
Description:
Cavalry can be used to quickly take over buildings, but the units are rather weak and can't attack aerial or naval units. This Unit becomes less and less important as the game progresses.
Introduced: August 1914

[edit] Elite Infantry

Image:History Line Elite_Infantry.png
Full NameElite InfantryUnits Costs50
Air15/1Ground43/1Water43/1
Armour25Speed4Weight1
Group Size6GermanyYesFranceYes
Description:
The best Infantry unit available in the game. Should always be preferred over normal Infantry units. Use with Supply Cars for better movement.
Introduced: August 1914

[edit] Light Artillery

Full NameLight Field ArtilleryUnit Costs55
Image:History Line Light_Artillery.png
Air0/0Ground45/3Water45/3
Armour25Speed2Weight3
Group Size6GermanyYesFranceYes
Description:
Light Artillery is the only available artillery unit that can defend itself to a direct attack. Try to use them teamed up with bigger artillery for maximum efficiency.
Introduced: August 1914

[edit] Medium Artillery

Image:History Line Medium_Artillery.png
Full NameMedium Field ArtilleryUnits Costs70
Air0/0Ground55/5Water55/5
Armour27Speed1Weight4
Group Size6GermanyYesFranceYes
Description:
This Artillery has a superior range and power if compared to Light Artillery, but this comes at the disadvantage that it cannot move an fire during the same turn. Also has a very small movement rating.
Introduced: August 1914

[edit] Heavy Artillery

Full NameHeavy Field ArtilleryUnit Costs85
Image:History Line Heavy_Artillery.png
Air0/0Ground70/6Water70/6
Armour25Speed1Weight5
Group Size6GermanyYesFranceYes
Description:
One of the most powerful Artillery units in the game. Cannot move off of streets by itself and should always be transported by a Supply Car. Always try to destroy your enemy's Heavy Artillery units first, since they can inflict tremendous amounts of damage.
Introduced: August 1914

[edit] Supply Car

Image:History Line Supply_Car.png
Full NameTransport of SuppliesUnits Costs45
Air0/0Ground0/0Water0/0
Armour20Speed7Weight4
Group Size6GermanyYesFranceYes
Description:
Very useful unit if used properly. Since they have no way to defend themselves, they should always be kept out of the enemy's range. If they are attacked, units transported by a Supply Car will also be damaged.
Introduced: August 1914

[edit] Bunker

Full NameBunkerUnit Costs-
Image:History Line Bunker.png
Air0/0Ground60/3Water60/3
Armour85Speed0Weight-
Group Size3GermanyYesFranceYes
Description:
A very high armour rating makes this unit a though enemy for infantry units. Best attacked with artillery units from a save distance. Has no defense against aerial units.
Introduced: August 1914

[edit] Armored Car

Image:History Line Armoured_Car.png
Full NameGerman Armored Car (Panzerspähwagen)Units Costs55
Air0/0Ground35/1Water35/1
Armour30Speed6Weight3
Group Size6GermanyYesFrance No
Description:
The first motorized vehicle available in the game. Has a good movement range but lacks the ability to take over buildings. Has no defense against aerial units.
Introduced: October 1914

[edit] Charron

Full NameCharron Armored CarUnit Costs56
Image:History Line Charron.png
Air0/0Ground35/1Water35/1
Armour30Speed6Weight3
Group Size6Germany NoFranceYes
Description:
The French equivalent to the German Armoured Car. Has good movement range, cannot take over buildings and has no defense against aerial units.
Introduced: October 1914

[edit] Armored Train

Image:History Line Armoured_Train.png
Full NameArmored TrainUnits Costs100
Air20/1Ground60/2Water60/2
Armour60Speed6Weight-
Group Size6GermanyYesFranceYes
Description:
A powerful unit than can attack over a short range. Can only be used on railway tracks (as all rail based units).
Introduced: October 1914

[edit] Supply Train

Full NameSupply TrainUnit Costs90
Image:History Line Supply_Train.png
Air0/0Ground0/0Water0/0
Armour25Speed7Weight-
Group Size6GermanyYesFranceYes
Description:
A very useful unit to quickly transport your units to the battlefield. Has no weapons to defend itself, so it should always be protected by other units. If a Supply Train is attacked, units inside it will be damaged, too. Can only be used on railway tracks (as all rail based units).
Introduced: October 1914

[edit] Sappers

Image:History Line Sappers.png
Full NameSappersUnits Costs45
Air0/0Ground25/1Water25/1
Armour20Speed4Weight1
Group Size6GermanyYesFranceYes
Description:
Sappers are very weak in direct battle and should be kept out of the range of enemy units. They are capable of digging new trenches or removing old trenches from the battlefield and should be used wisely when planning your strategy.
Introduced: December 1914

[edit] Construction Unit

Full NameSupply Depot Construction UnitUnit Costs105
Image:History Line Construction_Unit.png
Air0/0Ground0/0Water0/0
Armour20Speed6Weight4
Group Size6GermanyYesFranceYes
Description:
This unit allows you to construct your own depots on the battlefield to repair your units right on the frontline. Construction of a Depot takes two turns and requires 4 empty fields.
Introduced: December 1914

[edit] Train Artillery

Image:History Line Train_Artillery.png
Full NameTrain Mounted ArtilleryUnits Costs125
Air0/0Ground90/7Water90/7
Armour40Speed4Weight-
Group Size6GermanyYesFranceYes
Description:
Due to its rail-based nature, the Train Artillery usually ends up in a defensive position. If you have a chance to move this unit close to the frontline, it can become the most powerful weapon in the whole game that can take out any enemy unit in an single round. Can only be used on railway tracks (as all rail based units).
Introduced: December 1914

[edit] Year: 1915

[edit] Stationary AA-Emplacement

Full NameStatic Anti-Aircraft EmplacementUnit Costs50
Image:History Line Stationary_AA-Emplacement.png
Air30/2Ground25/0Water25/0
Armour25Speed2Weight2
Group Size6GermanyYesFranceYes
Description:
coming soon
Introduced: October 1915

[edit] Year: 1916

[edit] Mobile AA-Emplacement

Image:History Line Mobile_AA-Emplacement.png
Full NameMobile Anti-Aircraft EmplacementUnits Costs62
Air35/4Ground40/0Water40/0
Armour25Speed7Weight4
Group Size6GermanyYesFranceYes
Description:
coming soon
Introduced: April 1916

[edit] Renault FT 17

Full NameRenault FT 17 Light TankUnit Costs51
Image:History Line Renault_FT_17.png
Air0/0Ground40/1Water40/1
Armour35Speed5Weight3
Group Size6Germany NoFranceYes
Description:
coming soon
Introduced: June 1916

[edit] Mark I

Image:History Line Mark I.png
Full NameBattle Tank Mark IUnits Costs85
Air0/0Ground50/1Water50/1
Armour40Speed4Weight4
Group Size6GermanyYesFranceYes
Description:
coming soon
Introduced: August 1916

[edit] Anti-Tank Guns

Full NameAnti-Tank Weapons PAKUnit Costs53
Image:History Line Anti-Tank_Guns.png
Air0/0Ground50/2Water50/2
Armour25Speed3Weight2
Group Size6GermanyYesFranceYes
Description:
coming soon
Introduced: October 1916

[edit] St. Chammond

Image:History Line St_Chammond.png
Full NameSt. Chammond Tank Model 16Units Costs90
Air0/0Ground60/1Water55/1
Armour40Speed4Weight5
Group Size6Germany NoFranceYes
Description:
coming soon
Introduced: December 1916

[edit] Year: 1917

[edit] A7V Tank

Full NameA7V Tank (Sturmpanzerwagen)Unit Costs90
Image:History Line A7V_Tank.png
Air0/0Ground60/1Water60/1
Armour55Speed4Weight5
Group Size6GermanyYesFrance No
Description:
coming soon
Introduced: December 1917

[edit] Mark IV

Image:History Line Mark_IV.png
Full NameBattle Tank Mark IVUnits Costs95
Air0/0Ground55/1Water55/1
Armour45Speed4Weight5
Group Size6Germany NoFranceYes
Description:
coming soon
Introduced: December 1917