While being in the heated big fights is rewarding most of the time, sometimes the situation on a particular field requires some behind the scenes work to be done. Particularly with capturing facilities, a prime example being a Radio Center. Most Strikes against an occupied Radio Center happen behind the occupying enemies lines. Which include making your way past numbers of enemy NPC's that patrol the area. I've seen perfect Strikes fall apart time and time again, because of one simple mistake. And that Mistake is...... Engaging the NPC's. I shall make this very clear to the unaware readers. THIS IS WRONG. When Operating with your Company, which is suggested as its good to use Teamwork, but otherwise applicable to any force moving to capture something that's a good stretch behind/away from the main battle. You Do Not Engage Enemy NPC's. You might be asking why if you're not aware. And I shall give an example. Everyone has been in a situation where they will see the yellow Engagement icon on their map and screen; near one of their facilities. Upon seeing this several players will usually always go to investigate, stumble upon someone whos triggered this icon by ENGAGING NPC'S and unless they're in force, be obliterated. This applies to both sides, so before you click the second time and nail that critical on that NPC for the easy Experience, ask yourself.. Is your scorching hulk of a tank-corpse going to help your Company capture that facility any faster if they're going Commando with a yellow Icon over their position on the map? If the answer isn't obvious, That is a Big No.

Most times even if you are unhidden, an NPC will not engage an enemy that hasn't shot at it first. So play low key and stick to taking out the Field guns and capturing the facility. If no engagement Icon appears, unless its the Field-HQ you are capturing, the untrained enemy will not notice they lost the facility, thus giving you the advantage of one plus RC/WF/Depot/Airfield AND the element of surprise, since your position has not been compromised.

Once again this is a situation we can all relate too... You're cruising around, sometimes alone(which isn't advised by the way). And out of nowhere you start seeing a single, or if you're unlucky, a whole-freaking lot of shells start landing around you... What do you do? You glance around of course, But you don't see anyone. Most people I've observed in this situation merely pop off snipe, some kits, and shoot at the position they are -unable- to see. This is the 'out of control' response to this situation, where you are resorting to an uneffective and fruitless reaction to the incoming fire. Think about it. The enemy does Not have greater sight-range than you...Unless..He has another player farther ahead spotting for him in Hide. Unless your firing wildly giving away your position to the entire Eastern Front, this is the -only- way the enemy can fire at you without you seeing him. So if your radar is clear and you see shells lobbing in. Immediately pop your Scout and the tyrant will be revealed(in most cases). From hereon it is a struggle against how much health you have, how good you are at dodging, and how skilled you are at quickly taking down an enemy whom you can now see.

This is a hard one. Given the variety of nationalities that play this game, communicating and therein, coordinating your movements and attacks on a particular Battlefield can be tough. But to those who are determined, this will be only one of many hurdles that you -will- overcome in your path to becoming a foe to be reckoned with. I do not speak much of the languages that said nationalities call their first, so this is a bit of a vague topic... But I'll say what I can. If you think you grasp and understand the logistics of strategy and moreover the logistics of the game, whether your name is yellow or not, You are a Commander. Irregardless of field-rank, whether your allies on the field are in your clan or company or not. Any Rational, down-to-earth strategist(realistically speaking, no stupid 'Lets all rush the FGuns as a horde so a few can get by and shoot them!' strategists need apply) will make a better Commander and contribution then a headless horde swaying from one side of the field to the other. If you see something taking place or just see something in general that demands attention. Don't just call it out, Evaluate what should be done, and include that in your Notice. Nine times out of Ten people will listen for the sake of someone stepping forward and looking at the bigger picture(though most times they just listen, without realizing you saw any picture at all)

I've seen posts and threads complaining about both sides Leadership, Teamwork, and lackthereof. Initiative Breeds Success, And we all like to Succeed I hope, so don't feel out of place if it seems unfamiliar, This is just a game, and who knows. Maybe you'll end up making more calls like that afterwords, and get better at spotting abnormalties and weaknesses in the way your side is engaging and distributing itself. As per the nationality thing, while it is a hurdle it is by no means a wall. There is a small but VERY helpful guide to coordinating with the Koreans pinned, and most times teamed with players whether they are chinese, Korean, Spanish or in one particular case..Dutch, I and others have been able to extract at least minimal understanding between them enough to get a picture across. And on that note, if you do find yourself in a Company with those who don't understand english. Use the Map! You can draw pictures ya know, and where words and texts might fail, Pictures are universal and overcome all language hurdles(not a barrier anymore heh). Arrows, [ symbols indicating holding a particular area, or circles for areas of interests. While you yourself may not physically possess the trait of communicating in different languages, there is more than enough ability in this game to still coordinate.

These are the more detailed aspects of Strategy to Blitz that I didn't see covered in detail with the other guides. And whether you play Germany, USSR, or both. I hope I've managed to teach you something new, or inspired you to try something new(and hopefully like it, or at least have fun) while you play this wonderful, but challenging game. Now head out, Master a new Class, Ninja a WF or AF, or maybe turn the tide of a fight. Most importantly, Have fun, and a given thing to understand is to Not Underestimate your opponents. Claiming victory because of a simple %vs.% readout will only leave you wasted and ruined when you look again and see it stacked against you instead of in your favor when you checked a few minutes ago.