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Market Garden
Battlefield 1942

Market Garden

Master the Market Garden map in Battlefield 1942 with tips for Allies and Axis, focusing on air superiority and tank combat.

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Master the Market Garden map in Battlefield 1942 with tips for Allies and Axis, focusing on air superiority and tank combat.

Walkthrough
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    Allies should prioritize maintaining air superiority and using planes to attack Axis tanks, rather than bombing the main Axis spawn point due to Anti-Aircraft (AA) guns.
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    Axis forces, with their abundance of tanks, should utilize the Engineer class to counter Allied mines.
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    Axis players should attempt to cross the main bridge quickly and secure positions within the city to prevent Allied mine placement.
  4. 4
    Axis teams should consider using the smaller, less guarded bridge to their advantage.
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    Allies can climb the larger bridge to snipe or place dynamite below for unsuspecting enemies.
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    If you have the B17, target the larger bridge first, as Axis tanks frequently gather there.
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    Both teams can utilize buildings near the larger bridge's spawn point (across from the Axis spawn) for cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) and to capture the spawn point, with the house offering a balcony view of the bridge.
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    Allied paratroopers spawning near the church can effectively hold it for the entire game, but should be prepared for Axis tanks and consider an Anti-Tank class.
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    Axis players focused on their kill/death (K:D) ratio can camp the church with a tank, targeting paratroopers, though this is not strategically optimal.
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    Spawn points on this map have large capture radii, allowing for easy guarding from within houses or under bridges, or even prone positions near fences.
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    Axis strategy involves quickly taking the city, using buildings for cover while guarding flags, and manning AA guns.
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    If Axis bridges are mined, Engineers must crouch while using their wrench to remove mines, being cautious as they are vulnerable targets.
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    A common Axis tactic is to spawn camp the Allied plane area with a tank, aiming to destroy or even steal Allied planes like the B17.
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    Allied ground forces must prevent the Germans from advancing too far into the city, as they will likely have already crossed the bridges, making mine placement difficult.
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    Allied air support should bomb problematic tanks, especially those attempting to capture the church.
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    If you have the B17, prioritize bombing the cluster of Axis tanks on the main bridge, which are numerous on 32+ player servers.
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    Allied air support should also eliminate artillery fire from Wespe tanks.
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    If the Allies capture the city, they should switch to Anti-Tank or Engineer to halt the Axis advance.
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    Engineers can mine the bridge and place TNT packs for a strong defensive position if supported.
Tips
  • Allies: Maintain air advantage. Avoid bombing the main Axis spawn point due to AA guns.
  • Allies: Even if inexperienced with planes, attempt to attack tanks. It is preferable to try and fail than to be destroyed by poor decision-making.
  • Axis: As Axis has many tanks, play as an Engineer.
  • Allies: Given the number of Axis tanks, play as an Anti-Tank, but be aware of enemy infantry.
  • Axis: Cross the bridge quickly and secure city positions to prevent Allied mine placement.
  • Axis: Utilize the smaller bridge, as many teams focus solely on the larger one.
  • Allies: Climb the larger bridge to snipe or place dynamite below for enemies.
  • Allies: If using the B17, target the larger bridge first due to frequent Axis tank presence.
  • Both: Enter buildings near the larger bridge spawn (house to the right, bunker to the left) to hide, capture the spawn point, and gain a view of the bridge from the balcony.
  • Allies: The church spawn point provides paratrooper deployment, allowing for consistent church control; consider an Anti-Tank class to counter Axis tanks.
  • Axis: A common strategy is to spawn camp the Allied base with a tank, destroying planes and potentially stealing the B17.
  • Allies: With numerous Axis tanks, play as an Anti-Tank and hide in buildings or near cover.
  • Axis: For players focused on K:D ratio, take a tank to the church and camp paratroopers, leading shots slightly; however, this is not strategically recommended.
  • Spawn points have large capture radii, making them easy to guard from houses, under bridges, or prone positions.
  • Axis: Take the city rapidly, using buildings for cover while guarding flags, and manning AA guns.
  • Axis: If bridges are mined, use the Engineer class to remove mines by crouching with a wrench, being cautious of your vulnerability.
  • Axis: Consider spawn camping the Allied plane area with a tank to destroy or steal planes, moving frequently to survive anti-tank fire.
  • Allies: On the ground, prevent German advancement into the city, as they will likely have crossed bridges, making mine placement difficult.
  • Allies: In the air, support teammates by bombing problematic tanks and eliminating artillery fire from Wespe tanks.
  • Allies: If the city is taken, switch to Anti-Tank or Engineer to stop tank advances.
  • Allies: Mine the bridge and place TNT packs once the city is secured for a strong, imbalanced defensive strategy.

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