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The Battle of Salerno
Battlefield 1942

The Battle of Salerno

Master the Battle of Salerno in Battlefield 1942! Learn strategies for capturing flags, dealing with enemy planes, and dominating the King of the Hill-style gameplay.

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Master the Battle of Salerno in Battlefield 1942! Learn strategies for capturing flags, dealing with enemy planes, and dominating the King of the Hill-style gameplay.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Initial Capture: Do not rush the middle flag with jeeps. Instead, focus on capturing one of the repair stations (spawn points) first to secure reinforcements.
  2. 2
    Middle Flag Control: The middle flag is the primary objective. While fighting here is intense due to no respawns, it's crucial for winning. Attack and defend it constantly.
  3. 3
    Repair Station Defense: If your team controls the entire hill, prioritize defending the repair station closest to the enemy base, as it will be the most heavily contested.
  4. 4
    Air Superiority: Eliminate enemy planes to protect your own. Harass enemy spawns to prevent them from launching aircraft, or bomb enemy tanks advancing up the hill.
  5. 5
    Anti-Tank Guns: Use anti-tank guns to target infantry emerging from enemy spawn points, though they require precise aim for infantry kills. Be aware of their limited horizontal range.
  6. 6
    Sniper's Haven: The map's terrain makes it ideal for snipers. Use bushes or hillsides for cover when sniping, especially to defend the middle capture point against infantry.
Tips
  • Jeep Rush: Avoid taking jeeps to the middle flag first, as it's less effective without control of repair stations.
  • Pilot Threats: The biggest danger to pilots is other planes. The only AA guns are on the middle point and are often poorly defended.
  • Tank Camping: To capture repair stations, bring a tank to the repair platform for near invincibility, but watch out for mines or TNT.
  • Engineer Defense: Engineers can mine repair platforms to defend against tanks, and should pre-lay TNT to counter infantry.
  • Infantry Movement: Stay low and move with teammates when attacking the middle flag. Always keep moving to avoid snipers.
  • Sniper Counter: If you have a plane, actively hunt down and eliminate enemy snipers.
  • Repair Station Near Enemy Base: This location is difficult to hold due to constant infantry and tank assaults.
  • General Movement: Never stand still; snipers will target you.

Strategy:

  • Go with the Flow: There's no need for an immediate rush. Coordinate with teammates to capture flags.
  • Middle Flag Importance: The middle flag is the key to victory. Focus your efforts on attacking and defending it.
  • Air Strategy: Harass enemy spawns, bomb tanks, shoot down other planes, or perform aerial displays. The choice is yours.
  • Teamwork: Capturing repair stations first allows for better reinforcement and a more coordinated push towards the center.

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