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Company of Heroes 2

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Your friendly guide to Company of Heroes 2's first mission. Learn how to advance your troops, neutralize MG42s, and take down bunkers to earn the Expert Infantry Badge.

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Your friendly guide to Company of Heroes 2's first mission. Learn how to advance your troops, neutralize MG42s, and take down bunkers to earn the Expert Infantry Badge.

Alright, welcome to Company of Heroes 2! This first mission is your introduction, so don't stress too much. The game does a great job of giving you hints through dialogue and on-screen prompts, so pay attention – they’re super helpful throughout your entire campaign.

Walkthrough
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    First things first, you need to get your troops onto the shingle. Just grab all your available units by clicking and dragging your mouse over them. Then, tell them to move towards the shingle. Keep nudging them forward until most of Able Company is in position.
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    Now, get your sniper ready. Find the closest MG42 crew and have your sniper take them out. This is a crucial step because it makes it way easier for your engineers to move up without getting shredded.
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    Next, you'll want to advance your engineers. Guide them from one tank trap to the next. This way, they'll have cover and should be able to survive the MG42 fire while they make their way up the hill.
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    Keep using your snipers to pick off MG42 crews as you push uphill. Once an area is clear of those pesky machine guns, send in your engineers to use their satchel charges to blow up any key structures.
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    You'll want to prioritize taking out bunkers because that's where enemy infantry keeps spawning. Move up slowly and deliberately. Let your snipers handle the machine gun emplacements and any heavy guns like 88s. Use your regular rifle squads to provide covering fire for your engineers as they move between positions. If you spot any light MG42s lying around, grab them! They'll give your squads a significant firepower boost.
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    To snag your first medal, you'll need to take out the final gun after you've cleared out the left beach exit.
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    Here's a pro-tip: If you leave the closest 88 gun alone for a bit, you can actually use it later to help clear out the left beach exit and the two objective 88 guns. This can save you a lot of casualties.

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