CMRTFireand Rubble Manual

2 COMBAT MISSION RED THUNDER
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
LICENSE ............................................................................................................ 2
INSTALLATION & LICENSING.............................................................................. 4
ENCYCLOPEDIA ................................................................................................. 6
SOVIET ARMY................................................................................................... 6
Soviet Tanks ..................................................................................................... 6
Soviet Tank Destroyers .................................................................................... 8
Soviet Carriers................................................................................................ 10
Soviet Anti-Aircraft Vehicles .......................................................................... 11
Soviet Halftracks ............................................................................................ 12
Soviet Scout Cars ........................................................................................... 13
Soviet Unarmored Vehicles ........................................................................... 13
Soviet Small Arms .......................................................................................... 14
Soviet Heavy Weapons .................................................................................. 14
GERMAN FORCES ............................................................................................ 15
German Tanks ................................................................................................ 15
German Tank Destroyers ............................................................................... 18
German Assault Guns .................................................................................... 21
German Self-Propelled Artillery ..................................................................... 24
German Anti-Aircraft Vehicles ....................................................................... 25
German Halftracks ......................................................................................... 25
German Armored Cars ................................................................................... 27
German Unarmored Vehicles ........................................................................ 27
German Small Arms ....................................................................................... 28
German Heavy Weapons ............................................................................... 31
German Naval Support .................................................................................. 33
German Air Support ....................................................................................... 33
German Fortifications .................................................................................... 34
CREDITS .......................................................................................................... 36
 INSTALLATION & LICENSING

 Installation from Disk
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 ENCYCLOPEDIA
The following section is a quick reference for the vehicles and weapon systems introduced in
Red Thunder - Fire and Rubble. For equipment not listed here, please refer to the base game
manual for Red Thunder, found in your game's installation directory or via shortcut.
 Soviet Army
 Soviet Tanks
 T-34-85 (M1944 latest)
In the closing months of the war, the Soviet Army engaged in extended urban combat within the
crowded cities and towns of Germany; this environment made Panzerfausts a deadly threat
to Soviet tanks. In response, some tanks were fitted with standoff steel mesh panels,
popularly nicknamed "bedspring" armor. This was a form of early spaced armor that had the
goal of detonating the HEAT projectile further from tank exterior, reducing penetration. Tanks
were also painted with a white stripe around the turret for friend-or-foe identification.
Available beginning............ April 1945
Formations equipped........ Tank regiments/battalions, recon battalions
 OT-34-85
The OT-34-85 was a flamethrower variant of the T-34-85. Like the OT-34, the hull machinegun
was replaced with an ATO-42 flamethrower, with a maximum range of 120 meters.
Formations equipped........ Flamethrower companies
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 Valentine
The British Valentine tank was Lend-Leased to the Soviet Union in large numbers beginning in
1941. Over 3,000 Valentines of British and Canadian construction were delivered. The
Valentine was quickly considered to be under-gunned and under-powered on the Eastern
Front, relegating it to secondary duties.
The Valentine was repeatedly upgraded during its service, and spawned a large number of
specialized variants. The model depicted in this module is the Valentine IX. The IX had a
diesel engine and new transmission. In order to increase firepower, the tank's 2 pounder gun
was replaced with a 6 pounder (57 mm).
Available until..................... January 1945
 M4A2 Sherman
The M4A2 was a diesel-powered variant of the Sherman used mainly for Lend-Lease. The
Soviet Union received over 4,000 of these tanks during the war, where it equipped entire
units and developed a good reputation among Soviet tankers.
 M4A2(76)W Sherman
Half of the M4A2 Shermans shipped to the Soviet Union were the 76 mm model.
Available beginning............ August 1944
 Soviet Tank Destroyers

 SU-57
Known as the T48 57 mm Gun Motor Carriage to the United States, the SU-57 was an M3 half
track equipped with an M1 57 mm antitank gun. The vehicle was further modified with a gun
shield for crew protection, with a maximum thickness of 16 mm of face-hardened steel. The
internal arrangement of the halftrack was modified for storage racks, containing 99 rounds
of AP ammunition.
The vehicle was originally intended for Lend-Lease to the British for use in North Africa, but
arrived too late to take part in the fighting, and with the introduction of the M10 Tank
Destroyer they had become outdated. Of the 962 halftracks produced, 650 were sent to the
Soviet Union through Lend-Lease. The SU-57 arrived on the eastern front in time for
Operation Bagration in 1944.
Formations equipped........ Recon battalions, light assault gun regiment
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 SU-85M
The SU-85M differed from its early counterpart in that it was fitted with the casemate of the SU-
100, and used the T-34-85 commander's cupola. These upgrades provided the vehicle with
better protection and improved combat awareness.
Available beginning............ October 1944
Formations equipped........ Medium assault gun regiments
 SU-100
The SU-100 was a Soviet tank destroyer first used in large numbers beginning in March 1945.
The SU-100 was developed in response to the SU-85's decreasing relevance after the
introduction of the T-34-85, which was armed with the same 85 mm gun. The new tank
destroyer's primary upgrade was a powerful 100 mm gun, which was capable of penetrating
up to 125 mm of armor at ranges up to 2,000 m. Front armor thickness was increased by 30
mm for better protection. The commander's station was significantly improved to include a
sponson and the cupola from the T-34-85.
Available beginning............ December 1944
Formations equipped........ Medium assault gun regiments
 M10
The M10 was a United States tank destroyer based on the M4 Sherman tank chassis. Just over
50 M10 Tank Destroyers were Lend-Leased to the Soviet Union. These M10s were formed
into two self-propelled artillery regiments and saw service in 1944.
Formations equipped........ Light assault gun regiments
 Soviet Carriers
 Universal Carrier
The Universal Carrier was a common name used to describe a family of light armored tracked
vehicles built by Vickers-Armstrong. These vehicles were widely operated by British
Commonwealth forces during World War II, and almost 3,000 were Lend-Leased to the
Soviet Union beginning in 1941. Universal Carriers were usually used for transporting of
personnel, equipment and support weapons as well as machine gun platforms.
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 Soviet Anti-Aircraft Vehicles
 M15A1 MGMC
The M15 CGMC (Combination Gun Motor Carriage) was an M3 Halftrack modified to mount
antiaircraft guns. The vehicle featured an M1A3 37 mm autocannon flanked by two .50 cal
M2HB heavy machine guns. The gun mount and crew were protected by an armored
superstructure. The Soviet Union received 100 M15s through the Lend-Lease program.
Formations equipped........ Anti-Aircraft Platoons (self-propelled)
 M17 MGMC
The M17 was an antiaircraft halftrack based on the M5 Halftrack, and essentially the same
vehicle as the M16 MGMC (Multi Gun Motor Carriage). The M17 MGMC carried a Maxson
M45F quad-mount, bristling with four .50 caliber M2TTHB heavy machine guns. Over 1,000
M17s were Lend-Leased to the Union, where they formed a significant portion of the Red
Army's tactical antiaircraft defenses.
Formations equipped........ Anti-Aircraft Platoons (self-propelled)
 Soviet Halftracks
 M5
The M5 halftrack was a Lend-Leased halftrack manufactured by International Harvester. The
M5 was externally almost identical to the M3 halftrack, but heavier and had a different engine.
 M5A1
The M5A1 was an M5 halftrack with an M49 machine gun mount.
 M9A1
The M9A1 was an M5 with an M2's stowage arrangement, ring mount, and three pintle mounts.
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 Soviet Scout Cars
 M3A1
The M3A1 Scout Car was also known as the White Scout Car. Over 3,000 scout cars were sent
to the Soviet Union through Lend-Lease.
 Soviet Unarmored Vehicles

 Jeep and 2.5 Ton Truck
The United States shipped massive amounts of cargo trucks and jeeps (over 400,000) to the
Soviet Union via Lend-Lease.
 Soviet Small Arms

 Mosin-Nagant M44
The Model 1944 was a late-war carbine variant of the Mosin-
Nagant, intended for use by support troops and heavy weapons
crews who did not need a full-sized rifle. A further development
of the M38 carbine, the M44 had a permanently fixed bayonet that folded into a groove on
the right side of the stock.
Cartridge ................................................. 7.62x54 mm R
Feed system ........................................... 5 round integral magazine
Rate of fire .............................................. Bolt-Action
 Soviet Heavy Weapons

 M1943 (OB-25) Infantry Gun
The OB-25, or 76 mm regimental gun M1943,
was an infantry gun in Soviet service
beginning in 1943. The gun used the
M1927's barrel on a split trail M1942 45
mm antitank gun carriage.
Rate of fire.............10-12 rds/min
Effective range...............4,200 m
 M1944 (BS-3) Field Gun

The 100 mm M1944, or BS-3, entered service
in 1944. The BS-3 equipped some light
artillery brigades, where it saw use as a
mobile light field gun and as a very capable
antitank gun. The BS-3's powerful 100 mm
AP shell was capable of defeating the
frontal armor of the Tiger II at ranges of up
to 1,500 meters.
Rate of fire.............8-10 rds/min
Effective range...............20 km (as field gun)
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 German Forces
 German Tanks
 Panzer IIIG
The Panzerkampfwagen III, commonly known as the Panzer III, began service in 1939 after a
1935 order was placed for a 15-ton medium tank. The Panzer III was the primary battle tank
of the German Panzer forces in the early years of World War II. The Panzer III was an
excellent tank for its time, easily able to defeat Polish and most French tanks. However, the
tank was found to be woefully inadequate against heavier Russian tanks such as the T-34
and KV in 1941, prompting significant upgrades.
After the battle of Kursk in 1943, Panzer III models were sent back to Germany for conversion
or to be used at training schools. However, severe tank shortages post-Bagration saw ad-
hoc Alarmeinheiten (Alarm) units, some equipped with the Panzer III, formed from these
training depot formations.
Available beginning........... January 1945 (Germany region only)
Formations equipped........ Panzer company (ad hoc)
 Panzer IIIM (late)

Later Panzer III variants were equipped with longer-barreled KwK39 L/60s, added up to 57 mm
of armor to the turret and spaced armor on the superstructure front and gun mantlet.
Available beginning............January 1945 (Germany region only)
 Panzer IIIM (flame)

The Flammpanzer version of the Panzer IIIM replaced the main 50 mm gun with a vehicle
flamethrower, disguised by a long dummy barrel. About 100 vehicles of this type were built.
Available beginning............January 1945
Formations equipped........ Flammpanzer company
 Panzer IIIN (late)

The Ausf. N was the final variant of the Panzer III tank line. The 50 mm cannon was replaced
with a KwK L/24 75mm short-barreled gun, and the spaced armor on the mantlet was shed
to accommodate the larger gun.
Available beginning............January 1945 (Germany region only)
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 Panzer VG Panther (mid)
This production variant featured a more reliable drive-train and armored ammunition bins, and
a heating system for the fighting compartment were also introduced. A limited number of
these vehicles were also manufactured mounting Tiger steel road wheels.
Available beginning............October 1944
Formations equipped........ Panzer battalion, panzer company (ad hoc)
 Panzer VG Panther (late)

Beginning in late 1944, Panther VG tanks were fitted with a new gun mantlet that removed the
under curve, eliminating a shot trap that could deflect impacting rounds downwards into top
hull armor. New exhaust mufflers were also introduced.
Formations equipped........ Panzer battalion, panzer company (ad hoc)
 Panzer VIE Tiger (latest)

The (latest) Tiger variant has a higher main gun ammunition capacity: 108 rounds instead of 92.
Formations equipped........ Heavy panzer battalion
 German Tank Destroyers

 Jagdpanzer 38(t) (late)
Late production versions of the Hetzer were equipped with a new exhaust system.
Available beginning............July 1944
Formations equipped........ Panzerjäger battalion
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 Jagdpanzer IV/70(V)
Produced by Vomag, the IV/70(V) was an up-gunned version of the Jagdpanzer IV (late), being
armed with a more powerful PaK 42 L/70 cannon.
Available beginning............ September 1944
Formations equipped........ Panzerjäger battalion (armored + heavy), panzer battalion (mixed +
panzer brigade), panzer company (ad hoc)
 Jagdpanzer IV/70(V) (late)

Later versions of the IV/70(V) were based on the Panzer IVJ chassis, reducing the number of
return rollers to three. The first two wheels were also steel rimmed to combat the heavier
front weight from the heavier cannon and frontal armor.
panzer brigade), panzer company (ad hoc)
 Jagdpanzer IV/70(A)
The Jagdpanzer IV/70(A) was an interim variant of the longer and more potent PaK 42 L/70-
equipped Jpz IV. The "A" stood for "Alkett", the manufacturer of the vehicle. The chassis was
not changed from the Panzer IV, and it had a different superstructure compared to the "(V)"
version, giving it a higher profile.
panzer brigade), panzer company (ad hoc), sturmartillerie brigade, sturmgeschütz brigade
 Jagdpanther
The Jagdpanther was a tank destroyer built during World War II, based on the chassis of the
Panther tank. Production started in January 1944, and it entered service in the same year,
both on the Eastern and Western fronts. The Jagdpanther combined the very powerful 88
mm PaK 43/3 cannon with the excellent armor of the Panther chassis.
Available beginning............ January 1945
Formations equipped........ Heavy panzerjäger battalion, panzer battalion (mixed), panzer
company (ad hoc)
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 Elefant
The Elefant, initially known as the Ferdinand, was a heavy tank destroyer based on the Porsche
Tiger chassis. The Ferdinand underwent a rapid development, starting in late 1942 and
ending with 91 vehicles being completed by Nibelungenwerke by May 1943, in time for the
Kursk offensive. Crewed by six men, the Ferdinand sported a powerful 88 mm PaK 43/2 L/71
gun, and a formidable 200 mm of frontal armor. The Ferdinand weighed 65 tons and could
reach speeds of 30 kilometers per hour.
Based on the battle experiences of Kursk, 48 Ferdinands were modified; these vehicles became
known as Elefants. The Elefant added a ball-mounted MG 34 to the hull front in order to
increase protection against infantry, a commander’s cupola for enhanced vision, and
zimmerit coating.
Formations equipped........ Heavy panzerjäger company (elefant)
 German Assault Guns

 StuG IIIG (latest)
The latest production models added the Nahverteidigungswaffe close defense system and
returned to a redesigned curved Saukopf gun mantlet that fitted a coaxial machine gun.
Formations equipped........ Sturmgeschütz battalion, sturmgeschütz brigade, panzerjäger
battalion, sturmartillerie brigade, panzer battalion (mixed)
 StuG IIIG (latest) (concrete)

In a desperate measure to improve the outdated StuG III's protection against antitank weapons,
some units made field modifications to their vehicles. In one such version, concrete was
poured over the casemate to form a new layer of armor.
battalion, sturmartillerie brigade, panzer battalion (mixed)
 StuG IV (early)
The StuG IV had the same role and basic design as the StuG III, the primary difference being
that it was based on a Pz IV chassis. In contrast, the StuG III was based on the Pz III chassis.
battalion, panzerjäger battalion (armored), sturmartillerie brigade
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 StuG IV (late)
Later builds of the StuG IV added the Nahverteidigungswaffe close defense system.
battalion, panzerjäger battalion (armored), sturmartillerie brigade
 Sturmpanzer IV (mid)
The Sturmpanzer IV, often referred to as the Brummbär, was a heavy assault gun first used for
close infantry support. The Sturmpanzer IV was a Panzer IV chassis with a casemate-style
armored superstructure added, which had up to 100 mm of armor. The vehicle carried a 150
mm StuH 43 L/12 gun. The (mid) variant represents the second series production line based
on the Ausf. H, with the driver periscope replacing the sliding-shutter visor.
Formations equipped... Sturmpanzer battalion
 Sturmpanzer IV (late)
The (late) variant of the Sturmpanzer IV represents the third series of the vehicle that began
service in mid 1944. The superstructure was modified to contain a commander's cupola and
a ball-mounted machine gun mount on the upper front.
Formations equipped... Sturmpanzer battalion
 German Self-Propelled Artillery

 Hummel
The Sd.Kfz. 165 self-propelled howitzer, nicknamed the "Hummel" (Bumblebee), was designed
to provide German Panzer divisions with mobile artillery support. Designed in 1942, the
Hummel first saw major action at the Battle of Kursk in July 1943. The Hummel used the
same III/IV chassis as the Nashorn, combining parts from the Panzer III and IV. On top of
this chassis an open-topped lightly armored superstructure housed a 150 mm sFH 18 L/30
howitzer and a crew of six.
Formations equipped........ Self-propelled howitzer battery (heavy)
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 German Anti-Aircraft Vehicles
 Ostwind
The Flakpanzer IV, also known as the Ostwind, was a self-propelled antiaircraft gun. Similarly
to the Möbelwagen and Wirbelwind, the Ostwind was a mobile armored platform based on
the Panzer IV tank chassis. The turret was replaced with a lightly armored open-topped
superstructure. Housed in this new turret was a 37 mm FlaK 43 anti-aircraft gun, giving the
Ostwind superior range and power over previous similar vehicles. Only 44 vehicles were
completed before the war ended.
Formations equipped........ Antiaircraft platoon (armored branch)
 German Halftracks
 SPW 251/21 Ausf. D (early)
The SPW 251/21 was an anti-aircraft / fire support variant of the Sd.Kfz. 251, and was equipped
with triple-mount 15 mm MG151 autocannons, weapons normally found only on aircraft.
Formations equipped........ Panzergrenadier battalion B (panzer brigade)
 SPW 251/21 Ausf. D (late)

Later versions of the SPW 251/21 replaced the 15 mm autocannons with an updated 20 mm
version of the MG151.
Available beginning............ December 1944
Formations equipped........ Panzergrenadier battalion B (panzer brigade)
 SPW 251/22 Ausf. D

The SPW 251/22 was a late war support variant that was found in cannon platoons alongside
the SPW 251/9 "Stummel". The 251/22 was armed with a 75 mm PaK 40 antitank gun.
Formations equipped......PzG battalion (armored + panzer brigade), panzer aufklärung battalion
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 German Armored Cars
 PSW 234/4
The PSW 234/4 was armed with a 75 mm PaK 40 L/46 antitank gun, meant to provide armored
car formations with much needed firepower.
Formations equipped........ Panzer+motorized aufklärung battalion, panzer company (ad hoc)
 German Unarmored Vehicles

 Schwimmwagen
The Type 166 Schwimmwagen ("Swimming Car") was a light amphibious vehicle born of the
experience of the early campaigns in western Europe. A light, general-purpose vehicle that
could easily ford rivers was desired for the upcoming eastern front offensive. The
Kübelwagen served as a base for the Schwimmwagen's design, but the final product only
shared the engine. The Schwimmwagen had a seamless boat-like hull and no doors, making
more of a boat on wheels than an amphibious car. A retractable propeller moved the vehicle
up to 1.6 km/h in the water.
Formations equipped........ Aufklärung battalion (motorized)
 Kfz.70 "Krupp-Protze"
The "Krupp-Protze" was a German truck of advanced design. The truck was widely used during
the war in a variety of roles, but its primary uses were as an artillery tractor and to carry
motorized infantry. 7,000 trucks were built between 1933 and 1941.
Formations equipped........ Fallschirmjäger formations
 German Small Arms

 G612R
The M1985 Nagant revolver was the standard issue sidearm in the
Soviet Union for the military and various agencies. The Nagant
was unusual in that it had a gas-seal system which moved the
chamber forward when the revolver was cocked, which closed the space between the
cylinder and the barrel. This closed gap forced more gas through the barrel, increasing
muzzle velocity to 327 meters per second.
G612R is the German designation for captured pistols that were pressed into German service
for rear echelon units and the Volkssturm militias.
Cartridge ................................................. 7.62x38 mm R
Feed system ........................................... 7 round cylinder
Rate of fire .............................................. Revolver
Effective range ........................................ 50 m
 G615R
More officially labeled as the TT-30 or TT-33, the Tokarev was a
Soviet service pistol used alongside the M1985 Nagant. The
Tokarev was a semi-automatic pistol popular for its reliability
and is still used today by several armed forces.
G615R is the German designation for captured pistols that were pressed into German service
for rear echelon units and the Volkssturm militias.
Cartridge ................................................. 7.62x25 mm Tokarev
Feed system ........................................... 8 round box magazine
Rate of fire .............................................. Semi-automatic
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 G671I
The Beretta M1934 was a semi-automatic pistol that began
service with the Royal Italian Army starting in 1934. The
weapon is simple, reliable, and chambered for a 9mm Corto
round (also known as .380 ACP).
G671I is the German designation for Italian pistols that were pressed into German service for
rear echelon units and the Volkssturm militias.
Cartridge ................................................. 9 mm Corto
Feed system............................................ 8 round box magazine
Rate of fire ............................................... Semi-automatic
 G209I
The M1891 rifle, popularly known as the Carcano, was the primary
combat rifle of the Royal Italian Army since before World War
I. When Germany disarmed much of the Italian armed forces in
late 1943, large numbers of Carcano rifles fell into their hands. These rifles were rebored to
fire 7.92 mm Mauser ammunition and used by rear echelon forces, especially the
Volkssturm.
Cartridge ................................................. 7.92x57 mm Mauser
Feed system............................................ 6 round integral magazine
Rate of fire ............................................... Bolt-action
 G256R
The Mosin-Nagant, or the Model 1891 as it was named officially,
was a bolt action rifle and the standard issue rifle for the Soviet
Army in World War II. The rifle was adopted by the Russian
Military in 1891, and it was modernized into the Model 1891/30 (or M30) after the Russian
Civil War. The Mosin-Nagant was, and still is, known for reliability and accuracy.
Considering the length and ferocity of the war on the eastern front, it was inevitable that large
amounts of Mosin-Nagant would fall into German hands. These rifles were used by some
rear echelon forces and Volkssturm militia.
Cartridge ................................................. 7.62x54 mm R
Feed system............................................ 5 round integral magazine
Rate of fire ............................................... Bolt-Action
Effective range ........................................ 500 m (w/ iron sights, 800 m (w/ optics)
 G281E
G281E is the German designation for captured Lee Enfield No. 1
Mk III* rifles that were pressed into German service for the
Volkssturm militias.
Cartridge ................................................. .303 Mk VII SAA Ball
Rate of fire ............................................... Bolt-action
 Gewehr 33/40(t)
After the German occupation of Czechoslovakia, the production of
many Czech vehicles and equipment was continued for German
use. The vz. 33 rifle became the Gewehr 33/40(t) carbine under
German service, and was used primarily by mountain troops due to their much shorter length
compared to the Kar 98k.
Action ...................................................... Bolt action
Feed system ........................................... 5-round internal magazine
 FG42 (late)
The late production variant of the FG 42 incorporated numerous
improvements based on battlefield experience, including
adjusting the pistol grip to a more conventional vertical angle,
relocating the bipod attachment forward to the muzzle for increased stability, and changing
the stock from metal to wood.
Action ...................................................... Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Feed system .......................................... 10 or 20-round detachable box magazine
Rate of fire .............................................. 750 rounds/minute
Effective range ........................................ 500 meters
 MP3008
Also known as the Gerät Neumünster, the MP3008 was one of
several German emergency small arms designs made in the
closing months of the war. With manufacturing unable to
produce the MP40 in sufficient numbers due to the loss of industry, the MP3008 was
designed to fill the required role. The weapon was based heavily on the British Sten Mk II, a
submachine gun that was notable for being much simpler to produce in great numbers.
The MP3008 used the MP 40's magazine which fed into the bottom, unlike the Sten's side-
mounted magazine. Being typically made in small, scattered machine shops, the MP3008
demonstrated great variety in the details of its construction. Three such variants of the
weapon, each with a different buttstock construction, are represented in the game.
Approximately 10,000 guns were manufactured before the end of the war.
Cartridge ................................................. 9x19 mm Parabellum
Feed system ........................................... 32 round box magazine
Rate of fire .............................................. 450 rounds/min
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 MP507
The MP507, or Gustloff Volkssturmgewehr ("People's Assault
Rifle"), was another stopgap small arms design intended as a
last-ditch effort to arm German resistance in the face of
industrial collapse. The rifle was primitive but simple to produce, consisting of only 39 parts,
most of which could be stamped. The rifle used the same 7.92 mm Kurz ammunition and
box magazine as the StG44 assault rifle.
About 10,000 MP507s were made, with the intention that they equip the Volkssturm being raised
across Germany for homeland defense.
Cartridge ................................................. 7.92x33 mm Kurz
Rate of fire ............................................... Semi-automatic
Effective range ................. ...................... 300 meters
 MG15
The MG15 was a German machine gun that was first fielded in the
1930s, and was intended for use as a defensive machine gun
on airplanes. Beginning in 1940, it was replaced by newer
models on aircraft, but found new life as a ground machine gun for units that could not field
a full complement of MG34s and MG42s.
Feed system............................................ 75 round double-drum magazine
Rate of fire ............................................... 1,000 rounds/minute
Effective range ........................................ 1,000 m
 Panzerfaust 100
The Panzerfaust 100 was produced beginning in November 1944.
The warhead, which was launched at 60 m per second, could
penetrate up to 200 mm of armor.
Effective range ................. ...................... 100 meters
 German Heavy Weapons

 128 mm PaK 44
The PaK 44 was Germany's largest antitank
gun of World War 2. Too cumbersome
for realistic use as a towed antitank
weapon, the gun saw combat as the
main armament of the Jagdtiger. The
gun was also the proposed main weapon
of the prototype Maus and E-100 super-
heavy tanks. Approximately 50 PaK 44s
were produced on a variety of carriages.
Rate of fire...................8 rounds per minute
 75 mm leIG 37
The 75 mm leichtes Infanteriegeschütz 37
(7.5 cm le.IG 137) was an infantry
support gun. The leIG 37 used carriages
from the 37 mm PaK 36 and the Soviet
M1930, mated to a new gun design by
Krupp. The leIG 37 had a somewhat
semi-automatic breech, where upon
firing the breech block would open and
eject the spent shell casing, allowing for
a faster rate of fire.
 75 mm LG 40
The 75 mm Leichtgeschütz was a recoilless
gun developed and manufactured by
Rheinmetall. The LG 40 was developed
in order to provide Fallschirmjäger with a
lighter fire support weapon that could be
easily dropped by parachute and broken
down into small loads. The LG 40
weighed 145 kg and had a range of up
6,800 meters. It first saw combat during
the battle of Crete.
Rate of fire .............................................. 8 rounds per minute
 81 mm kzGrW 42
The kurzer ("short") 81 mm Granatwerfer
42, also called the "Stummelwerfer",
was a modified version of the standard
medium mortar, the 81 mm GrW 34. The
Stummelwerfer was lightened with a
shorter barrel, reducing its range and
weight significantly. The Stummelwerfer
was used by German Fallschirmjägers,
replacing the unsuccessful 5 cm leGrW
36 light mortar at the platoon and
company fire support levels.
Rate of fire .............................................. 15-25 rpm
FIRE AND RUBBLE 33
 German Naval Support
The Kriegsmarine retreated to Germany's Baltic Sea ports after Operation Overlord. With the
Soviet fleet electing to remain in port at Leningrad, Kriegsmarine surface ships were able to
provide shore support and supply lines to coastal battles on the eastern front.
Available German naval support includes the Hipper-class cruiser Prinz Eugen, light cruisers
Emden and Leipzip, and three destroyer models: the Type 1936A, 1936B, and 1936C.
 German Air Support

 Focke-Wulf 190A6
The Focke-Wulf 190A6 updated the 190 series to be more effective at attacking US bombers.
The primary change was a redesigned wing and increased firepower: two MG 17 machine
guns were added to the fuselage, and the wing-mounted 20 mm MG 151/20E were increased
from two to four.
Loadouts Available .................................. Strafe, Light
 Focke-Wulf 190G3
The Focke-Wulf 190G3 was based on the 190A6 model, and like other G-series aircraft it
featured less machine guns but could carry more bombs. All machine guns were removed,
other than two 20 mm MG 151/20Es on either wing, and new hardpoints for bombs and fuel
tanks were added.
Loadouts Available .................................. Strafe, Light, Heavy, Maximum
 Focke-Wulf 190G3R1
The 190G3R1 replaced the new bomb tracks with Waffen-Behälter WB 151/20 cannon pods,
each housing a pair of MG 151/20 autocannons.
Loadouts Available .................................. Strafe, Light
 German Fortifications
 Panther Turret Bunker (early)
Beginning in 1943, Ausf. A Panther turrets were fitted to buried bunkers to create an expedient
strong point for defensive lines. The turret was mated to a ring mount attached to a box-like
bunker made of prefabricated steel plates. The bunker was then buried in the ground, leaving
only the turret vulnerable to fire.
Some turret bunkers (designated in this game as the early variant) used a relatively unmodified
Panther turret with a cupola and standard armor.
Note: Panther turret bunkers are found within formations in the Infantry
and Armored Infantry branches for all German services, as opposed to
the Fortifications branch for normal bunkers.
 Panther Turret Bunker

Purpose-built Panther turret bunkers featured more extensive modifications to suit their new
role. A flat hatch replaced the cupola, since the additional situational awareness a cupola
granted was mostly lost on an unmoving structure, and the removed cupola reduced the
chances of a shell hitting a vulnerable location. The turret armor was also thickened,
including additional armor welded to the turret top to further protect the bunker against direct
artillery hits. A Nahverteidigungswaffe close defense system was also added.
FIRE AND RUBBLE 35
 Antitank Gun Bunker
A staple of some German fortified lines and networks, bunkers armed with anti-tank guns could
pose a formidable challenge when properly tied into a defensive line with machine guns and
mortars or artillery.
Note: AT Gun bunkers are found within formations in the Infantry and
Armored Infantry branches for all German services, as opposed to the
Fortifications branch for normal bunkers.
 FIRE AND RUBBLE CREDITS

Module Lead Game Manuals Beta Testers
Ben Donaldson Christopher Nelson Boris Ajdukovic
Matt Adema
Game Design Quick Battles David Anderson
Charles Moylan Ben Donaldson Steven Burke
Stephen Grammont Joe Callan
Campaign Designers Alan Davis
The Battlefront Team Ben Donaldson Mark Ezra
Charles Moylan Chad Lennerts Brent Fox
Stephen Grammont Michael Graham
Cassio Lima Scenario Designers Jim Holland
Mike Duplessis Matt Adema Gregory Keller
Christopher Nelson Ben Donaldson Jerry Lenaburg
John Costello Mike Duplessis Chad Lennerts
Brent Fox Ian Leslie
Programming Michael Graham Bil Hardenherger
Charles Moylan Gregory Keller Jean-Charles Hare
Chad Lennerts Kevin Kinscherf
Lead Tech Support Jon Martina Jon Martina
John Costello George McEwan Robert Massart
Michel van der Meyden George McEwan
3D Models / Animations Karl White Ken McManamy
Cassio Lima Studio Michel van der Meyden
Justin Miller
User Interface Artwork Markus Mohr
Jean-Vincent Roy John Osborne
Josh Peterson
2D Artwork Thomas Reiter
Mike Duplessis Kari Salo
Cassio Lima Ian Schwulst
Jean-Vincent Roy David Sluiter
Christopher Nelson Jeffrey Smith
Ben Donaldson Phil Standbridge
Luke Wallace
Cover Art Pete Wenman
Cassio Lima Karl White
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2 COMBAT MISSION RED THUNDER

 Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability

 INSTALLATION & LICENSING

 Installation for Download Version

 License Activation Support

 Help Desk Link

 Soviet Tank Destroyers

 Soviet Unarmored Vehicles

 Soviet Small Arms

 Soviet Heavy Weapons

 M1944 (BS-3) Field Gun

 Panzer IIIM (late)

 Panzer IIIM (flame)

 Panzer IIIN (late)

 Panzer VG Panther (late)

 Panzer VIE Tiger (latest)

 German Tank Destroyers

 Jagdpanzer IV/70(V) (late)

 German Assault Guns

 StuG IIIG (latest) (concrete)

 German Self-Propelled Artillery

 SPW 251/21 Ausf. D (late)

 SPW 251/22 Ausf. D

 German Unarmored Vehicles

 German Small Arms

 German Heavy Weapons

 German Air Support

 Panther Turret Bunker

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