Large squads sizes and quad speeds mean Soviets can cap fast and cover a lot of ground, and you should make the most of this to forced your opponent to play reactionary and defensive at the start of the game.Armour and Anti-tank is lacking in brute force (you’ll need a combination of armour, AT and squads to counter a few Panzer IV’s).In this guide he covers: Strengths and Weaknesses vs Wermacht Strengths If you are new to the game, or struggling with the Soviets I’d highly reccomend SirRagesAlot unit guide at the steam forums. He has numbers on his side, but time can play against him if he is not persistent in his aggression.
A good Soviet Player will be aggressive and unrelenting onto his German opponent breaching his defenses, overtaking his mgs, and burning his bunkers. Players of vCoh and Opposing Fronts will notice the distinct similarities in playstyles and units between the Soviets, Americans, and Panzer Elite. The Soviet Union in Company of Heroes combines large masses of infantry with quick mechanized armor into a formidable and aggresively oriented force.
