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Monte Cassino
Battlefield 1942

Monte Cassino

Master the Monte Cassino map in Battlefield 1942. Learn strategies for Allies and Axis, including countering pak40s and monastery tactics.

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Master the Monte Cassino map in Battlefield 1942. Learn strategies for Allies and Axis, including countering pak40s and monastery tactics.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Play as the Free French to utilize their effective Sten SMG.
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    Prioritize destroying the pak40s (anti-tank guns) as they do NOT respawn (be brought back to life at a checkpoint after death) and are a severe threat to Allied tanks.
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    Use tanks to shoot the pak40s from a distance, or attempt to plant dynamite, though this carries a high risk of detection.
  4. 4
    Avoid spawning at the flag closest to the enemy spawn point due to significant spawn camping potential.
  5. 5
    Utilize hills for cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) from explosions.
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    Be alert for infantry moving around corners.
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    Consider using the strategy outlined in the Allied strategy section to infiltrate the monastery without engaging in front-line combat.
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    Remember that enemies have fewer reinforcements for each flag they hold, making it easier to capture flags when the enemy controls many.
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    Navigate the mazelike monastery carefully, as it contains numerous camping spots.
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    Axis players should watch for Allied attempts to sneak into the monastery.
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    Axis players can find a great sniping position on the hill to the left of the main Allied spawn point.
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    Snipers are generally less effective on this map, especially for the Allies.
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    Allied players with a light armored tank should use it from a distance against pak40s due to their limited range and the tank's high damage output.
  14. 14
    Consider using artillery when your team advances too far.
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    Axis players defending the rearmost flag in the monastery should remain in a prone position to intercept sneaking Allies.
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    When capturing a flag outside the monastery, prone next to the health pack.
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    Capture flags farthest from your current position, as they are typically less defended.
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    The backmost flag in the monastery is easy to defend by camping on the steps.
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    Scouts should call for artillery fire and prioritize survival to ensure its effectiveness.
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    When attacking a flag, move along the map edges rather than the middle to avoid concentrated enemy fire and grenade spamming.
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    Be aware of and watch out for grenade spamming.
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    Axis players can guard the last flag in the monastery to prevent Allies from sneaking by.
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    Repairing the pak40s is crucial for the Axis to hold off the Allies.
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    Allied players should stick with teammates when attempting to capture flags head-on.
Tips
  • Allies: Destroying the pak40s is your first and most critical objective.
  • Never spawn at the flag closest to the enemy spawn point to avoid immediate death from spawn camping.
  • Allies: Use hills for cover from explosions.
  • Stay alert for enemies around corners.
  • Allies: Refer to the specific strategy for infiltrating the monastery.
  • Capturing flags is easier when the enemy controls many others.
  • The monastery is a maze with many camping spots to discover.
  • Axis: Be vigilant for sneaking Allied players.
  • Axis: The hill left of the Allied spawn offers a good sniping vantage point.
  • Snipers are generally not recommended on this map, particularly for the Allies.
  • Allies: Light armored tanks are effective against pak40s from a distance.
  • Axis: Guarding the rearmost flag in the monastery is a viable defensive strategy.
  • Prone next to the health pack when attempting to capture a flag.
  • Capturing undefended distant flags can help surround the enemy.
  • The backmost monastery flag is simple to defend by camping the steps.
  • Scouts must stay alive to ensure artillery calls are useful.
  • Attack flags by moving along the map edges, not the center.
  • Be cautious of grenade spamming.
  • Axis: Guarding the monastery's final flag is key to preventing Allied infiltration.
  • Axis: Repairing pak40s is vital for defense.
  • Allies: Use the provided strategy for a less direct approach to the monastery.
  • When attacking flags head-on, stay with your team.
  • Prone by the health pack when capturing flags.

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