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Operation Baytown
Battlefield 1942

Operation Baytown

Operation Baytown is a Road to Rome map in Battlefield 1942. Learn tips for infantry, pilots, and countering bombers.

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Operation Baytown is a Road to Rome map in Battlefield 1942. Learn tips for infantry, pilots, and countering bombers.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    As a fighter pilot, prioritize destroying enemy bombers as ground forces are largely ineffective against them.
  2. 2
    Secure at least one, ideally two, enemy airfields to deny the enemy air superiority and prevent plane campers.
  3. 3
    If you capture a beach, stay prone to defend against grenade spam from above.
  4. 4
    If the enemy captures a beach and you hold the flag above it, defend it fiercely, staying prone as an assault class and utilizing nearby medical crates.
  5. 5
    Utilize landing craft for island traversal if other methods are unavailable.
  6. 6
    Be aware that Operation Baytown is a sniper's haven; avoid staying still unless aiming and use rocks for cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects).
  7. 7
    The middle island is excellent for ambushes; hide behind rocks to shoot approaching infantry.
  8. 8
    Avoid the edge of hills, as nearby bomb impacts can knock you off.
  9. 9
    If you are a pilot and an enemy is on your tail in a non-fighter plane, fly slightly off the map to try and lose them without going too far to get back.
  10. 10
    Infantry should generally capture points, stay with teammates, and use vehicles like jeeps or tank machine gun positions for transport, but be aware of being a target when stationary.
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    Prone when attacking at a distance with automatic weapons to reduce recoil.
  12. 12
    Use voice commands to coordinate with teammates.
  13. 13
    Crouching and proning significantly reduce recoil, especially for assault rifles, while moving increases it.
  14. 14
    Always take side routes when advancing towards a flag and utilize cover, particularly during bombing raids.
  15. 15
    Pilots should aim to get the first planes and act as anti-aircraft support if flying a fighter.
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    Medium bomber pilots should focus on bombing targets like tanks on the middle island.
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    Engage and destroy enemy pilots to prevent them from attacking friendly tanks.
  18. 18
    Bomb enemy airfields to deter plane campers, noting the British airbase AA gun has a better position than the Italian one. Bombing the airfield before enemies can man the AA guns is often effective.
  19. 19
    In dogfights, ensure you are behind the enemy, as it is difficult to shake enemies off your tail. Winning dogfights is crucial for protecting friendly tanks.
  20. 20
    Consider paratrooping to the enemy airfield to eliminate the threat of enemy airplanes, then using a tank to capture the flag if available.
  21. 21
    If no tank is present after capturing an airfield, return later when one spawns.
  22. 22
    If you capture an airfield and take off in a new plane, fly over the flag to destroy enemies attempting to retake it.
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    Infantry are generally the weakest but most important units for capturing flags.
Tips
  • Destroying bombers is critical for fighter pilots, as ground-based anti-aircraft guns are often poorly positioned and ineffective.
  • Having two airfields is ideal to deny the enemy air power, but this is difficult due to plane campers.
  • When capturing a beach, staying prone is essential to survive enemy grenade spam.
  • If the enemy captures a beach, defend the flag above it fiercely as an assault class, using nearby medical crates.
  • Landing craft can be useful for traversing the island if other options are limited.
  • Operation Baytown is a sniper-heavy map; constant movement or proning for aiming is advised.
  • When sniping, use rocks for cover.
  • The middle island is a prime location for ambushes by hiding behind rocks.
  • Avoid the edges of hills to prevent being knocked off by bomb impacts.
  • If caught by an enemy plane in a non-fighter, flying slightly off the map can help evade them.
  • Stay with your team as infantry.
  • Jeeps and tank machine gun positions offer transportation but make you a visible target.
  • Prone to reduce recoil when firing automatic weapons at range.
  • Learn and use voice commands for better team coordination.
  • Crouching and proning reduce recoil; moving increases it.
  • Always use side routes when moving towards flags and seek cover during bombing raids.
  • Fighter pilots act as essential anti-aircraft support.
  • Medium bombers are best used for destroying ground targets like tanks.
  • Eliminate enemy pilots to protect friendly tanks.
  • Bombing enemy airfields can prevent plane campers from accessing aircraft.
  • Prioritize getting behind enemy planes in dogfights.
  • Paratrooping to an enemy airfield can neutralize air threats and allow for flag capture.
  • If no tank is available after capturing an airfield, wait for one to spawn.
  • Use a newly spawned plane to patrol captured flags and eliminate retaking enemies.
  • Infantry are vital for flag capture.

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