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Company of Heroes 3

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Your friendly guide to Company of Heroes 3's first mission. Learn how to clear the beach, take out MG42s and bunkers, and earn your first medal.

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Your friendly guide to Company of Heroes 3's first mission. Learn how to clear the beach, take out MG42s and bunkers, and earn your first medal.

Alright, so you're diving into Company of Heroes 3 for the first time! This first mission is designed to ease you in, so don't stress. The game does a great job of giving you hints through what your guys are saying and what's happening on screen, so pay attention – those cues are super useful all the way through.

Walkthrough
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    First things first, you'll want to get your troops moving. Just grab them all with your mouse, select them as a group, and start moving them towards the shingle (that's the beach area). Keep nudging them forward until most of your Able company is on the shingle.
  2. 2
    Now, let's get tactical. Find your sniper and get them camouflaged. Your first target should be the closest MG42 crew. Taking them out early will make it way easier for your engineers to get onto the shingle safely.
  3. 3
    Time for the engineers to do their thing. You'll want to move them from one tank trap to the next. This gives them cover and helps them survive the MG42 fire that's still coming down.
  4. 4
    Keep using your snipers to pick off any MG42 crews as you push uphill. Once the immediate area is clear of those pesky machine guns, send in an engineer to plant a satchel charge and blow up any obstacles.
  5. 5
    Focus on taking out the bunkers first, as that's where enemy infantry will keep spawning. Advance cautiously, letting your snipers deal with any heavy machine guns or big guns like the 88s you encounter. Use your regular rifle squads to provide cover fire for your engineers as they move between objectives. If you see any light MG42s lying around, grab them! They'll seriously boost your squads' firepower.
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    To snag your first medal, you'll need to clear out the final gun after you've secured 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. It's a great way to clear out the left beach exit and the two objective 88 guns with fewer of your own troops getting hurt.

Medal Earned: Expert Infantry Badge

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