Soviet Union Doctrines

The Soviet Union leverages numerical superiority, versatile conscripts, and devastating late-game armor. Soviet doctrines range from defensive fortification to overwhelming assault, offering unmatched artillery options and the most feared heavy tanks in the game. From cost-effective infantry swarms to elite special forces, the Red Army provides diverse strategic approaches built around mass, momentum, and firepower.

Whether you’re burying enemies under Katyusha rockets, rolling IS-2 heavy tanks, or infiltrating with elite commandos, the Soviet Union offers six distinct doctrines—each emphasizing different aspects of overwhelming force.

Defensive firepower fortress. Fortify every inch of the map and annihilate infantry with the most extensive indirect fire toolkit in the USSR lineup, backed by flamethrower tanks.

Artilleriyskaya Diviziya controls space through attrition. Fortify key positions with engineer squads laying mines and defenses everywhere, then delete enemy infantry with layered artillery and flame tanks. Bolstered weapon crews become nearly impossible to dislodge, forcing enemies to attack into prepared kill zones.

Purpose-built armor counter. Excel at destroying tanks at all stages with dedicated tank hunters, transitioning into heavy assault guns that dominate late-game.

Istrebitel Tankovaya Diviziya counters armor throughout the entire match. Start with tank hunter infantry to deny early armor, transition into dedicated TDs for mid-game control, then dominate late-game with ISU-152 heavy assault guns that excel against both armor and infantry. Air support provides additional flexibility.

Mass infantry and affordable heavies. Overwhelm with numbers early, then grind opponents down with economical KV-1 tanks and rocket artillery.

Strelkovaya Diviziya trades individual quality for mass and economy. Flood the map with dirt-cheap conscripts to secure early dominance, then transition into affordable KV-1 heavies and rocket artillery to grind opponents down through attrition. Strong defensive AT prevents enemy armor from breaking your lines.

Elite special forces with mobile armor. Dominate with stealth commandos early, then maintain momentum with solid medium tanks and lend-lease vehicles.

Motostrelkovaya Diviziya wins through finesse rather than brute force. ODON commandos are lethal in early and mid-game, while solid medium armor answers Axis mediums effectively. Lacks true heavy tanks, so victory comes through combined arms coordination, tactical superiority, and maintaining momentum.

Brutal close-quarters assault doctrine. Break enemy lines with elite Shock Troops, then exploit breaches with heavy breakthrough armor.

Udarnaya Diviziya excels at breaking fortified positions. Use artillery and infiltration to soften targets, then unleash Shock Troops in brutal close-quarters assaults that clear urban areas and forests. Roll in heavy tanks to exploit breaches and hold captured ground against counter-attacks.

Discounted armor mass with elite infantry. Build toward overwhelming tank superiority through cost reductions, supported by Guards Riflemen core.

Tankovaya Diviziya sacrifices early power for overwhelming late-game dominance. Endure a weak early phase with Guards infantry holding the line, then unleash discounted armor that outnumbers and overwhelms opponents. A terror in long games if fuel is secured and armor preserved.

Choose your Soviet doctrine based on playstyle and game mode: