Armored Shield

This battle is centered around the buildings of the farm and village, bringing urban-style combat to this otherwise rural setting. Expect plenty of house-to-house fighting in the center of the map, so choose your weapons accordingly. Carbines, PDWs, and shotguns are all very effective in these cramped spaces. But make sure your squad also has some anti-tank capability when it comes to dealing with the IFV. Engineers armed with rocket launchers or support troops equipped with C4 are required to take out this threat. A single IFV spawns at one of four possible locations along the perimeter of the village. Make an effort to take control of one of these vehicles to give your squad a quick boost in kills. But when driving the IFV, don’t loiter among the buildings in the center of the map—there are far too many hiding spots for opponents. Instead, drive out onto the field to the west and engage opponents in the village from long range. By avoiding close contact with enemy troops, you’ll have an easier time holding onto the IFV. But it will still require repairs, so make sure at least one squad member is carrying a repair tool at all times.