Terrain Encyclopedia
How roads, woods, towns, rivers, hills, mud, and snow shape operations.
Curated by Tronsoft Museum
Overview
Terrain affects movement, observation, protection, and the usefulness of different unit types.
Terrain Effects
- Roads accelerate movement but channel advances.
- Woods conceal infantry and restrict armored maneuver.
- Towns provide defensive cover and create close combat.
- Rivers turn bridges and crossings into operational objectives.
- Hills improve observation and fire positions.
- Mud and snow reduce mobility and increase the importance of routes.