Men of War (Video Game)

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Men of War Offical Cover Art Release Date: 2009 Developer: Best Way Publisher: 1C Company; 505 Games (UK);Aspyr Media (USA) Series: first game of Men of War series. Platforms: PC Genre: real-time tactics

Men of War: Red Tide (2009)

Men of War: Assault Squad (2011)

Men of War: Vietnam (2011)

Men of War: Condemned Heroes (2012)

"Men of War" (Russian: В тылу врага 2: Лис пустыни, or Behind Enemy Lines 2: Desert Fox) is a 2009 real-time strategy video game. Players issue orders to and/or take direct control of soldiers on a simulation-driven battlefield.

The game takes place during World War II (with the exception of the Vietnam expansion pack) and features battles set in Europe, the Soviet Union, Crete, and North Africa across three different campaigns for the Americans, Germans and Soviets. The Empire of Japan was later introduced as a multiplayer faction in a patch.

On November 1, 2009, a sequel called "Men of War: Red Tide" (Russian: Черные бушлаты) was released, featuring missions centered on the Soviet Naval Infantry of the Black Sea Fleet, in addition to adding the arsenals of two more countries, Italy and Romania. This game notably featured no multiplayer or editor.

On February 25, 2011, a stand-alone expansion pack called "Men of War: Assault Squad" was released, featuring more small arms and high quality weapon models. The expansion pack focused on the multiplayer and infantry combat aspects of the game more.

On September 9, 2011， another stand-alone expansion called "Men of War: Vietnam" was released, featuring 2 campaigns focused on the Vietnam War (of the Vietcong and their Russian Advisors, and American Forces respectively) and featuring Vietnam War-era weapons.

On April 12, 2012, a sequel called "Men of War: Condemned Heroes" was released, featuring several campaigns focusing on the infamous Soviet "Penal battalions" and high quality human models.

It is not to be confused with the Perry Lang's action film Men of War .

The following weapons appear in the video game Men of War:

Pistols

All pistols in game use the same universal "pistol ammo", shared with SMGs.

Pistols in Men of War.

UP(From left to right): Nagant Revolver with silencer; Nagant Revolver without silencer; Nambu Type 14; Walther P38.

Bottom(From left to right): Welrod Pistol; Luger P08; Colt 1911; TT-33

Men of War ： Red tide Only

Steyr M1912

Steyr M1912 used by Romanian officers, incorrectly called "Steyer 1912" in game. (might be a spelling mistake).

Steyr Hahn Model 1912 (1913 mfg) - 9x23mm Steyr

Steyr M1912 captured by Soviet Paratrooper.

Beretta M1934

Beretta M1934 used by Italian officers.

Beretta Model 1934 - .380 ACP. On the slide are reported the year of production (in this case 1941) and in roman numerals the year fascist

Men of War ：Vietnam Only

Mk22 Mod 0 "Hush Puppy" (Smith & Wesson 39)

The Mk. 22 Mod 0 , called "smith" in game, used by SOG members,including all storyline characters of US Campaign.

Mk22 Mod 0 - 9x19mm

Sonny Armstrong,one of the storyline characters of US Campaign,hold his "Smith".

Makarov PM

Makarov PM pistol carried by NVA officers or Rocket launcher operator.

Russian Makarov PM - 9x18mm Makarov

A NVA officer holds his Makarov PM.

Men of War:Assault Squad Only

High Standard HDM

The High Standard HDM.

High Standard HDM with integrated silencer - .22 LR

Rifles

All rifles in game are using same "Rifle ammo"

M1 Garand

M1 Garand used by US soldiers in game, it's a semi-automatic rifle,the rate of fire it's faster than other bolt-action rifles, Holds 8 Rounds of "Rifle ammo".

M1 Garand semiautomatic Rifle with leather M1917 sling - .30-06

M1 Garand in game

M1A1 Carbine

M1 Carbine used by US Soldiers,Holds 15 Rounds "Rifle ammo",more than any other rifle-type weapon in Men of War.

M1A1 Carbine with original L style rear sights, and side-folding stock, often referred to as the 'Paratrooper' carbine - .30 Carbine.

M1A1 Carbine in game

In "Faces of War" (Russian: "В тылу врага 2" or "Behind Enemy Lines 2") German soldier has trophy M1A1 Carbine

M1903

M1903.

M1903A1 Springfield - .30-06

Karabiner 98k

Karabiner 98k,used by German soldiers.

Karabiner 98k - German manufacture 1937 date - 7.92x57mm Mauser

Karabiner 98k in game

Mosin Nagant Rifle

Mosin Nagant Rifle usede by soviet soldiers.

Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine, with attached side-folding bayonet - 7.62x54mm R.

Mosin Nagant Rifle in game

SVT-40

SVT-40 used by Soviet elite unit in mutil-player mode,also available in editor.

Tokarev SVT-40 - 7.62x54mmR

Tokarev SVT-40 with PU sniper scope - 7.62x54mmR

Diffreent model in Men of War:Red Tide,note the scoped SVT-40,only available in Red Tide

Lee-Enfield Rifle

Called "EM-3" in game,Used by British Rifleman,Holds 10 Rounds of "Rifle ammo",But the rate of fire are same as other bolt action rifles.

Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during World War Two

Lee-Enfield in game

De Lisle carbine

The De Lisle Carbine used by Allied elite unit in mutil-player mode,holds 7 rounds of "Rifle ammo".

De Lisle Carbine - .45 ACP

Arisaka Type 99

Arisaka Type 99 used by japanese soldier.

Arisaka Type 99 short rifle - 7.7x58mm

STG-44

In Men of War,Stg-44 it's SMG-type weapon,Called "MP-44",Holds 30 Rounds "Pistol ammo",But the range of Stg-44 it's Longer than other SMGs.

Sturmgewehr 44 - 7.92x33mm.

FG-42

FG 42 used by Fallschirmjäger in multiplayer mode.Like Stg-44 in game,The FG-42 in game it's also SMG-type weapon.Holds 20 rounds "Pistol ammo".

FG 42 with iron sights flipped up (no scope mounted), 1st pattern (metal buttstock and sharply-angled pistol grip) - 7.92x57mm Mauser‎

In Men of War: Assault Squad ，FG 42 became a Machine Gun-type weapon,Holds 30 rounds of "MG ammo belt".

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FG 42 second model with bipod and bayonet deployed - 7.92x57mm Mauser.

FG-42 in Men of War: Assault Squad.

Men of War:Red Tide Only

AVS-36

Simonov AVS-36 Rifle used by Soviet Paratrooper during the first campaign,holds 15 rounds of "Rifle ammo",it decrease ammo rapidly due to its high rate of fire.

Simonov AVS-36 Rifle - 7.62x54R

AVS-36 Rifle used by Soviet Paratrooper.

Vz.24

VZ-24 rifle used by Romanian soldiers.

Czech VZ-24 Mauser rifle - 7.92x57mm

AVS-36 Rifle used by Soviet Paratrooper.

Carcano M91

Carcano M91 Rifle used by Italian soldiers.

Carcano M91 Long Rifle - 6.5mm.

Soviet sailor holding captured Carcano M91 Long Rifle.

Carcano M91 TS Modificato (modified). Note the standard bayonet lug. The modified 91 has an additional left side back sling loop for a more comfortable carry on the back (specifically asked by artillery and engineering, who were doing a lot of manual work). - 6.5mm.

"Carabine Carcano" in game.

Men of War:Vietnam Only

Like original Men of War ,all assault rifle(AK-47\M-16) is SMG-type weapon,loading "pistol ammo".But battle rifles like M-14 still using "Rifle ammo".

SKS rifle

The SKS used by NVA Riflemen,the model of SKS rifle in game had no bayonet attachment.

Russian Simonov Type 45 aka the Russian SKS rifle - 7.62x39mm. The Russian SKS has a milled receiver and a blade bayonet. The rifles were issued with hardwood or laminated stocks. This example has a hardwood stock.

NVA Rifleman with SKS.

AK-47

The AK47 used by NVA soldiers,also used by SOG member Bill Kirby in US Campaign.

Final Production version of the Type III AK-47 with cleaning rod removed and laminated stock - 7.62x39mm

Pham Tinh Minh,one of the storyline characters of Vietnamnes Campaign,hold his AK-47.

Fedor Kazakov,Soviet military adviser have a modified version of AK-47,attach a Silencer and a PSO-1 scope.

M14 Rifle

M14 Rifles used by US Riflemen and ARVN Rangers,holds 20 rounds of "Rifle ammo".

M14 rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO

a US rifleman with M14.

M16

M16 rifles,used by US soldiers and ARVN Rangers,all M16 in game have -2 magazine(for example a M16 with 20-Round magazine only holds 18-round ammo).

The original M16, the first version, firing in a 20-round magazine, adopted in large numbers by the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. This has the original 3-prong flash hider. It would later be replaced by the upgraded M16A1 - 5.56x45mm

M16 aka SP1 (flat "slab side receiver") with an A1 "birdcage" Flash hider, used to imitate the M16A1 in many Vietnam era movies. This version has a 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm

ARVN Ranger with M16.

a US Soldier with his M16.

M16 with 30-round magazine.

John Merrill with his special modified M16.

XM177E1

XM177 used by Carl Dillan and some US special force operator.

Colt Model 609 aka U.S. Army's XM177E1- 5.56x45mm. This Carbine utilized the partial magazine fence, the tear drop forward assist, but kept the 10" barrel and Flash hider/Suppressor that did not have a grenade ring (a later feature on the E2 model).

Carl Dillan holds his XM177E1.

Men of War:Assault Squad Only

Type 2 Paratrooper Rifle

Type 2 Paratrooper Rifle.

Arisaka Type 02 Paratrooper Takedown rifle - 7.7x58mm

Gewehr 43

Gewehr 43.

Gewehr 43 - 7.92x57mm Mauser

Gewehr 43 with ZF 4 scope - 7.92x57mm Mauser

Scoped Gewehr 43.

SKS rifle

Russian Simonov Type 45 aka the Russian SKS rifle - 7.62x39mm. The Russian SKS has a milled receiver and a blade bayonet. The rifles were issued with hardwood or laminated stocks. This example has a hardwood stock.

M2 Carbine

M2 Carbine,holds 30 rounds of "Rifle ammo",fires in full-automatic.

M2 Carbine - .30 Carbine

M1941 Johnson rifle

M1941 Johnson rifle.

M1941 Johnson Rifle - .30-06.

Anti-Tank Rifles

All Anti-Tank Rifles in game using the same "AT Rifle ammo".

Boys anti-tank rifle

Boys anti-tank rifle , used by British forces.

Boys MKI Anti-Tank Rifle - .55 Boys (13.9x99B)

PTRS/PTRD

Due to an error，bothPTRD-41 and PTRS-41 rifle use the same model of PTRS-41 rifle.

PTRD-41 Anti-tank rifle - 14.5x114mm

PTRS-41 anti-tank rifle 14.5x114mm

A Soviet AT Rifleman holding a PTRS-41(actually a PTRD-41) Rifle.

Unused PTRD-41 Model.

PzB-39

PzB-39

PzB-39 Anti-tank rifle with spare ammunition box attached to the gun - 7,92×94 mm (Patrone 318)

Type 97 automatic cannon

Japanese "Anti-Tank Rifle",Looks to heavy for a people……

That's a big gun……

Men of War:Red Tide Only

Wz. 35 anti-tank rifle

The Polish Wz. 35 anti-tank rifle,called "Pzb 35(P)"(After the fall of Poland, the German army captured large numbers of the kb ppanc wz.35 and used it as "Panzerbüchse 35 (polnisch)" (abbreviated "PzB 35(p)")),used by Romanian AT Rifleman.

Pzb35(P) in game.

Sniper Rifles

Mosin Nagant Sniper Rifle

Full-length, Mosin Nagant M91/30 Sniper Rifle with Russian PU 3.5x sniper scope - 7.62x54mm R

……but in game model it's M44 Carbine with PU Scope

Lee-Enfield Sniper Rifle

Called "EM-2" in game.Holeds 8 Rounds of "Rifle ammo".

Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I(T) with magazine and scope - .303 British

Arisaka Type 99 sniper rifle

Arisaka Type 99 sniper rifle used by japanese sniper.

Arisaka Type 99 Sniper Rifle with scope - 7.7x58mm Arisaka

M1903A1 Springfield Sniper Rifle

The "M1903A4" in game modeled with M1903A1 Rifle,but attached with M1903A4 Springfield Sniper Rifle 's M84 scope.

M1903A1 Springfield sniper rifle with 7.8x Unertl scope - .30-06

M1903A4 Springfield sniper variant with M84 scope - .30-06

Karabiner 98k Sniper

Karabiner 98k Sniper

Karabiner 98k Sniper with Zeiss ZF42 scope - 7.92x57mm Mauser

Men of War ：Vietnam Only

SVD Dragunov

The SVD Dragunov used by NVA snipers in US Campaign,But only available for Soviet military adviser Mikhail Morozov during the Vietnamnes Campaign.

SVD Dragunov sniper rifle - 7.62x54mm R

Mikhail Morozov with his SVD.

M21 Sniper Rifle

The M21 Sniper Rifle used by US snipers.

M21 Sniper Rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO

Sonny Armstrong and his M21.

Machine Guns

Most of Machine Guns in game using "MG ammo belt",But large caliber Machine Guns like DShK heavy machine gun or Browning M2 using another kind of "MG ammo belt".

Browning M2

Browning M2 mount on various platform.

Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG

Browning M2 mounted on Sherman M4A2.note the incorrectly Dshk's belt box.

HD model of Browning M2HB and M4A3 Sherman in Men of War: Assault Squad,that's more like it.

Browning M2HB's in M51 Quad Mounted System - .50 BMG

Quad Mounted System.

During this unique TPS-style mission "Disaster in Tunisia",Corporal Robinson and Terry Palmer,Allied campaign's storyline characters,must fight their way though German controled desert with their modified dodge(Armed with a Browning M2 and a Bazooka).

Browning Automatic Rifle

Browning Automatic Rifle, Called "B.A.R." in game,used by US soldiers,it's a Machinegun-type weapon.

Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06

Browning M1919A4

Browning M1919 mount on allied vehicle.

Browning M1919A4 - .30-06 Springfield

Browning M1919A4 on an M31C pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield

Men of War:Assault Squad 's HD Model,Browning M1919A4 mount on Jeep.

Bren Gun

Bren gun used by British soldiers,Holds 30 Rounds "MG ammo Belt".

Bren Mk1 - .303 caliber

B.E.S.A.

B.E.S.A. tank machine gun mount on British Armoed Vehicles and tanks.

British Besa tank machine gun - 7.92×57mm Mauser

MK.3 Valentine firing Besa Machine gun.

Vickers Machine Gun

Vickers Mahine Gun used by British force.

Vickers Mark 1 Machine Gun - .303 British

Dshk

DShK heavy machine gun mount on Soviet Tanks.

DShKM on tripod - 12.7x108mm

DShK on IS-2 Heavy Tank.

Maxim M1910

Maxim_M1910 used by Soviet red army.

Maxim 1910 with 'Sokolov' wheel mount & shield - 7.62x54mmR

Quad mount Maxim M1910.

Degtyaryov DS-39

Soviet Degtyaryov DS-39 mount on various platform,and it's anachronistic service to long.

Degtyaryov DS-39 machine gun - 7.62x54mm R

Degtyaryov DP-27

DP-27 used by soviet soldiers.

Degtyarev DP-28 machine gun - 7.62x54mm R

DT-29

DT-29 mounted on Soviet Tanks and APCs,also available for infantry.

DT machine gun - 7.62x54mm R. DT could be dismounted from the tank or armored car and used with a bipod as a light machine gun. In such configuration it was favored by paratroopers.

MG-42

MG42 used by German soldiers，modeled with 50 Round drum，but holds 75 Rounds of “MG Ammo belt”。

MG42 with drum magazine - 7.92x57mm Mauser

MG-34

MG34 used by German Force,usually mount on vehicle platform.

MG34 with front and rear sights folded down - 7.92x57mm Mauser

Type 99

Type 99 Light Machine Gun used by Japanese Machine Gunner.

Type 99 light machine gun 7.7x58mm Arisaka

Type 1 Heavy Machine Gun

Type 1 Heavy Machine Gun used by japanese force,and incorrectly mount on Japanese vehicles.

Type 1 Heavy Machine Gun - 7.7x58mm Arisaka

Men of War:Red Tide Only

ZB-30

ZB-30 used by Romanian soldiers.

ZB26 Light Machine Gun - 7.92x57mm

ZB-53 / Vz.37

ZB-53 used by Romanian force.

ZB 53 / Vz.37 machine gun on tripod - 7.92x57mm Mauser

Breda Modello 30

Breda Modello 30 , called "Breda mod.30" in game,used by Italian soldiers.

Breda Modello 30 - 6,5 mm Carcano.

Men of War:Assault Squad Only

Browning M1919A6

M1919A6, late WWII manufacture with muzzle booster - .30-06 Springfield

Browning M1919A6 in Men of War:Assault Squad.

Vickers K machine gun

Vickers K machine gun available in Men of War:Assault Squad but not mount on vehicle or aircraft,used by British SAS in MP mode!

Vickers K Machine Gun - .303 British

Lewis Gun

Lewis Gun.

Lewis Gun - .303 British

M1941 Johnson machine gun

M1941 Johnson machine gun.

M1941 Johnson machine gun - .30-06

Men of War:Vietnam Only

RPK

RPK light machine gun with 75-round drum magazine - 7.62x39mm

Le Van Cuong with his RPK.

RPD

RPD Light Machine Gun - 7.62x39mm

A Vietcong Machine gunner holds his RPD.

M60

M60 machine gun with bipod extended - 7.62x51mm NATO

Jim Walsh holds his M60.

ARVN Ranger holds M60.

GE M134 Minigun

General Electric M134 - 7.62x51mm NATO

M134 mounted on UH-1 Huey.

SubMachine Guns

All SMGs type weapon in game are using "Pistol ammo",including Stg-44

Sten MK.V

Sten Mk V Used by British soldiers,incorrectly called "Sten Mk.1" in game.

Sten Mk V - 9x19mm

MP-40

Used by German soldiers,most common weapon in single player campaign.

MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm

PPsh-41

Used by Soviet soldiers,Feed with 71-round drum magazine.

Soviet PPSh-41 Submachine Gun - 7.62x25mm Tokarev

PPs-43

Soviet PPS-43 Submachine Gun - 7.62x25mm Tokarev

Thompson SubMachineGun

Thompson SubMachineGun used by American soldiers and some British soldiers.

M1A1 Thompson with 30-round magazine - .45 ACP

M3A1 'Grease gun

The M3 / M3A1 "Grease Gun" used by US soldiers,incorrectly holds 32 Rounds "Pistol ammo".

M3A1 "Grease Gun" .45 ACP

Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II

Used by Japanese soldiers,incorrectly called "Type 100 SMG".Only available in mutil-player or Editor.

Haenel-Schmeisser MP28/II Submachine Gun - 9x19mm

In Men of War:Assault Squad,they correctly called its real name,and have two different model.

HD model in Men of War:Assault Squad.

MP-28 with longer 50-round magazine.

Men of War:Red Tide Only

PPD-40

PPD-40 ,called "PPD" in game,used by Soviet Paratroopers during the first campaign,share same stats of PPsh-41.

PPD 40 7.62x25mm Tokarev

Soviet Paratrooper holding PPD-40.

Orita M1941

Orita M1941 ,called "Orita SMG" in game,used by Romanian soldiers,feed with32-rounds stick magazine.

Orita M1941 submachine gun - 9x19mm

Romanian soldier with Orita M1941.

Soviet Paratrooper holding captured Orita M1941.

Beretta Model 38

Beretta Model 38 , called "Bereta M938A" in game, used by Italian soldiers.

Beretta Model 38A - 9x19mm

A Italian sailor carrying Beretta Model 38A.

Soviet sailor holding captured Beretta Model 38A.

Men of War:Assault Squad Only

M1928 Thompson

M1928/M1928A1 Thompson available in Men of War:Assault Squad ,used by some allied elite unit.

M1928 "Tommy Gun" or "Chicago typewriter" with 50-round drum magazine - .45 ACP, made famous through countless classic gangster movies.

Sten MK.V Silenced

Silenced Sten MK.V，only available in Men of War:Assault Squad

Type 2 SMG

Type 100 SMG

The real Type 100 submachine gun available in Men of War:Assault Squad.

Type 100 (1944-1945 model) - 8x22mm Nambu

MP-3008

Owen Submachine Gun

Owen Submachine Gun.

Owen Mk I Submachine Gun - 9x19mm

Reising M50 Submachine Gun

Reising M50.

Reising M50 (full stock variant) - .45 ACP. Fitted with Cutts compensator and 20 round double stack magazine.

shotgun

Winchester Model 1897

The Winchester Model 1897 shotgun only available in Men of War:Assault Squad ,fires "Winchester ammo"(Shotgun shells)

Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun" - 12 Gauge. This is an original mint condition 1935 Manufacture commercial trench gun by Winchester.

Winchester Model 1897 in Men of War:Assault Squad.

Launchers

Panzerschreck

Panzerschreck

RPzB 54 "Panzerschreck" rocket launcher - 88mm

"Panzerschreck" in game.

Panzerfaust

Panzerfaust it's a disposable weapon in game,When the Panzerfaust is fired the user will drop the empty tube and pick up another one.

Panzerfaust - 44mm with 149mm warhead

"Panzerfaust" in game.

P.I.A.T.

PIAT ，Called "P.I.A.T." in game, used by British force.

Projector, Infantry, Anti Tank (PIAT) with loaded bomb - 3.25 in

P.I.A.T. in game.

M9 Rocket Launcher "Bazooka"

M9 Bazooka used by US Force,and Soviet AT Soldier us it in mutil-player mode.

M9 "Bazooka" - 2.36 inch

Type 4 70 mm AT Rocket Launcher

Men of War:Red Tide Only

Granatbüchse 39

Called "Gzb.39" in game.

"GzB.39" in game.

Men of War:Vietnam Only

RPG-2

Used by Vietcong Rocket launcher operator.

RPG-2 40mm with PG-2 rocket

Vietcong with RPG2.

RPG-7

Used by NVA Rocket launcher operator,mount with a PGO-7 Scope.

RPG-7 - 40mm

NVA Soldier with RPG7.

M79 grenade launcher

M79 grenade launcher - 40x46mm

Carl Dillan with his M79.

M72 LAW

Carried by some US Soldier,it's a disposable weapon,like Panzerfaust of the original game.

M72A2 LAW - 66mm. The "Empty" marking makes it clear this is a spent tube.

US soldier with M72.