The Ponznan mission is fairly straightforward. Burst through the outer city wall, capture two key points, and then take the Citadel. You're operating under an initially-invisible time limit, so don't delay too much.
You'll be coordinating with an AI ally for the first part of the mission. Allow him to handle the right flank of the attack while you concentrate on clearing out the left.
You'll want a hefty amount of armor for this mission. Tank combat in city streets is a rat-trap, and you'll need sheer numbers to break through some areas. Balance heavy assault guns with T-70s to clear out infantry, and protect your troops in MG-equipped Half-Tracks.
Deploy a mortar against this position before advancing. Kill everyone on this balcony with indirect fire or the guns will drive you nuts.
When the bridge goes out, use heavy assault mechanized guns to clear a breach through the wall, then advance and take the nearby strong point. Follow up by capturing the fort on your left. Build Fuel depots as circumstances allow.
Be careful of the narrow wall gap. It can form a bottleneck where groups of enemy tanks can pin your armor.
After breaching the wall, your first two targets are City Hall and the Square in the northwest corner of the city. Your AI allies may concentrate on city hall, but you can give them a hand if you wish.
On the other hand, you can use their attack as a diversion and rush north , clearing enemy strongholds, building Resources, and seizing the square. Advance with tanks first, followed by half-tracks. Watch out for tank ambushes. Keep your armor bunched for concentrated firepower. Clear infantry with T-70 counter fire and your own infantry forces.
Once both strongholds have fallen, build up your forces and advance north. Move very quickly to avoid bombardment. Get your tanks through the bottleneck, into the open, and spread out as quickly as possible. There are several guns in the north that will rip you to shreds if you move too slowly.
Kill the enemy armor, then rush to get behind the artillery and AT.
Wipe out the fortified positions with a combined arms assault.
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