absolutely.
but whether Offensive or Defensive. Having units that can sit on ridges and X-ray smoke is a game changer of the highest order.
It makes for interesting wargaming. One of the aspects of SPMBT is the broad range of technology coverage due to the length of time. I recently played back to back two scenarios.....one in which the primary NATO defender was the US with 105mm equipped M1s vs. Soviet "A-Team" T-80 bn's. Second was a slightly later similar scenario only with 120mm M1's vs the same T-80s.
yikes.
On the issue of smoke.....regardless of how the Soviet side used it. TTS made it a non factor. I get that depending on era, INF and RECON units might not have the same benefit......but thats why I just wanted to start a discussion on the tech and what it can really do, outside the game.
a fascinating subject on a literal game changing tech.
Re: Thermal Imaging and Smoke Dischargers
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