Normandy Patch Update

[ComradeP]

Artillery not having much of an effect through direct fire is, like you say, caused by the range modifier, which wasn't really designed for very long ranges. As the effect of artillery fire comes from the explosive charge of the shell, not from penetration, accuracy that can't deviate more than a few inches or centimeters or speed, it could be argued that the range modifier shouldn't be applied to it.

It does look like there's a mistake with the French MMG ratings based on the icon, as their icon shows them using Browning M1917's, but with a lower SA rating than their US counterpart. Good catch.

The French LMG seems to be the BAR instead of the Browning M1919, which would explain its lower ratings. Allied squad support weapons like the Bren and BAR are closer to modern automatic rifles than to true machineguns.