Victory locations and points

[pontaeus]

I take it you are coming from a CM1x background.  In CM2x occupy victory locations are handled differently.  To score the points you have to have total control over them.  Touch objectives give you the points as soon as your guys set foot on the location.

Are victory locations all-or-nothing situations in CM x 2?

Yes.

Does the amount of terrain you've covered in a victory location matter? In other words, if you've advanced and "own" 75% does it secure you more points versus occupying a smaller portion?

No you either get all the points if you rid the area of your enemy and have your own guys on it or you get none of the

Do you have to entirely clear the location of enemy troops?

Yes.

Can a shot-up tank crew cleverly hiding in the corner of a victory location deprive the other side of points?

Yes.