It’s inspired by the May 1940 battle that took place around the town of Arras, where the allied side launched a counter-attack against the German army, advancing towards the channel coast. Together with Twisted Steel, Arras is one of the two Western Front maps depicting the Fall of France, which eventually led to a British retreat from continental Europe. While not portraying a specific historical event, Twisted Steel is heavily inspired by the events at the fortified sector of the river Escaut in 1940, on the border between Belgium and France.Īpart from the impressive fallen bridge, you’ll fight in villages, across fields, and along a river on a map designed to bring those rural, Europe-based World War 2 fantasies to life. A key strategic point that can be heavily fortified and defended, this will be a nest for infantry clashes, but daring tank pilots may also try their luck in what will be a severely contested area. Commandeered by Erwin “The Desert Fox” Rommel, the German troops were forced to retreat westward through Libya and eventually surrender following the attacks.ĭominating the landscape of this airfield (or, indeed, “aerodrome”) is a central hangar. This area was the scene of pivotal battles between the Axis and Allies during 19.Īerodrome is loosely based on the British attacks on German installations, supply lines, and airfields in the Libyan desert in 1942–1943. Hamada is one of two Battlefield V maps set in North Africa and is inspired by a strategic point between Libya and Egypt. Featured below is a brief description of each one: The Battlefield V section of EA’s website goes into greater depth about all eight locations. Get a quick look at all Battlefield V has to offer in the official launch maps trailer below:
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