The Axis 80mm Granatewerfer 34 mortar is larger and heavier than the Allied mortar unit and can fire a larger bomb over a longer distance, allowing the 3-man mortar team to target remote foes while staying relatively safe from returning infantry fire, the Mortar Barrage ability is particularly effective against massed troops, although it can be targeted at nonvisible areas of the map and even at moving units. If a crewman is killed while using the weapon, a replacement will take his place. If all crew members are lost, the weapon can be recovered for further use or taken by the enemy.