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I myself would either use your method above or 2 other malleable options

1) Inverse hammer and anvil

This method revolves around using the Guards superior numbers in conjunction with main battle tanks (or even a super heavy tank) to take the brunt of the enemy attack while the Marines preform a counter-offensive once the enemy has comitted to their main attack.

2) The Vice

In this method I would deploy the guard as a shortend front, wait for the enemy to advance just enough to get my drop pods and thunderhawks behind the enemy and then either:

a) Advance both forces towards each other crushing the enemy inbetween

or b) keep the enemy surounded and use the guards more numerous artillary to finish the job.

But keep in mind that you can use either force however you like but 99% of the time the Space Marines will be out numbered making it important to use guard armor, fliers, or numbers to help contain/ keep back the enemy.