FIght back the last great German offensive of World War Two. We’re looking at fielding Winter US at the Battle of the Bulge in Bolt Action. Operation Watch on the…

On the anniversary of its culmination, we’re looking at the Battle of the Bulge in Bolt Action, with a focus on collecting and gaming with Winter Germans. Operation Watch on…

Cast the Third Reich back westwards with the Soviet Army in Bolt Action. We’re showing you how you can go about starting a Soviet force in the game. Why collect…

The Hungarian Army benefitted from strong officer training and axis support. We look at collecting a Hungarian Army in Bolt Action. Why collect Hungarians? The Hungarian Army operated in support…

The 44M “Mace Thrower” was a devastating anti-tank weapon employed by the Hungarian Army in the Siege of Budapest of 1944. View in Store   The Attila line at Budapest…

Warlorders Dan & Tom settle their differences in the bombed-out ruins of Stalingrad, using the FREE Academy of Street Fighting downloadable. Firefight! Back in the summer, we ran an epic…

On the tenth day of Christmas, Warlord said to me… It’s day 10 of our Warlords 12 days of Christmas. Return to D-Day with the Anglo-Canadian Sector Campaign Book. The…

On the fifth day of Christmas, Warlord said to me… It’s day 5 of our Warlords 12 days of Christmas. The generals are in conference… Coming in 2020; Combined Arms…

On the fourth day of Christmas, Warlord said to me… It’s day 4 of our Warlords 12 days of Christmas. Battle rages in the Pacific We present the cover of…

On the third day of Christmas, Warlord said to me… It’s day 3 of our Warlords 12 days of Christmas, check out the upcoming Bolt Action Italian tank – due…

On the first day of Christmas, Warlord said to me… It’s day one of our Warlords 12 days of Christmas, check out the cover for the upcoming Bolt Action Campaign:…

With frost covering the ground at Warlord HQ, we’re looking eastward to the embattled city of Stalingrad, which became the proving ground for many street fighting tactics!   As part…

We spotted this recreation of the Battle of Brécourt Manor on Facebook. Ed Rossman guides us through the game pitting 14 US paratroopers against 47 Germans. Brécourt Manor, June 6th…

We spotted this Army at the Bolt Action 2019 GT. Its owner, Matt Bell, takes us through his inspirations for building the force. Matt’s army is based around the defenders…

The SG-6 Trippelwagen was an unusual all-terrain amphibious car, adapted for German military use as a reconnaissance vehicle. Hans Trippel designed the all-terrain four-wheeled drive amphibious car in 1935. His…

Pavlov’s House was a site of key strategic importance during the Battle of Stalingrad; subject to fierce repeated assaults by the German invaders.   The siege of ‘Pavlov’s House’ is…

The Island hoppings of World War Two by the USMC occupy a unique space in military history. One of their first targets was the coral atoll of Tarawa. The Battle…

Tony Clements, a keen photographer and friend of Warlord, has sent us these snaps of WW2 vehicles in action. We present them for your hobby inspiration… Tony hails from Derby,…

Though not officially participants in the Korean War, the Soviet Union nevertheless aided both the KPA and the Chinese PVA. Troops of the Soviet 25th Army were stationed in Pyongyang…

Suitable for both Soviet armies in World War 2 and the KPA in the Korean War, the SU-76M self-propelled gun finds its way into Bolt Action. The SU-76 was based…

Lend your Korean People’s Army some extra firepower to drive back the forces of the UN, the ZiS-2 is a powerful anti-tank gun. The 57mm ZiS-2 was a rapid-firing semi-automatic…

We’re heading to the jungles of Burma for a look at the British Chindits, formed to take on the Japanese invaders using their own tactics. ‘Chindits’ is the name given…

The Korean People’s Army utilised the ZiS-3 divisional gun; an extremely versatile weapon. Now you can field it in your games of Bolt Action Korea! The ZiS-3 was a Soviet-made…

Bringing your games to life are these amazing Volleyfire and Firepower lights. Simulating musket fire, cannons and machine-gun fire, they’ll change the way your battle looks. Have a look at…

We trial the Rapid Deployment System on a German Grenadier model. The system is fantastic for getting miniatures to the table quickly and with great results! All the paints used…

We turn Warlord’s Rapid Deployment Paint System to Soviet Infantry. The system allows you to get remarkable results for very little effort! All the paints used were taken from the…

We present the latest FAQ for Bolt Action. This PDF is the most up to date source for rulings and replaces any previous documents. FAQ & ERRATA Errata are changes…

Recently, our compatriot and fellow warlorder based in the good old US of A, Mr Jon Russell,  popped over for a visit here at HQ Nottingham, we took the opportunity…

The Korean People’s Army is reinforced with heavy firepower in the form of the heavy mortar, the M42 anti-tank gun & the Katyusha! The forces of the KPA are further…

The M39 (T41) Armoured Utility Vehicle arrives on the battlefields of Bolt Action Korea as a reliable transport for US troops.   Built on the chassis on the M-18 Hellcat,…

Today we’re looking at the Soviet BTR-40, which made its debut in the Korean War. It is still in service with several nations to this day. Development Following World War…

Grab your submachine guns and prepare to defend the Fatherland from the capitalist invaders! We’re looking at the tactics of the Korean People’s Army! The Korean People’s Army During the…

With Warlord’s Rapid Deployment Paint System, it has never been easier to get your miniatures tabletop ready. We show you how with US Infantry. US GI All the paints used…

With Warlord’s Rapid Deployment Paint System, it has never been easier to get your miniatures tabletop ready. We show you how with British Infantry.   British Tommy All the paints…

The elements of the Chinese PVA support group are available separately. We take a look at the headquarters units and weapon teams. Headquarters Team Officers of the CCP army were…

Give your KPA force some much-needed punch with this set of brand new support weapons! You’ll get an anti-tank rifle, a light mortar, and a flamethrower. Supplied principally by the…

The Chinese People’s Volunteer Army entered the Korean War in October 1950, an unexpected opponent for the UN forces fighting against North Korea. Enter the Dragon Though the Chinese were…

Born late in WW2, the Sherman M4 ‘Easy Eight’ continued to enjoy enormous success in the Korean War, becoming the favoured tank of US forces. The M4 Sherman was originally…

The British Centurion Mk.III and Super Bazooka armed infantry make their impact on the Korean War. Replicate the feats of Commonwealth forces! The Commonwealth Soldiers of the Commonwealth began the…

The famous ‘Duck’ of WWII, the DUKW Amphibious truck, comes to Bolt Action as a US transport, ideal for games in both World War II and the Korean War.  …

Named for early tank advocate General Patton, the M46 is now rumbling onto the battlefields of Bolt Action Korea; a powerful addition for US forces!   The M46 Patton was…

The Korean war saw a crossover of WW2 era and Cold War equipment. We examine some of the US vehicles which featured in the conflict. Though initially understrength, the inflow…

Though the Soviet-made T-34/85 tank dominated the early days of the Korean War, it soon met stiff competition with the entry of Commonwealth armour… Centurion Battle Tank MK.III The Centurion…

Our monolithic D-Day campaign has come to an end. Warlorder Tom looks back at the course of the campaign, and the heroic victory achieved by the allies! Our D-Day campaign…

The Hungarian Army receives vital reinforcements to defend against the enemy armour. Enter the Pak 40, Solothurn anti-tank rifle and the Panzerschreck. The Hungarian Army had to adapt quickly after…

Dive into the history of MacArthur’s Korean War masterstroke with our article on the devastating amphibious landings at Inchon! The Strategic Situation “We shall land at Inchon, and I shall…

The Battle of the Falaise Pocket was the final hammer blow in clearing out German forces in Normandy in the wake of the D-Day Landings. The Battle of the Falaise…

Bring the idyllic rural lifestyle to the tabletop. This Troll Trader Farm set provides a fantastic backdrop to any rural battlefield in Bolt Action. View in Store     This…

Formed in 1948 with the purpose to specialise in commando and amphibious actions, the 1st Platoon, 2nd Company, 2nd Battalion 766th Independent Regiment of the KPA led the attack on…

The 7th Armoured Division, nicknamed ‘The Desert Rats’, found fame in their North African campaign, but they also played a vital role in the D-Day landings. “Dear Desert Rats! May…

The KPA BTR-40 APC was a Soviet-designed troop carrier that first saw service in the Korean War. Quicken your advance with this nimble transport!   Primarily used by the North…

The dSHK HMG team provides some supplementary firepower for the Korean Peoples Army. Lay down suppressive heavy fire in Bolt Action Korea! The standard KPA heavy machine gun of the…

The North Korean KPA tank crew allows you to customise your KPA armoured vehicles with distinctive detail and thus, all-important character.   The KPA Tank Crew kit contains six metal…

Though it was best known for its major role in the North African Campaign, the 21st Panzer Division were also fierce defenders in Normandy on D-Day.   Under the command…

The Korean War was a bloody and brutal affair. You’re going to need somewhere to tend to those wounds. Enter the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital!   “You’ve gotta understand I’m…

Prior to the Korean War, choppers were rarely used in combat. The Bell 47 Sioux Helicopter adds a new dimension to games of Bolt Action.   The Bell 47 (designated…

Supplement your KPA infantry regiments with the KPA Support Group. With leadership and enhanced firepower, your troops can surge to victory.     Containing the KPA HQ, a medium mortar…

This week, we’re looking at the veteran Jedburgh teams that supported the French resistance during the Allied invasion in 1944! There were several resistance movements throughout occupied Europe. With their…

Alongside the brand new Korea book comes a host of new figures! The new British forces miniatures are a brilliant entry point for your Korean campaigns…   View in Store…

Alongside the brand new Korea book comes a host of new figures! A great selection of new miniatures for the Chinese army provide an ideal starting point.   View in…

Our D-Day 75th Anniversary campaign is continuing to thrive, with many battles being hard-fought for both sides. Today we highlight a brilliant linked series of games from Yann Cléach…  …

Leap into the new era of conflict with this range of North Korean KPA  Infantry. These models are the ideal starting point for building a Korean force in Bolt Action….

The Frozen Chosen The 1st Marine Division and the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir View in Store Code: GNM Author: Thomas McKelvey Cleaver   In November 1950 The US 1st…

The Last Great Amphibious Assault View in Store CAMPAIGN 162 Author: Gordon L. Rottman Illustrator: Peter Dennis Number of Pages: 96   Inch’on was probably the most significant campaign in…

Korea 1950 View in Store DUEL 32 Author: Steven J. Zaloga Illustrator: Richard Chasemore Number of Pages: 80   A hotly-debated topic amongst tank buffs is of the relative merits…

Last Stand of the ‘Glorious Glosters’ View in Store Imjin River 1951 Campaign 328 Author: Brian Drohan Illustrator: Steve Noon   After China’s November 1950 intervention in the war and…

Accessorise your army with the newest equipment, fresh from the factory! We’ve released a whole range of dice to complement your Bolt Action army! Dice Packs Each themed pack comes…

We’re joining the Canadian advance towards Caen this week with a look at the fierce fighting around the Carpiquet airfield during Operation Windsor. The Battle for Caen One of the…

A brand new book deserves some brand new figures! and this new range is exceptional for anyone wanting to play as the North Korean People’s Army for Bolt Action! Korean…

We’ve 2 new Redoubt terrain sets arriving for your artillery pieces from Sarissa Precision today: Each one is easy to build and provides a neat display base as well as…

Join the battle for Normandy and expand your Bolt Action army with a new support group! Help turn the tide by adding these powerful units to your force! Drive the…

Lieutenant Speirs Our fantastic special figure – Only available if you are a member – is based on Lieutenant Speirs, as immortalized in the HBO production Band of Brothers in…

Our friends at Sarrisa have put together some special sets that are perfect for your battlefields in this summers Bolt Action Campaign and beyond into Black Powder and SPQR!  …

The struggle for control of a vital hill in Normandy is chronicled by Mark Barber. Mark also introduces a scenario allowing you to taste the action for yourselves! “We Shall Fight in…

Enter a new era of warfare with Bolt Action: Korea. This new supplement is packed with new units and special rules to help you recreate this forgotten conflict! View in…

Brad is joined by Rob Vella, the author of the new Bolt Action Campaign Book: D-Day – Overlord. Join them both for the official Warlord Games Podcast.   Rob Vella…

We’re continuing our look at some special characters from the D-Day book with the brilliantly eccentric Captain Colin Maud RN. Maud’s wartime service included destroying and capturing numerous enemy ships…

The night before D-Day, a force consisting of 200 men of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light companies as well as 20 sappers, men of the Glider Pilot Regiment and around…

The “Ox and Bucks” first saw action on the retreat at Dunkirk, under Operation Dynamo 26th May-3rd June 1940. The 1st Battalion fought at the Battle of Ypres-Comines Canal, in…

This week, we’re looking at some of the interesting personalities you can add to your British & Commonwealth forces during our D-Day campaign! Brigadier Lord Lovat (Sir Simon Fraser) Aristocratic…

The latest addition to the German arsenal drives towards the Normandy beaches this week, the 4.7cm Panzerjäger R35 (f) is here for your Bolt Action battles! View in Store The…

The countdown has begun as the Allies prepare themselves for the largest and most ambitious amphibious landings in history to return the fight to Western Europe. Till that day, prepare…

Prepare for battle with the set every wargamers tabletop needs, the new Bolt Action Battlefield Accessories. Perfect for this year’s campaign! View in Store This brand new set allows you…

Best known perhaps for his victorious command of the British Eighth Army in the Western Desert, General Montgomery is ready to be a figurehead for your troops as they head…

One of the most daring, dangerous, and infamous attacks of D-Day was the US Army Rangers’ assault on the guns of Pointe Du Hoc. Sporting huge cliffs that overlooked the…

With our original Theatre Book, Battleground Europe, leading the way a few years back for D-Day, we thought we’d wring out our resident Italian games master, Alessio Cavatore, for all…

Bolt Action writer Alessio Cavatore brings us the rules for staging beach landings in your games – perfect for Pacific themed battles as well as, of course, the D-Day landings. An…

Years of planning culminate in The Longest Day, the long-awaited invasion begins with the assault on the beaches of Normandy; D-Day 6th June 1944… View in Store The longest day…

Preparations for the commemorations of the 75th D-Day anniversary are commencing across the world, as part of this, we’ll be taking a look back at some of our articles with…

Normandy, 6 June 1944. The Allies undertake the largest and most ambitious amphibious landings in history to return the fight to Western Europe.   With over 200 pages this new…

The Southern Hemisphere Open is Western Australia’s biggest tabletop gaming event. This year, they pulled out all the stops to put Bolt Action at the forefront with a massive tournament!…

Our friend and supersize army painter Mr Dave Taylor has cleaned up his brushes and painted our DD Sherman in quick steps for you to follow…   Preparing for Overlord!…

The countdown has begun as the Allies prepare themselves for the largest and most ambitious amphibious landings in history to return the fight to Western Europe. Till that day, prepare…

The countdown has begun as the Allies prepare themselves for the largest and most ambitious amphibious landings in history to return the fight to Western Europe. Till that day, prepare…

We’re diving into Campaign: D-Day: Overlord this week, with an introduction to what you can find in this fantastic new supplement! D-Day, June 6th, 1944 The day and battle that…

The Luftwaffe Field Division 88mm Flak 37 levels its sights on your enemies! View in Store Originally developed as an anti-aircraft weapon, the Flak 37 8.8cm (or Eighty-eight as it became…

Provide essential logistical and fire support for your troops on the front line with the new Commando Support Group. View in Store This set contains: 1 x Commando HQ 1…

Provide essential logistical and fire support for your troops on the front line with the new US Army support group. View in Store This set contains: 1 x US Army…

Provide essential logistical and fire support for your troops on the front line with the new US Airborne support group (1943-44). View in Store This set contains: 1 x US…

Provide essential logistical and fire support for your troops on the front line with the new British Airborne support group. View in Store This set contains: 1 x British Airborne…

Our friends at Sarrisa have put together some special sets that are perfect for your battlefields in this summers Bolt Action Campaign! View in Store View in Store View in…

Our gargantuan 75th Anniversary D-Day Campaign launched with great fanfare earlier this week. One of the big hits has been Firefight! the unofficial skirmish conversion for Bolt Action. This article…

We’re excited to announce a new terrain set from TT Combat: The Bolt Action Rural Village Set, packed with everything needed for a Bolt Action battlefield! View in Store The…

Welcome to the D-Day 75th Anniversary Warlord Games Campaign! We’ve been really excited about the forthcoming Bolt Action campaign book; D-Day Overlord. This release, combined with the commemorations being held…

Need to know how & where to play your battles? Unsure about logging your victories? All your questions are answered within these key D-Day Campaign documents: Registration Your first step…

With our D-Day Campaign just around the corner, we’re taking a look at this fantastic army of US Engineers from contributor Rob Cook! US Engineers in Normandy One of the…

Our events calendar is jam-packed with Bolt Action events. To help get to grips with the game, we’ve produced a new FAQ document! Official Bolt Action FAQ This document has…

Each transport in this deal gets a free sprue of soldiers, mount up! Ice Road Transport View in Store This deal contains: 1 x GAZ AAA lorry (double rear axle)…

Each transport in this deal gets a free sprue of soldiers, mount up! Burma Road transport View in Store This deal contains: 1 x Japanese Type 97 Isuzu truck 1…

Each transport in this deal gets a free sprue of soldiers, mount up! British Bedford transport View in Store This deal contains: 1 x Bedford OY 3-ton Lorry 1 x…

Each transport in this deal gets a free sprue of soldiers, mount up! Krupp Protze Blitzkrieg transport View in Store This deal contains: 1 x Krupp Protze heavy field car…

Each transport in this deal gets a free sprue of soldiers, mount up! USMC Buffalo transport View in Store This deal contains: 1 x US/Allied LVT-4 “Buffalo” Amtrac 1 x…

Support your men on the front as the enemy remains helpless against your might. The new Blitzkrieg Support group will only guarantee victory. View in Store Blitzkrieg HQ German officers…

Staring the down the might of the German Army, the Polish support group do everything they can to stay in the fight. View in Store Polish HQ Considering the country’s…

Warlorder Tom continues his One Box Armies project, pushing beyond the airborne landings into the bocage country around Carentan! The One Box Army project is my attempt to see just…

Transport your men and equipment to the front with the new Loyd Personnel Carrier. View in Store The Loyd carrier was one of many small tracked vehicles utilised by the…

Transport your men and equipment to the front with the new Loyd Carrier. View in Store The Loyd carrier was one of many small tracked vehicles utilised by the British…

In the run-up to our gargantuan 75th anniversary D-Day campaign, Warlorder Tom has been looking at how you can make the most of your plastic box sets. The One Box…

Provide essential logistical and firing support for your troops on the front line with the new German Heer Support Group. View in Store This set contains: 1 x German Heer…

The Hungarian Army Honved Division section (winter) stands in the face of the Red Army and fights to defend their homes. View in Store Although the majority of infantry forces…

More men for the cause; send the Axis forces diving for cover with the new Soviet Assault Engineers squad and Soviet Support Group. Soviet Assault Engineers squad View in Store…

Provide suppressive fire with the new Belgian Army HMG team and Bofors AA Gun. Belgian Army HMG team View in Store The Fabrique Nationale FN M2HB (heavy barrel) was the…

The new Belgian Army Forward Observer Team scouts ahead plus we have new army heads with the Bonnets de police! Belgian Army Forward Observer Team View in Store Forward Observers…

Bolt Action Campaign: Fortress Budapest is now available as a PDF! View in Store Throughout the autumn of 1944, the Axis forces in the Carpathian Basin were fighting for their…

Bolt Action Campaign – Battle of France is now available as a PDF! View in Store Standing tall as one of the strongest nations at the time, the French empire…

New to Bolt Action after years of playing Warhammer 40k? We’ve got a handy guide to get you started – just in time for D-Day! 40k players are everywhere. Indeed…

Race to the front lines with the new ACV – Indian Pattern Mk II. View in Store The Armoured Carrier Wheeled India Pattern (ACV-IP) otherwise known as the India Pattern…

Match your armies with these new stylish and logo-bearing Dice and Dice Bag bundles! Allied Star D6 and dice bag View in Store This fantastic dice bag is ideal for…

During the siege of Budapest, the Hungarian Army was re-equipped with several models of German tank to bolster their armoured units against the encroaching Soviets! Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer The Royal…

View in Store Author: Michael M. Farnworth Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd (9 Jan. 2019) Number of Pages: 176 This book is an essential reference for wargamers and modellers who…

Unfortunate collateral damage – give your battlefields a new sense of realism with the new Dead Horses & Dead Cows! Dead horses View in Store Horses were heavily utilised for…

Born on 6 October 1910 in Nagyláz, Hungary, Edömér Tassonyi joined the Royal Hungarian army in 1938, where he was commissioned as a junior Lieutenant in the newly formed Parachute…

At Budapest, the Danube river swells to a formidable 560m at its widest point, a mighty obstacle for the rampaging Russians. While several bridges spanned the Danube in multiple places,…

The battle for Budapest was characterised by a period of brutal urban warfare. Campaign: Fortress Budapest contains rules to recreate this desperate street fighting. The Eastern Front was marked by…

Big cats stalk the streets of Budapest. The German Panther is a formidable foe for the more numerous, up-gunned T-34-85.   Vital Statistics Panther Ausf A, D and G T-34-85…

To accompany the release of Campaign: Fortress Budapest, we’ve got a fantastic paint guide from author Bryan Cook on how to paint your Hungarian troops! Bryan; This Axis ally of…

We’ve sat down this week with the author of Fortress Budapest to bring you a snapshot of Bryan Cook’s thinking behind the latest Bolt Actions Campaign book… Bryan; The latest…

We’ve held off for the last year but, as with most companies facing increased cost, we will have to introduce a price increase later this month. The number of items…

Personalise your Blood Red Skies Hungarian FW190’s & Bf109s with these new Hungarian Air Force waterslide decal sheets… View in Store This waterslide decal sheet contains markings to decorate 6…

Provide rapid and mobile support for your Hungarian forces with the new 39M Csaba Armoured Car. View in Store The Csaba Armoured Car Named after a famous son of Attila,…

Showing their infallible combat spirit, these Hungarian Parachute Assault troops held the line to the last man. View in Store The 1st Hungarian Parachute Battalion was formed in 1940 with…

The Hungarian Army Honved Division stood in the face of the Red Army and fought to defend their homes. View in Store Although the majority of infantry forces fielded by…

Blast aside the Allies heaviest armoured vehicles and turn the tide of battle with the latest German Heer Pak 43 anti-tank gun! View in Store The Pak 43 was the…

Available in this neat box set, the Hungarian Army Support Group – grab yourself the new Hungarian HQ, Medium Machine Gun and Medium Mortar! View in Store Hungarian Army HQ…

Lead your forces with the Hungarian HQ, keep them suppressed with your MMG and shell their positions with the medium mortar! Hungarian Army HQ View in Store Since 1872, the…

The Royal Hungarian Army was created in 1922 after the defeat and breakup of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the First World War. Initially limited to 35,000 men under the Treaty…

The exploits of Combeforce are straight out of a Commando comic. A hell-for-leather drive across the desert, to block the retreat of a whole Italian army! Following their disastrous invasion…

With our focus on the second wave of Western Desert releases, we were very excited to see these beautiful Bersaglieri from Johnathan Gallar! Johnathan’s Bersaglieri are assembling to defend occupied…

Our friends over at Mantic are currently running a Kickstarter for TerrainCrate 2: Crate Expectations, which is funding a massive range of plastic, pre-built scenery and terrain for your battlefields!…

We’re excited to announce our new Rapid Deployment paint system that will help get your units on the tabletop in record time! Developed in conjunction with Army Painter, our fantastic…

Throughout the autumn of 1944, the Axis forces in the Carpathian Basin were fighting for their very existence. The battle for Fortress Budapest was about to begin! The Red Army, pushing…

As the king of the battlefield, artillery is a crucial component of any army. This week, we’re looking at how to add some big guns to your Afrika Korps army….

Keep the skies clear with the Afrika Korps 2cm Flak 38. View in Store Designed to engage enemy aircraft, many automatic cannons saw ample use against other type of targets….

Punch through enemy armour with the new Pak 36 light anti-tank gun field by the Afrika Korps. View in Store The standard issue German anti-tank gun in 1939, it equipped…

Keep putting on the suppressive fire with the Afrika Korps LeFH 18 10.cm medium artillery. View in Store Based on an original American idea, recoilless guns vented propellant gases through…

Smash the enemy aside with the new Plastic A12 Matilda II infantry tank! View in Store Battle For France The battle for France saw Matilda IIs fighting what would become…

Keep up the anti-tank fire with the new 8th Army 2 Pounder! View in Store At the outbreak of war, the QF 2-pdr (QF stands for ‘quick firing’) was the…

Formed in Libya to consolidate any available Italian armour into a single unit, the Babini Group, who fought a heroic last stand at Beda Fomm! The Italian invasion of Egypt…

Want some rules for using Erwin Rommel “The Desert Fox” then here you go… Lead your Bolt Action German army into France and the Western Desert, then on to the…

Just before the release of our Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) Chevrolet trucks we sent a few out early on patrol – a set of which found it’s way into the more than…

With the Bolt Action Theatre book ‘Duel In The Sun‘ and the latest Campaign book The Western Desert delving into the battles such as Beda Fomm 78 years on is…

This week, we’re comparing two of the campaign’s great medium tanks – the Panzer III and M3 Grant. We’ll dive into the history, then see how they measure up in…

The Western Desert Support Groups are a fantastic way to add some key units to your Commonwealth or Afrika Korps army. These brilliant new sets combine several of our existing…

Our casting supremo Pete Hely has been working hard to get his Italian Army ready for the invasion of Egypt! Pete’s Italian Army has been in the works for some…

Expanding your battlefields? The Warlord Scenic range has the answer with the Desert Themed Battlefield set: View in Store Battlefield theming set World War II, being a truly global conflict,…

Paul Robins is a long-time friend of Warlord Games and has been a collector for many years. He has amassed an impressive array of forces and we thought it about…

This week we’re looking in on Paul Robins’ British 8th Army force. Impressive, and  beautifully painted, the 8th Army are a labour of love – the level of detail, dedication, and…

The 8th Army was a very mobile force and this boxed set is designed for that very purpose… View in Store Formed from the Western Desert Force in 1941, the…

Support your troops utilising superior covering fire and leadership with the new Afrika Korps support group. View in Store This set contains: 1 x DAK HQ 1 x DAK Machine…

Providing essential logistics and fire support, assist your front line units with the British 8th Army Support Group. View in Store This set contains: 1 x British 8th Army HQ…

Renowned for its heavy armour, the Matilda II stormed across battlefields in France and the Western Desert. These infantry tanks played a key role in the Commonwealth’s early victories! Designed…

We’re always excited to see your miniatures – this week, we’re heading to the Philippines with Robin Dao’s Battling Bastards of Bataan! The War in the Philippines In the Philippines,…

Use the New Bolt Action British Commonwealth plastic infantry, based on the 8th army plastic with heads to represent Australian, South African, New Zealander and LRDG/SAS troops, to stop the…

Support your Bolt Action infantry with the new Matilda II troop, the British heavily armoured infantry tank now in superbly detailed plastic. View in Store Battle For France The battle…

Able to shoot down bombers and destroy heavily armoured Allied tanks, the new Afrika Korps 8.8cm Flak 37 is the perfect weapon for the open deserts… View in Store Originally…

Our new paint range incorporation with Army Painter; a great method to both creatively and accurately paint your miniatures! View in Store Everything you need to accurately paint your British…

Our new paint range incorporation with Army Painter; a great method to both creatively and accurately paint your miniatures! View in Store Everything you need to accurately paint your British…

Our new paint range incorporation with Army Painter; a great method to both creatively and accurately paint your miniatures! View in Store Everything you need to accurately paint your Germany…

Our new paint range incorporation with Army Painter; a great method to both creatively and accurately paint your miniatures! View in Store Everything you need to accurately paint your US…

We’re excited to release a brand new scenario from the pen of Bolt Action aficionado Rob Cook – both sides are racing for a supply drop full of ammunition and…

The Belgish elite, the Chasseurs D’Ardennais equipped with the Canon de 76 FRC, FRC 47mm anti-tank guns and the Boys anti-tank rifle (Le Fusil Antichar Boys Mark I) stand strong in…

This week, we’re returning to the North African deserts, climbing into the high passes of the Atlas Mountains to witness the US Army’s baptism of fire at Kasserine. Following the…

Following their first faltering steps on entering the Second World War, the US Army quickly developed into a relentless fighting machine that steadily swept all before them. View in Store One…

The WWII deeds of the US Airborne divisions such as the 101st ‘Screaming Eagles’ and the 82nd ‘All American’ have become legendary. View in Store From their role in the…

With 2018 coming to a close we sought to round up some of our favourite releases of the year! January We started off 2018 with a bang with the Bolt…

This week, we’re taking a look at one of the Heroes of the Western Desert featured in our Campaign The Western Desert book – Troop Sergeant Major “Nobby” Clarke! “Nobby”…

The cruiser or cavalry tank served as the main driving force for the British cavalry, serving on the front lines alongside the main body of the British forces. The first…

With today’s release of the British A13 Cruiser, it seemed appropriate to dive into how to best utilise them on the battlefield. The A13 Cruiser MkIII & MkIV British tank…

Our Western Desert campaign book gives you the opportunity to field forces from across the Commonwealth – this week, we’re exploring the special rules that set the different nations apart. …

This fantastic dice bag is ideal for drawing your order dice from during a game of Bolt Action. When not being used in game where better to store the dice….

We’re heading deep into the jungles of Guadalcanal this week, following Evans Carlson and the Marine Raiders on an epic march deep into enemy territory. Guadalcanal On 7th August 1942,…

We’ve all had those games where nothing’s gone our way. Units refusing to move, shots hitting everything but their target. Rob Cook has been taking a look at the maths…

Last weekend, we hosted the 2nd annual Bolt Action Grand Tournament, right here at the Warlord Games HQ. We’ve got a quick rundown of the event, plus a small tease…

With winter closing in around us here in Nottingham, we’re casting our eyes eastward to the frozen forests of Finland and the bitter struggle of the Winter War 1939! In…

With the release of Cruel Seas, we add a different scale to our catalogue. This week, we’re looking at how each games models compare. We’ve lined up a Cruel Seas…

View Collection Black Friday is here, (and the Christmas holiday is not too far away) it’s time to take advantage of our special deals! 3 for 2 on Selected Bolt Action…

We love getting the opportunity to showcase your models. This week, to tie in with the Battle of France, we’re showing off Greg’s 1000 point early-war French. Greg’s French force…

View Collection With Black Friday edging closer (and the Christmas holidays hot on its heels) it’s time to take advantage of our special deals! Half Price on Selected Books! Offer available…

The German army (the ‘Heer’) utilised revolutionary Blitzkrieg tactics and equipment to conquer huge swathes of Europe during the Early War period. Check out a portion of German Blitzkrieg range…

View Resin Tank Offer Collection With Black Friday on the horizon (and the Christmas holidays hot on its heels) it’s time to take advantage of our special offers! Offer One 50%…

With the Battle of France fully underway, we’re taking a look at the lesser-known Alpine theatre and the Italian Alpini units that fought in this inhospitable environment. Death in the…

For Armistice weekend, we’re bringing back the War without Hate model, supporting Help for Heroes. View in Store Only available from now till Monday, get your hands on the War…

Populate your battlefields, provide nuisances, or bring a homely and scenic feel, these animals were pulled from the fields and into a convenient box set! View in Store No matter…

We’ve just announced the release of our Battle of France campaign book. We’re going to charge straight in and have a look at what’s in the book! Germany’s campaign in the…

The Battle of France has begun. The German Blitzkrieg is scything across the French countryside. This week, we’re taking a look at the very tip of the spear – General…

Similar to the Universal Carrier from the British Army, use the new Renault UE Chenilette and get your artillery into position! View in Store The tiny Chenillette was a fully-tracked…

Lock down the area and secure your position with the new Maison Forte Set Scenery Pack from Sarissa. View in Store As part of the defensive effort against the Axis forces,…

Erwin Rommel View in Store Author: Pier Paolo Battistelli Illustrator: Peter Dennis Publication Date: 10 Jul 2010 Number of Pages: 64 Nicknamed ‘The Desert Fox’ for his cunning command of…

France 1940 View in Store Author: Alan Shepperd Publication Date: 24 May 1990 Number of Pages: 96 The German victory of 1940 stunned the world. France, major European power and…

Dunkirk 1940 View in Store Author: Doug Dildy Illustrator: Howard Gerrard Publication Date: 10 Mar 2010 Number of Pages: 96 The evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) from Dunkirk…

Panzer III vs Somua S35 View in Store Author: Steven J. Zaloga Illustrator: Richard Chasemore Publication Date: 20 Nov 2014 Number of Pages: 80 The armour clashes in May 1940…

Panzer IV vs Char B1 bis – France 1940 View in Store Author: Steven J. Zaloga Illustrator: Richard Chasemore Publication Date: 20 Jan 2011 Number of Pages: 80 The Battle…

We are hugely excited to announce that the new Battle of France campaign book includes some fantastic new rules for running a narrative campaign, tracking the heroic deeds of your…

To celebrate the upcoming release of the Battle of France book, we’re trundling into battle alongside the doughty French infantry this week with a spotlight on the formidable Char B1…

Our pals at Sarissa Precision have created yet another superb centrepiece for your early war Bolt Action battlefields! Presenting Maison Forte MF10! Sarissa has created this outstanding MDF building, based…

As the release of our new Battle of France book inches ever closer, we’re taking a look at some of the notable units that fought on both sides during the…

Warlorders Tom and Rich managed to sneak away and play a quick game of Bolt Action this week. They’re trying out one of the scenarios from the new Western Desert book,…

Race to the front lines with the new Morris Light Recce car! View in Store Produced by Morris, based on one of their existing lorry chassis, this had an unusual…

Famous for being the staff vehicle that Queen Elizabeth (Princess at the time) drove during WWII, the Ford WOA1 was the standard four-seater vehicle, particularly for staff during wartime. British…

Use the new improvised Home Guard ‘Malcolm Campbell’ armoured car and surprise your enemy with this new weapons platform! View in Store In 1940, only about one family in five…

Keeping true to their word, the British jumped into the conflict against the invasive Germans and are ready to give them a bloody good fight. View in Store The British…

They have prepared for war and are ready to fight – use the rapid German forces to take over Europe. View in Store The art of lightning war, pioneered by…

Here in the Web Room, we’ve been assembling our forces for the upcoming Battle of France release. While busily working away (read: procrastinating – Ed.), we were discussing how best to…

We’re crossing Pegasus Bridge today with regular contributor Chris Brown, who’s brought us a report of his latest escapades in the Netherlands. Chris and his wife are huge wargamers who…

Marking the end of the battle of France and one of the first major acts of the French resistance, Saumur is one of the many tales of heroism to come…

Penetrate the armoured front of the German Blitzkrieg with the new French Army Anti-tank Artillery. French Army 25mm light anti-tank gun View in Store The 25mm Hotchkiss was the standard…

Defend France and her people by riding into the heart of the German Blitzkrieg with the new elite French Army Cavalry. The French cavalry was not entirely mechanised by 1940…

The French army line up their new 105mm Medium Howitzers in an effort to defend their homeland and are ready to blast apart the German invaders! French Army 105mm Medium…

After the Fall of France, the Germans have put some of the French armour to good use. The latest field conversion is the new Panzerkampfwagen 35R 731(f) mit T-26 Turm….

The French Army of 1939 was considered by contemporaries to be the strongest army in the world at that time. In fact, as the events of the next ten months…

With the release of our brand new Battle of France book just around the corner, we’re picking out some of the details that set the period apart from other theatres…

We got a chance to take another look at the winner of our Summer Offensive: Painting Competition Individual Unit category. Jamie’s Last Levy impressed the judges with his crisp, clean…

Looking to take advantage of our excellent Canadian Thanksgiving offers? We’ve put together a care package of extra bits and pieces that you may have missed or forgotten about in…

Forming the head and body of the Belgian army, the new army HQ and infantry squad are ready to prove their worth on the battlefield. Belgian Army HQ View in…

Providing essential support for the core of the army, these new Belgian units are key to keeping the Germans at bay. Belgian Army Light Mortar & Sniper Teams View in…

With Canadian Thanksgiving just around the corner, we thought we’d highlight one of their great contributions to the Commonwealth war effort. The Kangaroo APC allowed the infantry to keep pace with…

This week, we got the opportunity to sit down with the winner of the Summer Offensive: Painting Competition Diorama category, Dimitri Verna, to discuss all the hard work that went…

Religious edifices such as this stone church have been found in towns and villages around the world for centuries. Places of worship but also of sanctuary during testing times, the…

We’re back with another update from our Four Star Generals! This week, we’ve prised them away from their paint and clippers, stuffed some order dice into their bags and chained…

The four-star generals have been spotted across the headquarters with paint and clippers in hand. We’ve managed to corner them, and get an insight into what they’re building for their…

Blow away enemy armour with the new 8th Army 6-pounder anti-tank gun! View in Store The QF 6-pdr was the highly successful replacement for the 2-pdr, being copied by the…

Welcome to the first entry in an exciting new series of articles following the exploits of Warlord staff members as they participate in an escalation campaign kicking off in the…

Warlord Rich C delves into the French countryside as the Warlord HQ Bocage battlefield project begins… RichC: Hey all, I’ve been building terrain for a ‘few’ years and when Warlorder…

The German paratroopers, the Fallschirmjäger, were well respected even by their foes. Hard fighting but with a chivalric code the aptly nicknamed Green Devils were considered to be amongst the…

Stirling’s Desert Triumph View in Store Author: Gavin Mortimer Illustrator: Peter Dennis, Johnny Shumate, Alan Gilliland Publication Date: 20 Apr 2015 Number of Pages: 80 The night of July 26,…

Continuing our series of articles on the crack troops of the Afrika Korps, we’re taking a look at the famous 21st Panzer Division. Unit History The 21st Panzer Division’s storied…

The Western Desert needs to be secured quickly and efficiently, which is why the German high command will send the new Afrika Korps HQ, MMG team and Medium Mortar team….

The British 8th Army stand ready to duel with the Axis forces and secure a front of the war, the new British 8th army HQ, Medium Mortar Team and Medium…

Create iconic and scenic desert battlefields using the new North African building range from Sarissa Precision! Each of these products are made out a high-quality MDF and feature etched detailing…

Available in the webstore now are two high-quality gaming mats perfect for all your desert warfare needs! Each of these gaming mats has a mousepad underlining which has these features:…

In the final instalment [for now] of our series on iconic units of the Western Desert, we’re touching on one of the British Army’s most iconic units – the Argyll…

Wow – time’s flown and we’re nearly there, there’ve been some absolutely stunning entries so far. We had a flurry of activity on the forum last weekend and some experienced…

We’re touching base with Mike Newton in Australia again to bring you another account of his Bolt Action exploits. This time, assisted by his son, he’s pitted Soviets against Germans…

To celebrate the release of our new Afrika Korps plastics, we’re taking a look at some of the elite units that served with the Desert Fox in North Africa. Today,…

With the new Warlord Games plastic Afrika Korps, the Bolt Action German forces with their Italian Allies are ready to beat back all opposition. View in Store Sent to bolster…

With the new Warlord Games plastic 8th Army, the Bolt Action British and Commonwealth forces are ready to drive all opposition from North Africa. View in Store Formed from the Western…

The Imperial Japanese military saw action across Asia, from the capture and defence of the islands of the Pacific, recreate their prowess with this Armies of Imperial Japan German edition!…

We’re continuing our series exploring some of the lesser known units of the Western Desert theatre. Today, we’re following the 6th Rajputana Rifles on their journey from the deserts of…

Operation Overlord or D-Day is often regarded as one of history’s greatest military undertakings, involving a mind-blowing expenditure of manpower and machinery in a heroic effort to smash through the…

Bringing an overwhelming amount of firepower, this new SAS Jeep delivers a compact but powerful punch! View in Store The SAS were quick to see the potential for a rugged…

Raid base camps and sabotage the enemy with this new SAS Jeep! View in Store As with the LRDG vehicles, these are primarily mobile combat weapons rather than transportation. These…

Race towards the front lines with the new Lanchester 6×4 armoured car. View in Store This large armoured car was designed and built in the late 1920s and so was…

Lead an armoured convoy across the rugged deserts in North African with the new Guy Lizard Command Vehicle. View in Store A radio-equipped armoured car based on a Guy Lizard…

In preparation for the release of the new Western Desert campaign supplement, we’ve been looking at some of the unique regiments you can build with our new 8th Army plastic…

The Atlantic Wall was a marvel of modern military engineering, stretching from the Norwegian fjords to the beaches of Normandy and Gascony. Fortified bunkers and trench-lines overlooked beaches strewn with…

Kick-start your invasion of the British Isles with the complete Operation Sea Lion and Operation Gigant campaign bundle. First, lead a wave of assault boats across the channel with the…

The famous Desert Rats charge into action! Following last week’s tease of the Afrika Korps, what else could we follow up with? The battle for North Africa begins with all…

One of our Australian customers, Mark Newton has spent some time putting together a report of his latest Bolt Action adventures – a fictional trade war between the US and…

With the release of Campaign: The Western Desert almost upon us, we asked our master metallurgist and head caster Pete H to show off his fantastic Battlegroup Italia and give…

You’ve got to see them to believe it – the detail on the upcoming Warlord Games plastic Afrika Korps is out of this world! We are proud to bring you our very…

Empire Capital Shop is a fantastic store in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The owner, known as Elvis, has just sent through some great pictures of Bolt Action (new in his store),…

Overlord Military Events Tournament and Show Report On the 2nd and 3rd of June, we brought Bolt Action and Blood Red Skies to the Overlord Military Events, an exhibition of…

Did You Know? Warlord Games is available through a wide range of Game & Hobby Stores all around the world. As part of our offer to our Retail Partners, they…

Bolt Action Tournament organizer Mike Wright writes about the recent Blaze of Glory 2018 event in Stafford. The 8th July in Stafford saw the fourth ‘Blaze of Glory’ event. This…

Western Desert Campaign book is now available as a PDF or eBook! View in Store View in Store The British 8th Army, including Commonwealth troops from many nations, fights to…

With the Infamous 88, a Panzer III tank and 30 + men to command this is the German Afrika Korps Starter army you must have! View in Store Sent to…

Get ready to build and battle across North Africa with the British 8th Army starter army box set! View in Store The British 8th Army comprised of men from around…

New Bolt Action starter – El Alamein Battle Set – Fight as the British 8th army or German Afrika Korps in this brand New Bolt Action starter set! View in…

Conquer the desert with the British Desert Rats, 8th Army – 1000pt starter army set! Everything you need to start your Bolt Action army. View in Store As a special…

Under the command of the Desert Fox himself, Erwin Rommel, field the new German Deutsches Afrikakorps DAK 1000 point force! View in Store As a special bonus – we’re also…

Order one of the most iconic battlefield locations with this complete El Alamein station Brand New from Sarissa Precision! Perfect for your desert battles with the Duel in the Sun and…

This perfectly themed German force for any winter theatre, the new German Heer Grenadier (Winter) Starter 1943-45 1000pt army is ready for their new commander to lead them into victory!…

The Pioneers of fast attack, the elite German Blitzkrieg Panzergrenadiers 1939-42, a 1000pt starter army set to begin your Bolt Action battles. View in Store Following the static nature of the…

Field an elite 1000 point force with the German Fallschirmjäger Starter 1943-45, some of the most feared infantry during the war. View in Store Some of the most feared and…

Getting Started with an elite force couldn’t be easier! Field the German Waffen-SS Starter 1943-45 for Bolt Action. The most ruthless and best-equipped force the Germans had to offer: View…

Begin your first Bolt Action army with the German Heer Grenadier Starter 1943-45, a solid 1000pt army set for the late war. View in Store The backbone of the late…

Blitz your opponent with the new German Panzergrenadiers Starter 1943-45, a 1000pt army set with all you need to start with a German army and become a Bolt Action General! View…

Warlorder Steve M, head of our Trade department shows off his elite units that recently tasted action in a Canadian escalation battle day: Steve: At least once per year I…

How I assembled & painted the new 28mm US Army Infantry (American GIs), by Sascha Herm Sascha: Hi everyone, after concentrating on a winter army for the last few months, I…

From the team that created our La Haye Sainte and Pegasus Bridge terrain pieces, Sarissa Precision have a whole range of incredible laser-cut wooden sets. These kits represent the iconic…

The second wave of Australians has hit the shores of the Pacific theatre! The guerilla warfare has intensified! This article is jam-packed with releases! We broke down the list of…

Warlorder Pete H shows off his ruff and ragged Australian force! Pete: G’day, Welcome and Salutado. I present photos of my Bolt Action Australian WW2 Army and a brief technical…

Waste not – magnetise your vehicles and weaponry and create the ultimate adapting army with these Tank Turret magnets! View in Store Small and thin, high-performance Neodymium (N42) magnets –…

Standing tall and proud alongside his US forces, Warlorder Gabrio shows off his US force! Gabrio: I have always had a fondness for the United States of America and its…

Have you spotted the latest release of our PDF book downloads? They’re the perfect companion during your intense battles… Konflikt 47 Resurgence View PDF in storeView E-Book in Store Operation…

Load up for the summer offensive with a FREE vehicle from the huge Wheels of Steel collection when you buy 2 others. Hurry – limited time only. Below is the…

The USMC hit the beaches under the covering fire of their latest piece of equipment, the fully amphibious LVT(A)-1 37mm AMTANK… Discover more here soldier: View in Store The LVT(A)-1…

The US Marines have up-gunned their landing craft tracked (LVT) with the LVT(A)-4 75 mm Howitzer. Time to let em ave it! View in Store As the re-taking of the…

Semper Fidelis! With the release of the LVT(A)-1 & LVT(A)-4, what better time to begin your Pacific in Flames campaign, than with these excellent USMC sets… The Battle For the…

Come prepared for your Bolt Action battles with a stylish choice of themed dice bags bundled with a pack of order dice! Each dice bag features a logo or feature…

The Overlord Museum in Coleville-sur-Mer, next to Omaha Beach, stocks Warlord Games products! Make sure to pay them a visit! So if you’re planning a trip why not combine the family…

Battleground Europe was the first in the Warlord range of Bolt Action Theatre Books, each of which focus on a specific theatre of operations, providing detailed history, scenarios, army lists and rules for…

D-Day to Berlin – Battleground Europe supplement to Bolt Action takes you feet first into action with 15 challenge packed scenarios! Here Scenario 2 from pages 20-22 gets you mounted…

At midnight on the morning of the D-Day attack, a different – and perhaps lesser-known – kind of invasion launched from the air. The first Allied troops to get their boots…

Before we get into this article we would just like to point out this is a fun, optional set of rules which we’ve created in order to add a little…

If you fancy a tough game this weekend then try out this Bolt Action scenario as you take on the mighty defences of your enemy and storm the beachhead! Mel ‘The…

Laydown Fire and Brimstone upon your enemies with the new Resin & Plastic Sherman Crocodile for Bolt Action late war American forces. View in Store Inspired by the powerful British…

After the success of the Normandy landings, the US Airborne forces engage the German defenders inside the French city of Carentan, re-enact the same engagement with the Battle for Carentan…

Out today to lend a little firepower to your invasion fleet are the LCVP Machine Gun Crew, plus single landing craft and even a flotilla! US LCVP Machine Gun Crew…

Following their early success in conquering much of Europe in the Blitzkrieg years, the German Wehrmacht set about developing almost impregnable defences such as the famous Atlantic Wall Coastal Defence…

Recreate the brutal close quarter warfare with the Battle For The Hedgerows set! View in Store Ferocious and tenacious fighters, both the Allied and Axis forces fought tooth and nail…

This is the ultimate Battle for Normandy collection, it is absolutely jam-packed and entirely dedicated to re-enacting the Normandy landings on your Bolt Action battlefield! 182 Infantry 14 weapon teams…

One of our most popular plastic troop sets for Bolt action, the WWII American Gis, has received a long-awaited facelift. New dynamic poses, better-defined kit, and perhaps most importantly… a Bazooka! View…

With preposterous warnings of an Allied invasion from across the channel, your orders are to stand ready, be prepared with the Battle For Normandy German Defenders set… View in Store…