Little-known outside of Georgia, the Netherlands, and the former Soviet Union, the vicious struggle fought on Texel in the twilight of the Third Reich is a fascinating story. In this article, we will outline the battle itself, as well as the reasons for its occuring, and look at how it can be translated to the…
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, and the last major instance of amphibious assault: the landings at Inchon during the Korean War… An over-the-beach assault is just about the worst way…
Almasy was born in 1895 into a Hungarian noble family. After being educated at a British boarding school and acquiring his pilot’s license, he served in the Austro-Hungarian air force during World War 1. After the war, he represented the Steyr automobile company as a racing driver, before convincing a wealthy friend to accompany him…
The focus of D-Day Overlord is the day, and battle, that is one of the most celebrated, not just of World War Two, but of all military history. The 6th June 1944 marked the opening of the second front in Europe and is celebrated not only for its historical and military significance but also because…
We’ve been thinking about snipers in Bolt Action recently. This may well be a result of the recent release of Campaign Stalingrad – the labyrinth of the rubble-strewn city streets lent itself to sniper warfare resulting in extended and deadly games of cat and mouse between sharpshooters, with many achieving a reputation for their exploits….
Fortress Budapest focuses on the Soviet offensives that swept through the Carpathian Basin into Hungary and toward the southern flank of the Reich itself in 1944-45. The 100-day siege of Budapest and the three waves of panzer-led counterattacks to relieve the city took place at the same time as Hitler’s Ardennes offensive, and so have…
Campaign books for Bolt Action allow us a deeper look at particular theatres of War Whilst there is historical detail within the narrative, these volumes are not history books – they are first and foremost impressive wargaming supplements. Whilst historical details are provided for context, these books are designed to provide players with a healthy…
German Assault Pioneers were skilled at building all manner of fortifications, communications lines, tank traps and minefields. In addition to building useful structures, they were adept at the destruction of similar enemy positions, blowing railway lines and making roads unsafe for the enemy to travel along. As the German quest for global superiority stalled and…
We’ve dug into the archives and unearthed this guide from Alessio Cavatore on how to go about designing your own tank aces and legendary crew for your Tank War vehicles. This way, you can create all sorts of interesting characters for your friendly games, whether that’s from history (even your own family history!) or from…
The new Stalingrad Scenery sets, care of our friends at TTCombat, are perfect to enliven a battlefield. They are invaluable for many of scenarios in Campaign Stalingrad. Skirmish at the Volgograd Tractor Plant or mount a stoic defence of Pavlov’s house – these kits really make a tabletop battlefield resonate. In Stalingrad, after intense Luftwaffe…
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