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. Medium Howitzers Able to lob high explosive shells over intervening terrain, howitzers are an essential part of any army. View in Store These big guns…
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 invasion beaches of Normandy 75 years on! Born on 15 November 1891, Rommel joined the Imperial army at 18. In the First World War, he…
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 Bolt Action! Vital Statistics Panzer III Ausf. J M3 Grant I Cost: 160pts (Inexperienced), 200pts (Regular), 240pts (Veteran) 168pts (Inexperienced), 210pts (Regular) Weapons: 1 turret-mounted…
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 blister packs into one easy-to-use box, giving you everything you need to augment your existing force. Each set contains: 1x Command Group 1x Medium Machine…
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 Gun Team 1 x DAK 8th Army Medium Mortar Afrika Korps HQ German officers were capable and often experienced leaders. Junior officers were trained to…
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 developed as an anti-aircraft weapon, the Flak 37 8.8cm (or Eighty-eight as it became known by Allied troops) had a high muzzle velocity to allow it…
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 career began in the early half of 1941, where they led the Afrika Korps’ 600-mile charge across Egypt, sweeping aside the British defenders at Gazala…
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. Afrika Korps HQ German officers were capable and often experienced leaders. Junior officers were trained to undertake the role of their immediate superiors, enabling them…
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, we’re delving into the exploits of the 90. Leichte Afrika Division. Unit History The history of the 90th Light Infantry Division is brief lasting a…
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 their beleaguered Italian allies facing the combined forces of the British Commonwealth in North Africa, the Deutsches Afrika Korps proved a dangerous opponent. Commanded by…
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