The Battle of the Falaise Pocket was fought between August 12th and 21st, 1944. The Allied breakout following the beach landings was a phenomenal success, trapping the 7th German Army in an area just south of Falaise. This proved to be the decisive factor in Normandy, and effectively ended the campaign in the region. The…
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 of our Christmas extravaganza, we’ve put together a few free downloads – this one picks its way through the bombed-out ruins of Stalingrad, with an…
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 1944 1st Lieutenant Dick Winters of Easy Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne, was given the unenviable task of neutralising a hidden battery of 105mm guns…
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 reputed to have lasted from 27 September to 25 November 1942. It became an almost mythological symbol of the staunch resistance of the Red Army…
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 of Rommel, the 21st were originally one of the two armoured divisions that made up the Deutsches Afrikakorps in the campaigns of 1941-1943. You can…
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 HQ 1 x German Heer Medium Machine Gun Team 1 x German Hear Medium Mortar Team German Heer HQ German officers were capable and often…
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 very existence. Campaign: Fortress Budapest will inspire and guide you through the entirety of this particular conflict and on to many more victories with your…
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 Cost: 284pts (Inexperienced), 355pts (Regular), 426pts (Veteran) 188pts (Inexperienced), 235pts (Regular), 282pts (Veteran) Weapons: 1 turret-mounted super heavy anti-tank gun with co-axial MMG and 1…
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 most formidable German anti-tank gun used in significant numbers during the war and one of the most dreaded weapons to be found on the battlefield….
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…
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