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The Special Air Service, in their well-armed jeeps, forayed deep into enemy territory to raid vital airfields, headquarters and communication centres, disrupting German war efforts.

This Flames Of War blister pack contains 10 British SAS SMG Teams

In 1943 a number of conversions of the Morris-Commerical C8 truck were made for specialist roles. Among them was the C8 AT converted to tow the 17 pdr anti-tank gun and the C9/B self-propelled Bofors anti-aircraft gun. The C9/B mounted the 40mm Bofors gun on an elongated C8 chassis. It, and the very similar Canadian built Ford F60B, became the most prolific of all British AA vehicles, becoming the standard equipment in all theatres of war from 1943 onwards.

Flames Of War contents: this blister pack contains 1x British Self-Propelled Bofors 40mm

The Sherman DD (duplex drive) was devised as an amphibious tank that didn't need to be brought to shore in a landing craft, reducing the risk of vital landing ships becoming easy targets during the initial phase of the landing. The swimming tanks could arrive at the beachhead before or with the first infantry wave offering essential fire support against the defender's positions.

Flames Of War contents: this blister pack contains 1x British Sherman DD (Duplex Drive)

includes on Firefly IC tank, one plastic Sherman Component sprue & one Tank Commander.

The Firefly was arguably the best variant of the Sherman to see service during the Second World War. Armed with the legendary 17 pdr gun, it gave the British and Commonwealth tankers the ability to knock-out even the most formidable tanks available to the Wehrmacht.

The original Firefly VC was a conversion of the M4A4 Sherman, or Sherman V (the British designation for the M4A4); the C was the British designation for a tank armed with a 17 pdr gun. But with M4A4 production halting in 1943, the M4 Sherman or Sherman I was chosen to supplement the dwindling stocks of Firefly VCs.

As the war went on, the Firefly IC began to overtake the VC as the most numerous version the up-gunned Sherman.

The United States M4 Medium Tank was first used by the British army in the desert. Identified by its welded hull, square edges and narrow M34 gun mount, the British loved its reliability, mobility and firepower, and were finally on equal terms with the German panzer forces.

Flames Of War contents: this blister pack contains 1x British Sherman I

The United States lend-lease M4A4 Sherman tank - called the Sherman V by the British - alongside the Cromwell IV formed the main equipment of the British Armoured Divisions in 1944 and 45. It was also used by the Canadians from 1943 in Sicily and Italy.

Flames Of War contents: this blister pack contains 1x British Sherman V

The first Staghound rolled off the production line at Chevrolet's factory in October 1942 but by the year's end under two hundred had been completed. At this time the United States Special Armoured Vehicle Board decided that the United States Army didn't need an armoured car of the size of the Staghound and decided to adopt the lighter M8 Greyhound vehicle instead. All production went to Britain and a total of 2,687 vehicles were produced and delivered by the end of December 1943. A thousand anti-aircraft versions of the staghound were also requested but only 789 were delivered by the time production was stoped in April 1944.

Flames Of War contents: this blister pack contains 1x British Staghound I / AA

The British Tank Decals is a pack of four identical sheets with arm of service numbers (numbers in coloured boxes denoting what type of unit it is), divisional and brigade symbols (7th Armoured Division, Guards Armoured Division and 31st Army Tank Brigade), tactical markings and Allied stars for air recognition.

Flames Of War contents: this blister pack contains 4x British Tank (nw europe) decal sheets

This Flames of War pack comes with everything you need to assemble a platoon of 3 Universal Carriers with all the variant parts.

The Universal Carrier is the name give to the collection of vehicles that faithfully served with the British and Commonwealth armies in every theatre during the course of the Second World War. It even found its way into the Red Army as part of the Lend-Lease program.

The Universal Carrier proved to be a very versatile vehicle; able to transport troops and supplies in addition to weapons such as machine-guns or mortars. The driver and commander sat in the front of the vehicle with the driver of the right hand side; the commander manned the weapon, commonly a Bren gun mounted slightly forward of the driving position.

Powered by an engine placed in the centre of the vehicle, steering was provided by the combination of small movements made on a steering wheel. This turned the front road wheels slightly to enable the vehicle to drift in that direction. Turning the steering wheel to a greater degree would brake the tracks and turn the vehicle more sharply in the appropriate direction.

Several different types of the carrier existed, each design differing slightly to accommodate weapons such as a medium machine-gun or mortars and even a flamethrower. The Universal Carrier also proved useful in towing guns such as the 6 pdr anti-tank gun.

The Valentine III was a slow but well-armoured tank able to take the best hits the Panzers can throw at them. The new three-man turret allowed an improved rate of fire.

Flames Of War contents: this blister pack contains 1x British Valentine III

BTR-60 Transport Platoon (TSBX14) includes five plastic BTR-60 transports, one plastic tank commander sprue, one Decal Sheet and five Unit Cards.

Canadian Lynx Recce Platoon pack Includes two Lynx Reconnaissance vehicles and one Unit card.

The Canadian Lynx is armed with a .50 cal heavy machine-gun and a 7.62mm machinegun. The commander operates the manually traversed M26 heavy machine-gun cupola from inside the vehicle. The rear-facing observer operates the radio and fires the pintle-mounted 7.62mm machine-gun.

The Otter Light Reconnaissance Car was an armoured car developed by General Motors Canada as a replacement for the Humber LRC. The vehicle was based on the Chevrolet C15 truck and the armament consisted of a hull-mounted Boys anti-tank rifle and a Bren light machine gun in a small open-topped turret. Between 1942 and 1945, 1,761 units were produced in Oshawa, Ontario, and the Otter served with Canadian units in the Italian Campaign and North West Europe, as well as being employed by some British units.

Flames Of War contents: this blister pack contains 1x Canadian Otter I LRC

Centurion Squadron contains 5x Centurion (105mm) or (20pdr) tanks and 2x M42 Duster self-propelled AA guns as used by the Jordanian forces

Chieftain Armoured Troop (TBBX01) includes five plastic Chieftain tanks, one resin tank commander sprue, one decal sheet and four unit cards. The British fought the Second World War in fast light tanks, outgunned by their opponents. Now, the Chieftain tank has the thickest armour and biggest gun of any tank in NATO.

The Churchill tank first went into action as part of the raid on Dieppe on the French coast in August 1942. Their performance there was less than spectacular. Two months later, the Churchill was given an opportunity to redeem itself in the form of Kingforce. By the end of the Battle of El Alamein, the Kingforce had destroyed five panzers and three anti-tank guns for the loss of one tank. The Churchill tank had shown that it was ready for battle. It was capable of taking punishment and handing it out in spades. Contains: 3x Plastic Churchill Tanks 3x Plastic Sherman Tanks 6x Plastic Universal Carriers 2x Plastic Tank Crew Sprues 1x Complete 120 Page Flames of War Rulebook 3x Decal Sheets 9x Unit Cards Please note: Miniatures are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.

Colours of War Quartermasters Paint Set is now more of a true World War II starter set. It contains all the standard colours that every army seems to need. With just the Quartermaster’s Set and the appropriate nation-specific set, you will have all the colours you need to paint your army.

Quartermaster's Paint Set (CWP100) Includes these colours:

300 Black (20ml) 324 Battlefield Brown (20ml) 306 Worn Canvas 327 Military Khaki 328 Wool Brown 342 Army Green 364 Dry Dust 385 European Skin 480 Dark Gunmetal 491 Skin Shade

This Flames of War item contains one Company Command Rifle team, one Company 2iC Rifle team, two 3" mortars with crew, two optional captured Italian 81/14 mortars, one Corporal John 'Jack' Edmondson figure, three Small bases & two Medium bases.

Crusader Sand Spray

Daimler Armoured Car Troop

 

2x Daimler (2pdr) Armoured cars

1x Dingo Scout Car

1x Plastic Tank Commander Sprue

1x Unit Card

Desert Rats Command Cards (FW241C) Contains 36 cards to enhance your force, field iconic warriors and cutomise your units.

Command Cards provide Flames Of War generals with a way to further personalise and enhance their forces. These optional cards include a range of options that can enhance or change your gaming experience by adding new Formations, Upgrades and Warriors, giving you even more choice when building your force.

Many Command cards are hidden until they are used, so you’re never quite sure what your opponent’s battle plans are until they are revealed. While hidden, Command cards do not affect their attached unit—a player must reveal them if they wish to gain the benefits of the card. Some Command cards must be revealed at the start of the game; these cards are used to build your army and have the keyword 'Build'.

Command cards can be added to your force in two ways. You can add them to your normal point cost, just as you would add a Unit to your force, or you and your opponent can agree on a set amount of points that each may use just to add Command cards to their lists.