| The cavalry division that served in the Crimea was quite small, with neither the French nor British able to deploy large numbers of cavalry due to the difficulty with transport and the availability of horses in theatre. The initial cavalry brigade did, however four regiments of the Chasseurs d’Afrique, consisting of eight squadrons each. This cavalry went on to take part in the Battle of Balaklava. This pack contains three mounted command figures, cast in metal. Sculpted by Mike Percy. Studio miniatures painted by Jamie Getliffe. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted |
| Russian officers usually came from the nobility and either trained at one of the various military cadet schools or acted as a volunteer officer in a regiment before being confirmed in post. A few officers were promoted from the ranks, having served for a number of years as NCOs, but this was not commonplace. Initiative was not encouraged amongst the officer class, who were given little training beyond the parade ground drill anyway. Officers obeyed orders, but when those orders had been carried out, they usually stopped and waited for further orders rather than seizing the initiative or having the confidence to act on their own. Pack contains three mounted Russian Generals and Officers, cast in metal. Sculpted by Mike Percy. Studio miniatures painted by Andrés Amián. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted |
| The Russian cavalry force was the largest in Europe, totalling over sixty regiments organised into twenty cavalry divisions. The light cavalry consisted of hussars and lancers or uhlans. Much as with the infantry, the cavalry training consisted of wheels and manoeuvres designed for the parade ground with little tactical application. Russian hussars wore shakos with a black top, peak and with a brass front plate, but the main body of the headgear was coloured differently for each regiment. Similarly, all wore a pelisse that was trimmed with fur, but the colour of each varied between regiments. For the majority of the campaign Russian hussars wore a grey oilskin cover to protect their shako and a grey greatcoat over their bright uniforms. This pack contains three mounted figures, cast in metal. Sculpted by Mike Percy. Studio miniatures painted by Andrés Amián. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted |
| The Russian cavalry force was the largest in Europe, totalling over sixty regiments organised into twenty cavalry divisions. The light cavalry consisted of hussars and lancers or uhlans. Much as with the infantry, the cavalry training consisted of wheels and manoeuvres designed for the parade ground with little tactical application. Russian hussars wore shakos with a black top, peak and with a brass front plate, but the main body of the headgear was coloured differently for each regiment. Similarly, all wore a pelisse that was trimmed with fur, but the colour of each varied between regiments. For the majority of the campaign Russian hussars wore a grey oilskin cover to protect their shako and a grey greatcoat over their bright uniforms. This pack contains three mounted command figures, cast in metal. Sculpted by Mike Percy. Studio miniatures painted by Andrés Amián. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted |
| Cruel Seas IJN Fleet Between the wars Japan reassessed its position with its navy, building the world’s first purpose-built aircraft carrier, the Hosho in 1921 and inventing its deadly fast and powerful type 93 24’’ oxygen fuelled torpedoes. They also decided that as their industrial might could not match that of the west, then they would have to have sharp, training tactics and a crew of superior quality to their foe, and for a while, achieved just this. Their battleships and cruisers were of excellent quality and their growing fleet or aircraft carriers would, after Pearl Harbor, give them the edge in the opening phase of the Pacific War. Excellent training, use of the Long Lance torpedoes and aggressive use of nighttime fast attacks with their destroyers also gave the allies a bloody nose before they learned to counter these attacks. Imperial Japanese Navy Fleet Cruel Seas focuses on the cat and mouse hunts that happened nightly in the Philippines, Guadalcanal and the Solomon’s. They could be IJN sub chasers stalking a crippled US submarine, or mine layers playing their trade at night. Most commonly it will be Japanese barge convoys defending themselves in shallow water against rapacious PT boats. Turning the tables, a late war game could be played out with American landing ships and the terrifying Shin’yo Kamikaze craft. The IJN, therefore, is an interesting mixture of the very sophisticated and the very amateur, boldness being a connecting factor whether in battleships or tiny craft. It is a do or die force, get in close and things will go well, dither or maintain the range of the allied technology and firepower will overreach you. The Imperial Japanese Navy Fleet Contains: 6 x T-14-class MTBs (metal) 3 x Maru-Ni kamikaze boats (metal) 3 x Shin-Yo kamikaze boats (metal) 4 x large Sampan (resin and metal - two of each canopied boat) 1 x Escort Type Hei minesweeper (resin & metal) 1 x Aichi D3A 'Val' (metal) Ship Cards Plastic Torpedo markers |
| One Resin and Metal Cruel Seas Marinefahprahm F-lighter |
| Description In Cruel Seas, you take on the role of a naval crew manning their fragile coastal craft as they head out day and night to take on both the sea and the enemy. Command your flotilla of small ships as they head out to attack a convoy, drop off Commandoes for a behind-the-lines mission or task them with one of the other myriads of missions this small and versatile craft would perform. Be it the Coastal waters of England or across the Channel to France, on to the Mediterranean waters or on further to the vast Island chains of the Pacific, Cruel seas will ensure your small ships see plenty of adrenaline-fuelled action! FREE Special Miniature (while stocks last) As with many of our Bolt Action range of books if you order direct from our webstore you will receive a fantastically crafted model and Cruel Seas is no exception! Warlord sculptor Marco has produced this iconic piece, the conning tower of a German U-Boat breaking the surface... Cruel Seas, the rules Within the pages of Cruel Seas you'll find the complete rules for small ship action plus full-colour guides, superb art courtesy of Osprey Publishing, history on your fleets, Campaign rules and special weaponry, Aircraft rules and more! |
| A most peculiar type of riverine and estuary craft was also developed by the Russians. This was the 1124 and 1125 class of armoured rivercraft or Bronekater. These shallow draught craft, drawing only 2-foot of water, could penetrate river systems and lakes, even being moved by rail and lorry to new locations. Some featured numerous armoured turrets, even T-34 tank turrets, and again, frequently equipped themselves with rails for the Katyusha launchers. They were tough little boats capable of receiving and dishing out punishment, though they had a small crew and were slow and poor deep watercraft. |
| The D-3 class was built in wood, and carrying torpedoes openly on deck could attain speeds of 32 knots(59 km/h, 37 mph). Later boats in the series had improved engines increasing operating speeds to 48 knots (89 km/h, 55 mph)!
Although not many D-3s served in the Black Sea they were quite active, sinking German Barges and an Italian midget submarine. A most notable action was the sinking of the Elbing-class large torpedo boat T-31 in the Battle of Nerva Island. |
| Submarine chasers were used for destroying German U-boats that were stationed off the coast of the United States (some 67 German U-boats were sunk). In the Pacific Theatre, submarine chasers were used for amphibious landings, courier and escort duty.
SC-497-class submarine chasers were a class of 438 submarine chasers, 98 tons with a length of 110 ft 10 in (34 m) and a speed of 18 knots. 142 were part of the Lend-Lease program with 78 sent to the Soviet Union, 50 to France and 3 to Norway. The three Norwegian examples served with distinction on the Shetland bus service, running agents, refugees and weapons past the German blockade between occupied Norway and Britain. Contains: 2x resin & metal US Coastal Cutter Subchaser Ship card Wake marker |
| Drop into the thick of the fight with Currahee!, the US Airborne (D-Day) starter army! Clad in their iconic reinforced M42 jump uniforms, these die-hard American paratroopers are ready to spearhead the assault on the Bolt Action tabletop. Combining plenty of lightweight firepower with a never-say-die attitude and intense training, they're a force of tough, veteran infantry who can take the fight to the foe any time, any place. This Bolt Action starter army gives you a battle-ready force of US Airborne that you can field in games as soon as they're assembled. At its core is a strong Rifle Platoon consisting of a pair of 12-man Airborne squads, supported by a sniper and bazooka team, and guided into battle by a 6-man Pathfinder squad - all of these are made from the included plastic sprues. Leading this element of the force is a Warlord Resin Platoon Commander, ensuring your men know what the mission is! Backing up the Rifle Platoon are a pair of smaller formations deploying powerful support weapons - a Heavy Weapons Platoon of two medium machine gun and one medium mortar teams, plus a Platoon Commander, all in Warlord Resin, and an Artillery Platoon with two metal guns: a 75mm Pack Howitzer for indirect fire support, and a 57mm anti-tank gun for dealing with enemy armour. These are led by a Platoon Commander built from the plastic sprues. This force gives you the perfect starting point for a US Airborne collection themed around the D-Day drops made famous in media such as Band of Brothers and can be endlessly tailored, or built upon, to fit your exact specifications. Get ready to board the aircraft and drop into combat! The Currahee! US Airborne (D-Day) Starter Army contains: 36 multi-pose hard plastic US Airborne (D-Day) Infantry One US Airborne (D-Day) Officer (Warlord Resin) Two US Airborne (D-Day) Medium Machine Gun Teams (Metal Gun with Warlord Resin Crew) One US Airborne (D-Day) Medium Mortar Team (Metal Gun with Warlord Resin Crew) One US Airborne 75mm Pack Howitzer (Metal Gun and three Crew) One US Airborne 57mm Anti-tank Gun (Metal Gun and three Crew) Enough plastic bases for all miniatures Waterslide Decals Models supplied unassembled and unpainted |
| The heat builds up as we go from one theatre with extreme conditions to another, this time desert warfare in the African and Italian campaigns. Packed with explosive action from the initial clashes between the British and Italian armies in Libya, and Britain’s first unexpected victories, through the ill-fated British expedition to protect Greece from Hitler’s invading troops, and the subsequent desperate battles of British and Commonwealth forces in Crete against determined German paratroopers. From there we move onto the epic tank duels in the deserts of North Africa as Hitler reinforced Mussolini’s battered forces with the deadly Afrika Korps, and the ultimate showdown between two legendary desert commanders, Rommel and Montgomery, at El Alamein. We then have the debut of the Americans into the African theatre, their bloody setback at Kasserine Pass, and eventual success in helping to clear North Africa of Axis influence. Finishing with the Allied invasions of Sicily and mainland Italy, and the stubborn German defence that resisted the invaders almost up to the end of the war in Europe. |
| As Hitler's military machine unleashed their devastating assault on Poland in 1939, the SS were still in the process of transitioning from political to military organisation, becoming the Waffen-SS (armed SS) and the military wing of the Nazi party. This box set contains a 10-man (all metal) section: 1 NCO with SMG 2-man LMG team 7 riflemen Well-supplied and well-led the fanatical Waffen-SS were an increasingly formidable fighting force. These controversial but elite troops were dogged by accusations of atrocities, particularly in Poland and on the Eastern Front during Operation Barbarossa. Dressed in their trademark camouflage smocks and helmet covers, and with squads often built around the firepower of the reliable Czech-made CZ-26 light machine gun, the Waffen-SS were at the forefront of the German Blitzkrieg offensive in the early stages of World War II. |
| Far from the battlefields of Europe and North Africa, Allied forces fought a very different war against another foe, from the jungles of Burma to the islands of the Pacific and the shores of Australia. This new Theatre Book for Bolt Action allows players to command the spearhead of the lightning Japanese conquests in the East or to fight tooth and nail as Chindits, US Marines and other Allied troops to halt the advance and drive them back. Scenarios, special rules and new units give players everything they need to recreate the ferocious battles and campaigns of the Far East, from Guadalcanal to Okinawa, Singapore, the Philippines, Iwo Jima and beyond. |
| ‘Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.’ Excerpt from the Gettysburg Address – Abraham Lincoln, November 19, 1863 Between July 1st and 3rd 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg was one of the largest battles of the American Civil War fought in the state of Pennsylvania. The Confederate Army under Robert E Lee was defeated by the Army of the Potomac, commanded by George G. Meade. Though Lee’s forces escaped across the river, they left in their wake the bodies of the fallen. These bodies were gradually reinterred into what is now the Gettysburg National Cemetery, the site where Lincoln delivered the famous Gettysburg Address of 1863. This scenery pack is designed to allow you to lend your replications of the battle using the Epic Battles system extra authenticity. It includes the Schmucker House, originally constructed as the Theological Seminary building. This site was used by both the Union and Confederate forces as a hospital during the battle. The Cemetery Gatehouse, meanwhile was used as a HQ for XI Corps (Union Army). Major-General Howard had recognized the advantage offered by the high ground of the cemetery and lined his artillery along what came to be known as ‘Cemetery Hill’. This box contains: MDF Seminary Building MDF Battlefield Gatehouse Models supplied unassembled and unpainted |
| During the cause of the game a Black Powder General will have a need to track their army's casualties. These casualty markers feature prominent markers enabling just that – track wounds effectively and with a visual flourish. These are generic, and are thus suitable to be painted up as either Union or Confederate troops. Although designed with the Black Powder Epic Battles: ACW scale in mind, the practice lends itself to equally well to miniatures games of any scale set in the American Civil War period. Each pack contains 6 cavalry casualty bases and 12 Infantry casualty bases, in Warlord ResinTM. |
| British light cavalry had a reputation of 'galloping at anything' and whilst not entirely fair, they certainly were not shy in taking on enemy light cavalry and indeed even the huge armoured heavy French cavalry, as the men were confident in themselves and their horses being as large as the heavy French steeds. The light cavalry were gloriously attired. This boxed set enables you to build brigades of light cavalry with the two types of hussars and the more sombre light dragoons who thought themselves the equal of the foppish hussars. They are accompanied by the ever-reliable Royal Horse Artillery 9-pounder guns. Tally ho! This plastic set provides enough models to field a complete brigade of three British light cavalry regiments (3 bases of Hussars in shako, 3 bases of Hussars in busby and 5 bases of Light Dragoons) and a 3-gun battery of Royal Horse Artillery 9-pdrs. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted |
| There are few more impressive sights to see than massed French light cavalry in full array. Green-clad Chasseurs and the colourfully dressed Hussars did most of the outpost and scouting duties before battle commenced. Perhaps the most impressive of the light cavalry units are the splendidly dressed and equipped lancers of the line wielding wicked 9 foot long ash lances that used to deadly effect. Accompanying them is a battery of 6-pounder horse artillery served by skilled veteran gunners who can advance with their cavalry brigade. This plastic set provides enough models to field a complete brigade of three French light cavalry regiments (21 Lancers, 18 Hussars and 21 Chasseurs a Cheval) and a 3-gun horse artillery 6-pdr battery. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted |
| This scenery pack contains the strategically vital farmhouse at Hougoumont. The importance of the walled chateau at Hougoumont was underlined by the elite troops the Duke of Wellington placed in its defence. These troops were garrisoned just before their French enemy also sought to occupy the buildings, such was its significance and the bloody struggle for its control raged for hours. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted |
| Can you succeed where Napoleon Bonaparte's French Army failed? Can you capture the farm at Papelotte from the Allied garrison before the Prussians enter the field during the battle of Waterloo, or will your valiant Nassau defenders see off the savage assaults of Les Bleus? Included in this pack is a laser-cut Black Powder Epic Battles scale model of the Papelotte farm complex. Use it to add more authenticity to your games set during the Napoleonic Wars. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted |
| The elite paratroopers of the German Luftwaffe, the Fallschirmjäger would find themselves fighting exclusively as ground troops as the Second World War progressed, where their intense training and esprit de corps stood them in good stead and earned them a fearsome reputation as determined and deadly combatants. As a part of the German air force rather than the army, their equipment was unique and highly specialised - from their uniforms to the iconic FG 42 assault rifles - making them an instantly recognisable force on the battlefield. This box gives you everything you'll need to build thirty plastic German Fallschirmjäger in their distinctive quilted winter uniforms, perfect for the unforgiving snowy woodland terrain of the Battle of the Bulge. Each sprue contains: Six dynamically posed bodies in the iconic winter uniforms of Germany’s elite paratroopers. Twelve unique head options, including covered and uncovered helmets, peaked caps, and furry winter hats! A wide range of weaponry, including the unique FG 42 paratrooper assault rifle (including one with marksman’s scope), legendary MG 42 machine gun, Kar 98K rifle, MP 40 submachine gun, Panzerfaust anti-tank launchers, and more. Tons of extra details - arms carrying ammunition and equipment, webbing and belt kit, pistols, flare guns, grenades and entrenching tools used as close-combat weapons! With their distinctive camouflaged jump smocks and quilted winter oversuits, Fallschirmjäger armies look unique and absolutely fantastic on the table, and offer a brilliant opportunity to show off your painting skills. Whether in defence of the Fatherland or on the attack in the Ardennes, you’ll have a force of die-hard paratroopers that looks great and can do some serious damage on the tabletop! Models supplied unassembled and unpainted |
| Clad in their thick winter gear, ready to fight the Allies in the snowy forests of the Ardennes, these die-hard German paratroopers are a force to be reckoned with! This starter army gives you everything you need to field a battle-ready force of Fallschirmjäger in winter equipment for games of Bolt Action. At its core is a strong Rifle Platoon with three full squads of paratroopers, backed up by Sniper and Panzerschreck teams – this flexible formation is capable of taking and holding objectives, and is the heart of any Bolt Action force. Backing up the Rifle Platoon is a trio of powerful supporting formations. The Heavy Weapons Platoon provides both direct fire in the form of a brace of Medium Machine Guns, and high-explosive death from on high with its Medium Mortar, while the small but powerful Artillery Platoon gives the force some serious anti-tank punch from the PaK 40 anti-tank gun! Rounding out the force is the Armoured Platoon, bringing both wheels and tracks to the battlefield. The Sd.Kfz 223 command armoured car has excellent mobility, and leads the way for the mighty StuG III G assault gun, equally capable of blasting enemy infantry and vehicles. With these four platoons, you get a great core force that can be used on the tabletop right away, and serve as the basis for a large and versatile collection. The Fallschirmjäger are a powerful, determined army in Bolt Action, and can make use of a wide variety of tactics and units – this set is the perfect way to start your collection! The Fallschirmjäger (Winter) Starter Army contains: 36 multi-pose hard plastic Fallschirmjäger (Winter) One Fallschirmjäger (Winter) officer (Warlord Resin) One Fallschirmjäger (Winter) NCO (Warlord Resin) One Fallschirmjäger (Winter) Medic (Warlord Resin) One Fallschirmjäger (Winter) Radio operator (Warlord Resin) One Fallschirmjäger (Winter) Sniper Team (Warlord Resin) One Fallschirmjäger (Winter) Panzerschreck Team (Warlord Resin) Two Fallschirmjäger (Winter) Medium Machine Gun Teams (Metal Gun with Warlord Resin Crew) One Fallschirmjäger (Winter) Medium Mortar Team (Metal Gun with Warlord resin Crew) One Fallschirmjäger (Winter) Pak 40 Anti-tank Gun (Metal Gun with Warlord Resin Crew) One Sd.KFz 222/223 Armoured Car (Hard Plastic) One StuG III Ausf. G Assault Gun (Hard Plastic) Enough plastic/MDF bases for all miniatures, Waterslide Decals, Vehicle Stat Cards and Vehicle Damage Markers |
| The vast Soviet military machine that invaded Finland during the Winter War of 1939-1940 was stunned by the lightly armed but intensely motivated and skilled Finnish troops. The Soviets were outfought despite hugely superior weight of numbers. Although eventually seeking terms the Finns had delivered a harsh lesson to their rapacioius neighbours. When the Soviet Union - having by then joined the Allies - again attacked in 1941, the Finns were left with little option but to side with Germany in a conflict known as the Continuation War, making good use of German weaponry. The Finns were masters of fieldcraft, sniping, and small unit tactics that hit hard then disappeared into the dense forests. Their weapons were light but used with great dexterity, and many made use of captured Russian kit as there was always plenty left behind after the Finns had struck! These miniatures are mostly dressed in standard issue M36 tunic and armed with a variety of Finnish weaponry and so are most suitable for use in Continuation War (1941-1944) against the might of the Soviet Union. Dig in and stop the arrogant Russians marching into brave Finland! |
| The vast Soviet military machine that invaded Finland during the Winter War of 1939-1940 was stunned by the lightly armed but intensely motivated and skilled Finnish troops. The Soviets were outfought despite hugely superior weight of numbers. Although eventually seeking terms the Finns had delivered a harsh lesson to their rapacioius neighbours. When the Soviet Union - having by then joined the Allies - again attacked in 1941, the Finns were left with little option but to side with Germany in a conflict known as the Continuation War, making good use of German weaponry. The Finns were masters of fieldcraft, sniping, and small unit tactics that hit hard then disappeared into the dense forests. Their weapons were light but used with great dexterity, and many made use of captured Russian kit as there was always plenty left behind after the Finns had struck! These miniatures are mostly dressed in standard issue M36 tunic and armed with a variety of Finnish weaponry and so are most suitable for use in Continuation War (1941-1944) against the might of the Soviet Union. Dig in and stop the arrogant Russians marching into brave Finland! Contains a 9-man Rifle Squad: NCO and 1 soldier with SMGs 1 soldier with Lahti-Saloranta M/26 light machine gun 6 Riflemen (1 with Molotov Cocktail) |
| Drop into hell on Earth - and come out the other side! American advancements in repulsorlift Rift-tech have allowed a man to soar through the air in great bounds, or drop from an aircraft and control his descent safely. Using this technology, US Airborne paratroopers have been reborn as the Fireflies! These elite troops are used where surgical precision and lightning speed are called for, dropping behind enemy lines or as the vanguard of American assaults. Only the bravest and fittest men pass Firefly training, and their missions are some of the most hazardous imaginable. This plastic boxed set gives you 18 multi-part US Fireflies, equipped with a range of weapons including M1X Thompson Rift SMGs, lethal flamethrowers, and anti-tank rocket launchers. Packed with extra components, including alternate heads, extra equipment, and a choice of flying or ‘grounded’ legs, this kit offers incredible poseability and almost endless modelling options. The detail on these models is staggering, allowing you to go all-out with your painting and create a unit that looks truly impressive on the tabletop. On the Konflikt '47 tabletop, Fireflies are some of the best Specialist Infantry available to an American player. With superb tactical mobility, courtesy of their Regroup in Hell! Rift ability, and armed with their signature M1X Thompsons, they can get in, hit hard, and get out again. Just make sure to keep these unarmoured troops away from anti-infantry weapons! |
| The French army started World War II as the most powerful army in the world. Well-equipped, with excellent tanks and artillery, the infantry divisions were numerous and confident of fighting off the hated Boche as they had twenty-two years before. This was not the same war though, and the French infantrymen found themselves all too often fighting off German armoured units which had outmanoeuvred them as the Blitzkrieg rolled across Europe. It was for the honour of France and their regiments that so many Frenchmen dug in and fought it out against a more tactically advanced foe. Resolutely fighting against the sweeping offensives of the German invaders, the French gave their all at battles such as Hannut, Arra, Boulogne and Saumur. Many brave Frenchmen went on to fight against the Allies with Vichy France, ensuring admiration and loathing in equal measure, whilst others would return to France with the Allied invasion in 1944 to reclaim their homeland... This incredibly versatile plastic boxed set allows you to assemble the miniatures as regular French Army infantry, fortress troops, chasseurs à pied, engineers or colonial troops (Algerian, Moroccan or Tunisian). Box contains 30 multi-pose plastic infantry with plastic bases and full colour waterslide decal sheet. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted |
| This Bolt Action starter army provides a solid core to your new French Army force. The highly detailed multi-pose plastic infantry can be assembled and painted as regular infantry, fortress troops, chasseurs a pied, engineers or colonial troops (Algerian, Moroccan & Tunisian), giving you a colourful army with plenty of variety and flexibility with which to face the German Blitzkrieg. A medium mortar, medium machine gun and 25mm anti-tank gun provide additional firepower to these brave sons of France, whilst armoured support is found in the Char B1 bis medium tank. The comprehensive Bolt Action range has additional troops and vehicles to add to your army when you are ready to expand your French force. This Bolt Action Starter Army contains: 36 multi-pose plastic infantry Plastic Char B1 bis medium tank Metal HQ Metal medium mortar team Metal MMG team Metal 25mm anti-tank gun Plastic bases Bolt Action stat card Vehicle damage markers Full colour waterslide decal sheet Models supplied unassembled and unpainted |
| Napoleonic warfare saw bewildering varieties of exotic uniforms worn by the various armies that marched and fought in the early 19th century. There were none so exotic and magnificent as the Hussar regiments of the French army. These dashing light cavalry donned outfits originally inspired by Turkish, and later Hungarian, cavalry. Each of the fourteen regiments formed wore a differing uniform, with the result that a Hussar brigade made a most impressive sight. Mounted on small but tough horses, they were used on campaign in scouting and raiding roles. Their élan and dash made up for their smaller mounts and lack of armour on the field of battle. Principally armed with the curved light cavalry sabre they could also carry a carbine, or more commonly a pistol, into the fray. A regiment was formed into four squadrons, each of two companies, and the first company in a regiment was usually the elite company, distinguished by their bearskin fur colpacks. Vive L’Empereur! Box set Contains: 12 plastic easy-build French Hussars. 1 additional metal officer and metal horse. 1 additional metal bugler. Optional metal arm for eagle bearer. |
| Declaring war on Germany in 1939, the French armed forces were superior to the Germans in tanks and ships but suffered from outdated tactical and strategic doctrine at the highest level. Fighting alongside their British allies, the French army performed a brave rearguard action culminating in the remarkable withdrawal from Europe at Dunkirk. With the British heading back to England, the French forces battled on stubbornly as the Germans closed on Paris… Although much has been written of the German armoured forces and the defeat of the British at Dunkirk in the dark days of 1940, far too little has been written about the gallant stands made by the French army. The French army started World War II as the most powerful army in the world. Well-equipped, with excellent tanks and artillery, the infantry divisions were numerous and confident of fighting off the hated Boche as they had twenty two years before. This was not the same war though, and the French infantrymen found themselves all too often fighting off German armoured units which had outmanoeuvred them as the Blitzkrieg rolled across Europe. It was for the honour of France and their regiments that so many Frenchmen dug in and fought it out against a more technologically and tactically advanced foe. By the time of the cease fire they had killed 27,000 Germans but had suffered appalling losses of nearly 100,000 dead and 250,000 wounded. Many brave Frenchmen went on to fight against the Allies with Vichy France, ensuring admiration and loathing in equal measure, whilst others would return to France with the Allied invasion in 1944 to reclaim their homeland… Contains a 10-man French Army Infantry Section: 1 NCO with rifle 1 soldier with VB launcher 2-man light machine gun team (loader has pistol) 6 riflemen |
| Captured anti-tank guns were put to use again their former owners – these would very likely include German 37mm guns. |
| The most useful kinds of light artillery were often mountain guns, as these were more easily moved about and could be disassembled and carried by mules if necessary. All kinds of artillery would be used. The old World War I French 75mm field gun was one of the most common artillery pieces used by many nations at the start of the war, and no doubt a number fell into the hands of partisan forces. |
| Partisans had little in the way of anti-tank weaponry. Fortunately, most of the heavier armour of the occupying forces was at the front line, and thus it was mostly outdated and lightly armed vehicles were used for security duty in occupied territory. Some partisan groups were able to get hold of anti-tank rifles such as the British Boys or local ex-army weapons PIAT anti-tank launchers were amongst some of the heavier gear that could be airdropped or smuggled through enemy lines to partisan forces. |
| The exceptional men and women of the French Resistance were fiercely patriotic citizens who risked everything to fight back against the occupying German Forces. From sowing disinformation or assassinating German personnel and collaborators, to direct attacks on German infrastructure, they prevented thousands of German troops from fighting the Allies on the frontlines. Armed with captured German weaponry, Allied supplied guns and their own local shotguns and hunting rifles, the Maquis made good use of their intimate knowledge of their homeland to keep the German forces on guard, unsure where or when the next guerilla attack would come. The figures in this set represent the partisans of the French Forces of the Interior (FFI), but are equally suitable for most resistance forces, be they in Poland, the Soviet Union or many of the other countries living under the heel of Germany's jackboot. Contains 10 metal French Resistance models, plastic weapons sprue and plastic bases |
| Germany's occupation of France was resisted by the Maquis - the famous French Resistance. Led by ex-officers or charismatic local leaders, these brave men and women fought desperate guerilla actions which were pivotal in disrupting German forces during the Battle for Normandy. The members of the French Resistance risked everything for a chance to fight back against their Nazi oppressors. Allied airdrops supplied the French Resistance with invaluable heavier weaponry such as the Vickers medium machine gun and 3" mortar included in this set. The miniatures in this set represent the partisans of the French Forces of the Interior (FFI) but are equally suitable for most resistance forces, be they in Poland, the Soviet Union or many of the other countries living under the heel of Germany's jackboot. Contains: HQ Team 1 medium mortar team 1 MMG team Plastic German weapons sprue Plastic bases |
| This Warlord Games pack contains 1 metal gun and 3 metal crew miniatures
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| This boxed set contains; 6 plastic German Grenadier Sprues German Heer 81mm Mortar Team German Heer MG42 Team German Heer Pak 40 Anti-tank Gun with Crew Plastic Puma kit Plastic Stug III G/StuH42 kit Bolt Action stat cards Vehicle damage markers Please note that the 6 sprues of German Grenadiers contain enough components to make 36 models - so you will have 3 extra men - perhaps to create a FOO, Medic, or other additional units to further bolster your force. Suggested Army List; 1 Lieutenant and 2 Riflemen* (70pts). 10 man squad of regular German Grenadiers* (2x SMG, 1x LMG, 4x panzerfaust). 146pts. 10 man squad of Veteran German Grenadiers* (10x Assault rifles, 4x panzerfaust). 200pts. 10 man squad of Veteran German Grenadiers* (2x LMG, 3x SMG, 2x panzerfaust). 189pts. Stug III Ausf G with Schürzen (veteran). 276pts. Plastic Puma armoured car (regular). 160 pts. Pak 40 anti-tank gun (regular). 110pts. 81mm Mortar team (regular). 50pts. MG42 MMG team (regular). 50pts. Units marked with an asterix (*) are to be made from the included German Grenadier sprues. |
| The Germans employed a tremendous variety of light infantry guns, field guns and howitzers, which generally had a caliber of 75mm. These guns were used for close support and were light enough to be manhandled by their crews. |
| Adolf Hitler's aggressive campaign across the world ensured his troops would face the enemy in all environments and climates. None were more unforgiving than the harsh winters on the Eastern Front or in the Italian hills and mountains. The resourceful German Lander often had to make do with little more than their standard-issue woollen greatcoat gloves, scarves and a steely determination to not stave off only the cold, but also be able to fight and win. This boxed set is a great starting point for a Winter German Heer force, whether you intend to campaign in the Battle of the Bulge, the cold Italian winters, or the bitter struggle on the Ostfront. With a strong base of infantry at its core, supported by powerful German armour and weapons teams, you’ll have a visually striking force ready to tackle US, British or Soviet opponents. Box contains: 48 plastic Infantry in greatcoats 1 metal German HQ 1 metal MMG Team 1 metal Medium Mortar Team 1 plastic Opel Blitz/Maultier 1 plastic Panzer IV Models supplied unassembled and unpainted |
| After the the initial spectacular success of the German invasion of Russia in 1941 the invasion slowed to a crawl as the weather and hard fighting ground down their formations. Desperate to shore up the front seven regiments were formed of non-flying personnel taken from the German air force, the Luftwaffe. These regiments were equipped with standard infantry weapons, and sent to quieter areas of the front to gain experience. As the war continued more and more Luftwaffe personnel were drafted into what became Luftwaffe Field Divisions, 21 divisions being formed with 12,500 men in each at full strength. They wore the trademark Luftwaffe blue/grey uniforms and many also donned the long camouflaged M1942 jacket or zeltbahn tent capes. Despite their poor levels of training, they fought bravely in Normandy, in Italy and on the Russian front. The average age of the soldier in these units was 30 years old - much older than other front line troops. These difficulties led them to take more casualties than the regular army units but despite these shortcomings Luftwaffe Field Division troops earned 18 of the coveted Knights Cross medals in the three years that they saw service. This Warlord Games Bolt Action Game box contains a 10-man Luftwaffe Field Division Squad:
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| Operation Sea Lion has proceeded, both sides have lost a lot and as a result the remainder of the German forces have been pushed to Kent where they prepare their defences against the inevitable British attack. The German high command refuse to let their blitzkrieg falter at this stage and concoct a brave, audacious and completely unexpected plan... Operation Gigant is phase two of the theoretical plan to invade Britain that has been brought forward and into action as phase one falters! Glider borne troops and vehicles are bought in to create a surprise second front in North East England, splitting the British defences still further and driving a steel wedge down through the heart of the British countryside! Packed with new units to defend (or destroy) Britain's defences, new scenarios on what could of been historical battles, re-construct your whole army with new theatre selectors and more off-the-wall special rules dedicated to the scientific wonders created to invade, and defend, Britain! This time however, the Panzerbrigades will leave their treads within the mud of the British countryside and over the rubble of humble villages. With the Germans coming into Britain once again but with their complete force, can the British and the remaining Allies hold the Germans off again? Or will the German war machine repeat their success in France and steamroll over Britain? |
| This supplement for Warlord Games Hail Caesar focuses on Rome’s wars under Trajan against the Dacians and their Sarmatian allies. At the end of the first century AD, the Roman Empire was the greatest military power the world had ever seen. All of Western Europe south of the Rhine and the Danube, southern Britain, North Africa, Egypt, the Balkans and most of the Levant was under its control. The mighty Roman army and its legions had rarely known defeat in living memory – and never for very long. One upstart state and its wily, aggressive leader refused to bend the knee. For almost twenty years, and against all odds, King Decebalus of Dacia defied Rome from his fortress capital deep within the Carpathian Mountains. Composed of thousands of savage tribesmen, heavily armoured Sarmatian lancers and even captured Roman weapons, Dacia’s armies proved to be powerful enough to keep the legions at bay. All this was to change with the ascension of the soldier-emperor Trajan, leading to one of antiquity’s greatest conflicts – the Dacian Wars. Featured battles include the Battle of Adamclisi, the Battle of Tapae and the Siege of Sarmizegetusa Regia. Also included are rules for playing skirmish games, fighting sieges and using warships, as well as campaign and hobby ideas. |
| Hail Caesar is written by the hugely talented Rick Priestley who is something of an expert in Ancients gaming. Partly because of his studying in antiquities but some would say that it's also because he was there for the most part. So aside from firsthand experience of classical civilisations what else do you get? A 192 page, full colour, hardback rulebook By the award winning team that produced Black Powder Covers gaming in periods from biblical times to the Crusades |
| Between 58 BC and 50 BC, the military might of the Roman Republic waged a brutal war on the Gallic Celt tribes living in the lands of Gaul. What the Gaul warriors lacked in the drilled discipline of their Roman foes they more than matched them with in ferocity and individual fighting prowess. The Gallic Wars, a deadly clash of cultures and military doctrine, would shape Western Europe for centuries to come. Gaius Julius Caesar's aggressive campaign would ultimately end with Gaul being subsumed into the Roman Republic, and ensure his name would become legendary. Hail Caesar is a game of tabletop massed battles set in the Ancients era. Pit your wits and tactics against your friends as your armies clash in combat on the tabletop. Can you wield the legions of Rome with the same skill and success as Caesar? Or would you prefer to lead Gallic tribes such as the Nervii, Helvetii and Venetii against the invaders as the renowned chieftain Vercingetorix did? The Caesar's Gallic Wars starter set gives you two starter forces: the barbaric Gauls and the legions of the late Roman Republic – a fantastic start to your campaign to conquer all comers and write your name in the annals of history! Starter set contains: Softback A5 Hail Caesar Gamer's Edition rulebook Gallic Wars introductory guide 80 hard plastic Gallic Celtic Infantry 48 hard plastic Caesarian Roman Infantry Celtic and Roman waterslide shield decals 12 6-sided dice Reference sheet and casualty counters |
| A Celt army is one of history's great spectacles – a mass of brightly patterned clothing charging headlong at their enemy, supported by fast cavalry and missile troops armed with javelins. Renowned for their ferocity in battle, what the Celts lacked in discipline they made up for in savagery and fighting spirit – they would hurl themselves at their enemies to sweep them away or die trying! This starter set contains enough units for one complete Hail Caesar Celt army division. Contains: 1x Celt Chieftain (Warlord Resin™) 100x Celt Warriors with command figures (plastic) 12x Celt Cavalry (Warlord Resin™) Full-colour waterslide shield decals Plastic bases Models supplied unassembled and unpainted |
| Julius Caesar commanded his late republic Roman legions with skill and aggression, forging them into the best fighting force of the era. Each legionary is protected by chain armour and Scutum shield and armed with Gladius stabbing sword and Pilum javelin. Renowned for their discipline and training, the Roman legionaries are implacable in the face of the enemy – crushing all beneath their unrelenting advance! This starter set contains enough units for one complete Hail Caesar Late Republican Roman army division. Contents: 2x Roman officers (metal) 96x Roman legionaries with command figures (plastic) 1x Scorpion bolt thrower (Warlord Resin™) Full-colour waterslide shield decals Plastic bases Models supplied unassembled and unpainted |
| The Guardian light walker had originally proved adequate in supporting the infantry in urban environments and difficult terrain, but it began to struggle as Axis anti-walker techniques improved. Although impressed by the capabilities of the new US Kodiak close assault walker the Commonwealth decided to instead field one of its own modern designs in this role. When the Hornet was unveiled for the first time, it was immediately apparent that the design owed much to the US Grizzly sharing an almost identical chassis. The Hornet is considerably larger and better armoured than the Guardian, and much like the Kodiak it mounts an array of weaponry. Its quad-HMGs and heavy automatic cannon are more than capable of suppressing dug-in infantry and vehicles. Its utility arms can clear obstacles, build improvised defences and rip apart light vehicles. As it lacks dedicated anti-armour capability, Hornet formations usually include a Percival to deal with armoured threats. Contains one resin and metal miniature. |
| Scale: 28mm - 1/56th 4 Infantry 2 Artillery Pieces/War Machines 6 Crew Metal Requires Assembly This product is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue and paints not included. Description Available in this neat box set, the Hungarian Army Support Group - grab yourself the new Hungarian HQ, Medium Machine Gun and Medium Mortar! Hungarian Army HQ Since 1872, the Ludovica Military Academy had been turning out competent and efficient officers and graduated the majority of officers for the Hungarian Army. A core of competent and educated officers struggled to handle the large expansion of the Hungarian Army to meet the needs of the Eastern Front. The Hungarians enjoyed a professional and experienced core of staff officers. Hungarian Army Medium Machine Gun Team The Schwarzlose 7/31M machine gun was used extensively in World War I and put to use right away in the new conflict. Hungarian Army Medium Mortar Team Like virtually all nations, the Hungarians adopted a medium mortar based on the French Brandt 81.4mm. The 36/39M was common throughout the Hungarian Defence Force and employed modern shaped charges to good effect. |
| The Daihatsu-class landing craft was a 14-meter long troop transport constructed of metal and powered by a diesel engine. Potentially armed with weapons up to 37mm in size, it was quite seaworthy and could travel at 8 knots for 50 miles carrying 1 type 95 tank or 70 men. |
| Just as Nazi Germany had to reach for desperate solutions toward war’s end, Japan followed their air force in developing a Kamikaze or suicide weapon that might just turn the tide of the battle. These were the Shin’yo (Seaquake) speedboats. Over 6,000 were built after 1943. A one-man power boat with a speed of 30 knots and a massive 700-pound explosive charge, they were to be run at enemy vessels and if a hit scored it would be deadly. The army also built tiny speedboats, the 2-man Maruni which carried two depth charges as its main weapon. Mainly used in the Philippines, they were organized into sea raiding regiments, 1, 2, 3, 26, 27, 28 & 29, with 100 boats in each regiment. They fought bravely in numerous actions but were mostly sunk by aircraft, destroyers, and PT boats.As they were manned they could even turn around and do a second run if they missed their target and had the option of abandoning the craft if possible, rather than suffer certain self-immolation. Fortunately for the Allies, the vast majority of the boats were not in the front line but held back in Japan for the proposed final battles. They did cause some severe damage to US destroyers, particularly the large landing craft, several of which were sunk. Contains: 6x metal Shin’yo 6x metal Maruni Ship cards Wake markers |
| The T-14 was the most numerous of the three torpedo boats used by the Imperial Japanese Navy. Despite this, they were still few in number compared to the Allied MTBs. It could carry two torpedoes, one 25mm gun, depth charges and could make 33 knots. Contains: 4x metal T-14 class MTBs Ship cards Wake markers |
