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It is new release time again. This week sees the release of our exciting new product aimed at the Flames Of War beginner. Open Fire! contains a mini-rulebook, a introductory guide to Flames Of War, three Sherman tank and two StuG assault guns. It’s a great way to get started with Flames Of War. The greatest thing is that Flames Of War is now available in French, German, Italian and Spanish for the first time!

Open Fire!…

We also see the release of the German heavy artillery box. This battery’s 15cm FH18 howitzers pack a lot of punch!

15cm sFH18 Battery (GBX20)…

We have two great Russian Front articles. Scott Elaurant has created a two part Axis Of Attack campaign bases on the fighting in the Korsun Pocket, while Stuart Carlaw takes a look at the fighting for the city of Vitebsk during operation Cobra.

Our team in the US office has come up with another great month long series of events called the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. So check out you local US or Canadian store for some action near you.

Check out the other new events below.

News

Firestorm Big Push
January’s Firestorm Big Push Scenario Event.

Firestorm Big Push…

New Flames Of War Stores USA and Canada
Robert Villnave presents the newest stores in North America to be stocking Flames Of War.

New North American Stores…

January Sneak Peek
Here’s a sneak peek at a few new toys coming soon!

January Sneak Peek…

Battle of Vitebsk
Stuart Carlaw takes a look at the Battle of Vitebsk in June 1944, the last of the Festungplatz cities in Operation Bagration.

Battle of Vitebsk…

IS-2
German Grenadier, Korsun Pocket Korsun Pocket 1944
Korsun Pocket 1944: Axis Of Attack Campaigns by Scott Elaurant.

Korsun Pocket 1944…

St. Valentine’s Day Massacre
During the month of February we our offering an opportunity for you to experience what life would be like if you were hunkering down in your foxhole on the front line with the enemy within ear shot.

St. Valentine’s Day Massacre…

Flames Of War


Old Product Spotlights newly relaunched
on the site

15cm sFH auf Lorraine Schlepper…
Fallschirmpionier Glider Assault Platoon…
Grenadier Platoon (Greatcoats)…
Kübelwagen (Resin)…
Marder III H…
Marder III M…
Opel Blitz radio Truck…
7.62cm PaK36(r) or FK36(r)…
RSO tractor…
Sd Kfz 10 tractor…


Tournament News

St. Valentine’s Day Massacre
During the month of February we our offering an opportunity for you to experience what life would be like if you were hunkering down in your foxhole on the front line with the enemy within ear shot.

St. Valentine’s Day Massacre…

Littlewars 2009
Little Wars, 2009 will take place in Lincolnshire, Illinois on February 6-8, 2009. The event will be held in the Marriott Lincolnshire Resort at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL, 60069.

Littlewars 2009…

BattleCry 2009
BattleCry 2009 21-22 February, Auckland, New Zealand at ASB Stadium, Kohimarama.

BattleCry 2009…

Flames Of War at Lincon
Jonas Pärssinen is hosting a Flames Of War tournament during Swedens second biggest gaming convention (1000+ visitors), Lincon.

Flames Of War at Lincon…

Oxford Pairs
14 & 15 March, Wolvercote Village Hall Oxford, United Kingdom, 1500 points Mid War.

Oxford Pairs…

BHGS Challenge
4 & 5 April, Licensed Victuallers School Ascot, United Kingdom, 1750 points Mid War and 1750 points Late War tournaments.

BHGS Challenge…

Giocacarpi
As usual, the kick-start in 2009 for the Italian players will be the “Giocacarpi” event, that includes a Flames Of War tournament.

Giocacarpi…

OrcCon Flames Of War Tournament
Bill Wilcox will be hosting a 2-day, 6-round tournament in Los Angeles over President’s day weekend, February 14-15 at OrcCon. Here’s the website for the event http://www.strategicon.net/ (they don’t have next year’s schedule up yet). The event is being held at the Radisson hotel at LAX.

OrcCon Flames Of War Tournament…


US Nationals event notices

2009 US Nationals Qualified Players
2009 National Tournament Qualified Player List.

2009 US Nationals Qualified Players…

The upcoming regional qualifiers notice now has qualifers for 2009. More events added in January to March.

US Regional Qualifiers…

2008-2009 US Qualifier Season
2008-2009 National Tournament Qualifier Season Rules and Regulations.

2008-2009 US Qualifier Season Rules and Regulations…


Flames Of War in other languages

If you’re in Germany, or a German speaker from elsewhere in Europe, check out:

http://www.flamesofwar.de

If you’re in Spain, or a Spanish speaker from elsewhere, check out:

www.wargames-spain.com

If you’re a Catalan speaker from elsewhere, check out:

Lliga Catalana

For all your wargaming needs, including Flames Of War, in the Greek language go to:

http://www.wargamer.gr/

Flames Of War in Poland:

http://bitewniaki.polter.pl

If you’re in Sweden, or a Swedish speaker from elsewhere in Europe, check out:

http://15mm.se


Recent Articles:

Aufklärungsschwadrons…

Fortress Europe Errata PDF …

40 Years of Osprey History!…

Firestorm Turn 4 Overview …

Interrogation: Ken Camel …

Modelling Fortifications …

Staff Firestorm Campaign Turn 3…

Objective: Bobruisk …

Battlefield in a Box ~ Defences Spotlight …

Rallypoint 34…

Notes on the Staff Campaign …

Firestorm Turn 2 Overview …

Objective: Mogilev …

Firestorm: Battle for Minsk …

Staff Campaign: Lessons Learned …

Interrogation: Casey Davies …

Rob Villnave’s Tanksgiving …

Artillery of the Red Army Part I …

Artillery of the Red Army Part III…

Artillery of the Red Army Part II…

December’s New Releases

In Shops 6 December
SBX10 152mm Artillery Batallion
SU737 Flame-Thrower Platoon
SU132 ISU 122/152
TD017 Guards Gaming Set
TD018 78th Sturm Gaming Set

In Shops 13 December
BB104 Battlefield in a Box~Defenses
SU732 Strelkovy Company
SU734 Machine-Gun Company
GE257 SdKfz 251/16D (Flame)

January’s New Releases

In Shops 17 January
SU735 Mortar Company
GE727 Pioneer Platoon (late)
GE564 7.5cm LeIG18 Gun LW (x2)
GE734 Machine-gun Platoon
GE732 Grenadier Platoon (late)

In Shops 31 January
FWBX01 Open Fire! – English
FWBX03 Open Fire! – German
FWBX04 Open Fire! – French
FWBX05 Open Fire! – Italian
FWBX06 Open Fire! – Spanish

GBX20 15cm Heavy Artillery Battery

February’s New Releases

In Shops 14 February
FW209 Hammer & Sickle
GBX28 Sperrverband Company
SU204 Roto Razvedki Universal Carrier Platoon
SU748 Mounted Razvedki Crew

In Shops 28 February
FBX01 Firestorm – Bagration Campaign
SBX09 Partizans & Polizei
SU071 M4 Lend Lease Sherman
SU034 Mark VIII Lend Lease Valetine
TD019 5th Panzer Gaming Set

Wayne & Mike

Editor@battlefront.co.nz

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