Flames Of War Website update
The Flames Of War and Battlefront Miniatures website.
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This week we have five new releases. If you missed the spotlights last week here they are:
SBX06 T-34/85 Company
GBX26 7.5cm PaK40 auf RSO Platoon
SU092 IS-2 obr 1943
SU736 Sapper Company
GE735 Mortar Platoon (Grenadiers, Late)
We also have another of our updated Intelligence Briefings go Official. Thanks to all the forum user who gave their feedback and suggestion on the British 50th Division Rifle Company.
We have new Intelligence Briefing as well, this features some more of Scott Elaurant’s work on the Eastern Front pockets of early 1944. This time he looks at the history of Schwere Panzerregiment Bäke and how to field it in Flames Of War.
Ken has some handy hint on being a commander in a Firestorm-Bagration campaign. He also takes a look at what force he’ll be taking to the New Zealand Mid War GT.
John-Paul shows off some photographs from his recent trip to the Museum at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds.
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John-Paul has some news from the offices of Wargames Illustrated:
The Firestorm Saga
John-Paul explains the Firestorm—Bagration saga and the adventure of getting there…
Battlefront and Gale Force Nine…
Battlefront and Wargames Illustrated…
Open Fire! contains a mini-rulebook, a introductory guide to Flames Of War, three Sherman tanks 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!
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Visiting the Aberdeen Proving Ground |
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50th Tyne and Tees Division We expand on the 50th ‘Tyne and Tees’ Division briefing in Villers-Bocage with their own Divisional and other Support. Thanks for all your feedback. All the final corrections are done and the Briefing moves to the Official section this week. |
| A day in the Life of a Firestorm-Bagration Commander Ken has some tips for a Firestorm-Bagration Commander. Using the checklist found in the Firestorm Campaign Handbook can be a real help to making your Battle Phase profitable. |
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Road to the Mid War GT (2) This week Ken takes a look at the army he will be taking to the New Zealand Mid War Grand Tournament. |
| Schwere Panzerregiment Bäke Schwere Panzerregiment Bäke was formed in late 1943 from independent units and portions of larger formations in reserve that were hurriedly flung together to act as a mobile reserve. They took part in the fighting for both the Korsun and Hube’s pockets in early 1944. |
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