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GER.MAN SPECIAL RULES

The following special rules are characteristic of German Iron Cross forces, reflecting their own style of equipment, tactics, and approach to battle.

IRON CROSS The German soldiers on the Ostfront (East Front) are experienced and confident of success.

STORMTROOPERS Stormtrooper tactics learned during the First World W'tir emphasised the importance of initiative and decisive action. This emphasis carried over to training and combat in the Second World War.

A Unit may attempt a second Movement Order after succeeding in its first Movement Order. The second Movement Order must be different from the first.

THIRD REICH German soldiers have defeated all comers, no matter what the odds, and conquered much of the world. They believe in themselves and are confident of victory, so take heavy casualties in their stride knowing that success is certain.

Troops of the Third Reich have a better Last Stand rating.

PANZERS German tanks, as with all German engineering, are carefully designed and make good use of technology.

HEAT The German army was the first to experiment with High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) warheads in combat. When a

HEAT warhead explodes, it forms a jet of metal that can punch through a tank's armour. Since it doesn't rely on velocity, it is equally effective at any range.

This enabled them to up-gun the Panzer III from the standard 5cm gun to surplus 1.5cm guns from the short-barrelled Panzer IV, giving it a new lease of life.

A Team's Armour rating is not increased by + 1 if it is more than 16"/40cm awaywhenhit by HEAT weapons .

PROTECTED AMMO German tanks stored their ammunition in armoured bins. This

significantly reduced ammunition explosions when tanks were knocked out. The increased crew survival rate gave tank crews considerable confidence in their tanks.

Tanks with Protected Ammo have a better Remount rating.

TIGER TANKS Only the best crews were recruited for the heavy Tiger tanks, which would turn the tide of battle whenever they appeared.

ESCORT TANKS When the powerful Tiger tank entered service, there were only a handful available, so the Germans assigned each one a lighter Panzer III tank as an escort to protect it from enemy tank-hunting parties. Unsurprisingly, the escort tanks were often knocked out, leaving the Tiger tanks to carry on alone.

You may add one Escort tank, either a Panzer III (Uparmoured) or a Panzer III (7.5~m) , for each Tiger tank in a Heavy Panzer Platoon for the points shown in the unit organisation. Use the characteristics shown on the Panzer III Tank Platoon and Panzer III (uparmoured) Tank Platoon cards for these tanks.

Ignore Bailed Out or Destroyed Escort tanks when determining if the Unit is In Good Spirits, so if there are no Bailed Out or Destroyed Tiger tanks, the unit will be In Good Spirits.

A Tiger Heavy Tank Platoon has a Last Stand rating of 2+, whether or not it has Escort tanks.

TIGER ACE Tiger crews were hand picked as the best of the best. They had

confidence in themselves and their machines, and fought on when the odds against them appeared insurmountable.

Tiger Aces have a better Last Stand rating and a significantly better Remount rating.

INFANTRY The success of Blitzkrieg was made possible by the stoic bravery and skill of the German infantryman.

FLAME-THROWER Flame-throwers spew a stream of burning fuel, making them terrifying and lethal weapons.

Infantry, Gun, and Unarmoured Tank Teams re-roll successful Saves when hit by a Flame-thrower and the Unit is automatically Pinned Down. Armoured Tank Teams use their Top armour for Armour Saves when hit by a Flame-thrower.

Flame-throwers may shoot in Defensive Fire. However, while a Unit that is Hit by a Flame-thrower is Pinned Down, this does not automatically stop the assault. The defender still needs to score five (or eight) hits as normal to stop the assault as normal.

SNIPERS

SNIPER'S HIDE Snipers rely on surprise, camouflage, and fear to protect them.

Sniper Teams are always Gone to Ground.

Sniper Teams can be held in Ambush in addition to any other Teams permitted by the mission. If held in Reserve, they may still be placed from Ambush once they arrive on table.

When placed from Ambush, Sniper Teams may be placed in their own Deployment Area or in No Man's Land.

Sniper Teams are ignored when determining whether or not the Formation is In Good Spirits.

UNSEEN KILLER The mere presence of a sniper is enough to make a whole platoon hit the deck when the marksman '.r bullet finds its target.

The target player cannot use the Mistaken Target rule if the Shooting Team is a Sniper Team.

If an Infantry, Gun, or Unarmoured Tank Team is hit by a Sniper Team, its Unit is Pinned Down.

ARTILLERY The artillery is a vital part of Blitzkrieg tactics, churning the enemy's defences into dust ahead of the spearhead attacks.

SALVO A battery of I 5cm Nebelwerfer rocket launchers fires dozens of rockets in a matter of seconds, saturating a large target area with explosions.

Weapons with a ROF of 'sALvo' are Artillery weapons and fire Artillery Bombardments, but use a 1 O" /25cm square Salvo Template rather than the normal 6"/15cm Artillery Template.

A Salvo Template may not be placed within 6"/15cm of a friendly Team.

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IRON CROSS FORCE - - - - -~ - - -

Excellent news! Our forces have reached the Volga and taken part of the city. 1bere are only two choices for the Russians. To the north, our forces are taking the city and reaching the Volga-but to the south, ill-fated Russian

divisions continue to offer terrible resistance. 1bese people must be fanatics •.•

-Wilhelm Hoffman, 23August 1942 26'7'h Infantry Regiment, 94'h Infantry Division of the German 6th Army

IRON CROSS FORCE Your Force must contain at least one Formation, and

may contain as many Formations as you like.

ANTI-TANK

--MARDER 17.62cM) TANK-HUNTER PLATOON

STUG IEARLYl ASSAULT GCIN PLATOON

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ANTI-TANK

~" 3. 7CM TANK-HUNTER PLATOON

ScM TANK-HUNTER PLATOON

7.SCM TANK-HUNTER PLATOON

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General Hermann Hoth' s :4th Panzer Ariny was Army Group South's armoured spearhead. For Operation Blue, the army had two corps, the 24th Panzer Corps with the 9'h and 11th Panzer, and 3ro Infantry (Motorised) Divisions, and the 48th Panzer Corps with the 24'h Panzer, 16th Infantry (Motorised) , and Gross Deutsch/and (Greater Germany) Divisions. Positioned on the northern flank of the operation, the army targeted Voronezh on the Don River.

In the opening days of the operation, the 4th Panzer Army cut through the Soviet lines and rapidly reached the outskirts ofVoronezh but, due to the late arrival of the 2nd Army, got mired down in Soviet counterattacks and city fighting. Once the 2nd Army arrived, the army moved south alongside the

6th Army heading towards Stalingrad.

When the operation shifted into the next phase, the 4th Panzer Army crossed the Don and headed into the Caucasus in parallel with the 1" Panzer Army. Their advance was cut short, however, when the 6th Army had troubles crossing the Don and dosing in on Stalingrad. Hitler redirected the 4•h Panzer north to support the 6th Army, with the 4th Romanian Army taking over the drive south.

RECONNAISSANCE

• SD KFZ 221 & 222 LIGHT SCOUT TROOP

MG223

SD KFZ 231 HEAVY SCOUT TROOP

MG224

FORMATION SUPPORT

You may field compulsory Combat Units (with a black box) from German

Formations from Iron Cross, Ghost Panzers, and Afrika Korps as

Support Units.

RECONNAISSANCE

• SD KFZ 221 & 222 LIGHT SCOUT TROOP


MG224

ALLIED SUPPORT

You may field one compulsory Unit from an Italian Formation as Support and one Italian Formation as an Allied Formation.

Hoth's panzers helped get the 6th Army back on track, however, he lost the 9'h and 11th Panzer Divisions to Army Group Centre for operations up north, leaving the army with only the 24th and 14th Panzer divisions and several infantry divisions to fight the savage Stalingrad battles.

When the Soviets encircled Stalingrad, most of the 4th Panzer Army found itself outside the pocket, but the 24th Panzer Division was still trapped inside and destroyed.

The 4th Panzer Army went on to fight for the rest of the war at the battles of Kursk and Kiev, on the Vistula and Oder Rivers, and finally ended its journey in Czechoslovakia in May 1945.

WILDCARD

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AIRCRAFT

~ JU 87 STUKA

DIVE BOMBER FLIGHT

JU 87 STUKA (3.7CM) TANK-HUNTER FLIGHT

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You must field the Formation HQ and one Combat Unit from each black box. You may also field one Combat Unit from each grey box.

ARMOUR

4a PANZER IV

TANK PLATOON MG202

PANZER Ill TANK PLATOON

MG205, MG206, OR MG207

You may field a Combat Unit from a black box as a Support Unit for another Formation.

The dust got into everything. Feldwebel Unger tied his handkerchief tighter across his nose and mouth, knowing it would make little difference-he could already feel the grit against his teeth. His platoon was sweeping across the steppes of the Eastern Ukraine, chasing the broken remnants of many Soviet armies. His Panzer IV had made it through a harsh winter and savage Red Army attacks around Kharkov, but now they were pushing back. Unger keyed his throat mike for the crew net, 'Stand by. Enemy tanks advancing. Load AP.' In the turret, he watched his loader ram a round home into the long 75mm gun's breech and slammed the block closed. Unger guided his driver to take a spot in the line with the rest of the platoon and parked up on a low ridge line. On the plain ahead sat a village of some 20 miserable huts. Russian light tanks were milling about;, firing up at German Panzers and daring them to fire back. But the disciplined Unger cooly waited for the order to come through the radio ...

PANZER IVS: ON THE TABLE 1here are two different motkls of Panzer IV tanks.

1he key differences are highlighted below to help you pick the right tank for the job.

PANZER IV (SHORT 7.SCM)

Front Armour: 5 Weapon Range: 24"/60cm

Anti-tank: 1

Firepower: 3+ Other: Artillery

Bombardment Smoke

PANZER IV (LONG 7.SCM)

Front Armour: 5 Weapon Range: 32"/BOcm

Anti-tank: 10 Firepower: 3 +

_ PANZER IV TANK COMPANY HQ

2x Panzer IV (short 7.5cm)

Ix Panzer IV (short 7.5cm)

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OPTIONS

• Replace any or all Panzer IV (short 7.5cm) with Panzer IV (long 7 .5cm) for +4 points each.

TACTICAL

10"/25CM

WEAPON

•TANK FORMATION •

ROAD DASH CROSS

20"/50CM 3+

RANGE ROF ANTI· FIRE· NOTES HALTED MOVING TANK POWER

One company from each panzer battalion was ~quipped with Panzer IV tanks. By 1942, these :medium companies were a mix of short and long barrelled tanks.

Panzer IV (short 7.5cm) 48"/120CM ARTILLERY 2 4+

or Direct Fire 24"/60CM 2 1 7 3+ Smoke

Panzer IV (long 7.5cm) 32"/80CM 2 1 10 3+

Panzer IV (MGs)

SHORT 7.SCM FEATURES

FIRE SUPPORT: The short-barrelled 7.5cm KwK37 is designed to support the smaller Panzer III with long-range artillery fire to neutralise anti-tank guns. If that doesn't work, its dose-range firepower is even more formidable.

WELL PROTECTED: Like its smaller brother, the Panzer IV has a good level of armour protection, enabling it to take on enemy tanks on equal terms.

LONG 7.SCM FEATURES

LONG RANGE: The 7.5cm KwK40 mounted on the Panzer IV is over 3.2 metres (10' 6") long, giving it a high muzzle velocity and considerable long-range accuracy.

GOOD PENETRATION: The long-barrelled 7.5cm KwK40 gun can punch through any medium tank at long range, and even heavy tanks at short range.

16"/40CM 4 4 2 6

SPECIAL RULES ARTILLERY: The short-barrelled Panzer IV has the capability to fire bombardments at a range of several kilometres. This is particularly useful for engaging anti-tank guns from outside their effective range and breaking up Soviet infantry assaults.

PROTECTED AMMO: The Panzer IV has armoured ammunition stowage bins, making it much less likely to

burn when hit. This gives its crew greater confidence, making them less likely to abandon their tank before it is destroyed.

SMOKE: The short-barrelled Panzer IV carries smoke rounds for blinding anti-tank guns while the rest of the force manoeuvres for the kill.

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PANZER IV TANK PLATOON .. 4x Panzer IV (short 7.5cm) f'tl:.t•mu•t 3x Panzer IV (short 7.5cm) lf:l:Z•Miii.J 2x Panzer IV (short 7.Scm) IFJ:Z•MO>j

CONFIDENT 4+ Thlrd Reid1

Last Stand 3+

•TANK UNIT• STORMTROOPERS•

OPTIONS TACTICAL ROAD DASH CROSS

• Replace any or all Panzer IV (short 7.5cm) with Panzer IV (long 7.5cm) for +4 points each.

AB more and more Soviet T-34 tanks began to show up on the battlefield, the older shortbarrelled Panzer IVs began to be pushed into an auxiliary role, supporting the more powerful long-barrelled tanks with valuable artillery fire and smoke screens.

10"/25CM

WEAPON

Panzer IV (short 7.5cm)

or Direct Fire

Panzer IV (long 7 5cm)

Panzer IV !MGs)

'Gunner- engage!; Unger relayed the orders to his crew.

RANGE

48"/120CM

24"/60CM

32"/BOCM

16"/40CM

20"/SOCM 3+

ROF ANTI· FIRE· NOTES HALTED MOVING TANK POWER

ARTILLERY 2 4+

2 1 7 3+ Smoke

2 1 10 3+

4 4 2 6

The turret rocked back as the main gun fired Down in the village, a Stuart light tank disintegrated, tracks flopping out and turret spinning away amidst greasy black smoke. This was much better than crawling througfJ. snowstorms, face cracked from the cold, unable to see more than a few metres. Suddenly, a deadly flower of flame flared out of the top hatch of Leutnant Obelling s panzer. Nobody escaped-the Russians still had teeth and were snapping back. Orders came down through the radio to advance on the village. After a second, Unger realized that witn Obellings tank knocked out, he was now in command of the platoon. He snapped into action and ordered the platoon to advance, edging around the wrecked hulks of Soviet armour. As they emerged from the village, a new group of enemy tanks could be seen approaching at high speed The shapes were different-the big one~ higher and /op-sided Suddenly enemy armour piercing rounds were screeching past-and at range tool ' 'Cholnitz- they have new tanks! More presents from the Americans, 'Unger shouted to his gunner. 'r/"he gunner swore in response, a vile curse on both the Russians and the Americans. The number of enemies was increasing as more and more silhouettes emerged from the haze. Still, it wouldn't save the Russians-th . ~anzers were marching!


ARMOUR .. PANZER Ill

TANK PLATOON MG205, MG206, OR MG207

PANZER IV TANK PLATOON

MG202


Flurries of snow obscured the dilapidated huts and hovels of Verkhne-Kumsky. Feldwebel Olisch peered out from the cupola of his Panzer Ill. The f.sth Panzer Regiment had been attacking steadily towards their trapped comrades of the tJh Army at Stalingrad, and Olisch had been up front for far too much of it. His tank was dripping oil and there was a nasty racket coming from the left rear sprocket drive. The panzer had come a long way in the past year, butjust needed to go a little bit further-then they could both take a rest. The first round of enemy fire bounced off the front glads, and Olisch instinctively dropped into the turret. 'Enemy tank! Firing!' The gunner, Stahlman, hadn't waited for instructions. They had all been in too many fights to need permission once the shooting started As the 5cm round flew down the barrel at its target, Olisch was already peering around for the next target. The Soviet Valentine tank that had opened the duel was now a smoldering torch, the black billowing smoke stark against the white snow. More of its Red Army comrades crawled out from behind the buildings and snow drifts. The roar of battle ramped up quickly as both sides hurled armour piercilJll... shells at each other. ..

PANZER Ill TANK COMPANY HQ OPTIONS You can field either a Panzer III Tank Company HQ with the choice of a short 5cm, long 5cm, or 7.5cm gun, or a Panzer III (Uparmoured) Tank Company HQ with increased armour and a long 5cm gun as your Formation HQ unit.

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PANZER Ill TANK COMPANY HQ

2x Panzer III (7.Scm)


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CONFIDENT 4+ Third Reich

Last Stand 3+

•TANK FORMATION• STORMTROOPERS•

2x Panzer III (short 5cm)


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OPTIONS

• Replace any or all Panzer III (short 5cm) with Panzer III (long 5cm) for +2 points each.

10"/25CM

WEAPON

Panzer Ill (7.5cm)

Panzer Ill (short 5cm)

Panzer Ill (long 5cm)

Panzer Ill (MGs)

RANGE

24"/60CM

24"/60cM

28"/70CM

16"/40CM

20"/50CM 3+


2 1 9 3+ HEAT

2 1 8 4+

2 1 9 4+

4 4 2 6

PANZER Ill (UPARMOURED) TANK COMPANY HQ

2x Panzer III (uparmoured) ltJ:ZeJmH 1x Panzer III (uparmoured) M:l:Z•miif>j


Last Stand 3+

!SHIT ON

CAREFUL 4+

ARMOUR

FRONT ..

SIDE& ::::11111L... REAR .....

TOP The bulk of the panzer regiment in 1942 was .equipped with the reliable Panzer III tank. Early jiersions of the tank gave exceptional service, but were under-armoured when Soviet medium tanks arrived in numbers. Uparmoured panzers arrived later in the year, putting the tanks back on an even foocing.

TACTICAL ROAD DASH CROSS

10"/25CM 20"/50CM

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PANZER Ills: ON THE TABLE - -

There are four different models of Panzer III tanks. The key differences are highlighted below to help you pick the right tank for the job.

PANZER Ill (SHORT SCM) Front Armour: 5

Weapon Range: 24"/60cm Anti-tank: 8 Firepower: 4+

PANZER Ill (LONG SCM) FrontArmour: 5

Weapon Range: 28"/70cm Anti-tank: 9 Firepower: 4+

3+

5 4: 3:

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PANZER Ill TANK PLATOON OPTIONS You can field either a Panzer III Tank Platoon with the choice of a short 5cm, long 5cm, or 7.5cm gun, a Panzer III (Uparmoured) Tank Platoon with increased armour and a long 5cm gun, or a Panzer III (Mixed) Tank Platoon with a mixture of types of Panzer III tanks.

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' PANZER Ill TANK PLATOON

Sx Panzer III (7.Scm)


3x Panzer III {7.Scm)

Sx Panzer III {short Scm)

4x Panzer III (short Scm)

3x Panzer III (short Scm)

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OPTIONS • Replace any or all Panzer III (short Scm)

with Panzer III (long Scro) for +2 points each.


Last Stand

10"/25CM

WEAPON

Panzer Ill (7.Scm)

3+

Panzer Ill (short Scm)

Panzer Ill (long Scm)

Panzer Ill (MGs)


12"/30CM

RANGE ROF ANTI· FIRE· NOTES HALTED MOVING TANK POWER

24"/60CM 2 1 9 3+ HEAT

24"/60CM 2 1 8 4+

28"/70CM 2 1 9 4+

16"/40CM 4 4 2 6

PANZER Ill (UPARMOURED) TANK PLATOON

5x Panzer III (uparmoured) t!•l:Z1mu•t 4x Panzer III (uparmoured) ffj:Z1mii,>j 3x Panzer III (uparmoured) f<U41mu•t

Additional armour and a longer guns made late Panzer III models very tough and formidible.

CONFIDENT 4+

PANZER Ill (UPARMOURED) FrontArmour: 6

"Weapon Range: 28"/70cm Anti-tank: 9 Firepower: 4+


PANZER Ill (7.SCM)

FrontArmour: 5 weapon Range: 24"/60cm

Anti-tank: 9 Firepower: 3+

Other: HEAT (Target's armour is not increased for range over 16"/40cm)

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PANZER Ill (MIXED) TANK PLATOON •TANK UNIT• STORMTROOPERS•

CONFIDENT 4+



3x Panzer III {short 5cm)

LONG SCM OPTION

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• Replace any or all Panzer III

Third Re/ch Last Stand

TACTICAL

10"/25CM

WEAPON

3+

ROAD DASH CROSS

20"/50CM 3+

RANGE ROF ANTI- FIRE· NOTES HALTED MOVING TANK POWER (short 5cm) with Panzer III {long 5cm) for + 2 points each. Panzer Ill (short Scm) 24"/60cM 2 1 8 4+

ARMOUR OPTION Panzer Ill (long Scm) 28"00CM 2 1 9 4+

• Uparmour any or all Panzer III {long 5cm) to Front 6 for + 1 point each.

7.ScM OPTION

Panzer Ill (7.5cm)

Panzer Ill (MGs)

24"/60CM 2

16"/40CM 4

1 9 3+ HEAT

4 2 6

• Replace any or all short 5cm with 7.5cm for +3 points each.

As the new models of panzers arrived on the front, they were quickly integrated into the platoons to replace combat losses. As a result, many platoons were equipped with a mix of tanks.

FEATURES

WELL ARMED: All models of the Panzer III are well armed, particularly the later ones. This allows them to go head-to-head with enemy tanks, al though using cover and careful manoeuvring is still recommended when outnumbered.

WELL PROTECTED: The Panzer III has a good level of armour protection for a combat rank. Its front armour is thick enough to defeat most enemy guns {particularly smaller weapons like the 2 pdr and 37mm).

SPECIAL RULES HEAT: The latest model of the Panzer III uses the newlyperfecced HEAT (High-Explosive Anti-Tank) ammunition in its short 7.5cm gun. This gives ic the penetrative power of a much longer weapon. As HEAT relies on explosive energy rather than brute force to penetrate armour, its effectiveness does nor reduce with range.

PROTECTED AMMO: The Panzer III has armoured ammunition stowage bins, making it much less likely to burn when hit. This gives ics crew greater confidence, making them less likely to abandon their tank before it is destroyed.

PANZER II LIGHT TANK PLATOON •TANK UNIT• SPEARHEAD• STORMTROOPERS•

ilzzt CONFIDENT 4+

Sx Panzer II (2cm)

4x Panzer II (2cm)

3x Panzer II (2cm)

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Panzer Ils were long obsolete as a frontline battle tank, but they were still very useful to the battalion for scouting and screening light enemy counterattacks.

FEATURES

Mii!RJ 10"/25CM

SMALL: The Panzer II is a small tank that is cheap and easy to produce. While it is outclassed by most combat tanks, it is very effective as a flank screen against armoured cars.

SKILFUL: German tank crews are well trained and experienced. They fight smart, using clever tactics and know how to avoid getting hit.

SPECIAL RULES SPEARHEAD: The Panzer II tanks of the light platoon spearhead the advance, finding the best routes forward and driving off enemy scouts.

Platoon orders came across the radio, and Olisch ordered his driver to break left and curl around the enemy flank. The old panzer creaked as it fought against the hard turn, but in the end it made it. The next panzer in the platoon wasn't so lucky. A track unfurled from its right side and the tank slid to a halt on the ice, stranding it in the open and broadside to the incoming Soviet fire. Instantly the Russians concentrated on it and flames began to lick up from the engine deck. The crew bal1ed out, only to fall flal1ing against the torrent of machine-gun fire directed their way. Olisch pressed on as the rattling from his panzer's left track got louder. Ranks of enemy tanks could now be seen, and Stahlman began picking them off, as the rest of the platoon arrayed around them and joined in. More Valentines burst into flames, ejecting their turrets, slewing to a halt, and smouldering away under the deadly fire of the veteran panzer gunners. The enemy was in disarray, just where Olisch and his gunner wanted them. The Russian tanks were out-matched by the worn-out but still lethal panzers. Engines roaring, the panzers pushed ahead, as the remaining enemy tanks were turned into scrap. Suddenly, the next wave of enemy armour crested the hill These were larger, wider and vastly more lethal-T-34s, in line and 16mm guns firing. This fight just got a lot harder. ..


PANZERGRENADIER COMPANY HQ

2x MP40 SMG team

CONFIDENT 4+ Th ird Reich

Last Stand 3+

•INFANTRY FORMATION •STORMTROOPERS•

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The panzergrenadiers provided the panzer divisions with their own mobile infantry support. E,quipped with the latest heavy weapons, these troops were essential for clearing out objectives in terrain that was not suited for the tanks, such as cities.

ROAD DASH CROSS

AUTO

Hausser crouched low and pressed up hard against the concrete pillar, as the blasted remains of Krueller's heavy :machine-gun crew cascaded down around him. The damned Bolsheviks had rolled up some big guns and were demolishing each of his platoon's MG34 nests. Judging by the order they'd been knocked out, his was next. 'Where the hell is our counter-fire?: shouted Hausser. What were those useless gunners doing? Finally, mortar rounds began to detonate in the street, slowly walking towards the Soviet gun that was about to blow his position apart any second now. Hausser's heart stopped as he wondered if the mortar shells would find their target before the gun made the question academic. A large explosion cracked through the air. Hausser ducked down again, fearing the worst. He cracked an eye open and patted himself down. He was alive. Hausser used a battered periscope to peer around the pillar. The Soviet gun was now a twisted pile of metal. The mortar crew had dropped a round right on top of the Soviet gun's ammo pile! However, his relief quickly evaporated as he focused the periscope just beyond the smouldering gun. Russian troops were congregating on the far side of the square, getting ready to charge across the open space ... 'Up! Up! Get ready! Ivan's coming!' He shoved the gunner, Gerhardt, into position and then found Schildt already checking the ammunition belt for damage or debris that would cause a

:.;a~~::-:Z. lockage.. Hausser scrambled back through the crumbled doorway and shouted at the Grenadiers huddled near the windows. 'They're massing! Big wave coming!' As the first shots began to sound from nearby rooms, Hausser crawled back to the MG34 mounted on its tripod as bullets pattered off the building facade above him. 'Urrah Stalin! Urrah Stalin!: the shouts could be heard from across the square. Hausser clenched his fists in anxious anticipation as he faced the fight for his life ...

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PANZERGRENADIER PLATOON

7x MG34team 5x MG34team

OPTIONS

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• Add one 2.8cm anti-tank rifle for +2 points.

The Unit Leader is one of the MG34 teams, and is mounted on a small base (see page 64).

The panzergrenadiers were heavily armed, with more MG34 machine-guns than the standard infantry platoons in a infantry division.

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•INFANTRY UNIT• STORMTROOPERS•

CONFIDENT 4+

TACTICAL ROAD DASH CROSS

8"/20CM 12"/30CM AUTO

Optional 2.Bcm anti-tank rifle 2 7

sMG34 MACHINE-GUN PLATOON

4x sMG34 HMG team MJ:Z•ll~itt ••:t•ll¢itt

CONFIDENT 4+ Th ird Reich

Last Stand 3+

VETERAN 3+ Heavy Weapon

Assault 4+

• INFANTRY UNIT• HEAVY WEAPON• • STORMTROOPERS •

The heavy machine-guns of the MG platoon are essential for setting up a base of fire to support an infantry assault or destroy a Soviet human wave attack.

8CM MORTAR SECTION • INFANTRY UNIT• HEAVY WEAPON •

CONFIDENT 4+

2x 8cm mortar team Third Reich

Last Stand 3+

:Panzergrenadiers had mortar sections attached from the battalion's heavy weapons platoon. 1hese would be located dose to the action to make sure the infantry was well supported with overhead artillery support.

VETERAN 3+ Heavy Weapon

Assault

MP40 SMG: Submachine-guns (SMGs) are excellent for assaults where their short range was more than compensated for by their high rate of fire. They are much less effective though, when the user is pinned down.

MG34: The belt-fed MG34 machine-gun has a high rate of fire, sounding like canvas ripping when it fires. Its crew of three soldiers keep up a good rate of fire, even when incoming fire has them pinned down.

2.SCM ANTI-TANK RIFLE: The 2.8cm sPzB41 is a heavy, squeeze-bore anti-tank rifle. Its 2.8cm rounds are squeezed down to 2cm at the muzzle, giving them a high velocity and excellent short-range penetration. However, the squeeze-bore effect prevents them from firing high explosive (HE) rounds against soft targets. As a crew-served heavy weapon, it is too cumbersome to be used in assaults.

4+

SMG34 HMG: The sMG34 is the schwere or heavy version of the MG34. Mounted on a tripod for long-range accuracy and with plenty of ammunition, it is an excellent defensive weapon. The company's heavy machineguns are allocated to the most exposed platoons.

8CM MORTAR: The Bern GW34 mortar gives the company an artillery

1 weapon for bombarding enemy infantry trying to hide behind cover and for knocking out enemy guns.

Gerhardt started by firing short bursts, each squeeze of the trigger followed by a slight adjustment left or righ~ of the smoking gun barrel. The firing was in steady controlled bursts, hosing the enemy infantry and throwing them back. The frantic full-press firing would be reserved for when the Russians were about to overwhelm the position, and melted gun barrels mattered little in the face of imminent death. Grenades were arcing out into the racing horde, bodies falling with outflung arms, individuals subsumed into the onrushing brown mass of screaming men. The chanting and yelling continued to wash over the Grenadiers'Urrah Stalin! Urrah Stalin!'. Hausser screamed curses at them, flinging grenades and firing his Walther pistol until it clicked empty. Slamming home a magazine, Hausser fired several more shots at the retreating survivors of the first assault. This was just the beginning-there would be more attacks. Schildt was using a bayonet to pry open another can of ammunition - the lid had been dented and was jammed in place. The noise level across the square was rising - the next charge was readying. 'Swap the barrels?: Gerhardt asked, nestling the gun butt into his shoulder. 'After this one,' Hausser replied, pointing across the square. The Russians charged.

7.SCM INFANTRY GUN PLATOON •GUN UNIT• GUN SHIELD•


Last Stand 3+ 4x 7.Scm infantry gun

2x 7.Scm infantry gun lt•:Z•ll~itt Wl:t•ll~•tt VETERAN 3+

Wherever the panzergrenadiers went, the 7.5cm light infantry guns fo llowed close by offering artillery support to break up Soviet attacks. Unlike mortars, these guns could put highexplosive shells into the enemy, making them more reliable for knocking out specific threats to the infantry.

Gun Assault

Or Direct Fire

4+

15CM INFANTRY GUN PLATOON •GUN UNIT• GUN SHIELD• LARGE GUN•

CONFIDENT 4+

2x IScm infantry gun M:l:OM@H Third Reich

Last Stand 3+

When a 7.5cm shell won't do the job, it might be time to use something twice as large. The 15cm ~avy infantry gun is bulky but powerful. In

VETERAN 3+

t:reet-fighting, they are invaluable for destroying enemy nests, buildings, and other hardened targets.

Large Gun Assault

7.SCM INFANTRY GUN: The 7.5cm infantry gun gives their infantry comrades amazing tactical flexibility. They are highly mobile, so they can keep up with and support assaults with direct fire of high-explosives or by firing bombardments to keep the enemy's heads down. The gun also has anti-tank ammunition, giving it serious anti-tank

1capability and making the gun one of the most useful weapons in the infantry commander's arsenal.

4+

15CM INFANTRY GUN: The 15cm infantry gun is significantly heavier than the 7.5cm version, but so too is its shell! A single shot from a 15cm infantry gun will obliterate teams in building, shatter an enemy nest, or smash a lightly armoured target. A bombardment from these guns is equally devastating, giving infantry commanders the ability to soften up targets well ahead of a tricky assault.

You must field the Formation HQ and one Combat Unit from each black box.

INFANTRY

~'\""" GRENADIER PLATOON

MG216

ASSAULT PIONEER PLATOON

MG217

You may also field one Combat Unit from each grey box.

INFANTRY

~'\""" GRENADIER PLATOON

MG216


MG217

INFANTRY

~'\""-GRENADIER

PLATOON MG216


MG217

--ANTI-TANK

-.Hl-A~;t 3.7CM TANK-HUNTER

PLATOON MG225

ScM TANK-HUNTER PLATOON

MG226


GRENADIER COMPANY HQ

2x MP40 SMG team

'The bulk of the German army's soldiers was the '.Venerab le infantry of the Grenadier divisions. 1hese foot troops were important for holding the ground the tanks captured, dealing with Soviet counterattacks, and clearing the streets in city combat.

CONFIDENT 4+ •INFANTRY FORMATION •STORMTROOPERS•

- -

GRENADIER PLATOON

9x MG34and K98 rifle team

7x MG34and K98 rifle team

Sx MG34and K98 rifle team

OPTIONS

• Add up to two sMG34 HMG teams foe

+2 points each.

• Add one 2.8cm anti-tank rifle for +2 points.

'Ihe Unit Leader is one of the MG34 and K98 Rifle teams, and is mounted on a small base (see page64).

• INFANTRY UNIT• STORMTROOPERS•

CONFIDENT 4+

8"/20CM AUTO

WEAPON RANGE ROF ANTI· FIRE· NOTES HALTED MOVING TANK POWER

MG34 & K98 rifle team 16"/40CM 2 1 2 6

Optional sMG34 HMG team 24"f60CM 6 2 2 6 Assault 4+, Heavy Weapon

Optional 2.Scm anti-tank rifle 2Q"f50CM 2 1 7 5+ Assault 4+, Heavy Weapon, No HE

Grenadiers had some of the most difficult missions in the war, whether it was sitting in a frost-bitten trench or crawling through the ruins of Stalingrad. They were well equipped to do their job, with additional heavy machine-guns, anti-tank rifles, and more.

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CONFIDENT 4+ •INFANTRY UNIT• PIONEERS•

•STORMTROOPERS•

7x MP40 SMG team 2x Flame-thrower team

VETERAN 3+

5x MP40 SMG team lx Flame-thrower team

OPTIONS

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• Add one sMG34 HMG team for +2 points.

Deadly Assault

8"/20CM

WEAPON

MP40 SMG team

2+

RANGE

4"/10CM

12"/30CM 12"/30CM AUTO

ROF ANTI- FIRE- NOTES HAL TED MOVING TANK POWER

3 3 1 6 PinnedROF 1 'Ihe Unit Leader is one of the MP40 SMG teams, and is mounted on a small base (see page 64). Flame-thrower team 4"/10CM 2 2 2 AUTO ~S:::)~:;,;~~~Pi~~~~1BF 1

Opt ional sMG34 HMG team 24"/60cM 6 2 2 6 Assault 4+, Heavy Weapon

FEATURES

FIREPOWER: During the street-fighting in Stalingrad, the assault pioneers quickly replaced their cumbersome rifles with lighter submachine-guns (SMG).

FLAME-THROWERS: The most terrifying weapon available to the assault pioneers is the flame-thrower. Sometimes destroying an entrenched enemy requires less firepower and just simply more fire. Flame-throwers are lethal and pin the enemy down, greatly improving the chances of a successful assault.

SPECIAL RULES PIONEERS: All pioneers receive extensive trammg on diffusing mines and other field engineer work like digging trenches.

DEADLY: Special pioneer battalions deal with the toughest assault problems facing the German army. They handle the most difficult resistance with explosives, submachine-guns, and sharpened spades. They are second to none in lethal close combat.

8CM MORTAR PLATOON

6x Bem mortar team

4x Bern mortar team

2x Bern mortar team

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German mortars were an essential support weapon. They were set up close to where the infantry was operating so that they could put pressure on the enemy, either hitting Soviet assaults or preparing an objective for an assault.


Last Stand 3+

VETERAN 3+

SNIPER

• IN FANTRY UNIT• HEAVY WEAPON•

11

CONFIDENT 4+ • INDEPENDENT INFANTRY TEAM •

• SNIPER'S HIDE • I I 1x Sniper team

puring static battles, the Germans occasionally used snipers to disrupt the enemy and keep them under pressure. These sharpshooters could pick out and eliminate specific threats when needed.

TACTICAL

tdl;+] ROAD DASH CROSS

SUPPORT UNITS , ----- --- -

TIGER HEAVY TANK PLATOON

CONFIDENT 4+

2x Tiger (8.8cm)

Ix Tiger (8.8cm)

OPTIONS

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• You may add one escort tank for each Tiger for +8 points each. These may be either: • Panzer III (uparmoured) (MG206J or • Panzer III (7.5cm) (MG205J tanks.

FEATURES

Tiger Ace Last Stand

TACTICAL

HEAVY ARMOUR: The Tiger tank features incredibly thick armour that will defeat nearly all Allied antitank shells

BIG GUN: The fearsome 8.8cm anti-tank gun is able to slice through any allied tank's armour, including the Soviet heavy KV-1 tank.

2+

SPECIAL RULES ESCORT TANKS: Panzer III tanks provide security by protecting the Tigers' Ranks and keeping them in action.

TIGER ACE: Thanks to the heavy armour and the powerful gun, Tiger crews can rack up enormous kill results. The crews feel invincible in their steel monsters.

Stohl nudged the control levers for the StuG, causing the tracks to bite into the crumbling wall in front and collapse it in a cloud of rubble and dust. The Russians were already peppering the area with random shots; forcing the nearby Grenadiers to stay low. Leutnant Jurich ordered a halt and Stohl applied the brakes bringing the assault gun to a lurching stop. The gunner, Mannich, waited for a target to be identified as he peered through the 75mm gun optics. Jurich examined the pock-marked and smouldering Red October factory in front of him. 'Manni, first floor, above that wrecked tram,' Jurich called to his gunner. 'Put an HE round in that window, ' The barrel of the main gun moved slightly as Mannich sighted it in and then fired. The section of frontage that Jurich had marked exploded outwards, debris and smoke arching out. The troublesome Soviet Maksim machinegunners that had been holding up the advance tumbled into the pile of rubble below. Threat neutralized! Jurlich slapped the side of the hull to get the attention of the Grenadier NCO. 'Follow us across!' he yelled. The grizzled veteran nodded and began shouting at his men, waving them forwards. The assault gun pushed through a tangle of barbed wire, flattening it for the following grenadiers to cross. Together, they reached the first of the Soviet positions and began clearing them with grenades, flames, and gunfire. Scattered groups of Soviet infantry faded back into the warrens of the factory as the Grenadiers charged into the massive building after them ...

STUG (EARLY) ASSAULT GUN PLATOON

3x StuG {short 7 .5cm)

2x StuG {short 7 .5cm)

3x StuG {long 7.5cm)

2x StuG (long 7 .5cm)

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StuG assault guns were designed to give infantry their own armoured support. They were built on the reliable Panzer III chassis and mounted the gun into the hull to create a very versatile weapon.

FEARLESS 3+

VETERAN 3+ SP Gun

Assault

o;uq.1 10"/25CM

WEAPON

4+

StuG (short 7.Scm)

StuG (long 7.Scm)

StuG(MG)

• TANK UNIT• STORMTROOPERS•

ROAD DASH CROSS

20"/SOcM 3+

RANGE ROF ANTI· FIRE- NOTES HALTED MOVING TANK POWER

24"/60CM 2 1 7 3+ Forward Firing

32"/80CM 2 1 10 3+ Forward Firing

16"/40CM 3 2 2 6

LOW COST: Using the tried and true Panzer III chassis, engineers have reduced the production cost of making a tank by cutting off the turret and adding the same type of 7.5cm cannons found on the Panzer IV models.

INFANTRY SUPPORT: StuG assault guns use the same types of guns as the Panzer IV models. This enables them to support infantry with excellent high-explosive firepower.

LOW PROFILE: Removing the turret not only saves production costs, it actually makes the vehicle much shorter, enabling it to hide itself better to ambush the enemy.

Crew (4}.

Weight: Length: Width: Height: Weapons:

Commander, gunner, loader, driver 2.3.9 tonnes 6.85m (22' 6") 2.95m (9' 8") 2.16m rt l") 7.5cm StuK37 L/24 gun, or 7.5cm StuK40 L/43 gun lx MGM 7.92mm MG 30-50mm 40 km/h (25 mph) Mayba.ch HL 120 TP.M 220 kW (300 hp)

MARDER (7.62CM) TANK-HUNTER PLATOON

4x Marder (7.62cm}

3x Marder (7.62cm}

2x Marder (7.62cm)

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Marders combined the mobility of a tank with bard-hitting anti-tank guns. This resulted in a yery powerful vehicle that could get into ambush locations quickly, shoot the enemy, and move out before taking any return fire.

CONFIDENT 4+

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VETERAN 3+

•TANK UNIT • STORMTROOPERS• ISHIT ON

CAREFUL 4+

ARMOUR

FRONT I SIDE & ----:;;6,.. REAR '-'

TOP

ROAD DASH CROSS

20"/SOcM 4+

WELL-ARMED: Marders use powerful 7.62cm or 7.Scm anti-tank guns to destroy Allied armour with ease. Their ability to shoot first and ask questions later, makes them a valuable asset in a commander's arsenal.

MOBILITY: Marders are highly mobile. Unlike towed guns, these self-propelled guns can spring an ambush on the enemy and then sneak away before trouble can find them.

SD KFZ 221 & 222 L1IGHT SCOUT TROOP ___..-,. •TANK UNIT• SCOUT•

us RELUCTANT 5+ • SPEARHEAO • STORMTROOPERS •

2x Sd Kfz 222 (2cm)

Ix Sd Kfz 221 (MG)

Determined Remount 4+

VETERAN 3+

OPTIONS

• Replace the Sd Kfz. 221 (MG) with Sd Kfz. 221 (2.8cm) at no cost. Note: 1he Sd Kfo 221 (2.8cm) does not have an MG.

Scout Assault

10"/25CM

WEAPON

Sd Kfz 222 (2cm)

4+

RANGE

20"/50CM

4+


3 2 5 5+ Self-defence AA Fast and nimble Sd Kfz 221 and 222 armoured cars scouted and screened for both panzer and infantry attacks.

Sd Kfz 221 & 222 (MG) 16"/40CM 3 3 2 6 Self-defence AA

Sd Kfz 221 (2.Scm) 20"/50cM 1 1 7 5+ Forward Firing, No HE. Slow Firing


RELUCTANT 5+ • TANK UN IT • SCOUT•

•SPEARHEAD• STORMTROOPERS•

2x Sd Kfz 231 (2cm) Determined Remount 4+

The heavier eight-wheeled Sd Kfz 231 had excellent mobility and better off-road capability than the lighter armoured cars. Together, these cars provided reconnaissance information, scouted the best routes for advances, and foiled enemy ambushes for their comrades in panzer and infantry units.

VETERAN 3+

TACTICAL

10"/25cM

FEATURES

WELL-ARMED: Most of the German armoured cars are well-armed, with an effective 2cm gun mounted in a roomy turret with space for a commander/gunner and a loader.

RECONNAISSANCE: The scout cars speed ahead of the formations and use their initiative and mobility to gain the upper hand against their less capable Soviet counterparts.

SPECIAL RULES SCOUT: Although difficult in the Russian Steppe, German armoured cars are masters at using available cover to move stealthily into position.

SPEARHEAD: One of the key roles of the scour troops is to push back the enemy reconnaissance to allow the combat troops to work their way around the flanks of the enemy.

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3.7CM TANK HUNTER PLATOON • GUN UNIT• GUN SHIELD •


Last Stand 3+ 4x 3.7cmgun

3x 3.7cmgun

2x 3.7cmgun

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4x 3.7cm (Stielgranate) gun lfJ:Z•Mid 3x 3.7cm (Stielgranate) gun Wl:Z•Mii•i 2x 3.7cm (Stielgranate) gun MJ:Z•Mii•j

Gun Assault 4+

The 3.7cm PaK36 anti-tank gun served with distinction in the early campaigns of the war. They were showing their age, but with the new ~tielgranate (stick grenade) ammunition, they are just as lethal as the much heavier guns.

or Fi ring Stielgranate 12 Forward Firing, Slow Firing

SCM TANK-HUNTER PLATOON •GUN UNIT• GUN SHIELD•


Last Stand 3+ 4x Scmgun

3x Scmgun

2x Scmgun

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VETERAN 3+

As Soviet tanks became more heavily armoured, the older 3.7cm PaK36 anti-tank guns were teplaced by the formidable 5cm PaK38 guns in late 1941.

FEATURES

Gun Assault

TACTICAL

EXCELLENT GUNS: German anti-tank guns are exceptional, from the light 3. 7 cm Pak36 guns to the heavier 5cm PaK38 and 7.5cm PaK40 guns. These are well built and accurate weapons, second to none on the battlefield.

WELL HIDDEN: The guns are mounted on light frames so that troops can move them into difficult areas where they can surprise enemy targets. They are built low to the ground, making them easy to conceal. These advantages make the German Anti-tank guns especially lethal.

4+

ROAD DASH CROSS

8"/20CM 3+

SPECIAL RULES

STIELGRANATE: By 1942, the bulk of the anti-tank work was given to 5cm and 7.5cm guns. However, the 3.Jcm gun's new Stielgranate (stick grenade) ammunition greatly enhances the gun's firepower.

The Stielgranate 41 projectile is attached to the end of the PaK36's gun barrel. When fired at a close range, the high-explosive anti-tank charge hits the target with the general equivalent impact of a 7.5cm PaK40 shell.

7.SCM TANK-HUNTER PLATOON

4:x 7.Scm gun

3x 7.Scmgun

2x 7.Scm gun

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The 7.Scm PaK40 anti-tank gun was an excellent weapon, combining a very powerful gun with a well-designed light frame to keep the gun low to the ground and mobile. The gun could be easily concealed in ambush locations, ensuring that they would have the first and very lethal shot.


Last Stand 3+

VETERAN 3+ Gun

Assault

TACTICAL

2"/5CM

4+

•GUN UNIT• GUN• GUN SHIELD•

ROAD DASH CROSS

5+

Thin columns of smoke in the distance marked the unstoppable rampage of a Soviet KV tank-the 'Beast: as Schimmell and his anti-tank gun crew have come to call it. For weeks now, the Beast had been crushing all before it and it needed to be put down. Its thick armour gave it the power to destroy or run over anything in its way. But now, Schimmell's crew had a new gun, a 7.Scm PaK40, and it promised to make a difference. Schimmell lowered the binoculars and hurried back to the gun. It was positioned expertly, hidden in the woodline overlooking the road where he felt certain the Beast would appear. The gun crew anxiously awaited his report. 'It's him,' he said with a grin. 'Time to hunt!' The supply trucks on the main road nearby were the bait, just the sort of thing that brought the Beast out of hiding. The sound of a heavy diesel engine confirmed Schimmell's hunch-the Beast was coming, and they were ready_. After what seemed like ages, the nose of the Beast's hull finally crept just into view and then came to a sudden halt, the engine idling.

'Does he know?' wondered Schimmell out loud. His thoughts turned to how to get his gun out of there should the worst happen. Suddenly the Beast's engine revved loudly and its tracks bit into the ground as it crawled forward. Seconds later, the PaK40's shot surprised him even though he was expecting it. The Beast rocked to a halt and then its turret slowly rotated towards them. The PaK40 roared again, followed by a flash from the round. striking low on the turret. For several agonizing seconds, there was silence. Schimmell held his breath. The small tendrils of smoke from the hole erupted into a fiery plume as the ammunition inside began to cook off Then a massive explosion shook the air as the Beast 's turret was ripped from its hull and tossed aside. The Beast was slain!

10.SCM ARTILLERY BATTERY •GUN UNIT• GUN SHIELD• LARGE GUN•


Last Stand 3+

4x 10.Scm howitzer

2x 10.Scm howitzer

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The 10.5cm leFH18 light field howitzer's main mission was to support German attacks and to shatter enemy counterattacks before they reached their objective. They also provided a base of fire in a last-ditch line of defence.

FEATURES

Gun Assault

TACTICAL

LONG-RANGE ARTILLERY: The 10.5cm leFH18 howitzer has the range to drop an artillery bombardment wherever needed on the battlefield. It also has the calibre to

deliver enough explosives to dig infantry and guns out of their fortifications.

EMERGENCY ANTI-TANK: While its main role is firing artillery bombardments, the 10.5cm leFH18 howitzer can defend itself if attacked by roying tanks.

4+

ROAD DASH CROSS

4"/10CM 6

SPECIAL RULES BRUTAL: Against particularly stubborn targets, the howitzer can be rolled up to point blank range and use direct fire. In this mode, its firepower is brutal, forcing infantry and guns to re-roll their saves.

SLOW FIRING: While the 10.5cm howitzer is too big and heavy to fire on the move, it still uses its Moving ROF if it is Pinned Down, gaining a +l penalty To Hit.

SMOKE: The 10.5cm howitzer has an effective smoke shell which it mainly uses to fire a smoke bombardment, screening friendl-y' troops from enemy fire as they advance.

15CM NEBELWERFER BATTERY

6x 15cm Nebelwerfer

3x 15cm Nebelwerfer

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•GUN UNIT•

CONFIDENT 4+

VETERAN 3+

As~~~lt 4+ The six-barrelled 15cm Nebelwerfer rocket launcher terrified Allied soldiers, delivering six screaming rockets per launcher and scattering rockets packed with 31.8 kg (70 lb) of high-explosives across a wide area.

FEATURES

TACTICAL

2"/5CM

LIGHT & MOBILE: Compared to the heavier 10.5cm towed guns, Nebelwerfer launchers are highly mobile. Mounted on the light 3.7cm PaK36 trail, the Nebelwerfer is easy to get into position, set up, fire, and quickly relocate if needed. When a commander needs a quick, effective suppressive barrage, the Nebelwerfer is the perfect choice.

..... ROAD DASH CROSS

SPECIAL RULES SALVO: Once fired, rockets spread out across the sky before hitting the earth in a wide area. This gives you a much larger template to work with (10"/25cm square). However, this also means that the danger-close zone is a bit larger (6"/15cm) than normal, so be careful with your troops getting too close!

PANZER II OP OBSERVATION POST

lx Panzer II OP

You must field a 10.5cm Artillery Battery (MG228) or 15cm Nebelwerfer Battery (MG229) before you can field a Panzer II OP.

The Panzer II light tank was a good choice for forward observers to cover the wide expanses of the Russian Steppe and make sure the spearheads were well supported by artillery.

CONFIDENT 4+

Las{cS~~nd 5+

Cou~~~~~riack 6

•TANK UNIT• INDEPENDENT• OBSERVER• • SCOUT• STORMTROOPERS •

SD KFZ 10/4 LIGHT AA PLATOON • UNARMOURED TANK UNIT• STORMTROOPERS•

CONFIDENT 4+

4x Sd Kfz 10/4 (2cm)



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The Sd Kfi. 10/4 half-track's 20mm anti-aircraft gun protected German tanks and infantry. Their high-rate of fire put up a wall of lead that ~topped anything from the 11-2 Sturmovik flying tank to a determined Soviet infantry assault.

Third Reich Last Stand

TACTICAL

10"/25CM

3+

ROAD OASH CROSS

32"/80CM 4+

8.8CM HEAVY AA PLATOON • GUN UNIT• GUN SHIELD • LARGE GUN•

CONFIDENT 4+

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Last Stand 3+

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The legacy of the famously versatile 8.8cm FlaK36 anti-aircraft gun on the Eastern Front began with its ability to deal with the heaviest .Soviet tanks, such as the KV-1.

FEATURES

Gun Assault

TACTICAL

LONG RANGE: The 8.8cm FlaK36 anti-aircraft gun is accurate out to a range of several kilometres, giving it the ability to knock out tanks beyond the range at which they can reply.

EXCELLENT PENETRATION: High-velocity 8.8cm armour piercing rounds can penetrate any tank in service, and have no difficulty knocking out just about any tank at any range.

4+

ROAD DASH CROSS

6

SPECIAL RULES LARGE GUN: The 8.8cm Flak 36 is designed for anti-aircraft work, making it as tall as a tank and much harder to manoeuvre. As a result it is not suitable for short-range ambushes and cannot be manoeuvred into buildings.

SELF-DEFENCE AA: As an anti-aircraft gun, the 8.8cm FlaK36 gun can shoot at aircraft. However, it is designed to shoot down high-altitude bombers, not fast, low-flying ground-attack aircraft, so has ROF 1 against aircraft.

JU 87 STUKA DIVE BOMBER FLIGHT

2x Ju 87 Stuka

The Luftwaffe's dive-bombers lead every German offensive in the East. Their lethally accurate dive bombing prepared the way for the incoming assault. Using bombs, Stukas could hit a variety of targets to remove obstacles ahead of the advance.

TACTICAL

•AIRCRAFT UNIT •

ROAD DASH CROSS

AUTO

JU 87 STUKA TANK-HUNTER FLIGHT •AIRCRAFT UNIT•

2xJu 87 Stuka (3.7cm)

AUTO

In 1943, the Germans saw the need for a flying tank-killer aircraft. The new G-model of the sturdy Ju-87 Stuka mounted a pair of 3.7cm guns under the wings. The plane could fly low under the defenders' anti-aircraft umbrella and hit tanks in vulnerable spots on their side armour.

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JU-870 DIVE-BOMBER: The Ju-87D is tried and true a workhorse ground-attack aircraft. Armed with 500kg bombs, the Stuka dive-bomber is ideal for dealing with a variety of threats, ranging from enemy artillery, armoured, and infantry targets.

JU-87G TANK-HUNTER: The G-model Stuka trades its bombs for a pair of powerful 3.7cm cannons. Flying low on the deck, these specialized tank-hunters can hit their armoured targets with precise and deadly shooting.

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