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No worries about using the “Fallschirmjäger late war (1943-45)” plastic boxed set for the Italian Campaign. The package should really say “Fallschirmjäger (1942-45)”. One note to make about the plastic box set is that even though they were better equipped than most other units, there is plenty of evidence of them using MG34s – especially for 42 an…[Read more]

Page 17 of “Armies of Great Britain” lists the Army Special Rules. These are

1. Bombartment

2. Artillery Support

3. A National Characteristic (page 18)

“The Western Desert”, page 102 says

If you decide to take a reinforced platoon from an
Australian, New Zealand, South African, or Indian brigade
then you may either take one national…[Read more]

In addition, related to the Commonwealth topic…  for purposes of the 1940-42 Commonwealth Infantry Brigade on pg 99 of Campaign:  The Western Desert, is the term “Commonwealth” a shortening or disambiguation of the term “British Commonwealth of Nations”, understood to include Britain, her Empire, and protectorates/dominions of the time such as I…[Read more]

Hi, I’m  in Florida now, but will be moving to Soldiers Grove  Wisconsin in the next  year or so. I’m looking for historical gamers in Western Wisconsin.

How does that work with the rules for Commonweaths in the Western Desert Book pg 102 that seems to indicate that you get all the rules for the British army but must choose a national characteristic other than those a purely British force could take. Or are commonwealth Armies not considered “British” for the purpose of the Army rules?

At times you’ll have to sacrifice 100% accuracy if you’re trying to get a specific unit or do some major kitbashing.  I did some quick research into those units though I’m much more familiar with late war stuff and know virtually nothing about Gebirgsjager, hope I can help you get started!

The standard plastic Fallschirmjager should handle your F…[Read more]