Jacob Bebbington has been delving into the mud and snow of the Ardennes as he explores the background to one of the most famous and bitterly fought battles of the western front in 1944. Panzer Lehr, also known as the 130th Panzer Lehr Division, was possibly one of the most lavishly equipped elite units in…
Andy Singleton has been scrubbing up the new M8 in a different from usual scheme, and shows us how to camouflage it to boot: Warlord’s new M8 is a fantastic kit, so naturally I wanted to add one to my collection. The first thing I do when starting a new vehicle is do a quick…
Ken Redington recently popped together a Finnish force using the existing Finns but also cleverly adapted the Blitzkrieg Germans to fit in and expand his unique army: Ken: They are out! The Finns have come back out in a new way (typically just after I started my new army!) and with a great choice of…
As the harsh winds blow from the north and the snows blanket the forest, German forces hastily prepare for a last ditch attempt to break and divide the allied armies. Our latest Warlord Range is perfect for bringing your battles into the winter of 1944-45. These miniatures are packed with character and really make you…
Advancing through the lanes and byways of France comes the unique M8, field a full Cavalry Reconnaissance unit with the US Armoured Car Squadron. View in Store This set allows you to send forward your reconnaissance force for tank war, the M8 being the only armoured car used by the US army in combat. In contrast…
The Finnish army has a new look as we update the Continuation War Finnish Rifle. 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 story of the ‘Winter War’ between Finland and Soviet Russia is a dramatic David versus Goliath encounter. When close to half a million Soviet troops poured into Finland in 1939 it was expected that Finnish defences would collapse in a matter of weeks. New in from Osprey by the authors Vesa Nenye, Peter Munter,…
With our range of Bolt Action Dice and Dice Bags proving ever popular we’d like to introduce the brand new Beyond the Gates of Antares Dice Bags & Dice which are great for drawing your order dice from during a game or for storing your dice collection between conflicts. Concord View in Store Ghar View…
This week Andy Singleton of Volleyfire Painting looks at those two eastern front nemesis of the late war era, the Panzer IV Ausf H and the T34/85. Both of these tanks are very similar in performance, but also have a few interesting options as well. The Panzer IV Panzer IV’s were the longest serving…
Few things could strike fear into Allied soldiers like German tanks could, the sight of a Panther tank, was often enough to make Allied tank crews and infantry baulk. Even worse if you couldn’t see it. The Germans were highly adept at camouflage schemes, laying ambushes and remaining hidden, but at least you could call…