On 7th August 1942, US forces landed on the islands of Guadalcanal, Tulagi and Florida in the Solomons. Composed primarily of US Marines under General Vandergrift, the Allied forces attempted to deny the Japanese control of the islands and protect the vulnerable supply routes between the U.S and Australia. Attacking under cover of darkness,…
Get your troops ready for the defence of the islands. This painting guide was provided to us by Andy Zeck. Andy: My stalwart US Marines will need an appropriate opponent to fight eventually and therefore I will need to paint some brave Japanese soldiers as well. Just to make sure they won’t need to fight…
From the beaches of Dunkirk to the tropical shores of the Malay peninsular. Japanese landing craft emerges out of the mist – the invasion has begun! Far East Invasion Plans By 1941, the Japanese were embroiled in a brutal war of attrition for control of mainland China. Embargos from western colonial powers choked off imports…
The Island hoppings of World War Two by the USMC occupy a unique space in military history. One of their first targets was the coral atoll of Tarawa. The Battle of Tarawa exacted a heavy toll upon the US Marine Corps, with almost as many casualties suffered in this single 76 hour period as during…
Each transport in this deal gets a free sprue of soldiers, mount up! Burma Road transport View in Store This deal contains: 1 x Japanese Type 97 Isuzu truck 1 x Japanese Infantry Sprue
The Imperial Japanese military saw action across Asia, from the capture and defence of the islands of the Pacific, recreate their prowess with this Armies of Imperial Japan German edition! Banzai! Das Kaiserlich-Japanische Militär war in nahezu ganz Asien präsent. Eroberungen von hunderten Inseln und dessen hartnäckige Verteidigung unterstrichen ihr militärischen Können. Mit der deutschen…
Load up for the summer offensive with a FREE vehicle from the huge Wheels of Steel collection when you buy 2 others. Hurry – limited time only. Below is the entire collection that is within the offer, so browse around and pick up what you need to end the war! Contents of the sale: Allies:…
The Japanese are setting their sights on destroying Allied vehicles with the new Type 3 Ho-Ni Tank Destroyer. View in Store The Ho-Ni was based on the chassis of the Chi-Ha and mounted a 75mm gun. Although the superstructure was armoured to the front and sides, the fighting compartment was open at the top and rear –…
British Vs Japanese By Peter Hely On Thursday last – an epic battle between the forces of Divine Light, the Imperial Japanese Army, and the Barbarian horde from the grey Northern Isles, the British Army, took place in the cauldron that is Casa de Stallard (the boss’s battle room) for a Warlord staff games night. The…
Taking over the Pacific is the Imperial Japanese forces, armed with the new Type 91 So-Mo Armoured Car. Type 91 So-Mo Armoured Car Road View in Store Also referred to as the Type 91 broad-gauge railroad tractor, the So-Mo has the unusual distinction of being able to quickly switch from road to rail. The So-Mo…
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