The M39 (T41) Armoured Utility Vehicle arrives on the battlefields of Bolt Action Korea as a reliable transport for US troops. Built on the chassis on the M-18 Hellcat, the M39 was designed during the latter days of WWII. Though, it didn’t see combat action until the Korean War. This armoured utility vehicle was…
Today we’re looking at the Soviet BTR-40, which made its debut in the Korean War. It is still in service with several nations to this day. Development Following World War II, the Red Army sought to develop what they had learnt about mobility on the battlefield. They needed a dependable transport capable of traversing a…
Grab your submachine guns and prepare to defend the Fatherland from the capitalist invaders! We’re looking at the tactics of the Korean People’s Army! The Korean People’s Army During the second world war, future North Korean dictator Kim Il Sung led a guerilla army against the Japanese forces occupying the Korean peninsula. During these campaigns,…
The elements of the Chinese PVA support group are available separately. We take a look at the headquarters units and weapon teams. Headquarters Team Officers of the CCP army were selected on past military experience and political ideology. CCP army officers did not carry swords like Japanese officers. They had titles, not ranks; for example,…
Give your KPA force some much-needed punch with this set of brand new support weapons! You’ll get an anti-tank rifle, a light mortar, and a flamethrower. Supplied principally by the Soviet Union, these doughty Koreans are ready to support the main attack. The PTRD anti-tank rifle is perfect for engaging light vehicles or whittling down…
The Chinese People’s Volunteer Army entered the Korean War in October 1950, an unexpected opponent for the UN forces fighting against North Korea. Enter the Dragon Though the Chinese were consulted prior to North Korea’s attack on the south, they did not initially expect to participate in the conflict. The lightning-fast UN response in the…
Born late in WW2, the Sherman M4 ‘Easy Eight’ continued to enjoy enormous success in the Korean War, becoming the favoured tank of US forces. The M4 Sherman was originally fitted with an M3 75mm gun. It was deemed that losses form superior German Panzers during WW2 were higher than expected. The M1A1 76mm gun…
The British Centurion Mk.III and Super Bazooka armed infantry make their impact on the Korean War. Replicate the feats of Commonwealth forces! The Commonwealth Soldiers of the Commonwealth began the War in different parts of the Empire and then rapidly moved to converge on Korea. One brigade deployed from their base in Hong Kong. Commonwealth…
The famous ‘Duck’ of WWII, the DUKW Amphibious truck, comes to Bolt Action as a US transport, ideal for games in both World War II and the Korean War. During World War II, it became apparent that there was a need for amphibious transport that could both ferry men to the beaches and shuttle…
Named for early tank advocate General Patton, the M46 is now rumbling onto the battlefields of Bolt Action Korea; a powerful addition for US forces! The M46 Patton was designed to replace the M26 Pershing & the M4 Sherman. It was one of the U.S Army’s principal tanks of the early Cold War, serving…
Dan Hewitson
Tom Mecredy