Burma, the end of February 1944, men of the 5307 Composite Unit (better known as ‘Merrill’s Marauders) embarked on an incredibly arduous march of about 1200 Km through the Himalayas to emerge behind Japanese lines in Burma. The three battalions operated as six distinct teams, conducting raids, demolitions and generally making themselves a thorn in…
Alessio Cavatore introduces us to the Bolt Action supplement ‘Empires in Flames’ the Pacific and Far East. View in Store Alessio: The initial series of supplements for Bolt Action (i.e. the “Armies of…” books) has ended with the Italy and the Axis book. After the unique and self-contained Tank War supplement, we are now publishing a…
Sarissa Precision are leading the assault on the beaches with the most common American landing craft of WWII – the LCVP (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel). View in Store Kit Dimensions L220 x W70 x H45mm approx. Features working ramp & etched detailing. Made from MDF & Greyboard The LCVP (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel) Higgins boat could hold…
Unit Galahad – 5307 Composite Unit. by Chris Brown Never heard of 5307 Composite Unit? You probably have since they are more widely known as ‘Merrill’s Marauders’ – a title coined from their first operational commander (General Frank Merrill, 1903-55) by American journalists with a penchant for catchy alliteration. In August 1943 the Allied leaders…
Out today, great for American players – especially if you’re ready with your Empire in Flames – Walking 1200 Km through the Himalayas to emerge behind Japanese lines in Burma – come Merrill’s Marauders View in Store In 1943 the US high command raised a unit to rival the famous British Chindits, men who were…
From Sea to Land comes the iconic image of the LVT-4 ‘Buffalo’ – Whether deploying US Marines to the shores of Far Eastern Islands or Royal Marines across the flooded lowlands of Holland, the Buffalo is well equipped to do the job and provide support where it’s needed most! View in Store Carrying troops, light…
Re-Boxed and ready for action as they embark in their Dakotas to make the Jump into occupied Europe come the US Paras! View in Store St. Mère Eglisé. Carentan. Nijmegen. Bastogne. Actions that stir the blood and conjure images of highly-trained US paratroopers punching holes in the German lines in Normandy and later holding off overwhelming…
From today until the end of September, we’re commemorating the Battle of Arracourt – one of the largest armoured engagements on the Western Front – with a focus on Tank War and a special improved ‘Wheels of Steel’ deal on selected tanks until the end of the month! The site of the battlefield as it stands now – a…
View in Store When you buy one of our Theatre Books direct through the Warlord webstore you get an exclusive FREE Miniature (not available anywhere else!) specifically for that book. For our forthcoming ‘Empires in Flames’ Pacific and Far East-themed book, the exclusive model is the heroic character John Basilone winning his Medal of Honour at…
With the upcoming release of the latest Bolt Action Theatre Book, Empires In Flames (now available for Pre-Order) we thought it would be timely to delve deep in to the archives of our Web and highlight some of the great action we’ve seen in this theatre of the war. In this series of articles you…
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