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…
Though the Soviet-made T-34/85 tank dominated the early days of the Korean War, it soon met stiff competition with the entry of Commonwealth armour… Centurion Battle Tank MK.III The Centurion tank began as a Cruiser type in 1943 but the design of the sloped armour elevated it to an infantry style tank. Further developments in…
Our monolithic D-Day campaign has come to an end. Warlorder Tom looks back at the course of the campaign, and the heroic victory achieved by the allies! Our D-Day campaign has spanned three months from start to finish, covering the battle for Normandy from the initial landings on June 6th, through the brutal battles in…
The Hungarian Army receives vital reinforcements to defend against the enemy armour. Enter the Pak 40, Solothurn anti-tank rifle and the Panzerschreck. The Hungarian Army had to adapt quickly after joining the Axis war effort. Although they retained a highly effective officer training programme, the lack of effective anti-tank weaponry available to them was a…
Dive into the history of MacArthur’s Korean War masterstroke with our article on the devastating amphibious landings at Inchon! The Strategic Situation “We shall land at Inchon, and I shall crush them!” – General Douglas MacArthur The North Koreans had forced the remnants of the South Korean Army and the American forces into a tight…
Bring the idyllic rural lifestyle to the tabletop. This Troll Trader Farm set provides a fantastic backdrop to any rural battlefield in Bolt Action. View in Store This European style Farmhouse comes with a combination roof, shuttered doors and a balcony, it also features a small planter with trellis and a conservatory. The…
Dan Hewitson
Tom Mecredy