Ever fancied some iconic tank riders for your German forces? Then check out these amazing conversions: By Sascha Herm Sascha: I created two groups to fit on a King Tiger and a StuG. I used one complete set of the new plastic seated Infantry that comes in the Maultier/Opel Blitz set. I started…
Thursday 10th August 1940 – German Forces Pushed Back (Click on the image to make it larger and zoom in!) Wednesday 9th August 1940 – North East ‘Stable’ (Click on the image to make it larger and zoom in!) Tuesday 8th August 1940 – ‘North East Contested’ (Click on the image to make it larger…
Mark Barber, the author of Bolt Actions’ latest campaign book New Guinea, reveals his thoughts and processes. Whilst there is historical detail within the narrative, this volume is not a history book – it is first and foremost a wargaming supplement. The team who put this book together took feedback from reviews of previous supplements…
With the invasion of Britain raging on, we thought we'd take a moment out to look at a few chosen battles and to update you all with who's currently winning! Map Update As you can see, both Scotland and the South East are under complete enemy control! Both are still under heavy fighting and many…
Prepare your Pacific campaign as Jacob Richards shows you how to paint a USMC Buffalo! Hey Guys: Jamie here! Jacob Richards – who I am sure you have seen on our website recently sent us a Buffalo tutorial – perfect for an upcoming Bolt Action expansion! The model kit is available here. If you…
Leading the Australian forces into the heart of the enemy is the new Australian Officer team, with support from the new flamethrower, light mortar and sniper teams. Officer Team View in Store Many Australian officers who commanded militia units in the far flung corners of New Guinea and its surrounding islands were veterans of World…
Forming the backbone of the Australian army in the Pacific is the new Jungle Division infantry section. View in Store In early 1943, the Australian Army reorganised its militia and Australian Imperial Force divisions into a lighter version of the standard British Army organisation. These new Jungle Divisions, had vastly more short-ranged firepower, 981 SMGs…
Sweeping through the Pacific jungle is the new Australian Militia infantry section. View in Store The militia was trained and equipped to a lesser degree than their regular counterparts in the Australian Imperial Force and only allowed to be deployed within Australia and its mandated territories. This led to the AIF’s derogatory nickname of Chockos,…
Scouting the front lines is the new Papuan Infantry Battalion section, setting up traps and performing stealthy reconnaissance, most definitely the kind of chaps you’d want on your side! View in Store These were local men recruited in New Guinea and led by Australian officers and senior NCOs. They were superb jungle fighters who, being local…
Setting up within the dense Pacific forests are the new Australian medium mortar team and medium machine gun team. Medium Mortar Team View in Store In most jungle operations the 3-inch mortar was the main, often only, form of artillery support available. In the reorganised Jungle Divisions, from 1943 onwards, the number of mortars was doubled…
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