There were several resistance movements throughout occupied Europe. With their ability to disrupt German communications and movements from behind enemy lines, they were a critical resource to the coming invasion. Their members were also at high risk of being captured and killed. The Allied high command realized that without help, many of these groups would…
Little-known outside of Georgia, the Netherlands, and the former Soviet Union, the vicious struggle fought on Texel in the twilight of the Third Reich is a fascinating story. In this article, we will outline the battle itself, as well as the reasons for its occuring, and look at how it can be translated to the…
With the new starter set for Victory at Sea focusing on the Battle for the Pacific, we’re looking at fighting in the theatre in Bolt Action. A brief history of the Pacific theatre in World War II In late 1941 the war between Japan and China, began in 1937, was drawing to a bloody…
We spotted this Army at the Bolt Action 2019 GT. Its owner, Matt Bell, takes us through his inspirations for building the force. Matt’s army is based around the defenders of the Battle of the Tennis Court, part of the larger Battle of Kohima, the turning point of the Japanese U Go offensive into India…
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,…
Lieutenant Speirs Our fantastic special figure – Only available if you are a member – is based on Lieutenant Speirs, as immortalized in the HBO production Band of Brothers in his crazy run through German line during the battle of Foy (part of the Battle Of The Bulge). Speirs (20 April 1920 – 11 April…
We’re continuing our look at some special characters from the D-Day book with the brilliantly eccentric Captain Colin Maud RN. Maud’s wartime service included destroying and capturing numerous enemy ships and submarines, taking part in the Second Battle of Narvik, the Dunkirk evacuation, the hunt for the Bismarck, the Spitzbergen raid, Malta convoys, and Russian…
This week, we’re looking at some of the interesting personalities you can add to your British & Commonwealth forces during our D-Day campaign! Brigadier Lord Lovat (Sir Simon Fraser) Aristocratic and haughty, Lovat nonetheless inspired confidence in his men through his utter contempt for danger and his fearless leadership. Simon Fraser, the 15th Lord Lovat…
Best known perhaps for his victorious command of the British Eighth Army in the Western Desert, General Montgomery is ready to be a figurehead for your troops as they head into battle! Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, KG, GCB, DSO, PC, DL View in Store Monty – General Montgomery General…
One of the most daring, dangerous, and infamous attacks of D-Day was the US Army Rangers’ assault on the guns of Pointe Du Hoc. Sporting huge cliffs that overlooked the English Channel, Pointe Du Hoc was right in between Utah and Omaha beaches with a commanding view of both. It was well known by the…
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