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Master Chief started the topic Clearing Obstacles using Explosives in the forum Bolt Action 3 years, 11 months ago
This is similar to my question on clearing barbed wire using bangalore torpedoes.
Explosives: Armed with rings of explosives, these engineers can blow up all manner of fortification. Used in the same way HE is used to blow up buildings, bunkers, bridges minefields, or tank traps. Explosives have an HE rating of 4″ using 3d6 to blow up these…[Read more]
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Master Chief replied to the topic Clearing Barbed Wire using Bangalore Torpedoes in the forum Bolt Action 3 years, 11 months ago
Thanks, but Easy Army only tries to put in the rules, it is not the rulebook. Where did Easy Army get the 2D6 from? The “Blowing it Up” section should be used only for weapons, because it mentions to use the HE value of the “weapon”, and I do not think bangalore torpedoes have a HE value. This leads me to think it should point to “Manual clearing”…[Read more]
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Steeljackal replied to the topic Clearing Barbed Wire using Bangalore Torpedoes in the forum Bolt Action 3 years, 11 months ago
I do not know what to say. If they learned to write the regulations well 😅
Bangalore rules says refer to “blow it up” rule and not “manual mine clearing”.
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Master Chief replied to the topic Clearing Barbed Wire using Bangalore Torpedoes in the forum Bolt Action 3 years, 11 months ago
I was thinking the “bangalore torpedo” special rule” was refering to this (I made changes in italics):
Overlord book, page 195
MANUAL
MINEBARBED WIRE CLEARANCE BY INFANTRY
Any infantry unit that has at least five modelsinsidenear aminefieldbarbed wire can be ordered to attempt to clear it using their
bayonetscutters. The unit must be…[Read more] -
Steeljackal replied to the topic Clearing Barbed Wire using Bangalore Torpedoes in the forum Bolt Action 3 years, 11 months ago
it is not very clear, as always the regulation is poorly written.
“D-day overlord” book
1) “manual cleaning minefield” paragraph : +2 for using mine clearing gear, and it include bangalore.
2) But the next “Bangalore torpedoes” special rules say: “…refer to “blow it up” rules for minefield, use the same rule for barbed wire…” then “…roll…[Read more]
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Master Chief started the topic Clearing Barbed Wire using Bangalore Torpedoes in the forum Bolt Action 3 years, 11 months ago
Has anyone used bangalore torpedoes to clear barbed wire before? The process requires the engineer unit to “advance at least 2 inches away from the target (in this case the barb wire) and test” to see if the wire is removed … I assume this refers to rolling a 6 to clear it, with +2 modifier for using bangalore torpedoes.
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George and
Nat are now friends 3 years, 11 months ago
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SteveT replied to the topic Squares in the forum Black Powder 3 years, 11 months ago
Thanks Invisible Officer, useful historical info. And Big Al, thanks again. I had wrongly assumed the rules on page 88 were for big squares made from multiple units as shown on the photo on 89. But they would be Brigade Squares (p.91), not Battalion Squares (p.88) ! Damn it. Mystery solved.
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George and
Big Al are now friends 3 years, 11 months ago
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invisible officer replied to the topic Squares in the forum Black Powder 3 years, 11 months ago
BP is much more flexible than other rule sets.
Historically we have many moving squares. The French often used a massive one, not the hollow one. And that massive one was little different from a Battalion column.
In colonial wars it was common to advance in squares. Often very large ones, made from some Battalions. Front and back in line…[Read more]
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George and
invisible officer are now friends 3 years, 11 months ago
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George replied to the topic Squares in the forum Black Powder 3 years, 11 months ago
1 is an excellent question. I wouldn’t think so, if if one can it is very slowly.
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George and
SteveT are now friends 3 years, 11 months ago
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SteveT started the topic Squares in the forum Black Powder 3 years, 11 months ago
Having trouble pinning rules about Squares. I am using BP v2 rules , not any extra stuff.
(1) Can a square move whilst remaining as a square? (I assumed not)
(2) On the reference sheet from the warlord site, it says they get 1 free move if command failed and notes “one move max”. Why does it specify “1 move max”, I thought free moves were always…[Read more]
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Nat replied to the topic 2nd, 4th and 6th rate models? in the forum Black Seas 3 years, 11 months ago
well in the 9 months since the question was asked…
merchentmen, schooners & cutters (sloops) have been released so who knows what else is comming!
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Nat replied to the topic Smuggler's Run in the forum Black Seas 3 years, 11 months ago
Hi Stefan, I’ve just downloaded the booklet as I like the look of the game….
however not sure what you mean by the campaign steps not being in order….
step 1 – load your ship & see whos trying to stop you reaching england
step 2 – determin battle (or how the clash happens)
step 3 – fight battle
step 4 – sell the cargo off your suriving…[Read more]
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Steeljackal replied to the topic Units on transport in the forum Bolt Action 3 years, 11 months ago
I always say that the rule book is poorly written. Bolt Action is a nice regulation but poorly written.
I had written an email to Warlord for a confirmation on the roll to damage units on board following the destruction of the vehicle.
They tell me that the rule team has not spoken at the moment but has only said that in the next FAQ there will…[Read more]
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