Though not officially participants in the Korean War, the Soviet Union nevertheless aided both the KPA and the Chinese PVA. Troops of the Soviet 25th Army were stationed in Pyongyang for a number of years in the aftermath of World War II. This precipitated a reorganisation of North Korean armed forces following the Soviet model….
Recently, our compatriot and fellow warlorder based in the good old US of A, Mr Jon Russell, popped over for a visit here at HQ Nottingham, we took the opportunity to check a few things with him about his recent work on Bolt Action Korea… Chinese Musical Instruments When the Chinese entered the Korean conflict,…
Today we’re looking at the Soviet BTR-40, which made its debut in the Korean War. It is still in service with several nations to this day. Development Following World War II, the Red Army sought to develop what they had learnt about mobility on the battlefield. They needed a dependable transport capable of traversing a…
The elements of the Chinese PVA support group are available separately. We take a look at the headquarters units and weapon teams. Headquarters Team Officers of the CCP army were selected on past military experience and political ideology. CCP army officers did not carry swords like Japanese officers. They had titles, not ranks; for example,…
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…
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…
Alongside the brand new Korea book comes a host of new figures! A great selection of new miniatures for the Chinese army provide an ideal starting point. View in Store Chinese Army Bolt Action: Korea hits your local stockists this August. This offer allows you to get one of each of the new…
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…
This ‘get-you-by’ Chinese army list gives you the basics to field an army for Bolt Action. Work is currently underway on a more comprehensive list but this will allow you to take to the tabletop in the meantime! Download PDF
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