The 7th Armoured Division, nicknamed ‘The Desert Rats’, found fame in their North African campaign, but they also played a vital role in the D-Day landings. “Dear Desert Rats! May your glory ever shine! May your laurels never fade! May the memory of this glorious pilgrimage of war which you have made from Alamein, via…
With the Bolt Action Theatre book ‘Duel In The Sun‘ and the latest Campaign book The Western Desert delving into the battles such as Beda Fomm 78 years on is easy! We couldn’t resist a brief look at the background of the famous 7th Armoured Division – otherwise known as the Desert Rats! (Unit insignia…
This week, we’re comparing two of the campaign’s great medium tanks – the Panzer III and M3 Grant. We’ll dive into the history, then see how they measure up in Bolt Action! Vital Statistics Panzer III Ausf. J M3 Grant I Cost: 160pts (Inexperienced), 200pts (Regular), 240pts (Veteran) 168pts (Inexperienced), 210pts (Regular) Weapons: 1 turret-mounted…
Dan Hewitson
Rich Dando
Tom Mecredy