Hello there! Conor T here from Warlord Customer Service and “Conor’s Hobby Corner”. Today I want to take some time to talk about the next Bolt Action Campaign Book: D-Day: US Sector. Now as a relatively new historical hobbyist I must say that first this book is weighty! With over 150 pages the third and final…
Though initially understrength, the inflow of allied forces, particularly heavy equipment in the form of more US vehicles and artillery, stemmed the KPA advance in Korea. Tanks M24 CHAFFEE LIGHT TANK The M24 was the result of the combination of prototype components to meet a need during WWII. The 75mm gun was derived from the…
This article from David Friemann examines the 92nd Infantry Division, more commonly known by the moniker The Buffalo Soldiers. It also presents some rules for using some legends of the division in your games of Bolt Action. We must be the great arsenal of democracy. – Franklin Delano Roosevelt, December 29th, 1940 When the president…
We previously featured a brief history of the US Army’s 100th Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team, from writer Robert Morrison. You can read that article here. This time, he provides new rules for using the illustrious and highly decorated Nisei in your games of Bolt Action. Theatre Selectors 100th Battalion Reinforced Platoon Once attached…
The Battle of the Falaise Pocket was fought between August 12th and 21st, 1944. The Allied breakout following the beach landings was a phenomenal success, trapping the 7th German Army in an area just south of Falaise. This proved to be the decisive factor in Normandy, and effectively ended the campaign in the region. The…
Tensions on Hawaii December 7, 1941 was a sudden shock to the United States and shone a spotlight on the previously unassuming American territory of Hawaii. Here, as far as the American government was concerned, was the frontline in the war for the Pacific and it was inhabited by 158,000 Japanese – 37% of the…
Progress has been slightly slower with this update, as I am no longer Furloughed! So on the plus side I’m getting out of the house and shipping you lovely lot hobby goodies (following social distancing guidelines and obsessive washing of hands of course!) however on the downside no lie-ins! Between packing orders, I have found…
My third week of self-isolation, and I am very glad I’m a hobbyist! Having a big project to follow along with has kept me sane, or at least stopped the standard hobby madness getting any worse! For anyone who follows me on Facebook on my blog page will know I’ve been posting updates every few…
Working in a wargames company can be dangerous. Not due to the equipment we work with, not due to the current virus going around, no for me it’s dangerous because I constantly have new armies popping up all over my house. One day you’ll be satisfied with what you’re working on and ploughing through painting…
Tony Clements, a keen photographer and friend of Warlord, has sent us these snaps of WW2 vehicles in action. We present them for your hobby inspiration… Tony hails from Derby, not too far from (Warlord HQ). He makes it his mission to delve into history wherever he goes – always with a trusty camera on…
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