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A New King Tiger Rolls Onto The Battlefield Of Bolt Action

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Warlord Games have added another version of the King Tiger to their webstore which will be a handy addition to any German army in Bolt Action. This tweaked tank comes with a Porsche Turret and there are also some alternatives for a Henchel bodied version too...

Modiphius Launching Airfix Battles For Fighting In World War II

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Modiphius have announced that they are launching a new Introductory Set which enables you to play with all of your Airfix soldiers in proper games on the dining room table or on the floor. Airfix Battles is looking like a lot of fun and brings make memories of childhood...

Flames Of War FTW – Gun Line Counter Tactics

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Flames Of War For The win is back as Warren & Dave take a look at how to beat those stalwart, unmoving, and frankly terrifying, gun line armies from World War II

Flames Of War FTW XLBS – Advanced Gun Line Tactics & Counter Tactics

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It's time to head back to the war room table and discuss some more advanced tactics and counter tactics for using gun lines and countering them in Flames Of War.

The English Tank Commanders Take Shape From Heer46

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Heer46 have been working hard on their new British range and the British Tank Commander we saw a glimpse of not long ago has now taken shape with this new work-in-progress shot that we got from them on social media...

West Wind’s New Website & Forged In Battle Artillery

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West Wind have shown off the look for their new website which will also feature some new download options for Secrets Of The Third Reich, Empire Of The Dead and more. It certainly looks like an improvement even from this early sneak peek...

Meet The SS-Ki For Bolt Action – The Japanese Swiss Army Knife Vehicle

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If you're looking to get something built, destroyed, tweaked, or burnt on the battlefield and you play as the Japanese in Bolt Action see what you think of the SS-Ki from Warlord Games...

Bolt Action Locked & Loaded: What Makes A Good Bolt Action Table?

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We have a chat with Chez from Warlord Games about what makes for a good Bolt Action Table allowing both sides to have some fun.

Bolt Action Locked & Loaded XLBS: Tactical Cover Tips & Tricks

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We're back looking at some of the sneaky cover based tricks and tactics you can employ during your games of Bolt Action from Warlord Games.

Heer46 Begin Work On World War II British Soldiers

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Heer46 have begun work on their British Soldiers after doing very well on making their German miniatures a reality. You can see the first fruits of their labour below with a spotter of some description looking out over the battlefield to probably call in some artillery...

Bolt Action Project VLOG – Building WWII Armies

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Hey there folks! We're going to be kicking off the progress on a number of Bolt Action armies and of course we're going to be sharing it with you all in another Project VLOG.

Unboxing: Bolt Action Hanomag Plastic Box Set

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The guys get stuck in with another Bolt Action unboxing, this time featuring the Hanomag Half Track Plastic Box Set for the German Army.

Rubicon Models Previews WIP For German Troops

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Rubicon Models is working on some 28mm German troops and they are asking for your input.

Weekender XLBS: Pulp City Superheroes & Getting Into Naval Wargaming

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The WWII Vichy French Come Charging Out Of Perry Miniatures

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Perry Miniatures have now released the Vichy French for their World War II range. These metal miniatures come in two flavours with both Advancing and Skirmishing. So, you have them on the move and getting stuck into the fighting...

Naval Wargaming – An Introduction To Battles At Sea & Beyond

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Simon Stokes takes us through the history of Naval Battles both in history and on the tabletop as well as giving us a crash course in the games we should take a look at...

Join Merrill’s Marauders In Bolt Action & Begin Jungle Fighting

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If you're looking to get stuck in and start taking the fight to the Japanese in your games of Bolt Action then pick up Merrill's Marauders from Warlord Games for Bolt Action. These are soldiers who made quite the name for themselves...

Roll Out Big British Guns With Forged In Battle’s 15mm Range

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Forged In Battles 15mm World War II range is added to this month with two big guns for you to use in battle. Both for the 8th army stuck out there in the desert we have a Field Gun and Artillery piece for blasting away defences...

FoW FTW: Infantry Warriors Come Out To Play

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We mull over the uses of Characters otherwise known as 'Warriors' in this episode of Flames Of War FTW. They break down into three types and in this Frontstage version of the show we'll be talking Infantry Warriors.

FoW FTW XLBS: Mechanised & Vehicle Warriors Join The Fray!

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In this backstage version of Flames Of War FTW we take a look at both Mechanised AND Vehicle Warriors of Flames of War to see how they work together.

VLOG: Anarchy Models In The Studio

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John's been a busy boy this week so we thought why not get him to front the vlog as well while he's at it. John has been joined in the studio by Brian from Anarchy models who is about to launch a new Kickstarter!

Unboxing: Bolt Action Marder III Tank Destroyer

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We have a distinct looking vehicle for this Bolt Action unboxing as the guys take a look at the Marder III Ausf. M Tank Destroyer, one of the most widely used vehicles of this type by the Germans during World War II.

Front Arc Join Forces With Deep-Cut For Kickstarter Terrain

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Front Arc are going to be hitting Kickstarter soon to bring out a new range of terrain for 15mm wargames and have teamed up with Deep-Cut Studios to add a mat to the campaign...

Your Tank Looks Too Clean! Put More Stuff On It With Stowage From Warlord

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Warlord Games is making easier to add a touch of realism to your armoured vehicles with a special offer.

Weekender XLBS: Ebay Army Perils & Games Workshop’s Money Machine

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Sit back and relax with us on a Sunday as we talk about converting your armies and discuss the merits of buying from Ebay as well as the profit machine that is Games Workshop... Join Backstage With a Free Trial

4Ground Scout Out Ruins From WWII & Fantasy Realms

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While the Churches of 20th Century Europe get battered by artillery and the Ruins Of Daldorr are plundered 4Ground have also given you some much needed roofing material!

My What A Big Gun You Have – Battlefront Brings Out The 203mm Howitzer

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Battlefront has released a monster of an artillery piece for the Soviet Army in Flames of War.

Get Supplies To The Battlefield With Minairons Chevrolet Truck

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Getting supplies to the battlefield is always something armies struggle with so Minairon Miniatures' latest vehicle, the Chevrolet 1.5ton Truck, would be perfect for simulating one of those supply lines in danger.

Heavy Soviet Armour Rolls Into Berlin For Flames Of War

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Two new plastic sets have been added to the range of Soviet forces available as they storm into Berlin for Flames Of War at the tail end of World War II. With that in mind check out both the IS-2 Heavy Tank Company and Heavy Assault Gun Company...

The Desert War: Gaming WW2 in North Africa Part Five – Endgame

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At last we come to the end of our Desert War article series, taking a look at the final battles of World War II North Africa through the eyes of 15mm Battlegroup. For those just joining us, check out our […]

Weekender XLBS: Dungeon Delving Show Update & More Star Wars X-Wing!

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Relax and unwind with us this Sunday morning as we get stuck into The Weekender XLBS... Go Backstage To Watch With A Free Trial

Fly The Colours With Flames Of War Soviet Red Banner Warriors

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Flames Of War have some tips and tricks online for making yourself a Red Banner to lead your Soviet troops into battle. As well as that there is a metal set containing troopers, the Red Banner Warriors, who can hold said colours for you...

The Eagle Has Landed For Bolt Action From Warlord

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The Eagle Has Landed set for Bolt Action from Warlord Games, brings back great memories. Now you can put yourself into the action with this set.

Perry Miniatures Goes Mobile With Guns For The British

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Imagine racing through the desert in one of these lobbing shells at the enemy, while kicking up the sand!

VLOG – Bolt Action Locked & Loaded Returns

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Warren takes us through an update of what's happening with Beasts of War including a discussion of a possible PLOG (you might need some boots, clothes and a motorcycle for this one). Plus, he shows off his latest Ebay purchase.

Unboxing: Bolt Action Panzer III Zug Plastic Box Set

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We have tanks aplenty for this unboxing as we take a look at a box set of three plastic Panzer III Zug's for Bolt Action. The kit in this box allows you to build the Panzer III as one of four variants.

Flames Of War Introduces More Volksstrum Units To WWII

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As the war comes to Berlin the Germans become desperate and so call on the 'People's Army' or Volksstrum to defend the city streets against Soviet advances and more in Flames Of War.

The Desert War: Gaming WW2 In North Africa Part Four – Turning The Tide

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For the past three weeks, we have reviewed (and more importantly, gamed) our way through some of the more decisive engagements of the Desert War, fought primarily in the deserts of North Africa during World War II. For those just […]

A New German Halftrack Trundles Out Of Plastic Soldier Company

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Plastic Soldier Company bolster the fighting potential of the Germans in World War II with a new Halftrack model, the SdKfz 251/C. See what you think of it complete with crew and stowage...

Unboxing: Bolt Action Flammpanzerwagen

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Things are heating up as the guys take a look at the SD.KFZ 251/16 Flammpanzerwagen for Bolt Action. This is a German half-track with the addition of two flame projectors mounted on the sides of the vehicle. Flame On!

Hit The Desert Sands With New Bolt Action Sourcebook

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Warlord Games have another sourcebook planned for Bolt Action and it has popped up on Amazon. Duel In The Sun is quite fitting considering out recent article series on The Desert War by oriskany and will see you fighting out both the Italian and African campaigns of World War II...

The Desert War: Gaming WW2 in North Africa Part Three – Pushing the Envelope

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Once more we venture into the deserts of North Africa, discussing and recreating some of the decisive battles that took place here during World War II. For those just joining us, we took an overview of the Desert War’s origins […]

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