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Monthly Archives: February 2011
List Making 101 in Flames of War
After having several posts discussing the tactics, theories and doctrines of the many units in Flames of War, I thought it was appropriate to start discussing the process of making army lists. This article will be followed by several sample lists by our authors and myself that will give good examples of what … Continue reading
German Recce Forces in Late War
Reconnaissance serves an important fuction on the Flames of War battlefield. Be it the extra recce move before the game begins or using “eyes and ears” to rid an enemy platoon of its “gone to ground” statues, recce platoons can … Continue reading
The Anvil of the Empire: British Churchill Tanks
The Churchill infantry tank represents the only truly heavy armor available to the western allies in Flames of War. Historically the Churchill had its roots in the trench warfare of the First World War and was designed to provide slow, but effective armored support and anti tank for infantry companies. The Churchill was unique in the war, for it was one … Continue reading
Waffen SS Companies – The German Elite
The Germans in FoW are not alloted many oportunities to modify their morale. They do not get special rules to reroll motivation tests or units like commisars. The solution to this problem for German players is the ability to field … Continue reading
American Mechanized Forces
In my opinion the mechanized list is the strongest late war American list. It provides excellent mobility, protection, and firepower. Your basic combat platoon in an American mechanized force is one of the most diverse units in the entire game. … Continue reading
Unit Analysis: The British 6 Pounder
The six pounder anti-tank gun is arguably one of the most under-rated and under-appreciated weapons in the British arsenal or even Flames of War. This little gun however, is capable of hitting far beyond its apparent weight and is an important part of any British rifle company in either … Continue reading
German Armour Profile: The Panzerkampfwagon V “Panther”
The German Panther was the best medium tank of the war. It combined good speed, an excellent main gun, and sloped armour. Built to counter the Soviet T-34, the Panther’s design held up against every Allied tank until the end … Continue reading
War Gaming Basics: Know Thy Enemy
From my tabletop gaming experience, I have witnessed the all too often occurrence of players being completely ignorant of their opponents force. “Those units do what?!” is often heard ringing out from neighboring tables as flustered players angrily remove their hard painted miniatures from the table. The problem often evolves from a player’s sole dedication to their own force, at the cost of disregarding the … Continue reading
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Fire in the Sky: German Rocket Artillery in Late War
Rockets are the most useful and unique artillery the Germans possess in Late War. They get by far the most types of rocket batteries and these groups tend to be reasonably priced. Nearly every German company has access to these … Continue reading