GER.

MAN SPECIA L RULES

The following special rules are characteristic of German Iron Cross fo rces,
reflecting their own style ofequipment, tactics, and approach to battle.

IRON CROSS THIRD REICH

The German soldiers on the Ostfront (East Front) are experi- German soldiers have defeated all comers, no matter what the
enced and confident of success. odds, and conquered much of the world. They believe in them-
selves and are confident of victory, so take heavy casualties in
STORMTROOPERS their stride knowing that success is certain.
Stormtrooper tactics learned during the First World W'tir Troops of the Third Reich have a better Last Stand rating.
emphasised the importance of initiative and decisive action.
This emphasis carried over to training and combat in the Second PANZERS
World War.
German tanks, as with all German engineering, are carefully
A Un it may attempt a second Movement Order after suc- designed and make good use of technology.
ceeding in its first Movement Order. The second Movement
Order must be different from the first. HEAT
The German army was the first to experiment with High
Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) warheads in combat. When a
HEAT warhead explodes, it forms a jet of metal that can
punch through a tank's armour. Since it doesn't rely on veloc-
ity, it is equally effective at any range.
This enabled them to up-gun the Panzer IIIfrom the stand-
ard 5cm gun to surplus 1.5cm guns from the short-barrelled
Panzer IV, giving it a new lease oflife.
A Team's Armour rating is not increased by + 1 if it is
more than 16"/40cm awaywhenhit by HEAT weapons .
PROTECTED AMMO TIGER ACE
German tanks stored their ammunition in armoured bins. This Tiger crews were hand picked as the best of the best. They had
significantly reduced ammunition explosions when tanks were confidence in themselves and their machines, and fought on
knocked out. The increased crew survival rate gave tank crews when the odds against them appeared insurmountable.
considerable confidence in their tanks. Tiger Aces have a better Last Stand rating and a significantly
Tanks with Protected Ammo have a better Remount rating. better Remount rating.

TIGER TANKS INFANTRY

Only the best crews were recruited for the heavy Tiger tanks, The success of Blitzkrieg was made possible by the stoic brav-
which would turn the tide of battle whenever they appeared. ery and skill of the German infantryman.

ESCORT TANKS FLAME-THROWER

When the powerful Tiger tank entered service, there were Flame-throwers spew a stream of burning fuel, making them
only a handful available, so the Germans assigned each one a terrifying and lethal weapons.
lighter Panzer III tank as an escort to protect it from enemy Infantry, Gun, and Unarmoured Tank Teams re-roll success-
tank-hunting parties. Unsurprisingly, the escort tanks were often ful Saves when hit by a Flame-thrower and the Unit is auto-
knocked out, leaving the Tiger tanks to carry on alone. matically Pinned Down. Armoured Tank Teams use their
You may add one Escort tank, either a Panzer III Top armour for Armour Saves when hit by a Flame-thrower.
(Uparmoured) or a Panzer III (7.5~m) , for each Tiger tank Flame-throwers may shoot in Defensive Fire. However,
in a Heavy Panzer Platoon for the points shown in the unit while a Unit that is Hit by a Flame-thrower is Pinned Down,
organisation. Use the characteristics shown on the Panzer III this does not automatically stop the assault. The defender
Tank Platoon and Panzer III (uparmoured) Tank Platoon still needs to score five (or eight) hits as normal to stop the
cards for these tanks. assault as normal.
Ignore Bailed Out or Destroyed Escort tanks when deter-
mining if the Unit is In Good Spirits, so if there are no SNIPERS
Bailed Out or Destroyed Tiger tanks, the unit will be In
Good Spirits. SNIPER'S HIDE
A Tiger Heavy Tank Platoon has a Last Stand rating of 2+, Snipers rely on surprise, camouflage, and fear to protect them.
whether or not it has Escort tanks. Sniper Teams are always Gone to Ground.
Sniper Teams can be held in Ambush in addition to any other
Teams permitted by the mission. If held in Reserve, they
may still be placed from Ambush once they arrive on table.
When placed from Ambush, Sniper Teams may be placed in
their own Deployment Area or in No Man's Land.
Sniper Teams are ignored when determining whether or not
the Formation is In Good Spirits.

UNSEEN KILLER
The mere presence ofa sniper is enough to make a whole platoon
hit the deck when the marksman '.r bullet finds its target.
The target player cannot use the Mistaken Target rule if the
Shooting Team is a Sniper Team.
If an Infantry, Gun, or Unarmoured Tank Team is hit by a
Sniper Team, its Unit is Pinned Down.

ARTILLERY
The artillery is a vital part of Blitzkrieg tactics, churning the
enemy's defences into dust ahead of the spearhead attacks.

SALVO
A battery of I 5cm Nebelwerfer rocket launchers fires dozens of
rockets in a matter ofseconds, saturating a large target area with
explosions.
Weapons with a ROF of 'sALvo' are Artillery weapons
and fire Artillery Bombardments, but use a 1O"/25cm
square Salvo Template rather than the normal 6"/15cm
Artillery Template.
A Salvo Template may not be placed within 6"/15cm of a
friendly Team.
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IRON CROSS FORCE

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Excellent news! Our forces have reached the Volga and taken part ofthe city. 1bere are only two choices for the
Russians. To the north, our forces are taking the city and reaching the Volga-but to the south, ill-fated Russian
divisions continue to offer terrible resistance. 1bese people must be fanatics •.•
-Wilhelm Hoffman, 23August 1942
26'7'h Infantry Regiment, 94'h Infantry Division ofthe German 6th Army

IRON CROSS FORCE

Your Force must contain at least one Formation, and
may contain as many Formations as you like.

--
ANTI-TANK ANTI-TANK

MARDER 17.62cM)
TANK-HUNTER PLATOON
~"
3. 7CM TANK-HUNTER
PLATOON

STUG IEARLYl ScM TANK-HUNTER

ASSAULT GCIN PLATOON PLATOON
,,;~z•

7.SCM TANK-HUNTER
PLATOON
'°'G~
General Hermann Hoth' s :4th Panzer Ariny was Army Group Hoth's panzers helped get the 6th Army back on track,
South's armoured spearhead. For Operation Blue, the army however, he lost the 9'h and 11th Panzer Divisions to Army
had two corps, the 24th Panzer Corps with the 9'h and Group Centre for operations up north, leaving
11th Panzer, and 3ro Infantry (Motorised) Divisions, and the army with only the 24th and 14th Panzer
the 48th Panzer Corps with the 24'h Panzer, 16th Infantry divisions and several infantry divisions to
(Motorised) , and Gross Deutsch/and (Greater Germany) fight the savage Stalingrad battles.
Divisions. Positioned on the northern flank of the operation, When the Soviets encircled Stalingrad,
the army targeted Voronezh on the Don River. most of the 4th Panzer Army found itself
In the opening days of the operation, the 4th Panzer Army outside the pocket, but the 24th Panzer
cut through the Soviet lines and rapidly reached the outskirts Division was still trapped inside and
ofVoronezh but, due to the late arrival of the 2nd Army, got destroyed.
mired down in Soviet counterattacks and city fighting. Once The 4th Panzer Army went on to fight
the 2nd Army arrived, the army moved south alongside the for the rest of the war at the battles
6th Army heading towards Stalingrad. of Kursk and Kiev, on the Vistula
When the operation shifted into the next and Oder Rivers, and finally ended
phase, the 4th Panzer Army crossed the Don its journey in Czechoslovakia in
and headed into the Caucasus in parallel May 1945.
with the 1" Panzer Army. Their advance was
cut short, however, when the 6th Army had
troubles crossing the Don and dosing
in on Stalingrad. Hitler redirected the
4•h Panzer north to support the 6th Army,
with the 4th Romanian Army taking
over the drive south.

• •
RECONNAISSANCE RECONNAISSANCE

SD KFZ 221 & 222 SD KFZ 221 & 222

LIGHT SCOUT TROOP LIGHT SCOUT TROOP
MG223

SD KFZ 231 SD KFZ 231

HEAVY SCOUT TROOP HEAVY SCOUT TROOP
MG224 MG224

AIRCRAFT

~ JU 87 STUKA
DIVE BOMBER FLIGHT

FORMATION SUPPORT ALLIED SUPPORT WILDCARD JU 87 STUKA (3.7CM)

You may field You may field one TANK-HUNTER FLIGHT
compulsory Combat
Units (with a black
compulsory Unit from
an Italian Formation
?• MGZ3A

box) from German as Support and one

Formations from Iron Italian Formation as
Cross, Ghost Panzers, an Allied Formation.
and Afrika Korps as
Support Units.
 You must field the Formation HQ and one Combat Unit from each black box.
You may also field one Combat Unit from each grey box.

ARMOUR

4a
PANZER IV
TANK PLATOON
MG202

PANZER Ill
TANK PLATOON
MG205, MG206, OR MG207

You may field a Combat Unit from a black box as a Support Unit for another Formation.

The dust got into everything. Feldwebel Unger tied his handkerchief tighter across his nose and mouth, knowing
it would make little difference-he could already feel the grit against his teeth. His platoon was sweeping across
the steppes of the Eastern Ukraine, chasing the broken remnants of many Soviet armies. His Panzer IV had made
it through a harsh winter and savage Red Army attacks around Kharkov, but now they were pushing back.
Unger keyed his throat mike for the crew net, 'Stand by. Enemy tanks advancing. Load AP.'
In the turret, he watched his loader ram a round home into the long 75mm gun's breech and slammed the block
closed. Unger guided his driver to take a spot in the line with the rest of the platoon and parked up on a low
ridge line. On the plain ahead sat a village of some 20 miserable huts. Russian light tanks were milling about;,
firing up at German Panzers and daring them to fire back. But the disciplined Unger cooly waited for the order
to come through the radio...

PANZER IVS: ON THE TABLE

1here are two different motkls ofPanzer IV tanks.
1he key differences are highlighted below to help you pick the right tank for the job.

PANZER IV (SHORT 7.SCM) PANZER IV (LONG 7.SCM)

Front Armour: 5 Front Armour: 5
Weapon Range: 24"/60cm Weapon Range: 32"/BOcm
Anti-tank: 1 Anti-tank: 10
Firepower: 3+ Firepower: 3+
Other: Artillery
Bombardment
Smoke
 _ PANZER IV TANK COMPANY HQ
•TANK FORMATION •

2x Panzer IV (short 7.5cm) IFl:Z•lt~•tt

Ix Panzer IV (short 7.5cm) Wfl:t•Ji~itt

OPTIONS
• Replace any or all Panzer IV TACTICAL ROAD DASH CROSS

(short 7.5cm) with Panzer IV 10"/25CM 20"/50CM 3+

(long 7 .5cm) for +4 points each. WEAPON RANGE
ROF ANTI· FIRE· NOTES
HALTED MOVING TANK POWER

Panzer IV (short 7.5cm) 48"/120CM ARTILLERY 2 4+

One company from each panzer battalion was Smoke
or Direct Fire 24"/60CM 2 1 7 3+
~quipped with Panzer IV tanks. By 1942, these
Panzer IV (long 7.5cm) 32"/80CM 2 1 10 3+
:medium companies were a mix of short and long
Panzer IV (MGs) 16"/40CM 4 4 2 6
barrelled tanks.

SHORT 7.SCM FEATURES SPECIAL RULES

FIRE SUPPORT: The short-barrelled 7.5cm KwK37 is ARTILLERY: The short-barrelled Panzer IV has the
designed to support the smaller Panzer III with long-range capability to fire bombardments at a range of several kilo-
artillery fire to neutralise anti-tank guns. If that doesn't metres. This is particularly useful for engaging anti-tank
work, its dose-range firepower is even more formidable. guns from outside their effective range and breaking up
Soviet infantry assaults.
WELL PROTECTED: Like its smaller brother, the Panzer
IV has a good level of armour protection, enabling it to PROTECTED AMMO: The Panzer IV has armoured
take on enemy tanks on equal terms. ammunition stowage bins, making it much less likely to
burn when hit. This gives its crew greater confidence,
making them less likely to abandon their tank before it is
LONG 7.SCM FEATURES
destroyed.
LONG RANGE: The 7.5cm KwK40 mounted on the
SMOKE: The short-barrelled Panzer IV carries smoke
Panzer IV is over 3.2 metres (10' 6") long, giving it a high
rounds for blinding anti-tank guns while the rest of the
muzzle velocity and considerable long-range accuracy.
force manoeuvres for the kill.
GOOD PENETRATION: The long-barrelled 7.5cm
KwK40 gun can punch through any medium tank at long
range, and even heavy tanks at short range.
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PANZER IV TANK PLATOON

..
4x Panzer IV (short 7.5cm)
3x Panzer IV (short 7.5cm)
f'tl:.t•mu•t
lf:l:Z•Miii.J
CONFIDENT 4+
Thlrd Reid1
Last Stand 3+
•TANK UNIT• STORMTROOPERS•

2x Panzer IV (short 7.Scm) IFJ:Z•MO>j

OPTIONS TACTICAL ROAD DASH CROSS

• Replace any or all Panzer IV 10"/25CM 20"/SOCM 3+

(short 7.5cm) with Panzer IV WEAPON RANGE HALTED
ROF
MOVING
ANTI· FIRE·
TANK POWER
NOTES
(long 7.5cm) for +4 points each. Panzer IV (short 7.5cm) 48"/120CM ARTILLERY 2 4+
or Direct Fire 24"/60CM 2 1 7 3+ Smoke
AB more and more Soviet T-34 tanks began Panzer IV (long 75cm) 32"/BOCM 2 1 10 3+
to show up on the battlefield, the older short-
Panzer IV !MGs) 16"/40CM 4 4 2 6
barrelled Panzer IVs began to be pushed into
an auxiliary role, supporting the more powerful
long-barrelled tanks with valuable artillery fire
and smoke screens.
'Gunner- engage!; Unger relayed the orders to his crew.
The turret rocked back as the main gun fired Down in the village, a Stuart light tank disintegrated, tracks
flopping out and turret spinning away amidst greasy black smoke. This was much better than crawling througfJ.
snowstorms, face cracked from the cold, unable to see more than a few metres. Suddenly, a deadly flower of
flame flared out of the top hatch ofLeutnant Obelling s panzer. Nobody escaped-the Russians still had teeth
and were snapping back.
Orders came down through the radio to advance on the village. After a second, Unger realized that witn
Obellings tank knocked out, he was now in command of the platoon. He snapped into action and ordered the
platoon to advance, edging around the wrecked hulks ofSoviet armour. As they emerged from the village, a
new group of enemy tanks could be seen approaching at high speed The shapes were different-the big one~
higher and /op-sided Suddenly enemy armour piercing rounds were screeching past-and at range tool '
'Cholnitz- they have new tanks! More presents from the Americans, 'Unger shouted to his gunner.
'r/"he gunner swore in response, a vile curse on both the Russians and the Americans. The number of enemies
was increasing as more and more silhouettes emerged from the haze. Still, it wouldn't save the Russians-th .
~anzers were marching!
 You must field the Formation HQ and one Combat Unit from each black box.
You may also field one Combat Unit from each grey box.

.. ARMOUR

PANZER Ill
TANK PLATOON
MG205, MG206, OR MG207

PANZER IV
TANK PLATOON
MG202

You may field a Combat Unit from a black box as a Support Unit for another Formation.

Flurries of snow obscured the dilapidated huts and hovels of Verkhne-Kumsky. Feldwebel Olisch peered out
from the cupola ofhis Panzer Ill. The f.sth Panzer Regiment had been attacking steadily towards their trapped
comrades ofthe tJh Army at Stalingrad, and Olisch had been up front for far too much ofit. His tank was dripping
oil and there was a nasty racket coming from the left rear sprocket drive. The panzer had come a long way in
the pastyear, butjust needed to go a little bit further-then they could both take a rest.
The first round ofenemy fire bounced offthe front glads, and Olisch instinctively dropped into the turret.
'Enemy tank! Firing!'
The gunner, Stahlman, hadn't waited for instructions. They had all been in too many fights to need permission
once the shooting started As the 5cm round flew down the barrel at its target, Olisch was already peering
aroundfor the next target. The Soviet Valentine tank that had opened the duel was now a smoldering torch, the
black billowing smoke stark against the white snow. More ofits Red Army comrades crawled out from behind
the buildings and snow drifts. The roar of battle ramped up quickly as both sides hurled armour piercilJll... shells
at each other. ..
 PANZER Ill TANK COMPANY HQ OPTIONS
You can field either a Panzer III Tank Company HQ with the choice of a short 5cm, long 5cm, or 7.5cm gun, or a
Panzer III (Uparmoured) Tank Company HQ with increased armour and a long 5cm gun as your Formation HQ unit.

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PANZER Ill TANK COMPANY HQ

•TANK FORMATION• STORMTROOPERS•
CONFIDENT 4+
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+
2x Panzer III (7.Scm) I tfi:Z•ll~i~i
1x Panzer III (7.Scm) M:l:Z•ll~itt

2x Panzer III (short 5cm) i l 1 i:Z•Ji~ii;j

1x Panzer III (short 5cm) WJ:Z•ll~iti 0;11q.i ROAD DASH CROSS
10"/25CM 20"/50CM 3+
OPTIONS ROF ANTI· FIRE·
WEAPON RANGE HALTED MOVING TANK POWER NOTES
• Replace any or all Panzer III (short 5cm)
Panzer Ill (7.5cm) 24"/60CM 2 1 9 3+ HEAT
with Panzer III (long 5cm) for +2 points
Panzer Ill (short 5cm) 24"/60cM 2 1 8 4+
each.
Panzer Ill (long 5cm) 28"/70CM 2 1 9 4+
Panzer Ill (MGs) 16"/40CM 4 4 2 6

PANZER Ill (UPARMOURED) TANK COMPANY HQ

!SHIT ON

CONFIDENT 4+ CAREFUL 4+
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ ARMOUR

2x Panzer III (uparmoured) ltJ:ZeJmH FRONT . .

1x Panzer III (uparmoured) M:l:Z•miif>j SIDE& ::::11111L...
REAR . . . . . 5
The bulk of the panzer regiment in 1942 was TOP 4:
.equipped with the reliable Panzer III tank. Early TACTICAL ROAD DASH CROSS 3:
jiersions of the tank gave exceptional service, 10"/25CM 20"/50CM 3+
but were under-armoured when Soviet medium Ade
tanks arrived in numbers. Uparmoured panzers Pan
arrived later in the year, putting the tanks back
on an even foocing.

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-
PANZER Ills: ON THE TABLE
-

There are four different models ofPanzer III tanks.

The key differences are highlighted below to help you pick the right tank for the job.

PANZER Ill (SHORT SCM) PANZER Ill (LONG SCM)

Front Armour: 5 FrontArmour: 5
Weapon Range: 24"/60cm Weapon Range: 28"/70cm
Anti-tank: 8 Anti-tank: 9
Firepower: 4+ Firepower: 4+
 PANZER Ill TANK PLATOON OPTIONS
You can field either a Panzer III Tank Platoon with the choice of a short 5cm, long 5cm, or 7.5cm gun, a Panzer III
(Uparmoured) Tank Platoon with increased armour and a long 5cm gun, or a Panzer III (Mixed) Tank Platoon with a
mixture of types of Panzer III tanks.
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' PANZER Ill TANK PLATOON

•TANK UNIT• STORMTROOPERS•
CONFIDENT 4+
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+
Sx Panzer III (7.Scm) tt•l:Z•ll~ift
4x Panzer III (7.Scm) lfJ:l•ll~i4t
3x Panzer III {7.Scm) fll:Z·ll~••t

Sx Panzer III {short Scm) ffJ:t•ll~•tt

4x Panzer III (short Scm) f;t·•:Z·ll~•tt 10"/25CM 12"/30CM

3x Panzer III (short Scm) , ..J:Z•ll~ift WEAPON RANGE HALTED

ROF
MOVING
ANTI· FIRE·
TANK POWER
NOTES

Panzer Ill (7.Scm) 24"/60CM 2 1 9 3+ HEAT

OPTIONS Panzer Ill (short Scm) 8
24"/60CM 2 1 4+
• Replace any or all Panzer III (short Scm)
I Panzer Ill (long Scm) 28"/70CM 2 1 9 4+
with Panzer III (long Scro) for +2 points Panzer Ill (MGs) 16"/40CM 4 4 2 6
each.

PANZER Ill (UPARMOURED) TANK PLATOON

•TANK UNIT• STORMTROOPERS•
CONFIDENT 4+

5x Panzer III (uparmoured) t!•l:Z1mu•t

4x Panzer III (uparmoured) ffj:Z1mii,>j
3x Panzer III (uparmoured) f<U41mu•t
Additional armour and a longer guns made late
Panzer III models very tough and formidible.

PANZER Ill (UPARMOURED) PANZER Ill (7.SCM)

FrontArmour: 6 FrontArmour: 5
"Weapon Range: 28"/70cm weapon Range: 24"/60cm
Anti-tank: 9 Anti-tank: 9
Firepower: 4+ Firepower: 3+
Other: HEAT
(Target's armour is not
increased for range
over 16"/40cm)
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PANZER Ill (MIXED) TANK PLATOON

•TANK UNIT• STORMTROOPERS•
CONFIDENT 4+
Third Re/ch
Last Stand 3+
5x Panzer III (short 5cm) ffJ:l•ll~• ..t
4x Panzer III (short 5cm) E 1 14•ll~•ft
3x Panzer III {short 5cm) ll9ta·u~•tt

LONG SCM OPTION TACTICAL ROAD DASH CROSS

10"/25 CM 20 "/50CM 3+
• Replace any or all Panzer III
(short 5cm) with Panzer III {long 5cm) WEAPON RANGE
ROF
HALTED MOVING
ANTI- FIRE·
TANK POWER NOTES

for +2 points each. Panzer Ill (short Scm) 24"/60cM 2 1 8 4+

ARMOUR OPTION Panzer Ill (long Scm) 28"00CM 2 1 9 4+

• Uparmour any or all Panzer III Panzer Ill (7.5cm) 24"/60CM 2 1 9 3+ HEAT

{long 5cm) to Front 6 for +1 point each. Panzer Ill (MGs) 16"/40CM 4 4 2 6

7.ScM OPTION
• Replace any or all short 5cm with As the new models of panzers arrived on the front, they were quickly
7.5cm for +3 points each. integrated into the platoons to replace combat losses. As a result, many
platoons were equipped with a mix of tanks.

FEATURES SPECIAL RULES

WELL ARMED: All models of the Panzer III are well HEAT: The latest model of the Panzer III uses the newly-
armed, particularly the later ones. This allows them to perfecced HEAT (High-Explosive Anti-Tank) ammunition
go head-to-head with enemy tanks, although using cover in its short 7.5cm gun. This gives ic the penetrative power
and careful manoeuvring is still recommended when of a much longer weapon. As HEAT relies on explosive
outnumbered. energy rather than brute force to penetrate armour, its
effectiveness does nor reduce with range.
WELL PROTECTED: The Panzer III has a good level
of armour protection for a combat rank. Its front armour PROTECTED AMMO: The Panzer III has armoured
is thick enough to defeat most enemy guns {particularly ammunition stowage bins, making it much less likely to
smaller weapons like the 2 pdr and 37mm). burn when hit. This gives ics crew greater confidence,
making them less likely to abandon their tank before it is
destroyed.
 PANZER II LIGHT TANK PLATOON
•TANK UNIT• SPEARHEAD• STORMTROOPERS•

ilzzt CONFIDENT 4+

Sx Panzer II (2cm) llil:Z•ll~i ..,

4x Panzer II (2cm) •=•:t•ll~••t
3x Panzer II (2cm) Mfl:Z•ll~i--11

Panzer Ils were long obsolete as a frontline battle Mii!RJ

10"/25CM
tank, but they were still very useful to the bat-
talion for scouting and screening light enemy
counterattacks.

FEATURES SPECIAL RULES

SMALL: The Panzer II is a small tank that is cheap and easy SPEARHEAD: The Panzer II tanks of the light platoon
to produce. While it is outclassed by most combat tanks, spearhead the advance, finding the best routes forward and
it is very effective as a flank screen against armoured cars. driving off enemy scouts.
SKILFUL: German tank crews are well trained and expe-
rienced. They fight smart, using clever tactics and know
how to avoid getting hit.

Platoon orders came across the radio, and Olisch ordered his driver to break left and curl around the
enemy flank. The old panzer creaked as it fought against the hard turn, but in the end it made it. The
next panzer in the platoon wasn't so lucky. A track unfurled from its right side and the tank slid to a
halt on the ice, stranding it in the open and broadside to the incoming Soviet fire. Instantly the Russians
concentrated on it and flames began to lick up from the engine deck. The crew bal1ed out, only to fall
flal1ing against the torrent ofmachine-gun fire directed their way.
Olisch pressed on as the rattling from his panzer's left track got louder. Ranks of enemy tanks could
now be seen, and Stahlman began picking them off, as the rest ofthe platoon arrayed around them and
joined in. More Valentines burst into flames, ejecting their turrets, slewing to a halt, and smouldering
away under the deadly fire ofthe veteran panzergunners. The enemy was in disarray, just where Olisch
and his gunner wanted them.
The Russian tanks were out-matched by the worn-out but still lethal panzers. Engines roaring, the
panzers pushed ahead, as the remaining enemy tanks were turned into scrap. Suddenly, the next wave
ofenemy armour crested the hill These were larger, wider and vastly more lethal-T-34s, in line and
16mm guns firing. This fight just got a lot harder. ..
You must field the Formation HQ and one Combat Unit from each black box.
You may also field one Combat Unit from each grey box.
 PANZERGRENADIER COMPANY HQ
I
•INFANTRY FORMATION •STORMTROOPERS•
CONFIDENT 4+ r
Th ird Reich

tdl3+]
3+
2x MP40 SMG team Last Stand

The panzergrenadiers provided the panzer divi-

sions with their own mobile infantry support.
E,quipped with the latest heavy weapons, these
ROAD DASH CROSS
troops were essential for clearing out objectives AUTO
in terrain that was not suited for the tanks, such
as cities.

Hausser crouched low and pressed up hard against the concrete pillar, as the blasted remains of Krueller's heavy
:machine-gun crew cascaded down around him. The damned Bolsheviks had rolled up some big guns and were
demolishing each of his platoon's MG34 nests. Judging by the order they'd been knocked out, his was next.
'Where the hell is our counter-fire?: shouted Hausser. What were those useless gunners doing?
Finally, mortar rounds began to detonate in the street, slowly walking towards the Soviet gun that
was about to blow his position apart any second now. Hausser's heart stopped as he wondered if
the mortar shells would find their target before the gun made the question academic.
A large explosion cracked through the air. Hausser ducked down again, fearing the
worst. He cracked an eye open and patted himself down. He was alive.
Hausser used a battered periscope to peer around the pillar. The Soviet gun
was now a twisted pile of metal. The mortar crew had dropped a
round right on top of the Soviet gun's ammo pile! However, his relief
quickly evaporated as he focused the periscope just beyond the
smouldering gun. Russian troops were congregating on the far
side of the square, getting ready to charge across the open space...
'Up! Up! Get ready! Ivan's coming!' He shoved the gunner, Gerhardt,
into position and then found Schildt already checking the
ammunition belt for damage or debris that would cause a
:.;a~~::-:Z. lockage.. Hausser scrambled back through the crumbled
doorway and shouted at the Grenadiers huddled near
the windows.
'They're massing! Big wave coming!' As the first shots
began to sound from nearby rooms, Hausser crawled
back to the MG34 mounted on its tripod as bullets
pattered off the building facade above him.
'Urrah Stalin! Urrah Stalin!: the shouts could be
heard from across the square. Hausser clenched his
fists in anxious anticipation as he faced the fight
for his life...
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PANZERGRENADIER PLATOON - -

•INFANTRY UNIT• STORMTROOPERS•

CONFIDENT 4+

7x MG34team ll•l:Z•ll~itt
5x MG34team Ml:t•ll~ii;j

OPTIONS
• Add one 2.8cm anti-tank rifle for
+2 points. TACTICAL ROAD DASH CROSS

8"/20CM 12"/30CM AUTO

The Unit Leader is one of the MG34 teams, and is
mounted on a small base (see page 64).

The panzergrenadiers were heavily armed, with Optional 2 7

2.Bcm anti-tank rifle
more MG34 machine-guns than the standard
infantry platoons in a infantry division.

sMG34 MACHINE-GUN PLATOON

• INFANTRY UNIT• HEAVY WEAPON•
• STORMTROOPERS •
CONFIDENT 4+
Th ird Reich
3+
4x sMG34 HMG team MJ:Z•ll~itt Last Stand

••:t•ll¢itt VETERAN 3+
Heavy Weapon
Assault 4+

The heavy machine-guns of the MG platoon are essential for setting up

a base of fire to support an infantry assault or destroy a Soviet human
wave attack.
 8CM MORTAR SECTION
• INFANTRY UNIT• HEAVY WEAPON •
CONFIDENT 4+
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+
2x 8cm mortar team

:Panzergrenadiers had mortar sections attached VETERAN 3+

Heavy Weapon
from the battalion's heavy weapons platoon. Assault 4+
1hese would be located dose to the action to
make sure the infantry was well supported with
overhead artillery support.

MP40 SMG: Submachine-guns (SMGs) are excellent SMG34 HMG: The sMG34 is the schwere or heavy version
for assaults where their short range was more than of the MG34. Mounted on a tripod for long-range accuracy
compensated for by their high rate of fire. They are much and with plenty of ammunition, it is an
less effective though, when the user is pinned down. excellent defensive weapon. The
MG34: The belt-fed MG34 machine-gun has a high rate company's heavy machine-
of fire, sounding like canvas ripping when it fires. Its crew guns are allocated to the
of three soldiers keep up a good rate of fire, even when most exposed platoons.
incoming fire has them pinned down. 8CM M ORTAR: The
2.SCM ANTI-TANK RIFLE: The 2.8cm sPzB41 is a Bern GW34 mortar gives
heavy, squeeze-bore anti-tank rifle. Its 2.8cm rounds are the company an artillery
squeezed down to 2cm at the muzzle, giving them a high 1
weapon for bombarding
velocity and excellent short-range penetration. However, enemy infantry trying to
the squeeze-bore effect prevents them from firing high hide behind cover and for
explosive (HE) rounds against soft targets. As a crew-served knocking out enemy guns.
heavy weapon, it is too cumbersome to be used in assaults.
Gerhardt started by firing short bursts, each squeeze of the trigger followed by a slight adjustment left or righ~
of the smoking gun barrel. The firing was in steady controlled bursts, hosing the enemy infantry and throwing
them back. The frantic full-press firing would be reserved for when the Russians were about to overwhelm the
position, and melted gun barrels mattered little in the face of imminent death.
Grenades were arcing out into the racing horde, bodies falling with outflung arms, individuals subsumed into
the onrushing brown mass of screaming men. The chanting and yelling continued to wash over the Grenadiers-
'Urrah Stalin! Urrah Stalin!'.
Hausser screamed curses at them, flinging grenades and firing his Walther pistol until it clicked empty. Slamming
home a magazine, Hausser fired several more shots at the retreating survivors of the first assault. This was
just the beginning-there would be more attacks. Schildt was using a bayonet to pry open another can of
ammunition - the lid had been dented and was jammed in place.
The noise level across the square was rising - the next charge was readying.
'Swap the barrels?: Gerhardt asked, nestling the gun butt into his shoulder.
'After this one,' Hausser replied, pointing across the square. The Russians charged.

7.SCM INFANTRY GUN PLATOON

•GUN UNIT• GUN SHIELD•
CONFIDENT 4+
Third Reich
3+
4x 7.Scm infantry gun lt•:Z•ll~itt Last Stand

2x 7.Scm infantry gun Wl:t•ll~•tt VETERAN 3+

Gun
Assault 4+
Wherever the panzergrenadiers went, the 7.5cm
light infantry guns fo llowed close by offering
artillery support to break up Soviet attacks.
Unlike mortars, these guns could put high-
explosive shells into the enemy, making them
more reliable for knocking out specific threats
to the infantry. Or Direct Fire

15CM INFANTRY GUN PLATOON

•GUN UNIT• GUN SHIELD• LARGE GUN•
CONFIDENT 4+
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+
2x IScm infantry gun M:l:OM@H
VETERAN 3+
When a 7.5cm shell won't do the job, it might be Large Gun
Assault 4+
time to use something twice as large. The 15cm
~avy infantry gun is bulky but powerful. In
t:reet-fighting, they are invaluable for destroying
enemy nests, buildings, and other hardened
targets.

7.SCM INFANTRY GUN: The 7.5cm infantry gun gives 15CM INFANTRY GUN: The 15cm infantry gun is
their infantry comrades amazing tactical flexibility. They significantly heavier than the 7.5cm version, but so too
are highly mobile, so they can keep up with and support is its shell! A single shot from a 15cm infantry gun will
assaults with direct fire of high-explosives or by firing obliterate teams in building, shatter an enemy nest,
bombardments to keep the enemy's heads down. The gun or smash a lightly armoured target. A bombardment
also has anti-tank ammunition, giving it serious anti-tank from these guns is equally devastating, giving infantry
capability and making the gun one of the most useful
1
commanders the ability to soften up targets well ahead of
weapons in the infantry commander's arsenal. a tricky assault.
 You must field the Formation HQ and one Combat Unit from each black box.
You may also field one Combat Unit from each grey box.

INFANTRY INFANTRY INFANTRY

~'\"""
GRENADIER
PLATOON
~'\"""
GRENADIER
PLATOON
~'\""-
GRENADIER
PLATOON
MG216 MG216 MG216

ASSAULT PIONEER ASSAULT PIONEER ASSAULT PIONEER

PLATOON PLATOON PLATOON
MG217 MG217 MG217

--
ANTI-TANK

-.Hl-A~;t
3.7CM TANK-HUNTER
PLATOON
MG225

ScM TANK-HUNTER
PLATOON
MG226

You may field a Combat Unit from a black box as a Support Unit for another Formation.
 GRENADIER COMPANY HQ
•INFANTRY FORMATION •STORMTROOPERS•
CONFIDENT 4+

2x MP40 SMG team

'The bulk of the German army's soldiers was the

'.Venerab le infantry of the Grenadier divisions.
1hese foot troops were important for holding
the ground the tanks captured, dealing with
Soviet counterattacks, and clearing the streets in
city combat.

- -

GRENADIER PLATOON
• INFANTRY UNIT• STORMTROOPERS•
CONFIDENT 4+
9x MG34and
K98 rifle team
7x MG34and
K98 rifle team
Sx MG34and
K98 rifle team
8"/20CM AUTO
OPTIONS ROF ANTI· FIRE·
WEAPON RANGE HALTED MOVING TANK POWER NOTES
• Add up to two sMG34 HMG teams foe
MG34 & K98 rifle team 16"/40CM 2 1 2 6
+2 points each. Optional
24"f60CM 6 2 2 6 Assault 4+, Heavy Weapon
sMG34 HMG team
• Add one 2.8cm anti-tank rifle for Optional
2Q"f50CM 2 1 7 5+ Assault 4+, Heavy Weapon, No HE
+2 points. 2.Scm anti-tank rifle

'Ihe Unit Leader is one ofthe MG34 and K98 Grenadiers had some of the most difficult missions in the war, whether
Rifle teams, and is mounted on a small base (see it was sitting in a frost-bitten trench or crawling through the ruins of
page64). Stalingrad. They were well equipped to do their job, with additional
heavy machine-guns, anti-tank rifles, and more.

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 ASSAULT PIONEER PLATOON
•INFANTRY UNIT• PIONEERS•
•STORMTROOPERS•
CONFIDENT 4+

7x MP40 SMG team

2x Flame-thrower team
VETERAN 3+
Deadly
5x MP40 SMG team Assault 2+
lx Flame-thrower team Wl:Z•ll~itt

OPTIONS
8"/20CM 12"/30CM 12"/30CM AUTO
• Add one sMG34 HMG team for
WEAPON RANGE ROF ANTI- FIRE- NOTES
+2 points. HAL TED MOVING TANK POWER

MP40 SMG team 4"/10CM 3 3 1 6 PinnedROF 1 11

'Ihe Unit Leader is one of the MP40 SMG teams,
and is mounted on a small base (see page 64). Flame-thrower team 4"/10CM 2 2 2 AUTO ~S:::)~:;,;~~~Pi~~~~1BF 1
Opt ional 6 2 2 6 Assault 4+, Heavy Weapon
sMG34 HMG team 24"/60cM

FEATURES SPECIAL RULES

FIREPOWER: During the street-fighting in Stalingrad, PIONEERS: All pioneers receive extensive trammg on
the assault pioneers quickly replaced their cumbersome diffusing mines and other field engineer work like dig-
rifles with lighter submachine-guns (SMG). ging trenches.

FLAME-THROWERS: The most terrifying weapon DEADLY: Special pioneer battalions deal with the
available to the assault pioneers is the flame-thrower. toughest assault problems facing the German army. They
Sometimes destroying an entrenched enemy requires less handle the most difficult resistance with explosives, sub-
firepower and just simply more fire. Flame-throwers are machine-guns, and sharpened spades. They are second to
lethal and pin the enemy down, greatly improving the none in lethal close combat.
chances of a successful assault.

8CM MORTAR PLATOON

• IN FANTRY UNIT• HEAVY WEAPON•
CONFIDENT 4+
Third Reich
3+
••:t•l•~•tt
Last Stand
6x Bem mortar team
4x Bern mortar team •t:t•ll~i'' VETERAN 3+
2x Bern mortar team ••:t·l•~•tt
German mortars were an essential support
weapon. They were set up close to where the
infantry was operating so that they could put
pressure on the enemy, either hitting Soviet
assaults or preparing an objective for an assault.

SNIPER
• INDE PENDENT INFANTRY TEAM •
CONFIDENT 4+ • SNIPER'S HID E •
I I
1x Sniper team

puring static battles, the Germans occasionally

used snipers to disrupt the enemy and keep them
tdl;+]
under pressure. These sharpshooters could pick
out and eliminate specific threats when needed.
TACTICAL ROAD DASH CROSS
 -----
SUPPORT UNITS
--- -
,
TIGER HEAVY TANK PLATOON
CONFIDENT 4+
Tiger Ace
Last Stand 2+
2x Tiger (8.8cm) J1:1:l•ll~i ..J
Ix Tiger (8.8cm) fkl:Z•ll~•tt

OPTIONS
• You may add one escort tank for each TACTICAL
Tiger for +8 points each.
These may be either:
• Panzer III (uparmoured) (MG206J or
• Panzer III (7.5cm) (MG205J tanks.

FEATURES SPECIAL RULES

HEAVY ARMOUR: The Tiger tank features incred- ESCORT TANKS: Panzer III tanks provide security by
ibly thick armour that will defeat nearly all Allied anti- protecting the Tigers' Ranks and keeping them in action.
tank shells TIGER ACE: Thanks to the heavy armour and the power-
BIG GUN: The fearsome 8.8cm anti-tank gun is able ful gun, Tiger crews can rack up enormous kill results. The
to slice through any allied tank's armour, including the crews feel invincible in their steel monsters.
Soviet heavy KV-1 tank.
Stohl nudged the control levers for the StuG, causing the tracks to bite into the crumbling wall in front and
collapse it in a cloud of rubble and dust. The Russians were already peppering the area with random shots;
forcing the nearby Grenadiers to stay low. Leutnant Jurich ordered a halt and Stohl applied the brakes bringing
the assault gun to a lurching stop. The gunner, Mannich, waited for a target to be identified as he peered through
the 75mm gun optics. Jurich examined the pock-marked and smouldering Red October factory in front of him.
'Manni, first floor, above that wrecked tram,' Jurich called to his gunner. 'Put an HE round in that window, '
The barrel of the main gun moved slightly as Mannich sighted it in and then fired. The section of frontage that
Jurich had marked exploded outwards, debris and smoke arching out. The troublesome Soviet Maksim machine-
gunners that had been holding up the advance tumbled into the pile of rubble below. Threat neutralized! Jurlich
slapped the side of the hull to get the attention of the Grenadier NCO.
'Follow us across!' he yelled. The grizzled veteran nodded and began shouting at his men, waving them forwards.
The assault gun pushed through a tangle of barbed wire, flattening it for the following grenadiers to cross.
Together, they reached the first of the Soviet positions and began clearing them with grenades, flames, and
gunfire. Scattered groups ofSoviet infantry faded back into the warrens of the factory as the Grenadiers charged
into the massive building after them ...

STUG (EARLY) ASSAULT GUN PLATOON

• TANK UNIT• STORMTROOPERS •
FEARLESS 3+

3x StuG {short 7 .5cm) IEJ:Z•ll~••t

2x StuG {short 7 .5cm) ll•l:Z•ll~••t VETERAN
SP Gun
3+
Assault 4+
3x StuG {long 7.5cm) fU:t•ll~i ..t
2x StuG (long 7 .5cm) lf:i:l•ll~••t
o;uq.1 ROAD DASH CROSS
10"/25CM 20"/SOcM 3+
StuG assault guns were designed to give infantry
RANGE ROF ANTI· FIRE- NOTES
their own armoured support. They were built WEAPON HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
on the reliable Panzer III chassis and mounted StuG (short 7.Scm) 24"/60CM 2 1 7 3+ Forward Firing

the gun into the hull to create a very versatile StuG (long 7.Scm) 32"/80CM 2 1 10 3+ Forward Firing

weapon. StuG(MG) 16"/40CM 3 2 2 6

LOW COST: Using the tried and true Panzer III chassis, INFANTRY SUPPORT: StuG assault guns use the
engineers have reduced the production cost of making a same types of guns as the Panzer IV models. This enables
tank by cutting off the turret and adding the same type of them to support infantry with excellent high-explosive
7.5cm cannons found on the Panzer IV models. firepower.
LOW PROFILE: Removing the turret not only saves pro-
duction costs, it actually makes the vehicle much shorter,
enabling it to hide itself better to ambush the enemy.

Crew (4}. Commander, gunner,

loader, driver
Weight: 2.3.9 tonnes
Length: 6.85m (22' 6")
Width: 2.95m (9' 8")
Height: 2.16m rt l")
Weapons: 7.5cm StuK37 L/24 gun, or
7.5cm StuK40 L/43 gun
lx MGM 7.92mm MG
30-50mm
40 km/h (25 mph)
Mayba.ch HL 120 TP.M
220 kW (300 hp)
 MARDER (7.62CM) TANK-HUNTER PLATOON
•TANK UNIT • STORMTROOPERS• ISHIT ON

CONFIDENT 4+ CAREFUL 4+
co°::~i:O~~ck 6 ARMOUR

4x Marder (7.62cm} llfl:Z•ll~•tt /:~;dSRt:~d ]+ FRONT I

3x Marder (7.62cm} lflfll•Jl~•tt SIDE & ----:;;6,..
VETERAN 3+ REAR '-'
2x Marder (7.62cm) M:lfll•ll~ltt
TOP

Marders combined the mobility of a tank with ROAD DASH CROSS

bard-hitting anti-tank guns. This resulted in a 20"/SOcM 4+
yery powerful vehicle that could get into ambush
locations quickly, shoot the enemy, and move
out before taking any return fire.

WELL-ARMED: Marders use powerful 7.62cm or 7.Scm MOBILITY: Marders are highly mobile. Unlike towed
anti-tank guns to destroy Allied armour with ease. Their guns, these self-propelled guns can spring an ambush on
ability to shoot first and ask questions later, makes them a the enemy and then sneak away before trouble can find
valuable asset in a commander's arsenal. them.
 SD KFZ 221 & 222 L1
I GHT SCOUT TROOP
___..-,. •TANK UNIT• SCOUT•

2x Sd Kfz 222 (2cm)

us RELUCTANT 5+

Determined
• SPEARHEAO • STORMTROOPERS •

Remount 4+
Ix Sd Kfz 221 (MG)
VETERAN 3+
Scout
OPTIONS Assault 4+
• Replace the Sd Kfz. 22 1 (MG) with
Sd Kfz. 221 (2.8cm) at no cost. 10"/25CM 4+
Note: 1he Sd Kfo 221 (2.8cm) does not have an MG. ROF ANTI· FIRE·
WEAPON RANGE HALTED MOVING TANK POWER NOTES

Sd Kfz 222 (2cm) 20"/50CM 3 2 5 5+ Self-defence AA

Fast and nimble Sd Kfz 221 and 222 armoured
Sd Kfz 221 & 222 (MG) 16"/40CM 3 3 2 6 Self-defence AA
cars scouted and screened for both panzer and
Sd Kfz 221 (2.Scm) 20"/50cM 1 1 7 5+ Forward Firing, No HE. Slow Firing
infantry attacks.

SD KFZ 231 HEAVY SCOUT TROOP

• TANK UN IT • SCOUT•
•SPEARHEAD• STORMTROOPERS•
RELUCTANT 5+

Determined
2x Sd Kfz 231 (2cm) Remount 4+

The heavier eight-wheeled Sd Kfz 231 had excel- VETERAN 3+

lent mobility and better off-road capability than
the lighter armo ured cars. Together, these cars
TACTICAL
provided reconnaissance information, scouted 10"/25cM
the best routes for advances, and foiled enemy
ambushes for their comrades in panzer and
infantry units.

FEATURES SPECIAL RULES

WELL-ARMED: Most of the German armoured cars are SCOUT: Although difficult in the Russian Steppe,
well-armed, with an effective 2cm gun mounted in a roomy German armoured cars are masters at using available cover
turret with space for a commander/gunner and a loader. to move stealthily into position.
RECONNAISSANCE: The scout cars speed ahead of the SPEARHEAD: One of the key roles of the scour troops
formations and use their initiative and mobility to gain the is to push back the enemy reconnaissance to allow the
upper hand against their less capable Soviet counterparts. combat troops to work their way around the flanks of the
enemy.
 - - ---- ------- --- -

3.7CM TANK HUNTER PLATOON

• GUN UNIT• GUN SHIELD •
CONFIDENT 4+
Third Reich
3+
4x 3.7cmgun M:lil•ll~itt Last Stand

3x 3.7cmgun Mtllil•ll~i~t VETERAN 3+

2x 3.7cmgun KliMl~iiil Gun
Assault 4+

4x 3.7cm (Stielgranate) gun lfJ:Z•Mid

3x 3.7cm (Stielgranate) gun Wl:Z•Mii•i
2x 3.7cm (Stielgranate) gun MJ:Z•Mii•j
The 3.7cm PaK36 anti-tank gun served with
distinction in the early campaigns of the war. or Fi ring Stielgra nate 12 Forward Firing, Slow Firing

They were showing their age, but with the new

~tielgranate (stick grenade) ammunition, they
are just as lethal as the much heavier guns.

SCM TANK-HUNTER PLATOON

•GUN UN IT• GUN SHIELD•
CONFIDENT 4+
Third Reich
3+
4x Scmgun I ttll:Z•ll~itt
Last Stand

3x Scmgun I Fl:Z•ll~itt VETERAN 3+

2x Scmgun M:l:Z•ll~ii;t Gun
Assault 4+

As Soviet tanks became more heavily armoured,

TACTICAL ROAD DASH CROSS
the older 3.7cm PaK36 anti-tank guns were
8"/20CM 3+
teplaced by the formidable 5cm PaK38 guns in
late 1941.

FEATURES SPECIAL RULES

EXCELLENT GUNS: German anti-tank guns are STIELGRANATE: By 1942, the bulk of the anti-tank
exceptional, from the light 3. 7 cm Pak36 guns to the heavier work was given to 5cm and 7.5cm guns. However, the
5cm PaK38 and 7.5cm PaK40 guns. These are well built 3.Jcm gun's new Stielgranate (stick grenade) ammunition
and accurate weapons, second to none on the battlefield. greatly enhances the gun's firepower.
WELL HIDDEN: The guns are mounted on light frames The Stielgranate 41 projectile is attached to the end of
so that troops can move them into difficult areas where the PaK36's gun barrel. When fired at a close range, the
they can surprise enemy targets. They are built low to the high-explosive anti-tank charge hits the target with the
ground, making them easy to conceal. These advantages general equivalent impact of a 7.5cm PaK40 shell.
make the German Anti-tank guns especially lethal.
 7.SCM TANK-HUNTER PLATOON
•GUN UNIT• GUN• GUN SHIELD•
CONFIDENT 4+
Third Reich
3+
4:x 7.Scm gun fl•l:t•Jl~•tt Last Stand

3x 7.Scmgun I EJ:Z•ll~iit VETERAN 3+

2x 7.Scm gun ll•l:t•ll~i .., Gun
4+
Assault

The 7.Scm PaK40 anti-tank gun was an excellent

weapon, combining a very powerful gun with a TACTICAL ROAD DASH CROSS

well-designed light frame to keep the gun low to 2"/5CM 5+

the ground and mobile. The gun could be easily
concealed in ambush locations, ensuring that
they would have the first and very lethal shot.

Thin columns of smoke in the distance marked the unstoppable rampage of a Soviet KV tank-the 'Beast: as
Schimmell and his anti-tank gun crew have come to call it. For weeks now, the Beast had been crushing all
before it and it needed to be put down. Its thick armour gave it the power to destroy or run over anything in its
way. But now, Schimmell's crew had a new gun, a 7.Scm PaK40, and it promised to make a difference.
Schimmell lowered the binoculars and hurried back to the gun. It was positioned expertly, hidden in the woodline
overlooking the road where he felt certain the Beast would appear. The gun crew anxiously awaited his report.
'It's him,' he said with a grin. 'Time to hunt!'
The supply trucks on the main road nearby were the bait, just the sort of thing that brought the Beast out of
hiding. The sound of a heavy diesel engine confirmed Schimmell's hunch-the Beast was coming, and they were
ready_. After what seemed like ages, the nose of the Beast's hull finally crept just into view and then came to a
sudden halt, the engine idling.
'Does he know?' wondered Schimmell out loud. His thoughts turned to how to get his gun out ofthere should the
worst happen. Suddenly the Beast's engine revved loudly and its tracks bit into the ground as it crawled forward.
Seconds later, the PaK40's shot surprised him even though he was expecting it. The Beast rocked to a halt
and then its turret slowly rotated towards them. The PaK40 roared again, followed by a flash from the round.
striking low on the turret. For several agonizing seconds, there was silence. Schimmell held his breath.
The small tendrils of smoke from the hole erupted into a fiery plume as the ammunition inside began to cook
off Then a massive explosion shook the air as the Beast's turret was ripped from its hull and tossed aside. The
Beast was slain!
 10.SCM ARTILLERY BATTERY
•GUN UNIT• GUN SHIELD• LARGE GUN•
CONFIDENT 4+
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+
4x 10.Scm howitzer ltl:t1J1~•ti
2x 10.Scm howitzer ••:Z·ll~if;t VETERAN 3+
Gun
Assault 4+
The 10.5cm leFH18 light field howitzer's main
mission was to support German attacks and
TACTICAL ROAD DASH CROSS
to shatter enemy counterattacks before they 4"/10CM 6
reached their objective. They also provided a
base of fire in a last-ditch line of defence.

FEATURES SPECIAL RULES

LONG-RANGE ARTILLERY: The 10.5cm leFH18 BRUTAL: Against particularly stubborn targets, the how-
howitzer has the range to drop an artillery bombardment itzer can be rolled up to point blank range and use direct
wherever needed on the battlefield. It also has the calibre to fire. In this mode, its firepower is brutal, forcing infantry
deliver enough explosives to dig infantry and guns out of and guns to re-roll their saves.
their fortifications. SLOW FIRING: While the 10.5cm howitzer is too big
EMERGENCY ANTI-TANK: While its main role is and heavy to fire on the move, it still uses its Moving ROF
firing artillery bombardments, the 10.5cm leFH18 howit- if it is Pinned Down, gaining a +l penalty To Hit.
zer can defend itself if attacked by roying tanks. SMOKE: The 10.5cm howitzer has an effective smoke
shell which it mainly uses to fire a smoke bombardment,
screening friendl-y' troops from enemy fire as they advance.
 15CM NEBELWERFER BATTERY
•GUN UNIT•
CONFIDENT 4+

6x 15cm Nebelwerfer lf :l:l1lt~••t

3x 15cm Nebelwerfer Wl:Z•ll~itt VETERAN 3+
As~~~lt 4+
The six-barrelled 15cm Nebelwerfer rocket ... .
ROAD DASH CROSS
launcher terrified Allied soldiers, delivering six TACTICAL

2"/5CM
screaming rockets per launcher and scattering
rockets packed with 31.8 kg (70 lb) of high-ex-
plosives across a wide area.

FEATURES SPECIAL RULES

LIGHT & MOBILE: Compared to the heavier 10.5cm SALVO: Once fired, rockets spread out across the sky
towed guns, Nebelwerfer launchers are highly mobile. before hitting the earth in a wide area. This gives you a
Mounted on the light 3.7cm PaK36 trail, the Nebelwerfer much larger template to work with (10"/25cm square).
is easy to get into position, set up, fire, and quickly relocate However, this also means that the danger-close zone is a
if needed. When a commander needs a quick, effective bit larger (6"/15cm) than normal, so be careful with your
suppressive barrage, the Nebelwerfer is the perfect choice. troops getting too close!

PANZER II OP OBSERVATION POST

•TANK UNIT• INDEPENDENT• OBSERVER•
• SCOUT• STORMTROOPERS •
CONFIDENT 4+
Las{cS~~nd 5+
lx Panzer II OP Cou~~~~~riack 6
You must field a 10.5cm Artillery Battery (MG228) or
15cm Nebelwerfer Battery (MG229) before you can field a
Panzer II OP.

The Panzer II light tank was a good choice for

forward observers to cover the wide expanses of
the Russian Steppe and make sure the spearheads
were well supported by artillery.
 SD KFZ 10/4 LIGHT AA PLATOON
• UNARMOURED TANK UNIT• STORMTRO OPERS•
CONFIDENT 4+
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+
4x Sd Kfz 10/4 (2cm) M:l:Z•ll ~ itt
3x Sd Kfz 10/4 (2cm) Mfl:Z•ll~itt
2x Sd Kfz 10/4 (2cm) ••:t·ll~•tt
The Sd Kfi. 10/4 half-track's 20mm anti-aircraft
TACTICAL ROAD OASH CROSS
gun protected German tanks and infantry.
10"/25CM 32"/80CM 4+
Their high-rate of fire put up a wall of lead that
~topped anything from the 11-2 Sturmovik flying
tank to a determined Soviet infantry assault.

8.8CM HEAVY AA PLATOON

• GUN UNIT• GUN SHIELD • LARGE GUN•
CONFIDENT 4+
Th ird Reich
Last Stand 3+
4x 8.8cm AA gun l?l:Z·Jl~itt
3x 8.8cmAAgun I l; l:t•Jl~ltt VETERAN 3+
2x 8.8cm AA gun IEliZ•Jl~itt Gun
Assault 4+
1x 8.8cmAAgun M1:Z•ll~i ..il
TACTICAL ROAD DASH CROSS
The legacy of the famously versatile 8.8cm
6
FlaK36 anti-aircraft gun on the Eastern Front
began with its ability to deal with the heaviest
.Soviet tanks, such as the KV-1.

FEATURES SPEC IA L RULES

LONG RANGE: The 8.8cm FlaK36 anti-aircraft gun is LARGE GUN: The 8.8cm Flak 36 is designed for anti-air-
accurate out to a range of several kilometres, giving it the craft work, making it as tall as a tank and much harder to
ability to knock out tanks beyond the range at which they manoeuvre. As a result it is not suitable for short-range
can reply. ambushes and cannot be manoeuvred into buildings.
EXCELLENT PENETRATION: High-velocity 8.8cm SELF-DEFENCE AA: As an anti-aircraft gun, the 8.8cm
armour piercing rounds can penetrate any tank in service, FlaK36 gun can shoot at aircraft. However, it is designed
and have no difficulty knocking out just about any tank to shoot down high-altitude bombers, not fast, low-flying
at any range. ground-attack aircraft, so has ROF 1 against aircraft.
 JU 87 STUKA DIVE BOMBER FLIGHT
•AIRCRAFT UNIT •

2x Ju 87 Stuka

The Luftwaffe's dive-bombers lead every

German offensive in the East. Their lethally
accurate dive bombing prepared the way for the TACTICAL ROAD DASH CROSS
incoming assault. Using bombs, Stukas could hit AUTO
a variety of targets to remove obstacles ahead of
the advance.

JU 87 STUKA TANK-HUNTER FLIGHT

•AIRCRAFT UNIT•

2xJu 87 Stuka (3.7cm)

In 1943, the Germans saw the need for a flying

tank-killer aircraft. The new G-model of the
sturdy Ju-87 Stuka mounted a pair of 3.7cm
guns under the wings. The plane could fly low AUTO
under the defenders' anti-aircraft umbrella
and hit tanks in vulnerable spots on their side ~!!.!iil.,!i.i!)iiiflS9,lliJii. ~
Ju 87 Stuka (3.7cm) 8"/20CM - 2 9 4+
armour.

JU-870 JU-87G
DIVE-BOMBER: The Ju-87D is tried and true a work- TANK-HUNTER: The G-model Stuka trades its bombs
horse ground-attack aircraft. Armed with 500kg bombs, for a pair of powerful 3.7cm cannons. Flying low on the
the Stuka dive-bomber is ideal for dealing with a variety deck, these specialized tank-hunters can hit their armoured
of threats, ranging from enemy artillery, armoured, and targets with precise and deadly shooting.
infantry targets.