Bagration Germans

THE BATTLE FOR BYELORUSSIA
Leutnant Voigt’s platoon had taken positions along a treeline overlooking a ford across a river a
few hundred metres away. It was expected the Soviets were about to attempt a crossing. Stirred
up dust could be seen in the distance, signalling the enemy’s approach and soon after some shapes
started to appear through the haze.
Voigt leaned down and tapped his gunner Jürgen’s head, before resuming his vigil from the
commander’s hatch of his Panzer IV/70 tank-hunter. Jürgen choose a target and then fired the
7.5cm gun. His shot hit its mark and the rearmost T-34 erupted in flame. It was quickly followed
by the explosion of the lead T-34, taken out by another of the platoon’s Panzer IV/70s. The rest of
the platoon joined in and took out two more T-34s.
A second wave of T-34s then advanced beyond their burning comrades and began returning fire,
scattering tree branches and leaves over Voigt’s vehicles. Voigt’s loader chambered another
round, whilst Jürgen prepared to fire again.
In 1944 the war in the east had become critical for the INSIDE YOU WILL FIND:
Germans. Determined defence, reinforced with local • Background on the German Army during 1944,
counterattacks, typified their fighting all along the including Operation Bagration and the battles
front. Panzer division ‘fire brigades’ were rushed from that followed.
one hot spot to another. German Generals such as von • Instructions on how to build a Storm Grenadier
Manstein, Hube, and von Saucken showed expert skill
Company, Grenadier Company, a StuG Assault
holding back the Red Army against overwhelming
Gun Battery, a Hetzer Tank-hunter Company, a
odds, extracting their forces from encirclement,
Tiger Tank Company, a Panther Tank Company,
holding Soviet breakthroughs, and delaying the enemy
advance at important bridgeheads. a Panzer IV Tank Company, a Panzer IV/70
Fighting erupted all along the front as the Soviets Tank Company, a Armoured Panzergrenadier
launched Operation Bagration. From Narva in the Company, a Panzergrenadier Company, and a
north, through Byelorussia where the Red Army wedge Reconnaissance Company.
hit the hardest, down to Romania and Hungary, the • Three new Bagration themed missions.
German fought for every inch of ground.
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CONTENTS
Bagration: German . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Armoured 8cm Mortar Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
German Special Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Armoured 7.5cm Gun Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Operation Bagration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Grille 15cm Gun Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Armoured Flame-thrower Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Know Your Panzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Panzergrenadier Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Know Your Infantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Panzergrenadier Company HQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Bagration: German Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Panzergrenadier Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
8cm Mortar Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Kampfgruppen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
12cm Mortar Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Grenadier Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7.5cm Tank-hunter Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Grenadier Company HQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Grenadier Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 5th & 20th Armoured Reconnaissance Battalions . . . 57
sMG34 Machine-gun Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Reconnaissance Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5cm Tank-hunter Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Reconnaissance Company HQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
8cm Mortar Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Reconnaissance Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
7.5cm Gun Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Sd Kfz 250 Half-track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
15cm Gun Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Reconnaissance 8cm Mortar Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
CONTENTS
Grenadier Scout Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Reconnaissance 7.5cm Gun Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Sd Kfz 250 Scout Troop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
78. Sturmdivision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Sd Kfz 221 & 222 Light Scout Troop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Storm Grenadier Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Puma Scout Troop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Storm Grenadier Company HQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Sd Kfz 231 Heavy Scout Troop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Storm Grenadier Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Sd Kfz 234 (7.5cm) Gun Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
189th Assault Gun Battalion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Army Support Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
StuG Assault Gun Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Marder Tank-hunter Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
StuG Assault Gun Battery HQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Jagdpanzer IV Tank-hunter Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
StuG Assault Gun Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Hornisse Tank-hunter Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Escort Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Elefant Tank-hunter Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Hetzer Tank-hunter Formations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 8.8cm Tank-hunter Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Hetzer Tank-hunter Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 8.8cm Heavy AA Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Hetzer Tank-hunter Company HQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Wespe Artillery Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Hetzer Tank-hunter Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Hummel Artillery Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Tiger Battalions in the East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 10.5cm Artillery Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Tiger Tank Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 15cm Nebelwerfer Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Tiger Tank Company HQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Panzerwerfer 42 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Tiger Tank Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Panzer III OP Observation Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5. Panzerdivision: 31st Panzer Regiment . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Sd Kfz 250 OP Observaation Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Brummbär Assault Tank Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Fire Brigades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Sd Kfz 7/1 Quad AA Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Panther Tank Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Sd Kfz 10/4 Light AA Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Panther Tank Company HQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 2cm Light AA Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Panther Tank Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Ju 87 Stuka Dive Bomber Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Panzer IV Tank Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Ju 87 Stuka (3.7cm) Tank-hunter Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Panzer IV Tank Company HQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Panzer IV Tank Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Operation Bagration Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
StuG Tank Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Bagration: German Example Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
The Battles for Hungary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Painting Germans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
‘Feldherrnhalle’ Divisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 German Basing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Panzer IV/70 Tank Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Eastern Front terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Panzer IV/70 Tank Company HQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
City Fighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Panzer IV/70 Tank Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Wirbelwind AA Tank Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Bagration Fortified City Battles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Ostwind AA Tank Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Linked Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Möbelwagen AA Tank Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 German Town Defences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Onslaught Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
5. Panzerdivision: 14th Panzergrenadier Regiment . 47
Fortifications and Obstacles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Armoured Panzergrenadier Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Hammering the Line Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Armoured Panzergrenadier Company HQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Swinging the Sickle Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Armoured Panzergrenadier Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Sd Kfz 251 Half-track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Bagration: German Catalogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Armoured sMG42 Machine-gun Platoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
1
BAGRATION: GERMAN
His way of thinking conformed more to a mental picture of masses of the enemy bleeding to death before our
lines than to the concentration of a subtle fencer who knows how to make the occasional step backward in order
to lunge for the decisive thrust.
— Feldmarschall Erich von Manstein on Hitler
In 1944 the war situation in the east had become critical The Red Army eventually broke through German Army
for the Germans. Determined German defence, reinforced Group Centre’s front line and pushed relentlessly westward,
with local counterattacks, typified their fighting all along the advanced across Byelorussia and threatened Minsk.
front. Panzer division ‘fire brigades’ were rushed from one As the crisis unfolded, Berlin sent Generalfeldmarschall
hot spot to another. German Generals such as von Manstein, Model to stop the Soviet onslaught. Every available soldier
Hube, and von Saucken showed expert skill holding back was thrown into the battle in improvised blocking forces.
the Red Army against overwhelming odds, extracting their The 5th and 12th Panzer Divisions raced to the front, rein-
forces from encirclement, holding Soviet breakthroughs, and forcing the blocking groups where the need was greatest.
delaying the enemy advance at important bridgeheads. Powerful German and Soviet armoured forces clashed on
During the deceptively calm weeks that led up to Operation the approaches to Minsk in the largest tank battles of the
Bagration on 22 June 1944, the Soviets had been busy amass- Byelorussian Campaign.
ing their armies for their greatest offensive yet undertaken Despite strong German resistance, the Red Army broke
BAGRATION: GERMAN
on the Eastern Front. However, the Germans had not been through and pushed into Poland to the banks of the Vistula
idle. They had spent months preparing in anticipation of the River where the Germans had establish new lines of defence.
coming Soviet attack. The battles raged from Sandomierz in the south to the villag-
Operation Bagration opened with a screaming barrage of es north of Warsaw.
shells and rockets. However, the German defenders held fast Across Eastern Europe the seemingly unstoppable Soviet Red
under the terrorizing bombardment. Army advanced on all fronts pushing into Estonia, Latvia,
At the Byelorussian city of Orsha the Soviets collided with and Lithuania before continuing to push into Poland and
the German 78. Sturmdivision (78th Storm Divison), veterans German East Prussia, as well as sweeping across Ukraine,
of the Battle of Kursk, who were armed to the teeth with Romania and Hungary. In Hungary a mighty tank battle
heavy weapons and StuG assault guns. was fought at Debrecen on the Hungarian Plain before the
Germans battled to hold the Hungarian capital of Budapest
as 1944 ends.
2
GERMAN SPECIAL RULES
The following special rules are characteristic of Bagration: German forces,
reflecting their own style of equipment, tactics, and approach to battle.
STORMTROOPERS INFANTRY
A Unit may attempt a second Movement Order after suc-
ceeding in its first Movement Order. The second Movement MOUNTED ASSAULT
Order must be different from the first. This Team has Assault 4+ and Counterattack 4+ with one
Stormtrooper tactics learned during the First World War empha- Passenger and Assault 3+ and Counterattack 4+ with two or
sised the importance of initiative and decisive action. This focus three Passengers. This is shown on the Transport Unit card as
BAGRATION: GERMAN SPECIAL RULES

carried over to training and combat in the Second World War. an additional motivation and skill column.
German armoured half-track tactics called for bold assaults using
PANZERS their vehicles to push aside the enemy where possible.
BAZOOKA SKIRTS
A Tank Team with Bazooka Skirts increases its Side armour to
SD KFZ 251 HALF-TRACK
TRANSPORT
5 against weapons with Firepower 5+ or 6. MOTIVATION • TRANSPORT ATTACHMENT • IS HIT ON
MOUNTED • PASSENGERS 3 • UNIT TRANSPORT •
CONFIDENT 4+ ASSAULT CAREFUL 4
The Germans fitted their tanks with bazooka skirts to protect • MOUNTED ASSAULT •
• STORMTROOPERS •
Transport
6 4+
them from hand-held anti-tank weapons. Counterattack ARMOUR
5+ 1
Transport
Remount FRONT
MOUNTED
ASSAULT
SKILL
1 2 SIDE &
1
WEAPONS
OR
VETERAN 3+ PASSENGERS
REAR
Transport
Assault 5+ 4+ 3+ TOP 0
TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
HEAT 10”/25CM 10”/25CM 16”/40CM 28”/70CM 3+
A Team’s Armour rating is not increased by +1 if it is more ROF ANTI- FIRE-
WEAPON RANGE NOTES
than 16”/40cm away when hit by HEAT weapons. HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
Sd Kfz 251 (MGs) 16”/40CM 4 4 2 6 Self-defence AA

The German army was the first to experiment with High
Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) warheads in combat. When a
PANZERFAUST
Sd Kfz 251 (3.7cm) — 24”/60
LIMITEDCM 21 1 6 4+ Forward Firing
HEAT warhead explodes, it forms a jet of metal that can punch Each time this Unit shoots, one of its Teams may shoot as a
through a tank’s armour. Since it doesn’t rely on velocity, it is Panzerfaust rather than its usual weapons.
equally effective at any range. Each time this Unit rolls To Hit in an assault, one of its Teams
may attack with a Panzerfaust rather than its usual weapons.
FLAME-THROWER The Panzerfaust was a one-shot weapon. Infantry used them
Infantry, Gun, and Unarmoured Tank Teams re-roll suc- sparingly, keeping some in reserve for the next tank attack.
cessful Saves when hit by a Flame-thrower and the Unit is
automatically Pinned Down. Armoured Tank Teams use their TANK ESCORTS
Top armour for Armour Saves when hit by a Flame-thrower. Tank Escort teams can Shoot while Mounted on Armoured
Flame-throwers may shoot in Defensive Fire. However, while Tank Teams (to a maximum of one StG44 assault rifle team
a Unit that is Hit by a Flame-thrower is Pinned Down, this shooting per Tank), and can Dismount when Charging
does not automatically stop the assault. The defender still into Contact.
needs to score five (or eight) hits as normal to stop the assault The Germans copied the Soviet practice of providing their assault
as normal. guns with Begleit, or escort, infantry to protect them against
Flame-throwers spew a stream of burning fuel, making them infantry assaults.
terrifying and lethal weapons.
Place Tank Escort tokens on the back of a Tank
Team while they are riding it as passengers to
SALVO
remind you that they are Tank Escorts.
Weapons with a ROF of ‘salvo’ are Artillery weapons and
fire Artillery Bombardments, but use a 10”/25cm square
UNIT TRANSPORT
Salvo Template rather than the normal 6”/15cm square
The Unit Leader of the Transport Attachment must end the
Artillery Template.
Movement Step within 6”/15cm of the Unit Leader of its
A Salvo Template may not be placed within 6”/15cm of a Passenger Unit while on table. If it cannot do this, then the
friendly Team. Transport Attachment must be Sent to the Rear.
A battery of 15cm Nebelwerfer rocket launchers fires dozens of
Half-tracks are a part of the platoon in every way. The troops
rockets in a matter of seconds, saturating a large target area with
live out of their transports and guard them against enemy attack.
explosions.
3
OPERATION BAGRATION
Build up to Bagration The German Army
From the Soviet High Command’s (Stavka) perspecive, the The German forces of Army Group Centre had been stripped
Byelorussian offensive was a result of three years of learning by of the majority of their Panzer elements, which had been sent
ordeal at the hands of the German Wehrmacht (armed forces). to reinforce Army Group Northern Ukraine, where Hitler
The miracle at Moscow, where the first German strategic and the majority of the high command were convinced the
offensive was halted, and the victorious struggle at Stalingrad, main thrust of the Soviet summer campaign would fall.
gave Stavka the confidence to plan their offensive. German forces in the region consisted of, from north to
Geographically, the operation dwarfed all other campaigns to south, 3. Panzerarmee (3rd Armoured Army) in Vitebsk,
date. They constructed a plan to crush the German armies, and 4. Armee (4th Army) centred near Orsha and Mogilev and the
drive the war into the German homeland and on to victory. 9. Armee (9th Army) based out of Bobruisk.
The Red Army’s furious blitzkrieg was timed to launch on the Hitler had ordered that German forces maintain a static
third anniversary of the German invasion of the Soviet Union. line of defence, while also holding several fortified cities, or
Festerplatz. The major communications and supply centres of
Vitebsk, Bobruisk, Orsha, and Mogilev all became Festerplatz.
OPERATION BAGRATION
Each received a division of infantry to garrison the city and

were ordered to defend at all costs. Retreat was simply not
an option!
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4 July Berezina River Bogushevsk

Lepel 5th Army Independent tank Bde
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4
VITEBSK
The Soviet war machine launched Operation Bagration On the morning of 27 June, the remains of the German
with the assault on Festerplatz Vitebsk on 22 June. The garrison evacuated the city and began their breakout. They
First Baltic and Third Byelorussian Fronts attacked the managed to push twelve miles to the south-west of the city
German Third Panzer Army and the Fourth Army defend- where they quickly became encircled once more.
ing the region with overwhelming force, pushing the The Soviet juggernaut rapidly overtook the isolated German
Germans back. soldiers. As they retreated west, lack of ammunition, fuel
The Third Panzer Army counterattacked in an attempt and supplies led to the majority of the Third Panzer Army
to hold open an escape corridor for the forces defending being killed or captured. Its battered remnants withdrew
Vitebsk. However, their assault was stopped cold by Soviet towards Minsk.
infantry supported by the Soviet First Air Army.
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Front Line
22 June
1st Tank Corps 1ST BALTIC 3rd Air Army
OPERATION BAGRATION
1 Baltic Front Engineers FRONT W E
Polosk
st
r
ve
6th Guards Army
Ri
na
S
vi
43rd Army
D
3 RD
BYELORUSSIAN
FRONT
Front Line
28 June 53rd Corps Vitebsk 3rd Guards Mech Corps
5th Guards Tank Army

Ushachi 29th Tank Corps
39th Army
THIRD PANZER Third 3rd Guards Tank Corps 1st Air Army
ARMY Panzer Army

Counterattacks 6th Corps 5th Army 5TH ARTILLERY CORPS
Lepel Bogushevsk 2nd Guards Tank Corps
Senno 11 Guards Army

th
3rd Guards Cavalry Corps

78. Sturm Div.
Dnepr River 31st Army

27th Corps
501. Schwere Panzer Abt.
FOURTH ARMY Orsha
Tolochin
Orsha-Minsk Highway 39th Panzer Corps 25. Panzergrenadier Div.
0 Miles 25
Borizov
0 Kilometres 50
ORSHA
Immediately south of Vitebsk, the Soviet 11th Guards Tank Corps found a weak point and broke through the line
Army launched a brutal assault against Festerplatz Orsha. on the left flank of the Sturmdivision. The Germans moved
The German 78. Sturmdivision (78th Assault Division) and to counter, but the flank was lost. The 2nd Tank Corps bolted
501. Schwere Panzerabteilung (501st Heavy Tank Battalion) through the gap and took off towards Minsk, leaving a tank
defended the region using a vast network of trenches and brigade behind to complete the encirclement of Orsha.
strongpoints. The town itself was fortified by troops from the Despite the heroic and desperate defence of the city by
78th and other divisions. 78. Sturmdivision and the heavy Tiger tanks of 501. Schwere
The battle for Orsha was fierce and the well-placed fortifica- Panzerabteilung, Festerplatz Orsha fell on 27 June.
tions initially stalled the Soviet assault. The Soviet 2nd Guards
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BOBRUISK
The Soviet onslaught in the south began on 24 June. The First The Soviet 9th Tank Corps and the 1st Guards Tank Corps
Byelorussian Front attack against the German Ninth Army combined their efforts against 20. Panzerdivision. This
near Bobruisk made some initial progress, but the German renewed Soviet attack proved too much for the German
20. Panzerdivision (20th Armoured Division) quickly coun- defenders who reluctantly withdrew out of the city.
terattacked and bought time for the German infantry to
re-establish the front line.
Front Line
12th Panzer Div. Svisloch 23 June
Front Line
N 29 June
4th Army
Osipovichi
W E
3rd Army
OPERATION BAGRATION
S 20. Panzer Div. 9th Tank Corps

Bobruisk
Rogachev
Starye Dorogi 9 Corps
th
Tolusha
Glusk Zhlobin
35th Corps
48th Army
Parychu
Karpilovka
1st Guards Tank Corps
41st Panzer Corps

1ST BYELORUSSIAN
FRONT
65th Army 0 Miles 25
28th Army 0 Kilometres 50
BAGRATION BREAKTHROUGH
THE PANZER DIVISIONS FACING OPERATION BAGRATION
When Feldmarschal Model took command of Army Group Panzerabteilung (505th Heavy Tank Battalion). They fought
Centre during the chaos of the Soviet breakthrough, those around Borisov and Minsk, delaying the breakthrough forces
panzer divisions that could be quickly pushed into action of the Red Army as they sped towards Minsk.
were sent against the Soviet offensive. The panzer divisions To the south 4. Panzerdivision and 12. Panzerdivision arrived
were used to reinforce ad hoc blocking forces (Sperrverbände) to reinforce various Sperrverband defending the road between
and battle groups (kampfgruppen). The first to see action was Bobruisk and Baranovichi. They were further reinforced
20. Panzerdivison, which was already deployed near Bobruisk by Hungarian and German cavalry units who arrived from
as the front reserve. As they were pushed back their men joined anti-partisan duties to be thrown into the line against Soviet
the blocking forces holding against the Soviet breakthrough. tank, mechanised and cavalry corps rampaging westwards.
They were joined at the front by 5. Panzerdivision under
General der Panzertruppen von Saucken and the 505. Schwere
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THE FALL OF MINSK
On 2 July, the Soviet offensive reached the north of Minsk, chaotically abandoned the city under the protection of
the Byelorussian capital. Elements of 5. Panzerdivision 5. Panzerdivision.
(5th Armoured Division) dutifully contained various threats The remnants of the German Fourth Army were trapped in a
along the northern flank of the city. From the south, the large pocket east of Minsk, resisting desperately against Soviet
Soviet 2nd Guards Tank Corps captured Smolevichi before efforts to reduce it. By 5 July, the Fourth Army concluded
crashing into Minsk. Along the way the Soviets only encoun- that they would have to attempt a breakout. Despite achiev-
tered sporadic German resistance. ing initial successes, on 6 July, the majority of the army’s
Realising the flaws in the Festerplatz strategy, Hitler auth soldiers were either killed or captured.
orised the evacuation of Minsk on 3 July. German troops
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5th Army
3RD BYELORUSSIAN
Third Panzer Army
FRONT W E
Molodechno 11th Guards Army
OPERATION BAGRATION
2nd Guards Tank Corps
Tolochin
5th Guards Tank Army S
Front Line
Front Line Borizov 31st Army 28 June
4 July 5. Panzer Div.
33rd Army
78. Sturm Div. 29th Tank Corps
German Soviet 49th Army

Division Corps
Minsk Smolevichi
53 Corps
rd
39 Army
th
German Soviet Fourth Army (remnants)

Higher Higher
Unit Unit
39th Panzer Corps

50th Army
Osipovichi
Stolbtsy
Dnepr River
Svisloch
3rd Army
1ST BYELORUSSIAN
Ninth Army Bobruisk FRONT
48th Army
0 Miles 25
Zhlobin
65th Army 0 Kilometres 50
THE FALL OF MINSK

Hitler’s insistence on constructing a rigid defence along a static The operation was an unqualified Soviet success, not only lib-
front using Festerplatz tied down the defence and played per- erating the last areas of Soviet territory held by the Germans,
fectly into the Soviet strategy. The Red Army simply bypassed but also bringing about the total collapse of Army Group
the fortified cities, trapping the defending units within and Centre. Of the thirty four German divisions in the field,
then reducing the pockets at will. twenty eight were destroyed or rendered ineffective.
Soviet forces advanced extremely rapidly making it almost Total casualties for the Germans reached over 300,000 troops
impossible for the few units breaking out of encirclement to killed or captured, while the Soviet casualty count on all fronts
reach the safety of their own lines. numbered 765,000. In less than two weeks the Red Army had
With Minsk liberated and the German Fourth Army reduced, managed to break open the front, leaving the road to Berlin
Soviet forces paused to reorganise and prepare to push wide open.
into Poland.
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KNOW YOUR PANZERS
German Panzer doctrine requires tanks to be used as a concentrated strike force at the decisive point. Massed tanks attacking
across good ground are almost impossible to stop. As a tank commander, you must be decisive. Choose your objective, then
overwhelm it with everything you have. Do not take unnecessary risks, but by the same token, do not give the enemy time to
counter your plan. On the Eastern Front the Germans employed a mix of heavy and medium tanks, as well as innovative assault
guns and tank-hunters.
PANZER IV
Half of the tanks in a Panzer Division were Panzer IVs. Having fought in Crew (5): Commander, gunner,
the front lines since the beginning of the war, the latest models of the loader, driver, radio op
Panzer IV are deadly opponents. Their armour is as good as any medium Weight: 25.00 tonnes
tank, and the 7.5cm gun will penetrate most tanks at effective range. Length: 7.02m (23')
Width: 2.88m (9' 5")
Height: 2.68m (8' 10")
Weapons: 7.5cm KwK40 L/48 gun
2x MG34 7.92mm MG
Armour: 30-80mm
KNOW YOUR PANZERS
Speed: 38 km/h (23 mph)

Engine: Maybach 220 kW (300 hp)
PANTHER
The Panther's long 7.5cm gun can penetrate any Soviet tank with ease, Crew (5): Commander, gunner,
while they found its thick, well-sloped armour difficult to penetrate in loader, driver, radio op
return. Even its speed and mobility was as good as any Soviet tank, making Weight: 43.00 tonnes
it an all-round winner. Length: 8.86m (29’)
Width: 3.40m (11' 2")
Height: 2.95m (9' 8")
2x MG34 7.92mm MG
Armour: 45 - 100mm
Engine: Maybach HL230 P45 V-12
515 kW (690 hp)
STUG AND STUH

The StuG assault gun and the StuH assault howitzer were the infantry's Crew (4): Commander, gunner,
armoured support. The StuG is armed with the same gun as the Panzer IV, loader, driver
but with thicker armour, the StuG protected the infantry from enemy Weight: 23.9 tonnes
tanks while giving them fire support. The StuH, with its 10.5cm howitzer Length: 6.77m (22’ 3")
focuses more on destroying enemy machine-guns and anti-tank weapons. Width: 2.95m (9' 8")
Height: 2.16m (7' 1")
Weapons: 7.5cm StuK40 L/48 gun, or
10.5cm StuH42 L/28 howitzer
1x MG34 7.92mm MG
Armour: 30 - 80mm
Engine: Maybach 220 kW (300 hp)
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TIGER
The Tiger heavy tank combines the dreaded '88', which punches through Crew (5): Commander, gunner,
Soviet tanks with ease, with thick armour on both the front and sides. loader, driver, radio op
Few weapons pose much of a threat to this monster, and its crews know it, Weight: 57.00 tonnes
making them bold and aggressive in action. Few tanks are more feared by Length: 8.45m (27' 9")
their opponents. Width: 3.70m (12' 2")
Height: 2.93m (9' 7")
2x MG34 7.92mm MG
Armour:
80 - 100mm
Engine: Maybach HL230 P45 V-12
515 kW (690 hp)
KNOW YOUR PANZERS

PANZER IV/70
The Panzer IV/70 combines the Jagdpanzer IV hull based on the Panzer Crew (4): Commander, gunner,
IV tank with the same long 7.5cm gun as the Panther tank. Both the loader, driver
Jagdpanzer IV and Panzer IV/70 were designed as replacements for the Weight: 22.8 tonnes
StuG, though they are now used in tank-hunter, rather than assault gun, Length: 6.85m (22’ 5.6")
units. The Panzer IV/70's combination of low profile and well-sloped Width: 3.17m (10' 4.8")
armour afford it excellent protection. Height: 1.85m (6' 0.8")
Weapons: 7.5cm PaK 42 L/70 gun
1x MG34 7.92mm MG
Armour: 10 - 80mm
Engine: Maybach HL120 TRM
221 kW (296 hp)
HETZER
The Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer is a tank-hunter based on a modified Crew (4): Commander, gunner,
Czechoslovakian Panzer 38(t) tank chassis. It mounts the same 7.5cm L/48 loader, driver
gun as the Jagdpanzer IV and Panzer IV as well as a remote-controlled Weight: 15.75 tonnes
MG34. It featured a wider body than the original Panzer 38(t) tank to Length: 6.38m (20’ 11")
accommodate its four-man crew and main gun. Its low profile and sloped Width: 2.63m (8' 8")
armour provide it with excellent protection. Height: 2.17m (7' 1")
Weapons: 7.5cm PaK39 L/48 gun
1x MG34 7.92mm MG
Armour: 8 - 60mm
Engine: Praga 118 kW (158 hp)
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KNOW YOUR INFANTRY
The infantry of the German Heer (Army) on the Eastern Front had spent 1943 and the first half of 1944 in near constant
battle as the Soviets launched one offensive after another all across the front. These vastly experienced troops came in a variety
of forms, from well-equipped specialist assault infantry like the Storm Grenadier Company of the 78th Storm Division, to the
hard fighting Grenadiers of the Infantry Divisions.
The Panzer Division’s Armoured Panzergrenadier, Panzergrenadier, and Reconnaissance Companies were often used as fire
brigades, backed up by panzers, rushing from one hot spot to another across the front, always blunting one Soviet attack
after another.
STORM GRENADIER COMPANY

The 78. Sturmdivision was organised in early 1943 as a specialised assault division. The concept of the
Sturmkompanie went beyond the normal grenadier organisation by giving it more MG42 machine-guns, a lot more
heavy equipment, such as its own integral 7.5cm PaK40 anti-tank guns, and the support from the divisions own
StuG battery, which lends immediate armoured support whenever needed.
KNOW YOUR INFANTRY
MOTIVATION
CONFIDENT 4+
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+
SKILL
VETERAN 3+
IS HIT ON
CAREFUL 4+
GRENADIER COMPANY
A Grenadier Company is the finest infantry force you can command. The troops are all experienced veterans and
they are backed by the best weapons that the German army can provide, from StuG assault guns to the feared
Tiger, your Grenadier Company will never be out-gunned or out-classed.
MOTIVATION
CONFIDENT 4+
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+
SKILL
VETERAN 3+
IS HIT ON
CAREFUL 4+
PANZERGRENADIER COMPANY
The Panzergrenadier Company uses trucks to bring its veteran soldiers to the battlefield where they dismount
and fight on foot. Well-supported by Panzers, assault guns, and mobile artillery their usual role is to attack
defences to create a breakthrough for the Panzers, or to hold the ground they take with the Panzers as a
counterattack reserve.
MOTIVATION
CONFIDENT 4+
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+
SKILL
VETERAN 3+
IS HIT ON
CAREFUL 4+
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ARMOURED PANZERGRENADIER COMPANY
The Armoured Panzergrenadier Company are the elite of the mechanised infantry. Instead of trucks they are
equipped with armoured Sd Kfz 251 half-tracks giving them the mobility and armour to accompany the tanks into
the fighting.
MOTIVATION
CONFIDENT 4+
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+
SKILL
VETERAN 3+
IS HIT ON
CAREFUL 4+
KNOW YOUR INFANTRY

RECONNAISSANCE COMPANY
Each panzer division has an armoured reconnaissance battalion that combines a company of eight-wheeled
heavy armoured cars and a company of half-tracked scouts, with two companies of half-tracked infantry. These
are organised and equipped much like the armoured panzergrenadiers, but had smaller, faster half-tracks
allowing them to get into assault positions unseen. These troops lead advances and act as the divisional
counterattack reserve.
MOTIVATION
CONFIDENT 4+
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+
SKILL
VETERAN 3+
IS HIT ON
CAREFUL 4+
ESCORT INFANTRY
Every well-equipped German infantry division had a battalion of assault guns, this is especially true of
78. Sturmdivision. The 189th Assault Gun Battalion (189. Sturmgeschutzabteilung) follows the sturm grenadiers’
assaults, taking out subborn Soviet resistance. Riding into battle with them are the Begliet (tank escorts), who
fight from the StuG assault guns with STG44 Assault Rifles, protecting the StuGs from enemy infantry.
MOTIVATION
CONFIDENT 4+
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+
SKILL
VETERAN 3+
Tank Escorts
Assault 2+
IS HIT ON
CAREFUL 4+
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BAGRATION: GERMAN FORCE
Your Force must contain at least one Formation from this Force Diagram, and may contain as many Formations as you like.
You may also include Formations from any Late-war German or Waffen-SS book.
INFANTRY ASSAULT GUN AND TANK-HUNTER

FORMATIONS FORMATIONS
GRENADIER STORM GRENADIER STUG ASSAULT GUN HETZER TANK-HUNTER

COMPANY COMPANY BATTERY COMPANY
LG234 LG236 LG239 LG242
16
22
24
26
GERMAN SUPPORT UNITS

You may field one Support Unit from each box.
ANTI-TANK ANTI-TANK RECONNAISSANCE RECONNAISSANCE
MARDER 7.5CM TANK-HUNTER PUMA PUMA

TANK-HUNTER PLATOON PLATOON SCOUT TROOP SCOUT TROOP
LG131 LG178 LG178
56
63
63
LG257
64
JAGDPANZER IV 8.8CM TANK-HUNTER SD KFZ 250 SD KFZ 250

TANK-HUNTER PLATOON PLATOON SCOUT TROOP SCOUT TROOP
LG182 LG179 LG179
66
62
62
LG181
65
HORNISSE MARDER SD KFZ 221 & 222 LIGHT SD KFZ 221 & 222 LIGHT
TANK-HUNTER PLATOON TANK-HUNTER PLATOON SCOUT TROOP SCOUT TROOP
LG257 LG140 LG140
64
62
62
LG129
65
ELEFANT
TANK-HUNTER PLATOON
LG258
65
8.8CM TANK-HUNTER
PLATOON
LG182
66
12
PANZER
FORMATIONS
TIGER PANTHER PANZER IV PANZER IV/70

TANK COMPANY TANK COMPANY TANK COMPANY TANK COMPANY
LG244 LG245 LG246 LG248
30
34
36
44

ARMOURED PANZERGRENADIER RECONNAISSANCE
PANZERGRENADIER COMPANY COMPANY
COMPANY LG254 LG256
54
58
LG252
48
ARTILLERY ARTILLERY ANTI-AIRCRAFT AIRCRAFT
10.5CM 10.5CM SD KFZ 10/4 JU 87 STUKA

ARTILLERY BATTERY ARTILLERY BATTERY LIGHT AA PLATOON DIVE BOMBER FLIGHT
LG136 LG136 LG142 LG145
67
67
70
71
WESPE HUMMEL SD KFZ 7/1 JU 87 STUKA (3.7cm)
ARTILLERY BATTERY ARTILLERY BATTERY QUAD AA PLATOON TANK-HUNTER FLIGHT
LG134 LG135 LG143 LG146
67
67
71
70
2CM
LIGHT AA PLATOON
LG187
70
ARTILLERY OBSERVER
ANTI-AIRCRAFT
PANZERWERFER 42 PANZER III OP

BATTERY OBSERVATION POST 8.8CM
LG260 LG183
HEAVY AA PLATOON
68
69
15CM NEBELWERFER SD KFZ 250 OP LG144

66
BATTERY OBSERVATION POST

LG137 LG261
68
69
ARMOUR
FORMATION SUPPORT WILDCARD
You may field compulsory
BRUMMBÄR ASSAULT
TANK PLATOON
Combat Units (with a black
box) from any German or
Waffen-SS Formation as
?
LG259 Support Units.
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KAMPFGRUPPEN
A Kampfgruppe (battle group) was an During Operation Bagration, the Germans
ad-hoc combined arms formation, usually employed these combined arms forma-
employing a combination of tanks, infan- tions to stymie the rapid advance of Soviet
try, anti-tank and artillery elements. It was forces. For the first few weeks of July 1944,
generally organised for a particular task or these formations formed the backbone of
operation. the German defences.
A Kampfgruppe was usually named after The Kampfgruppen formed during
its commanding officer or its parent divi- Operation Bagration were built around
sion. The battle group could range in size infantry and security divisions, and
from a corps to a company, but the most even headquarters units that sur-
common was an Abteilung (battalion) vived the initial Soviet onslaught.
sized formation. These were then reinforced by panzer
divisions brought up from reserve.
SPERRVERBAND KAMPFGRUPPEN
Kampfgruppe Lindig, Sperrverband Bergen, Sperrverband Meinecke,
Kampfgruppe Bercken, Kampfgruppe von Vormann,
Kampfgruppe Birkel, Panzergruppe Hoppe
KAMPFGRUPPEN
The 9. Armee Sperrverbände (Blocking Forces) consisted of Additional Kampfgruppen were formed to block the routes
Kampfgruppen from the XXXXI and LV Armeekorps. Primarily into Minsk using regiments from 9. Armee Weapons School
constituted from the remnants of the forward infantry divi- and 390. Feldausbildungs (field replacement) Division. This
sions, these Sperrverbände were supported by a varied selection replacement unit was made from veteran leaders of field
of troops and vehicles. units, returning wounded and new recruits. They fought like
These included the retreating mobile assets of the infantry demons possessed.
divisions, independent anti-tank battalions and Luftwaffe Another Sperrverband Kampfgruppe known as Panzergruppe
Flak battalions. Eventually the Kampfgruppen were supported Hoppe was formed in the area occupied by 3. Panzerarmee. It con-
by elements of the newly arrived 12. Panzerdivision, as well tained units from 252. Infanteriedivision (252nd Infantry Division),
as by retreating elements of 20. Panzerdivision after the fall 391. Sicherungsdivision (391st Security Division), a battalion of
of Bobruisk. StuG assault guns, and an independent battalion of Hornisse
tank-hunters.
KAMPFGRUPPE VON SAUCKEN

Kampfgruppe Lendil, Kampfgruppe Metz,
Kampfgruppe I, Kampfgruppe II, Kampfgruppe III
General der Panzertruppen Dietrich von Saucken had gained All told, he created five separate Kampfgruppen, mixing the
the reputation as a field commander who could stop any assets of 5. Panzerdivision with various other units to take
Soviet offensive. When Generalfeldmarschall Model took over the brunt of Soviet armour. His Kampfgruppen took enor-
Army Group Centre, General von Saucken was immediately mous casualties. However, they inflicted many more and
tasked to develop a mobile counterattacking force. ultimately allowed the remaining divisions of 4. Armee to
Taking over the reserve forces available to keep the bridges escape the closing pincers of the ever-advancing Soviet for-
over the Berezina River and the railroad to Minsk open, von ward detachments. Kampfgruppe von Saucken later became the
Saucken built Kampfgruppen to meet the oncoming spear- XXXIX Panzer Korps.
heads of the Soviet mechanised and armoured corps.
SICHERUNGS AND RESERVES

Until reserve infantry divisions could be brought up to form The reserve infantry battalions were brought up to form
Sperrverbände, the Germans utilized their Sicherungs (Security) Sperrverband Kampfgruppen. These infantry regiments had
divisions as stopgap forces. Although lacking the full support their full complement of soldiers but had never faced combat.
options of a German infantry division, small Kampfgruppen
were organized from these as emergency forces.
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Dvina River
KAMPFGRUPPE VON SAUCKEN KAMPFGRUPPEN

Kampfgruppe Metz Kampfgruppe Lendil Kampfgruppe II
(Reserve or Sicherungs) (Reserve or Sicherungs) (13. Panzergrenadierregiment, 5. PD)
170. Infantry Division 170. Infantry Division 13. Panzergrenadier Regiment
14. Infantry Division 731. Panzerjäger Battalion 89. Panzerpionier Battalion Vitebsk
299. Infantry Division 221. Sicherungs Division elements of 31. Panzerregiment
31. Polizei Battalion Kampfgruppe I Kampfgruppe III
221. Sicherungs Division (14. Panzergrenadierregiment, 5. PD) (31. Panzerregiment, 5. PD)
18. FlaK Battalion II 14. Panzergrenadier Regiment I 14. Panzergrenadier Regiment
5. Ersatz Pionierabteilung 505. Schwere Panzerabteilung
elements of 31. Panzer Regiment elements of 31. Panzer Regiment
elements of 85. Pionierabteilung
N
Begoml
Panzergruppe Hoppe
Panzergruppe
HOPPE (Sperrverband/Sicherungs)
Pt 252. Infantry Division
ic hR
Ber
ive 391. Sicherungs Division
ezin
3rd Guards Mechanised
r Corps Sturmgeschütz Battery
aR
Molodechno Panzerjäger Company (Hornisse)
iver
731. Panzerjäger
Battalion
299. Infantry (Reserve)
Division
Krupki
KAMPFGRUPPEN
170. Infantry (Reserve) Kampfgruppe II
Division Kampfgruppe (13.PGR) Kampfgruppe III
Metz (14.PGR)
Gorodki Borisov 5th Guards Tank

Army
221. Sicherungs
Division
Kampfgruppe
Lendil
Sperrverband Meinecke
Kampfgruppe I (Sperrverband)
(14.PGR)
60. Panzergrenadier Division
Smolevichi 5. Panzergrenadier Regiment, 12. PD
31. Polizei
Battalion
Sperrverband Bergen
MINSK (Sperrverband or Sicherungs)
390 Feldausbildungs HQ
Sperrverband
791. Sicherungs Battalion
Dzerzhinsk MEINECKE 915. Sicherungs Battalion
2/603. Sicherungs Regiment
Bergen 3/22. Artillerie Regiment
Sperrverband
65th Army
Marina Gorka
Nesvizh
4. Panzerdivision Kampfgruppe
LINDIG
Bobruisk
28th Army
Kopyl Shishitzy
Baranovichi 1st Guards Mechanised
Corps
12. Panzerdivision Kampfgruppe Von

Vormann
Kampfgruppe von Vormann
Kampfgruppe
BIRKEL (Sperrverband)
Slutsk 102. Infantry Division
Kampfgruppe Von
Bercken
129. Infantry Division
Glusk 292. Infantry Division
Kampfgruppe Birkel Kampfgruppe Lindig Kampfgruppe von Bercken

(Sperrverband) (Sperrverband) (Sperrverband)
35. Infantry Division 9. Armee Weapons School 102. Infantry Division
9. Armee Weapons School 390 Feldausbildungs Division 35. Infantry Division
12. Panzerdivision incl. 129. Infantry Division
I/25 Panzergrenadier Regiment
(armoured)
0 Miles 20 40 60 80 100 120
0 Kilometres 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 15

GRENADIER COMPANY INFANTRY FORMATION
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.
HEADQUARTERS
GRENADIER
COMPANY HQ
LG234
17
INFANTRY INFANTRY INFANTRY
GRENADIER GRENADIER GRENADIER

PLATOON PLATOON PLATOON
GRENADIER COMPANY
LG235 LG235 LG235

17
17
17
WEAPONS ARTILLERY ANTI-TANK
sMG34 MACHINE-GUN 8cm MORTAR 5CM TANK-HUNTER

LG122 LG125 LG124
17
18
18
12cm MORTAR 7.5CM TANK-HUNTER
PLATOON PLATOON
LG172 LG131
56
56
ARTILLERY ARTILLERY ANTI-AIRCRAFT RECONNAISSANCE
7.5cm GUN 15cm GUN 2cm LIGHT AA GRENADIER SCOUT

PLATOON PLATOON PLATOON PLATOON
LG126 LG127 LG187 LG238
19
19
70
19
You may field a Combat Unit from a black box as a Support Unit for another Formation.
GRENADIER WEAPONS
MP40 SMG: Submachine-guns (SMGs) are excellent for SMG42: The sMG42 is the schwere or heavy version of the
assaults where their short range is more than compensated MG42. Mounted on a tripod for long-range accuracy and with
for by their high rate of fire. They are much less effective plenty of ammunition. It is an excellent defensive weapon.
though, when the user is pinned down. In the attack, the sMG42 pins down the enemy infantry,
K98 RIFLE: The bolt-action K98 rifle dates back to 1898, allowing its own infantry to assault. The company’s heavy
but still does its job of giving the infantry long-range fire- machine-guns are allocated to the most exposed platoons.
power. Backed up by MG42 machine-guns, it is a cost-effec- PANZERFAUST: The Panzerfaust (‘Armoured Fist’) is a one-
tive solution. shot recoilless anti-tank weapon. Despite its crude design, it
MG42: The belt-fed MG42 machine-gun has a high rate of can be very deadly to tanks at short range.
fire, sounding like canvas ripping when it fires. A platoon PANZERSCHRECK: The Panzerschreck (‘Tank Terror’) or
equipped with plenty of these deadly weapons can lay down ‘Stovepipe’ is a bazooka-like anti-tank rocket launcher with
a wall of fire, whether attacking or defending. longer range than the Panzerfaust.
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GRENADIER COMPANY HQ HQ
GRENADIER COMPANY
MOTIVATION • INFANTRY FORMATION • STORMTROOPERS • IS HIT ON
CONFIDENT 4+ CAREFUL 4+
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
2x MP40 SMG team

VETERAN
SKILL
3+ Infantry
3+
with Panzerfaust 4 POINTS
The grenadiers hold the bulk of the front line

to allow the armoured forces freedom to strike TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
where needed. They are well trained and have 8”/20CM 8”/20CM 12”/30CM 12”/30CM AUTO
many victorious campaigns on the Eastern Front WEAPON RANGE ROF
HALTED MOVING
ANTI- FIRE-
TANK POWER NOTES
behind them. The soldiers are confident that MP40 SMG team 4”/10CM 3 3 1 6 Pinned ROF 1
victory lies in the near future. or Panzerfaust anti-tank 4”/10CM 1 1 12 5+ Limited 1, Slow Firing
GRENADIER PLATOON
GRENADIER PLATOON
MOTIVATION • INFANTRY UNIT • STORMTROOPERS • IS HIT ON
GRENADIER COMPANY
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
7x MG42 & K98 rifle team

VETERAN
SKILL
3+
3+
with Panzerfaust 9 POINTS Infantry
5x MG42 & K98 rifle team

OPTIONS 8”/20CM 8”/20CM 12”/30CM 12”/30CM AUTO
• Add up to two sMG42 HMG teams for ROF ANTI- FIRE-
WEAPON RANGE NOTES
+2 points each. HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
MG42 & K98 rifle team 16”/40CM 2 1 2 6

• Add up to two Panzerschreck anti-tank or Panzerfaust anti-tank 4”/10CM 1 1 12 5+ Limited 1, Slow Firing
teams for +2 points each. OPTIONAL
24”/60CM 6 2 2 6 Assault 4+, Heavy Weapon
sMG42 HMG
The Unit Leader is one of the MG42 & K98 OPTIONAL
8”/20CM 1 1 11 5+ Assault 4+, Slow Firing
Panzerschreck anti-tank
rifle teams, and is mounted on a small base (see
page 77).
Grenadiers had some of the most difficult missions in the war, whether
it was sitting in a trench frost-bitten or crawling through the ruins of
Stalingrad. They were well equipped to do their job, with additional heavy
machine-guns, anti-tank weapons, and more.
SMG34 MACHINE-GUN PLATOON

MOTIVATION • INFANTRY UNIT • HEAVY WEAPON • IS HIT ON
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
4x sMG34 HMG 6 POINTS VETERAN

SKILL
3+ Infantry
3+
2x sMG34 HMG 3 POINTS Heavy Weapon
Assault 4+
The heavy machine-guns of the MG platoon are

essential for setting up a base of fire to support 8”/20CM 8”/20CM 12”/30CM 12”/30CM AUTO
an infantry assault or destroy a Soviet human
WEAPON RANGE ROF ANTI- FIRE- NOTES
wave attack. HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
sMG34 HMG 24”/60CM 6 2 2 6
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5cm TANK-HUNTER PLATOON
5CM TANK-HUNTER PLATOON
MOTIVATION • GUN UNIT • GUN SHIELD • IS HIT ON
GRENADIER COMPANY
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
3x 5cm gun 8 POINTS VETERAN

SKILL
3+ Gun
3+
2x 5cm gun 5 POINTS Gun
Assault 4+
The 5cm PaK38 anti-tank guns are relatively TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
light, built low to the ground, and pack a punch, 4”/10CM 4”/10CM 6”/15CM 8”/20CM 3+
giving the infantry troops much needed anti- ROF ANTI- FIRE-
WEAPON RANGE TANK POWER NOTES
tank support. HALTED MOVING
5cm gun 28”/70CM 2 1 9 4+ Forward Firing
GRENADIER HEAVY WEAPONS

8CM MORTAR: The 8cm GW34 mortar gives the company 7.5CM INFANTRY GUN: The 7.5cm infantry gun gives their
an artillery weapon for bombarding enemy infantry trying infantry comrades amazing tactical flexibility. They are
to hide behind cover and for knocking out enemy guns, and highly mobile, so they can keep up with and support assaults
smoke for concealing movement. with direct fire of high-explosives or by firing bombardments
12CM MORTAR: The 12cm sGW43 mortar has greater to keep the enemy's heads down.
hitting power and superior bombardment range when the 15CM INFANTRY GUN: The 15cm infantry gun is signifi-
grenadiers need to hit a well-protected enemy hard. cantly heavier than the 7.5cm version, but so too is its shell!
5CM GUN: The German 5cm anti-tank gun is exceptional. A single shot from a 15cm infantry gun will obliterate teams
These are well built and accurate weapons. These guns are in a building, shatter an enemy nest, or smash a lightly
mounted on light frames so that troops can move them into armoured target. A bombardment from these guns is equal-
difficult areas where they can surprise enemy targets. They ly devastating, giving infantry commanders the ability to
are built low to the ground so are easy to conceal, making soften up targets ahead of a tricky assault.
them especially lethal.
8cm MORTAR8PLATOON
CM MORTAR PLATOON
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
6x 8cm mortar 9 POINTS VETERAN

SKILL
3+ Infantry
3+
4x 8cm mortar 6 POINTS Heavy Weapon
Assault 4+
2x 8cm mortar 3 POINTS
German mortars are an essential support weapon. 4”/10CM 4”/10CM 6”/15CM 8”/20CM AUTO
They are set up close to where the infantry is ROF ANTI- FIRE-
WEAPON RANGE NOTES
operating so that they can put pressure on the HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
8cm mortar 40”/100CM ARTILLERY 1 4+ Smoke Bombardment

enemy, either hitting enemy assaults or preparing
an objective for an assault.
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7.5cm GUN PLATOON
7.5CM GUN PLATOON
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
4x 7.5cm infantry gun 12 POINTS VETERAN

SKILL
3+ Gun
3+
2x 7.5cm infantry gun 6 POINTS Gun
Assault 4+
The 7.5cm infantry gun is a relatively light

weapon that can keep pace with the infantry and 4”/10CM 4”/10CM 6”/15CM 8”/20CM 3+
support them by putting high-explosive shells
into enemy nests and strongpoints. HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
7.5cm infantry gun 48”/120CM ARTILLERY 2 4+ Forward Firing
Or Direct Fire 16”/40CM 2 1 8 3+ Forward Firing, Smoke
15cm GUN PLATOON

15CM GUN PLATOON
MOTIVATION • GUN UNIT • GUN SHIELD • LARGE GUN • IS HIT ON
GRENADIER COMPANY
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
2x 15cm infantry gun 8 POINTS VETERAN

SKILL
3+ Gun
4+
4+
Gun
Assault
The 15cm gun offers super-heavy firepower to
the infantry. A single shell from one of these guns
can easily pulverise a foxhole, level a building, or
2”/5CM 2”/5CM 4”/10CM 6”/15CM 5+
shatter a bunker. By German standards, this gun
ROF ANTI- FIRE-
is heavy and hard to move, but it is still easier WEAPON RANGE HALTED MOVING TANK POWER NOTES
to get into position than most Allied weapons, 15cm infantry gun 56”/140CM ARTILLERY 3 2+ Forward Firing
rolling forward to destroy enemy defences at Or Direct Fire 16”/40CM 1 1 7 AUTO Brutal, Forward Firing, Slow Firing
point-blank range.
GRENADIER SCOUT PLATOON

GRENADIER SCOUT PLATOON
MOTIVATION • INFANTRY UNIT • SCOUT • SPEARHEAD • IS HIT ON
Scout
Counterattack 6 SAVE
5x K98 rifle team 5 POINTS

VETERAN
SKILL
3+ Infantry
3+
3x K98 rifle team 3 POINTS Scout
Assault 4+
5x MP40 SMG team 6 POINTS

3x MP40 SMG team 4 POINTS TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
8”/20CM 8”/20CM 12”/30CM 12”/30CM AUTO

OPTIONS WEAPON RANGE ROF ANTI- FIRE- NOTES
HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
• Equip K98 rifle or MP40 SMG teams K98 rifle team 16”/40CM 1 1 2 6 Slow Firing
with Panzerfaust anti-tank for +2 points. MP40 SMG team 4”/10CM 3 3 1 6 Assault 3+, Pinned ROF 1
The Unit Leader is one of the K98 rifle or MP40 OPTIONAL
Panzerfaust anti-tank 4”/10CM 1 1 12 5+ Limited 1, Slow Firing
SMG teams, and is mounted on a small base (see
page 77).
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78. STURMDIVISION
The 78. Sturmdivision was originally The initial attacks failed with heavy
raised in 1939 as 78. Grenadierdivision losses, despite the use of special armoured
in Stuttgart, Germany. The division par- assault groups by the 11th Guards Army.
ticipated in the invasion of Russia and By the evening of 23 June 78.
advanced to the gates of Moscow, before Sturmdivision had withdrawn back
being forced back. in good order, about 5km to its
In January 1943, 78. Grenadierdivision second defensive line. Problems arose
reformed as the 78. Sturmdivision. The when a Soviet reconnaissance patrol
motive behind these changes was to discovered a disused narrow-gauge
create a division with many more weap- rail line through the swampy forest
ons and fewer men. Each Sturmkompanie between the Sturmdivision and 256.
was established with enlarged infantry Grenadierdivision. The 2nd Guards Tank
platoons with substantial increases in Corps pushed through along the rail line,
heavy weapons. Additionally, each battalion had nine inte- and the Sturmdivision was outflanked.
gral 7.5cm PaK40 anti-tank guns, a number usually held On 26 June the division withdrew again into Orsha, and
by an entire grenadier regiment. Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung fell under attack by two Soviet divisions. Meanwhile,
189 was also attached to the division, along with Panzerjäger- 5. Panzerdivision and the Tiger tanks of 505. Schwere Panzer
Abteilung 178. Abteilung arrived to try to stem the Soviet advance. However,
Soon after its reorganisation 78. Sturmdivision was commit- by the morning of the 27 June, Orsha had fallen, and the
ted to Operation Zitadelle (Citadel) where the unit fought road to Minsk was wide open.
with distinction at Kursk. The Sturmdivision continued to retreat, abandoning its heavy
By October 1943, the veteran equipment at the Berezina River. Any stragglers risked attack
78. Sturmdivision was placed along the by units of partisans lurking in the forests.
Panther Line near Orsha. It was now By 5 July the Sturmdivision had fought from encirclement
part of the XXVII Army Corps along to encirclement, having conducted a 200km-long fighting
with 25. Panzergrenadierdivision and withdrawal. The remnants of the division managed to get
260. Grenadierdivision, and defend- clear of the encircling enemy, despite losing the majority of
ed the critical junction along the 78. Sturmdivision and its commander, General Traut. They
Moscow–Minsk highway. were not alone, as Army Group Centre lost 17 other divisions
Three years after the German completely, with many more severely depleted.
invasion of the Soviet Union, Those few survivors that managed to escape the collapse of
on 22 June 1944, the Army Group Centre were absorbed by 565. Volksgrenadier-
Soviets launched Operation division, and the Sturmdivision would be reformed as
Bagration with a huge pre- 78. Volksgrenadierdivision a few weeks later. The reformed divi-
paratory bombardment. sion would fight through Poland, Silesia and Czechoslovakia.
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78. STURMDIVISION ARMOURY
Of all the German divisions in Byelorussia, 78. Sturmdivision STUG ASSAULT GUNS
is the most prepared to receive the impending Soviet attack. Since the Battle of Kursk, the Sturmdivision has had its own
The Sturmdivision has been kept at high strength with a Sturmgeschützabteilung (Assault gun battalion). The StuG G
trench-strength of 5700 troops compared to the average Assault guns of 189. Sturmgeschützabteilung (189th Assault
2500 troops of the other German divisions. In addition to its Gun Battalion) offer an immediate armoured response to
high strength, the assault division has been issued plenty of any breakthroughs, helping shore up the line and restore
heavy weapons to support its troops. 78.Sturmdivision is fully defensive positions or follow up a Sturmgrenadier assault. The
prepared for a Soviet assault! StuG assault guns of the Batterie offer a huge morale boost to
the men and are a vital asset to the Sturmdivision.
THE MG42 LIGHT MACHINE-GUN
The Sturmdivision has been issued two MG42 Light machine- BEGLIET RIDERS
guns per squad, rather than the usual grenadier company The 189. Sturmgeschützabteilung pioneered the use of Begleit,
organisation of one per squad. This sort of additional fire- or Escort, troops at Kursk. These grenadiers ride atop the
power will hold the line against the Soviet onslaught! StuGs when the battalion is manoeuvring, offering the
assault guns their own infantry protection. When in combat,
the Begleit riders often dismount and fight alongside their
tanks, working together to mount successful counterattacks.
Panzerfaust Anti-tank Launcher
STG44 ASSAULT RIFLE
PANZERFAUST ANTI-TANK LAUNCHER
The Begleit riders in the 189. Sturmgeschützabteilung are among
By June 1944, Panzerfaust anti-tank launchers are a welcome
the first to receive the new StG44 (or, Sturmgewehr 44) Assault
addition to the grenadier’s arsenal. These weapons are deadly
rifle, also known as the MP44 (or, Maschinenpistole 44).
at short range, roughly 30 meters (98 feet) and will pene-
The StG44 assault rifle combines the firepower of a sub-
trate armour up to 200mm (8 inches) thick. By June these
machine-gun in close combat with the accuracy of a rifle at
inexpensive tank-busters can be found in large quantities all
medium ranges. It fires a shortened version of the 7.92mm
along the division’s fortifications.
round, also used in the standard Karabiner
98k rifle. The
gun’s ammuni-
tion supply also
increases the
standard five-
THE 7.5CM PAK40 ANTI-TANK GUN round capacity
Each Sturmkompanie has its own Sturm Anti-tank StG44 Assault Rifle of the Karabiner
platoon with two 7.5cm PaK40 anti-tank guns. 98k to an impres-
This gives each company its own anti-tank guns sive 30-round magazine in the StG44 assault rifle.
in addition to the battalion and regimental This fully automatic rifle will help the Begleit riders to assault
anti-tank guns. No other German division the enemy infantry with their assault guns in support.
can boast having 99 PaK40 anti-tank guns at
its disposal.
21
STORM GRENADIER COMPANY INFANTRY FORMATION
HEADQUARTERS
STORM GRENADIER
COMPANY HQ
LG236
23
INFANTRY INFANTRY INFANTRY RECONNAISSANCE
STORM GRENADIER STORM GRENADIER STORM GRENADIER GRENADIER SCOUT

LG237 LG237 LG237 LG238
23
23
23
19
WEAPONS WEAPONS ARTILLERY ARTILLERY
sMG34 MACHINE-GUN sMG34 MACHINE-GUN 8cm MORTAR 12cm MORTAR

LG122 LG122 LG125 LG172
17
17
18
56
ARTILLERY ARTILLERY ANTI-TANK ANTI-TANK
7.5cm GUN 15cm GUN 7.5CM TANK-HUNTER 7.5CM TANK-HUNTER

LG126 LG127 LG131 LG131
19
19
56
56
ANTI-AIRCRAFT
2cm LIGHT AA
PLATOON
LG187
70
STORM GRENADIER WEAPONS

MP40 SMG: With its high rate of fire, the MP40 subma- SMG42: The sMG42 is the schwere or heavy version of the
chine-gun is often used by officers and NCOs for its close-in MG42. Mounted on a tripod for long-range accuracy and with
firepower. plenty of ammunition. It is an excellent defensive weapon.
MG42: The Storm Grenadiers have twice as many MG42 In the attack, the sMG42 pins down the enemy infantry,
machine-guns in each platoon compared to other gren- allowing its own infantry to assault. The company’s heavy
adiers, giving them the sort of firepower expected from machine-guns are allocated to the most exposed platoons.
panzergrenadiers. The belt-fed MG42 machine-gun has a PANZERFAUST: The Panzerfaust (‘Armoured Fist’) is a one-
high rate of fire, sounding like canvas ripping when it fires. A shot recoilless anti-tank weapon. Despite its crude design, it
platoon equipped with plenty of these deadly weapons can can be very deadly to tanks at short range.
lay down a wall of fire, whether attacking or defending. PANZERSCHRECK: The Panzerschreck (‘Tank Terror’) or
‘Stovepipe’ is a bazooka-like anti-tank rocket launcher with
longer range than the Panzerfaust.
22
STORM
GRENADIER HQ
COMPANY HQ
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
2x MP40 SMG team

VETERAN
SKILL
3+ Infantry
3+
The Storm Grenadiers have dug in and prepared

for the expected Soviet offensive. They cannot be TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
certain where the blow will fall, but the mighty 8”/20CM 8”/20CM 12”/30CM 12”/30CM AUTO
78. Sturmdivision is ready. A Storm Grenadier WEAPON RANGE ROF

HALTED MOVING
ANTI- FIRE-
TANK POWER NOTES
Company is well supplied with the new MP40 SMG team 4”/10CM 3 3 1 6 Pinned ROF 1
Panzerfaust and Panzerschreck anti-tank rocket or Panzerfaust anti-tank 4”/10CM 1 1 12 5+ Limited 1, Slow Firing
launchers able to repel any Bolshevik attack!

STORM GRENADIER PLATOON
STORM GRENADIER PLATOON
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
7x MG42 team
VETERAN
SKILL
3+
3+
with Panzerfaust 11 POINTS Infantry
5x MG42 team
• Add up to two sMG42 HMG teams for ROF ANTI- FIRE-
WEAPON RANGE NOTES
+2 points each. HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
MG42 team 16”/40CM 3 2 2 6

• Add up to two Panzerschreck anti-tank or Panzerfaust anti-tank 4”/10CM 1 1 12 5+ Limited 1, Slow Firing
teams for +2 points each. OPTIONAL
24”/60CM 6 2 2 6 Assault 4+, Heavy Weapon
sMG42 HMG
The Unit Leader is one of the MG42 teams, and is OPTIONAL
8”/20CM 1 1 11 5+ Assault 4+, Slow Firing
Panzerschreck anti-tank
mounted on a small base (see page 77).
Not only is the Storm Grenadier Company well This combination of heavy weaponry and manpower should make it easier
equipped with machine-guns and Panzerfaust to build a formidable defensive line.
anti-tank launchers, but it also has a higher unit On the other hand, the company has not lost its offensive potential. The
strength compared to other grenadier units in company is prepared to leave its trenches and counterattack against what-
the front line. ever small gains the Soviets might manage to secure.
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STUG ASSAULT GUN BATTERY TANK FORMATION
HEADQUARTERS
STUG ASSAULT GUN

BATTERY HQ
LG239
25
STUG ASSAULT GUN BATTERY
ARMOUR ARMOUR ARMOUR INFANTRY
STUG ASSAULT GUN STUG ASSAULT GUN STUG ASSAULT GUN ESCORT
LG240 LG240 LG240 LG241
25
25
25
25
189TH ASSAULT GUN BATTALION

Sturmgeschütz-abteilung 189 (189th Assault Gun Battalion) These were armed with new StG44 assault rifles. They offered
was formed with three batteries on 19 July 1941 at Jüterbog, direct support to the StuGs, often riding into battle on the
Germany. It was then allocated to the Ninth Army, Army backs of the vehicles while protecting the assault guns from
Group Centre on the Eastern Front. From 24 August 1942 it enemy infantry.
operated with the 6th Infantry Division. Alongside the 78th Assault Division the battalion was heavily
It became an organic part of 78. Infanteriedivision engaged against the Soviet summer offensive of Operation
(78th Infantry Division) on 12 December 1942 where it first Bagration in Byelorussia from 22 June into July. First defend-
served as part of the 178th Artillery Regiment. A month later ing Orsha, before retreating westwards.
78. Infanteriedivision was re-organised as 78. Sturmdivision Having suffered heavy losses, the 189th Assault Gun Battalion
(78th Assault Division). was withdrawn from the 78th Assault Division on 29 July
After seeing action in March 1943, it was decided to place 1944 and sent to Magdeburg to be refitted. The battalion was
the battalion directly under the command of the divisional diverted to Mielau on 10 August. It was during its refit that
commander to allow it to be more readily attached to the it was re-designated Sturmgeschütz-Brigade 189 (189th Assault
infantry regiments. In April 1943 the battalion had a report- Gun Brigade). The 3rd Battery was detached and used
ed strength of 31 StuGs. to form the 3rd Battery of Heeres-Sturmgeschütz-Brigade
In late 1943 the battalion also received its own infantry unit, 224 (224th Army Assault Gun Brigade).
a Sturmgeschütz-Begleit-Batterie (Assault Gun Escort Battery).
Place Tank Escort teams behind, or place Tank

Escort tokens on the back of a Tank Team while
they are riding it as passengers.
Tank Escorts can Dismount in the Assault Step

if Charging into Contact.
They Dismount from a Tank team by Moving
away from it in the Assault Step moving up to
4”/10cm into Contact with an enemy Team.
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STUG HQ ASSAULT GUN BATTERY HQ
MOTIVATION • TANK FORMATION • BAZOOKA SKIRTS • IS HIT ON
FEARLESS 3+ CAREFUL 4+
SP Gun
Counterattack 5+ ARMOUR
1x StuG (7.5cm) 6 POINTS

SKILL FRONT 7
VETERAN 3+
SP Gun
Assault 4+
SIDE
& REAR 3
The 189th Assault Gun Battalion has a long TOP 1
history working with 78. Sturmdivision and has
earned recognition as an elite assault gun force.
10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 20”/50CM 4+
The StuG assault guns and their Begleit escort
ROF ANTI- FIRE-
troops are ready to be deployed wherever needed WEAPON RANGE HALTED MOVING TANK POWER NOTES
to help the storm grenadiers repel Soviet attacks. StuG (7.5cm) 32”/80CM 2 1 11 3+ Forward Firing
StuG (MG) 16”/40CM 3 2 2 6
STUG ASSAULT GUN PLATOON

STUG

ASSAULT GUN PLATOON
MOTIVATION • TANK UNIT • BAZOOKA SKIRTS • IS HIT ON
SP Gun

SKILL FRONT 7
VETERAN 3+
2x StuG (7.5cm)
SP Gun
Assault 4+
SIDE
& REAR 3
1x StuH (10.5cm) 16 POINTS TOP 1
The 189th Assault Gun Battalion, has been 10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 20”/50CM 4+
attached to 78. Sturmdivision since December WEAPON RANGE ROF ANTI- FIRE- NOTES
1942. It fought with the Sturmdivision during
StuG (7.5cm) 32”/80CM 2 1 11 3+ Forward Firing
the tough battles at Kursk. Brutal, Forward Firing, HEAT,
StuH (10.5cm) 24”/60CM 1 1 10 2+ Slow Firing, Smoke
StuG & StuH (MG) 16”/40CM 3 2 2 6
STUG: Features
7.5cm GUN: StuG assault guns are armed with a 7.5cm gun BAZOOKA SKIRTS: These skirts increase its side armour
giving good anti-tank performance as well as making them against Bazookas, anti-tank rifles, and heavy machine-guns.
effective against enemy guns and machine-guns.
FORWARD FIRING: Assault guns don't have turrets, so can
10.5cm HOWITZER: StuH assault howitzers are only engage targets to their front.
armed with a 10.5cm gun for raw firepower to destroy
SP GUN: Turretless assault guns are vulnerable to enemy
strongpoints. Its HEAT ammunition gives it good anti-tank
infantry at close quarters, so should be escorted by their
capability with no loss of penetration at long range.
own infantry to keep tank-hunters at bay.
ESCORT PLATOON
ESCORT PLATOON
• TANK ESCORTS •
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
0x StG44 assault rifle team 13 POINTS

1
7x StG44 assault rifle team 9 POINTS VETERAN
SKILL
3+ Infantry
3+
2+
Tank Escorts
Assault
189. Sturmgeschützabteilung was the first unit to
use Begleit, or escort, tank riders to escort their TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
assault guns. Sometimes they fought dismount- 8”/20CM 8”/20CM 12”/30CM 12”/30CM AUTO
ed away from the assault guns as the battle con- ROF ANTI- FIRE-
WEAPON RANGE HALTED MOVING TANK POWER NOTES
ditions dictated. They were armed with the new
StG44 assault rifle team 8”/20CM 3 3 1 6 Pinned ROF 1
StG44 assault rifle, the first weapon of this type
to see combat.
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HETZER TANK-HUNTER COMPANY TANK FORMATION
HEADQUARTERS
HETZER TANK-HUNTER
COMPANY HQ
LG242
27
HETZER TANK-HUNTER COMPANY
ARMOUR ARMOUR ARMOUR
HETZER TANK-HUNTER HETZER TANK-HUNTER HETZER TANK-HUNTER

LG243 LG243 LG243
27
27
27
HETZER TANK-HUNTER FORMATIONS

In the second half of 1944, as production of the Hetzer tank- Panzerjäger-Abteilung 743 (743rd Tank-hunter Battalion) also
hunter got into full swing, many reforming tank-hunter and received 45 Hetzers in July 1944. The battalion was originally
assault gun battalions were issued these weapons instead of established on 3 November 1943 at the Ninth Army from
Marders and StuGs. They were quickly filled with new recruits the staff and the 1st to 3rd Companies of Panzerjäger-Abteilung
under the leadership of old hands and sent to the front. 36 and the remains of Panzerjäger-Abteilung 321. It served
The Jagdpanzer 38 ‘Hetzer’ first entered service with the under the 31st Panzer Corps until it was destroyed in June
Heeres Panzerjäger-Abteilung 731 (731st Army Tank-hunter 1944 at Bobruisk. The unit was raised again in East Prussia
Battalion) in July 1944 when they received 44 new Hetzers. with Hetzers and fought the rest of the war in the north,
This unit was sent to Army Group North on the Eastern Front. ending it in West Prussia.
The battalion was formed on 2 November 1943 in Army During August several infantry divisions received a company
Group North from the command of Panzerjäger-Abteilung of 14 Hetzers instead of StuGs. These included the 15th, 76th,
225 and a company each from Panzerjäger-Abteilung 255, 335th, 79th, and 257th Infantry Divisions, and the 97th Jäger
Panzerjäger-Abteilung 188 and Panzerjäger-Abteilung 175. Division, all of whom fought on the southern sector of the
The battalion served as army troops with the 16th Army, Eastern Front. Many other divisions and independent assault
ending its fighting in Kurland in 1945. gun and tank-hunter units received them as replacements
throughout the rest of 1944.
STUG HETZER
Front Armour: 7 Front Armour: 7
Side Armour: 3 Side Armour: 3
Weapon Range: 32”/80cm Weapon Range: 32”/80cm
Anti-tank: 11 Anti-tank: 11
Other: Bazooka Skirts Other: Overloaded
26
HETZER HQ TANK-HUNTER COMPANY HQ
MOTIVATION • TANK FORMATION • STORMTROOPERS • IS HIT ON
Counterattack 5+
SP Gun
ARMOUR
2x Hetzer (7.5cm) 8 POINTS Third Reich

Last Stand 3+ FRONT 7
Both assault gun and tank-hunter units begin TRAINED
SKILL
4+
SIDE
& REAR 3
equipping with Hetzers in 1944. A number of SP Gun
Assault 5+ TOP 1
these units are quickly committed to the fight- TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
ing in Hungary supporting infantry against the 10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 20”/50CM 5+
Soviet and Romanian invasion. ROF ANTI- FIRE-
Many of these units have gained the title abtei- Hetzer (7.5cm) 32”/80CM 2 1 11 3+ Forward Firing, Overworked
lung (detachment), but though this might imply Hetzer (MG) 16”/40CM 2 2 2 6 Forward Firing
they were battalion strength most are in fact only
company sized units.

HETZER TANK-HUNTER HETZER
PLATOON TANK-HUNTER PLATOON
MOTIVATION • TANK UNIT • STORMTROOPERS • IS HIT ON
Counterattack 5+
SP Gun
ARMOUR
4x Hetzer (7.5cm) 16 POINTS 3+ 7

Third Reich
Last Stand FRONT
3x Hetzer (7.5cm) 12 POINTS
TRAINED
SKILL
4+
SIDE
& REAR 3
The assault gun companies armed with Hetzer
SP Gun
Assault 5+ TOP 1
tank-hunters usually have three platoons of TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
three vehicles, while the Hetzer tank-hunters in 10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 20”/50CM 5+
Panzerjäger (tank-hunter) companies are organised WEAPON RANGE ROF ANTI- FIRE- NOTES
in platoons of four. Despite the usual support role
Hetzer (7.5cm) 32”/80CM 2 1 11 3+ Forward Firing, Overworked
of these units, often the need for armour to mount
Hetzer (MG) 16”/40CM 2 2 2 6 Forward Firing
counterattacks is great and they are sent in en-mass
to push back enemy attacks.
HETZER: Features
7.5cm GUN: Hetzer tank-hunters are armed with a 7.5cm SP GUN: Turretless tank-hunters are vulnerable to enemy
gun giving good anti-tank performance as well as making infantry at close quarters, so should be escorted by their
them effective against enemy guns and machine-guns. own infantry to keep tank-hunters at bay.
FORWARD FIRING: Hetzer tank-hunters don't have
turrets, so can only engage targets to their front.
TANK-HUNTERS: ON THE TABLE

There are several different models of tank-hunter.
The key differences are highlighted below to help you pick the right tank for the job.
PANZER IV/70 MARDER

Side Armour: 4 Side Armour: 1
Weapon Range: 40"/100cm Weapon Range: 32”/80cm
Other: Bazooka Skirts
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TIGER BATTALIONS IN THE EAST
Heer Tiger battalions played an important role in the fighting on the Eastern Front in 1944 and 1945.
501. SCHWERE PANZERABTEILUNG 502. SCHWERE PANZERABTEILUNG

The first battalion to receive Tiger I tanks was also the first 502. Schwere Panzerabteilung was formed in 1943 and dis-
TIGER TANK COMPANY
battalion to receive the Königstiger or Tiger II tanks. From patched to the Leningrad front in July 1943. It supported the
1942 to 1944 501. Schwere Panzerabteilung fought in Africa, troops of Army Group Narva during the battles for Narva and
the Eastern Front, and finally in Poland. the Tannenberg Line. It spent the war fighting in the north of
At the end of 1943 the battalion entered a period of rebuilding, the Eastern Front in support of Army Group North.
refit and training in France. They recieved 45 new Tiger I tanks After the Soviets launch Operation Bagration Army Group
and were moved to the Eastern Front on 5 December 1943. North continued to be under pressure, the battalion supported
Between 19 December 1943 and June 1944 the battalion is a number of infantry divisions, fighting with the army group
heavily engaged fighting in Byelorussia. as it withdrew through Estonia into Latvia. Eventually the
The battalion received its first Tiger II tanks in July, while 1st and 2nd Companies were pushed into Courland, while the
1st Company is still fighting in Minsk during Operation 3rd Company is attached to 510. Schwere Panzerabteilung fur-
Bagration. Initially equipped with 45 Tiger II, the battalion was ther south. After holding off countless Soviet attacks the bat-
attached to 16. Panzerdivision in the counterattack against the talion is withdrawn by sea to East Prussia on 23 January 1945.
Sandomierz bridgehead on the Vistula River in August 1944. The most famous of its Tiger I tank commanders was Otto
In December 1944 the battalion was redesignated 424. Schwere Carius, who was awarded the Knight’s Cross on 4 May 1944 for
Panzerabteilung and moved to the Western Front. his efforts during the Narva fighting.
505. SCHWERE PANZERABTEILUNG
1. COMPANY 2. COMPANY
COMPANY HQ COMPANY HQ
105 104 205 204
1. PLATOON 1. PLATOON
111 112 113 114 211 212 213 214
121 122 123 124 221 222 223 224
131 132 133 134 231 232 233 234
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503. SCHWERE PANZERABTEILUNG 505. SCHWERE PANZERABTEILUNG
503. Schwere Panzerabteilung (later Feldherrnhalle) was initial- Though there were never enough to go around, the Tiger bat-
TIGER TANK COMPANY

ly equipped with Tiger I tanks and Panzer IIIs. In 1944, it was talions proved themselves a serious problem for Soviet forward
re-equipped with the new Tiger II. The battalion saw action units. Kill ratios of three or four to one were common for
on the Eastern and Western Fronts. Tiger units across the Eastern Front. Even a platoon of four
At the beginning of 1944 the battalion is deployed in Ukraine, could hold the enemy at bay or stop an enemy column.
eventual being attached to Schwere Panzer Regiment Bäke The 505. Schwere Panzerabteilung (505th Heavy Tank
along side the Panther battalion of Panzer Regiment 11. They Battalion) spent the Winter and Spring of 1943-44 on the
fight in the savage winter battles of the Balabonowka, Korsun, Eastern Front countering small Soviet incursions into the
and Kaminets-Podolsky pockets. German lines. In early April it found itself in Orsha prepar-
503. Schwere Panzerabteilung was heavily involved in the ing for deployment south of Pinsk to face a suspected Soviet
fighting around Debrecen in October 1944 leading the offensive into the Ukraine. The offensive never materialised,
counterattack with the 24. Panzerdivision and 4. Polizei so after a few skirmishes the battalion relocated west towards
SS-Panzergrendierdivision. the Polish border to refit. Here the battalion was brought back
up to full strength and by 17 June sported 51 new Tiger I
During early November 1944 13. Panzerdivision fought
heavy tanks.
alongside 503. Schwere Panzerabteilung around Hatvan and
Jakohalma during the battles to halt the Soviet advance on On 24 June, the battalion joined Kampfgruppe von Saucken
Budapest. Later the battalion became part of the newly formed and 5. Panzerdivision. Deploying on 26 June under air attack,
Panzerkorps Feldherrnhalle. the battalion fought continuously for the next eight days
destroying nearly 130 Soviet tanks. However, by 5 July this
constant combat reduced the 505. Schwere Panzerabteilung to
only 15 operational Tiger tanks.
3. COMPANY
SPECIALIST PLATOONS
COMPANY HQ RECONNAISSANCE PLATOON
305 304
1. PLATOON TRAFFIC PLATOON
311 312 313 314
2. PLATOON AA PLATOON
321 322 323 324
3. PLATOON PIONEER PLATOON
331 332 333 334
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TIGER TANK COMPANY TANK FORMATION
HEADQUARTERS
TIGER
TANK COMPANY HQ
LG244
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ARMOUR ARMOUR ARMOUR ANTI-AIRCRAFT
TIGER TANK COMPANY
TIGER TIGER TIGER WIRBELWIND

TANK PLATOON TANK PLATOON TANK PLATOON AA TANK PLATOONN
LG102 LG102 LG102 LG250
31
31
31
46
MÖBELWAGEN
AA TANK PLATOON
LG165
46
OSTWIND
AA TANK PLATOON
LG251
46
SD KFZ 7/1
QUAD AA PLATOON
LG143
70
You may field a Combat Unit from a black box as a Support Unit for your Force.
“There, the heavy IS at 30 degrees, take it down!”

The Tiger’s turret quickly slewed to acquire its
target. Not as heavily armed as some of the new Soviet
monsters, the IS-85 still represents a very potent
threat. Once the gun is aligned, the massive 8.8cm gun
fires sending a recoil shock through the heavy tank.
“Got him!”
“Load AP and wait for my order,” Maier knows his
veteran crew will maintain discipline until the end.
“Radio operator, any word from company commander?”
“Sir, company commander reports that we are encircled,
other companies counterattacking.”
“Understood,” says Maier, “contact at 90 degrees, T-34!”
“I have it sir,” Krause responds.
“Fire!”
Though still emblazoned with its striking charging
knight insignia on the turret, Obelfeldwebel Maier Through his cupola Maier sees the T-34 catch fire and
doesn’t expect his Tiger will be tilting for honour and burn. With no other targets in immediate view, Maier
glory today. It would be good enough to simply survive. takes the opportunity to open the hatch and assess the
situation. At least ten enemy tanks are burning, but he
“Careful gunner, we can’t waste a single round of can see one Tiger knocked-out as well. “Looks like we’re
ammunition. Wait until you have a firm target!” going to have a long afternoon,” he muses as the next
wave of enemy tanks comes into view.
“Yes Obelfeldwebel” barks Krause
“Gunner, acquire lead T-34 and fire!”
Maier and the rest of 1st Company had been ordered
to Bolucho-Lody to blunt several enemy attacks in
the area. Once the king of the battlefield, his Tiger
still packed enough punch to handle the newest red
armour, but many of their tanks could now take down a
Tiger as well.
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TIGER
TIGER TANK COMPANY HQ TANK COMPANY HQ
Tiger Ace
Last Stand 2+ ARMOUR
2+ 9
Tiger Ace
Remount FRONT
2x Tiger (8.8cm) 24 POINTS
1x Tiger (8.8cm) 12 POINTS VETERAN
SKILL
3+
SIDE
& REAR 8
TOP 2
A Tiger heavy tank company (Schwere TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
Panzerkompanie) can easily spoil the plans of 10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 20”/50CM 2+
even the most confident enemy tank command- ROF ANTI- FIRE-
WEAPON RANGE NOTES
er. Their firepower can wreak havoc way beyond HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
their numbers. They excel in either an offensive Tiger I (8.8cm) 40”/100CM 2 1 14 3+

Tiger I (MGs) 16”/40CM 4 4 2 6
or defensive role. Although slow, they can turn
the tide in their favour in any tank battle.
TIGER TANK PLATOON

TIGER TANK PLATOON
TIGER TANK COMPANY

Tiger Ace
2+ 9
Tiger Ace
Remount FRONT
4x Tiger (8.8cm) 48 POINTS
3x Tiger (8.8cm) 36 POINTS VETERAN
SKILL
3+
SIDE
& REAR 8
2x Tiger (8.8cm) 24 POINTS TOP 2
Although the Tiger is a tough and deadly beast, 10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 20”/50CM 2+
it is no longer invulnerable as it had been a year ROF ANTI- FIRE-
earlier. The elite tankers have to make proper use
Tiger (8.8cm) 40”/100CM 2 1 14 3+
of cover and tactics to destroy the enemy with-
Tiger (MGs) 16”/40CM 4 4 2 6
out unnecessary casualties.
TIGER (8.8cm): Features

HEAVY ARMOUR: The Tiger tank features incredibly thick TIGER ACE: Thanks to the heavy armour and the powerful
armour that will defeat nearly all Soviet anti-tank shells. gun, Tiger crews can rack up enormous kill results. The
crews feel invincible in their steel monsters.
BIG GUN: The fearsome 8.8cm anti-tank gun is able to slice
through any Soviet tank’s armour.
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5. PANZERDIVISION
31 PANZER REGIMENT
ST
The 31st Panzer Regiment was established Replacement Panthers were shipped to
on 10 November 1938 in Jägerndorf. the battalion and they were eventually
Though it was initially formed as an ordered to be sent to Byelorussia on
independent army level formation it 29 November 1943. However, they
was attached to the 5th Panzer Division were then diverted to Army Group
later that month. In 1939 it took part South to serve under the 15th Panzer
in the invasion of Poland, before being Regiment of 11th Panzer Division. They
moved west to take part in the invasion saw heavy fighting in December around
of France. After the defeat of France Kirovograd. By 12 December they had
the regiment was moved, along with only 15 Panthers still operational. In
its division, to Romania and Bulgaria January 1944 the battalion returned to
in early 1941. It then took part in the Germany to refit.
German invasion of Yugoslavia and
Greece. It advanced through southern Yugoslavia and into EARLY 1944
Greece and was engaged in heavy fighting against the 2nd New Meanwhile, the 2nd Battalion (now equipped entirely with
Zealand Division. Panzer IV tanks) supported the rest of 5th Panzer Division
After the end of the Greek campaign the division was sent against a Soviet offensive in the area of Kalinkovichi. In
5. PANZERDIVISION
to the north to participate in the German invasion of the February 1944, the division was meant to be moved to Minsk
Soviet Union, Operation Barbarossa, in which the 5th Panzer to rest and refit, but Soviet offensive operations around
Division took part in the advance on Moscow. Coming Bobruisk and Rogachev postponed this as the division
within 34 km of the city, the division was forced to retreat became central to the defence in this area. The Soviets ended
after the Soviet counterattack in December 1941. It remained their attacks on 24 February.
in a defensive position throughout the winter of 1941/42. In A new Soviet offensive in North Ukraine saw the 5th Panzer
1942 the division stayed with the Army Group Centre and Division moved to the area to take part in the relief of the sur-
was engaged in defensive battles in the sector. rounded garrison in Kovel. Elements of the divisions were in
action from 23 March, and the relief attack began on 4 April.
OPERATION CITADEL The encircled forces in Kovel were relieved on 5 April. The
The regiment was not involved in the German offensive division then took up defensive positions north of Kovel.
(Operation Citadel) during the Battle of Kursk, but sup- On 12 April Kampfgruppe Lippert was formed from the
ported the rest of the division during the defensive battles Command of 31st Panzer Regiment, its 7th Panzer IV
that followed the failure of the German offensive. In July and Company, 2nd Battery/116th Artillery Regiment, along with
August 1943, the Regiment’s 1st Battalion was reclassified as a Army level artillery and StuG batteries, and Hungarian infan-
Panther Battalion, so was missing from the Regiment during try and reconnaissance battalions, to deal with Soviet partisan
the post Operation Citadel fighting while it was refitting and and cavalry activity in the German rear, to the southwest of
retraining. During this fighting the 2nd Panzer Battalion was Kovel. A week later another StuG company and a grenadier
armed with 17 Panzer III (7.5cm), 76 Panzer IV and 9 com- battalion were added to the battle group. The enemy was
mand tanks. effectively destroyed by 24 April.
During the refit it was decided that the new Panthers The commander of the 31st Panzer Regiment, Oberst Rolf
of 1st Battalion were unreliable, and not combat ready. Lippert, formed another battlegroup on 26 April. This time
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his command was composed of the Staff of the regiment defensive positions on the Augustow Canal (eastern Poland)
and 2nd Battalion, the 7th Panzer IV Company, an armoured where they halted the Soviet advance, repelling Soviet attacks
company from the 14th Panzergrenadier Regiment, another until the end of July.
from 12th Panzergrenadier Regiment (4th Panzer Division), an On 18 July 31st Panzer Regiment received badly need rein-
armoured pioneer company (4th Panzer Division), 507th Tiger forcement in the form of 17 Panzer IVs. A further 24 Panthers
Battalion, and 3rd StuG Battery from 185th StuG Brigade. arrived between 1 and 6 August, after the division had been
Kampfgruppe Lippert was then attached to 253rd Infantry transferred to Marijampolė, Lithuania.
Division to take part in the reduction of a Soviet bridgehead
on the northern bank of the Turia River, southwest of Kovel. AFTER BAGRATION
Kampfgruppe Lippert was eventually withdrawn from the The success of Operation Bagration had driven a wedge
front on 5 May. between the remnants of Army Group Centre and Army
The 31st Panzer Regiment was still without their Panther Group North. The German high command decided to
Battalion. The refit had begun on 17 March, and by 9 May organise a counter-offensive to re-establish ground contact
the 2nd Battalion had received 79 Panther tanks. On 7 May, between Army Group North and the rest of the German
the whole division began to withdraw to the southwest of forces. 5th Panzer Division was moved to Courland in western
Kovel to rest, refit, and reorganise to the new Panzer Division Latvia on 10 August to take part in the operation. 31st Panzer
44 organisation. Regiment had 35 Panzer IV and 34 Panther. In addition the
On 4 June, the 1st Battalion, 31st Panzer Regiment finally division’s 53rd Tank-hunter Battalion had 24 Jagdpanzer IVs
returned to the division, finally bringing the division up to and four Marders.
its full complement of armour (79 Panthers, 78 Panzer IVs). The attack began on 16 August from Tryskiai and had reached
With men and equipment replenished by 15 June 1944, the Zagare (on the Lithuanian/Latvian border) by 18 August.
5. PANZERDIVISION
5th Panzer Division was one of the few fully equipped and However, Soviet resistance was strong and the offensive was
manned German armoured divisions on the Eastern Front suspended on 19 August. The division went on the defensive
at the time. on 22 August until the offensive was called off on 28 August.
On 14 September, the Soviets started to push east and south
OPERATION BAGRATION of Riga, Latvia. A German counterattack was organised
On 22 June the Soviets launched Operation Bagration in from the southwest of Riga. An armoured battle group from
Byelorussia, breaking though the defences of Army Group 5th Panzer Division was attached to Panzergrenadier Division
Centre. On 24 June, 5th Panzer Division was ordered to Grossdeutschland for the operation. However, the operation
Minsk. From 28 June the division was in action against Soviet only lasted between 16 and 18 September and was called off
breakthrough forces around Borisov (northeast of Minsk). after little ground was made.
The division had their armoured capability enhanced by
The 5th Panzer Division began to withdraw from the front
the attachment of the 505th Heavy Tank Battalion and their
on 19 September. In late September another offensive was
Tiger tanks.
organised to eliminate Soviet troops southwest of Riga. Once
By 1 July, the full 31st Panzer Regiment is in action north again 5th Panzer Division as assigned to the task. However,
and northwest of Minsk, along with the remainder of 505th’s a Soviet attack interrupted the division’s deployment and
Tigers, engaging in action against Soviet 29th Tank Corps and they were committed piecemeal to the battle from 5 October
3rd Guards Mechanised Corps near Pleshchenitsy. On arriving around Kelme. They were forced to retreat and by 11 October
the 31st Panzer Regiment deployed to the left of the previous held firm positions around Tilsit on the Neman River in
German positions to refuse their northern flank, getting in East Prussia.
front of the Soviet northern hook towards Minsk.
Another Soviet attack and breakthrough saw the division
The 31st Panzer Regiment, along with their supporting Tigers, moved to the area around Gumbinen. Between 21 and
launched a series of counterattacks to contain the Soviet 27 October the division was engaged in heavy fighting against
advance, but were eventually forced to withdraw on 2 July. the northern flank of the Soviet forces. By 28 October the
On 7 July, the division lost the support of the 505th’s Tigers Soviets had been forced to break off their attack.
when the battalion was withdrawn to be shipped back to
At the beginning of November the division moved south to
Germany to refit with new King Tigers.
Goldap and attacked the Soviet garrison. By 6 November they
After 2nd Guards Tank Corps reached downtown Minsk, the had recaptured the town.
panzer heavy part of 5th Panzer Division withdrew westward
For the remainder of the war the division continued to retreat
well north of the city. Chaotic street fighting occured in the
and fight in defensive battles in East Prussia. It was trapped
city itself, and more Soviet units arrived one after another.
on the Samland peninsula in April 1945 and parts of the divi-
What defences that had been prepared rapidly collapsed
sion were evacuated by the German Navy, thereby being able
under the escalating weight of the Soviet attack.
to surrender to the Western Allies at the end of the war. The
By 8 July 5th Panzer Division had withdrawn as far as Stoki remainder surrendered to Soviet forces in April 1945.
(south of Vilna) in Lithuania. By this time they had lost
Throughout the fighting on the Eastern Front the 5th Panzer
about 75% of their personnel and 31st Panzer Regiment was
Division was seen as one of the best German units by their
down to six Panzer IV and twelve Panther tanks. The retreat
Soviet enemy. Up until July 1944, when Operation Bagration
continued and on 13 July the division crossed the Neman
caused the destruction of the German Army Group Centre,
River north of Grodno, western Byelorussia. Their retreat
the Soviet High Command advised against directly engaging
turned northwest and they eventually were able to take firm
the division if possible.
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PANTHER TANK COMPANY TANK FORMATION
HEADQUARTERS
PANTHER
TANK COMPANY HQ
LG245
35
PANTHER TANK COMPANY
PANTHER PANTHER PANTHER WIRBELWIND

TANK PLATOON TANK PLATOON TANK PLATOON AA TANK PLATOON
LG104 LG104 LG104 LG250
35
35
35
46
PANZER IV OSTWIND
TANK PLATOON AA TANK PLATOON
LG167 LG251
37
46
PANZER IV/70 MÖBELWAGEN
LG249 LG165
45
46
TIGER SD KFZ 7/1
TANK PLATOON QUAD AA PLATOON
LG102 LG143
31
70
ARMOURED
PANZERGRENADIER
PLATOON
LG253
50
You may field a Combat Unit from a black box as a Support Unit for your force.
FIRE BRIGADES
4. Panzerdivision 13. Panzerdivision 19. Panzerdivision
5. Panzerdivision 16. Panzerdivision 20. Panzerdivision
The fury of Operation Bagration saw the Germans on the back In the immediate aftermath of Soviet Operation Bagration four
foot on the Eastern Front. The Soviets continued to press the of these armoured divisions, 4. Panzerdivision, 5. Panzerdivision,
Germans all across the front, seemingly unrelenting as they drove 16. Panzerdivision, and 19. Panzerdivision, became the backbone
further westwards against the Axis forces. Though they were no of the Heer (Army) units committed in defending Poland against
longer conducting the deep driving offensives of 1941 and 1942, the Soviet onslaught from the east. Along with Grossduetschland
the panzer divisions of the German Wehrmacht were still powerful Panzergrenadier Division, these divisions were heavily committed
strike weapons. It was this potent strike power that made them ideal to fighting in Byelorussia, Lithuania, Poland and East Prussia as
for halting Soviet break throughs. All the available Eastern Front they fought the Soviets at every turn, often against overwelming
panzer divisions were quickly transferred to Byelorussia to counter numbers, using their experience and skill to fight the enemy to a
the Soviet armoured forces that had broken through. standstill.
Many of these divisions were already vastly experienced fighting as The Soviets were not idle on the other sectors of the Eastern Front,
“Fire Brigades”, rushing from hot spot to hot spot across the front units like 13th and 20th Panzer Divisions fought against the Soviet
though late 1943 and early 1944, deafeating Soviet breakthroughs, drive westwards through Ukraine, Romania, and Hungary, counter-
destroying isolated units behind the German lines, and releaving attacking at every oportunity to turn back the red tide.
encircled positions.
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PANTHERHQ TANK COMPANY HQ
Third Reich
SKILL FRONT 9
2x Panther (7.5cm) 22 POINTS VETERAN 3+
1x Panther (7.5cm) 11 POINTS
SIDE &
REAR 5
TOP 1
The main strike arm of the panzer division’s TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
panzer regiments is the Panther battalion. A fully 10”/25CM 14”/35CM 20”/50CM 24”/60CM 2+
equipped Panther battalion makes a devastating ROF ANTI- FIRE-
WEAPON RANGE NOTES
attack force, especially when combined with HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
Panther (7.5cm) 40”/100CM 2 1 14 3+

panzergrenadiers and artillery.
Panther (MGs) 16”/40CM 4 4 2 6
PANTHER TANK PLATOON

PANTHER

TANK PLATOON
Third Reich

SKILL FRONT 9
VETERAN 3+
SIDE
& REAR 5
3x Panther (7.5cm) 33 POINTS TOP 1
The Panther tank is the best medium tank of the 10”/25CM 14”/35CM 20”/50CM 24”/60CM 2+
war. Despite weighing as much as some Soviet ROF ANTI- FIRE-
heavy tanks, and having the front-armour to
Panther (7.5cm) 40”/100CM 2 1 14 3+
match, the Panther has the mobility of a medium
Panther (MGs) 16”/40CM 4 4 2 6
tank. It’s long 7.5cm KwK42 gun (nearly twice
as long as the Soviet T-34 tank’s 76mm gun) can
penetrate almost any tank in existence.
PANTHER (7.5cm): Features

WELL-ARMOURED: The Panther has thick sloped hull WELL-ARMED: The Panther’s long 7.5cm KwK42 L/70 gun
front armour and a well armoured turret. However, to can crack the front armour of any Soviet tank.
keep its weight down its side armour is not as thick.
FAST: Despite its size and power, the Panther is faster than
German tactical doctrine for the use of the Panther thus
most Soviet tanks, and with its powerful engine and wide
emphasised the importance of flank protection.
tracks, can cross almost any obstacle.
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PANZER IV TANK COMPANY TANK FORMATION
HEADQUARTERS
PANZER IV
TANK COMPANY HQ
LG246
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ARMOUR ARMOUR ARMOUR ARMOUR
PANZER IV TANK COMPANY
PANZER IV PANZER IV PANZER IV PANZER IV

TANK PLATOON TANK PLATOON TANK PLATOON TANK PLATOON
LG167 LG167 LG167 LG167
37
37
37
37
STUG
TANK PLATOON
LG247 ANTI-AIRCRAFT
37
PANTHER
TANK PLATOON
LG104
35
TIGER
TANK PLATOON WIRBELWIND
LG102 AA TANK PLATOON
31
LG250
46
ARMOURED
PANZERGRENADIER OSTWIND
PLATOON AA TANK PLATOON
LG251
46
LG253
50
MÖBELWAGEN
AA TANK PLATOON
LG165
46
SD KFZ 7/1
You may field a Combat Unit from a black box as a Support Unit QUAD AA PLATOON
LG143
70
for another Formation.
PANZER IV: Features

BAZOOKA SKIRTS: Side skirts are designed to foil VETERAN CREWS: The panzer divisions have been
weapons, like the Soviet PTRD anti-tank rifle. However, fighting almost continuously since the start of the war,
they also work against small-calibre HEAT ammunition, and have honed their skills on the Eastern Front over the
safely detonating the round before it reaches the side of previous three years. Even the new recruits used to rebuild
the tank, reducing the chance of penetration. the divisions learn quickly from the old hands commanding
their tanks.
PROTECTED AMMO: Panzer IV tanks have armoured bins
to protect their ammunition from flying fragments when
hit, so they don’t tend to burn. This gives the crews the
confidence to keep fighting until their tank is destroyed.
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PANZER IVHQ TANK COMPANY HQ
Third Reich
3+ 6
Protected Ammo
Remount FRONT
2x Panzer IV (7.5cm) 11 POINTS
VETERAN
SKILL
3+
SIDE
& REAR 3
By mid-1944 most panzer regiments have two TOP 1
battalions (abteilungs), one equipped with
Panthers and one equipped with Panzer IV tanks.
10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 20”/50CM 3+
The Panzer IV has undergone many upgrades
ROF ANTI- FIRE-
since the start of the war and is now armed with WEAPON RANGE HALTED MOVING TANK POWER NOTES
a long 7.5cm KwK40 gun, making it able to take Panzer IV (7.5cm) 32”/80CM 2 1 11 3+
out most Soviet armoured vehicles. Panzer IV (MGs) 16”/40CM 4 4 2 6
PANZER IV TANK PLATOON

PANZER IV

TANK PLATOON
Third Reich
3+ 6
Protected Ammo
Remount FRONT
5x Panzer IV (7.5cm) 28 POINTS
4x Panzer IV (7.5cm) 22 POINTS VETERAN
SKILL
3+
SIDE
& REAR 3
3x Panzer IV (7.5cm) 16 POINTS TOP 1
Designated Sd Kfz 161/2, the Panzer IV ausf H 10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 20”/50CM 3+
was produced between April 1943 and July ROF ANTI- FIRE-
1944. It is the most produced of all the Panzer IV
Panzer IV (7.5cm) 32”/80CM 2 1 11 3+
variants with 2,774 tanks made.
Panzer IV (MGs) 16”/40CM 4 4 2 6
All Panzer IV H tanks are armed with the 7.5cm
KwK40 L/48 gun and two MG34 machine-guns
(co-ax and hull mounted). Panzer IV H model side skirts (Schürzen, hull 5mm and turret 8mm thick) to give added
tanks are almost universally fitted with armour protection against light anti-tank weapons.
STUG TANK PLATOON

STUG TANK PLATOON
SP Gun

SKILL FRONT 7
VETERAN 3+
4x StuG (7.5cm) 23 POINTS SP Gun
Assault 4+
SIDE
& REAR 3
3x StuG (7.5cm) 17 POINTS TOP 1
Some panzer regiments are also issued with StuG 10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 20”/50CM 4+
assault guns as well as tanks. They are often ROF ANTI- FIRE-
fighting alongside the Panzer IV tanks in the
StuG (7.5cm) 32”/80CM 2 1 11 3+ Forward Firing
Panzer IV battalion of the regiment.
StuG (MG) 16”/40CM 3 2 2 6
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THE BATTLES FOR HUNGARY
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HUNGARY 1944 Vál 6 Army
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Fighting for Transylvania the Soviet thrust was broken up resulting in the near destruc-
The Soviet successes in the Ukraine and Romania led the Red tion of a Soviet cavalry-mechanised group.
Army to the very doorstep of Hungary in September 1944. Hungarian troops held the main crossing of the Tisza at Polgár
The frontlines were drawn along the Carpathian Mountains until 31 October. This allowed the German Eighth Army and
in northeastern Hungary and on the Hungarian-Romanian Hungarian Second Army to withdraw across the river.
border in Transylvania. Striking before the Red Army could After capturing Debrecen on 20 October and pushing the
cross Romania, the Hungarians took the opportunity to attack Axis back to the Tisza River, the Soviets paused to take stock.
the Romanians on the weakly-held Transylvanian border, but Many of the Soviet units were worn down and the Tank and
rapidly arriving Soviet forces reinforced the Romanians and Mechanised Corps were in serious need of rest and refitting.
soon forced the Hungarians to withdraw back into Hungary. However, the Soviet plans called for the offensive to continue
The Red Army launched a massive offensive on 6 October and on to the next objective, the Hungarian capital Budapest.
the battle for Hungary had begun.
The Drive to Budapest
Debrecen A new Soviet offensive began on 29 October in the south
On 12 October, German and Hungarian forces started to against the Hungarian Third Army. This hastily formed
withdraw back towards the Tisza River. The Soviet plan aimed army was made up of reserve and training units and quickly
to cut the withdrawing Axis armies off in eastern Hungary, crumbled before the Soviet assault. The Red Army captured
to stop them reaching the Tisza River. The Soviets launched Kecskemét on 31 October, and by 1 November had advanced
attacks on 17 October to cut off the withdrawing German up to 30 miles (48 km) all along its front. This allowed the
Eighth Army and Hungarian First and Second Armies. mechanised troops to get behind the German Sixth Army’s
Fighting centred around Debrecen (Hungary’s third largest flank, opening the way towards Budapest.
city) and along the Tisza River.
Mindful of the near destruction of the cavalry-mechanised
The Axis troops held on to Debrecen until 20 October. Savage group at Nyíregyháza, the Soviets made sure their spear-
street-fighting by both Hungarian and German infantry heads were not overexposed. They kept sufficient numbers of
and assault guns held off the Soviets until the withdrawing tanks back to protect the flanks from the inevitable German
Germans and Hungarians passed through. counterattacks.
Fast-moving Soviet cavalry and mechanised forces thrust In the north, the Soviet 7th Guards Army had pushed across
past Debrecen into the rear of the German Eighth Army and the Tisza and established bridgeheads after three days of
captured Nyíregyháza on 22 October. The Germans counter- fighting. On 4 November, the Soviet 7th Guards Army
attacked on 23 October from Polgár on the Tisza River with broke through the Hungarian 20th Infantry Division, took
armoured forces and from the northwest with mixed armour Cegléd, and advanced to within 10 miles of Budapest,
and infantry. Nyíregyháza was recaptured on 29 October and before it was stopped by German counterattacks. Soon after
38
Hitler’s reinforcements arrived in Budapest. These were 8.
SS-Kavallerie, 22. SS-Kavallerie, and Feldherrnhalle divisions 13. Panzerdivision at Karcag
and were engaged in various counterattacks during November The Soviet invasion forced the Germans to send rein-
around the city. forcements to Hungary. Many of these units were panzer
The German Sixth Army abandoned the Tisza line in early or panzergrenadier formations ordered to stop the Soviet
November and retreated west to new positions between thrust towards Debrecen and keep open the withdrawal
Budapest and Miskolc. route of the Axis forces in eastern Hungary.
During early November the Soviets regrouped their forces The 13. Panzerdivision was assigned to the III Panzerkorps
to prepare for an offensive on a much broader front. The during the German counterattack towards Debrecen.
Third Ukrainian Front entered Hungary from the south. The On 8 October they were ordered to secure Karcag south-
Second Ukrainian Front, which included the Romanian First west of Debrecen. The division sent the I Bataillon/66.
and Fourth Armies, was east and northeast of Budapest. Panzergrenadierregiment towards Karcag supported by a
company of 17 Panthers.
Third Ukrainian Front This Kampfgruppe immediately ran into elements of the
On 7 November the Third Ukrainian Front attempted to Soviet 7th Mechanised Corps. A desperate struggle ensued
cross to the west bank of the Danube south of Mohács, but for the domination of ground. The Panthers engaged
determined German defence held them until 22 November. thirty Soviet T-34/85 tanks, winning the ferocious
firefight, but with just six of their own tanks remaining.
Once across the Third Ukrainian Front began a quick advance
The Soviets entered Karcag in the late afternoon, which
to the northwest of Pécs and north along the Danube in early
was already occupied by 66. Panzergrenadierregiment.
BATTLE FOR HUNGARY

December. German panzer units were rushed south to rein-
Fighting for the town continued into the evening with
force this flank. German panzer counterattacks finally stopped
the panzergrenadiers holding off the Soviets despite the
the Soviets’ thrust at the Lake Balaton-Lake Velence line on
latter’s support from IS-2 heavy tanks. By nightfall there
8 December after ferocious fighting in the rapidly deteriorat-
were just four Panthers in action, and as the Soviets
ing weather conditions. The Hungarian winter had arrived.
penetrated to the south of the town, the Germans were
forced to retreat to avoid being encircled.
In mid October 13. Panzerdivision moved north to take
part in the counterattack that eventually stopped the Red
Army thrust north of Debrecen.
Soviet Advance N
Axis Counterattack German FIRST
1st Panzer Army UKRAINIAN
Axis Withdrawal FRONT
5 Oct Front Line Hungarian
III Corps
28 Oct Front Line
Hungarian
1st Army Hungarian
V Corps German
German DOMBRÁD XVII &
8th Army German XXIX Korps
III Panzerkorps FOURTH
IPOLYSÁG Mátra Hills MISKOLC Hungarian UKRAINIAN
IX Corps FRONT
Börzöny Hills German NYÍREGYHÁZA
POLGÁR
German LXXII Korps
ESZTERGOM
VÁC 6th Army
Hungarian
HATVAN VII Corps
DEBRECEN
BUDAPEST
VÁL
German
Lake Velence IV Panzerkorps
SZÉKESFEHÉRVÁR KARCAG
CEGLÉD
Lake Balaton SZOLNOK
NAGYVÁRAD
Hungarian 27th Army 40th Army
Hungarian VIII Corps KÉCSKE 7th Guards
3rd Army Romanian Army KÓLOZSVÁR
KECSKEMÉT 6th Guards Romanian
1st Army BÉKÉSCSABA 4th Army
German Tank Army
LVII Panzerkorps 3rd Army TORDA
Pliev Cavalry
R. Danube
Mechanised Group
R. Tisza
ARAD
SECOND 0 Miles 100
53rd Army UKRAINIAN
MOHÁCS
R. Maros
FRONT 0 KM 100 200
THIRD TEMESVÁR
UKRAINIAN
FRONT Romanian THE SOVIET DEBRECEN OFFENSIVE OCTOBER 1944
46th Army 1st Army
39
Second Ukrainian Front The counterattacks by 13. Panzerdivision were not able to
The Second Ukrainian Front launched a major offensive on take back the airfield fully, forcing an Axis retreat to a shorter
11 November. Resistance was stronger than expected, forcing defensive line.
the Soviets to fight for every inch of ground. Counterattacks The battle to take the city was taking longer than the Soviets
were conducted by all the available panzer troops. After a week anticipated. Once the encirclement was completed the city
of fighting the Soviets had reached Miskolc, which they did was expected to fall in three to four days. However, the city’s
not take until 4 December. The Second Ukrainian Front then defenders were fighting with great determination to keep the
pushed into the Mátra Hills, northeast of Budapest. Red Army out. The Soviets asked for the Budapest defenders’
On 5 December, the Pliev Cavalry-Mechanised Group, surrender on 29 December, but the offer was refused and the
6th Guards Tank Army, and 7th Guards Army attacked in savage street-fighting continued in the city.
the Hatvan sector, at the junction of the German Sixth and The Soviets and Romanians pressed the defences and by
Eighth Armies. The area, defended by three German divisions, 31 December they had German troops pushed back to within
including the 13. Panzerdivision, was hit by over 500 Soviet half a mile of the Danube.
tanks and assault guns on the first day. The Soviets punched On the night of 31 December/1 January, the Red Army made
through the frontlines and drove armour through the gaps. a concerted attempt to throw the Axis forces out of Pest with a
German counterattacks stopped the advance at Érd, on front-wide assault on the eastern portion of the city. A massive
the southwest outskirts of Budapest on 8 December. The artillery barrage was unleashed all along the front followed
6th Guards Tank Army then thrust north of Budapest and into by assaults. The 13. Panzerdivision was pushed west out of
the Börzsönyi Hills on 11 December. Csömõr and the defenders were forced to commit their last
BATTLE FOR HUNGARY
reserves in an attempt to hold Pest.

Final Encirclement The Soviets made more attacks between 1 and 15 January, but
On 20 December the 6th Guards Tank Army crushed the the defenders threw them back. Each time the Germans and
German 357. Infanteriedivision and sped south out of the Hungarians were forced to shorten their lines, decreasing the
Börzsönyi Hills past Ipolyság. The Third Ukrainian Front defensive pocket. Pest’s days were numbered. Axis forces in
attacked north on both sides of Lake Velence. By 22 December Pest were finally ordered to withdraw across the Danube to
the Soviets had seized Vál and Budapest was in danger of Buda on 16 January. The evacuation lasted until daylight on
encirclement. 18 January. However, many Hungarian troops and civilians
The jaws of the trap closed on 24 December. The 18th Tank were trapped when the last bridge was blown by the Germans.
Corps of the Third Ukrainian Front and the vanguards of the
6th Guards Tank Army of the Second Ukrainian Front linked Operations Konrad I-III
up at Esztergom and Budapest was encircled. While the defenders of Budapest were fighting for their lives,
several attempts were made to relieve the city. These were
The Siege of Budapest spearheaded by the 3. ‘Totenkopf ’ SS-Panzerdivision and
Budapest was defended by 33,000 German and 37,000 5. ‘Wiking’ SS-Panzerdivision transferred from Army Group
Hungarian troops. From 4 December these troops came under Centre. Three attempts were made, but each failed after heavy
the IX SS-Gebirgskorps. The twin city straddles the Danube fighting. The final offensive ended on 27 January with the city
River, with the hilly suburbs of Buda on the western side and still encircled.
Pest occupying the eastern bank.
Through December the Soviets made many attempts to pen- End of the Siege
etrate into Pest. They selected sectors held by the Hungarians By 19 January food and ammunition were in short supply
because Germany’s allies tended to be less well equipped. with only occasional airdrops getting through. Combat
However, Hungarian armour, German Feldherrnhalle, and SS troop numbers were also low, the last members of the
counterattacks threw back most of the Soviet thrusts. IX SS-Gebirgskorps staff were thrown into the battle as infantry
on 27 January and the Feldherrnhalle Panzerdivision had to
By 9 December the Soviets had established a bridgehead on
merge its Panzergrenadier regiments.
Csepel Island south of the city. The Soviets had formed a tight
ring around the city by 10 December and began to pound it Fighting continued with savagery and on 3 February the
with heavy artillery. infantry defenders destroyed eight Soviet tanks during the
day’s combat.
Fighting died down between 17 and 23 December, but
news arrived on 24 December that the city had been encir- On 5 February the Soviets took their first hill in the west of
cled. The Soviets tried to batter their way into Budapest on Buda further tightening their hold on the decreasing pocket.
25 December, but fierce fighting by Feldherrnhalle troops held A Red Army attack between Castle Hill and the Budapest cit-
them back. adel to split the defending forces was met with fierce resistance
and failed. However, the end was near.
The Soviets made gains on 28 December and on 30 December
broke through Hungarian 10th Infantry Division lines near The German command decided to breakout on the night of
Csömõr. The Germans concentrated heavy anti-aircraft units 11 February. It began at 2000 hours (8pm). 10,000 seriously
with 13. Panzerdivision around Csömõr to protect the New wounded were left behind, heavy equipment was destroyed
Racecourse airfield. and 16,000 men prepared to breakout with what light equip-
ment they could carry.
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THE SIEGE OF BUDAPEST JANUARY TO FEBRUARY 1945
BUDAKALÁSZ KISALAG
XX XXX
XXX N
XXX 25 Guards
th
30th Rifle Corps
75 Rifle Corps
th Rifle
2nd Guards XX
Mech Corps XX XX ROMAIFÜRDÖ X
ÚJPEST XX 155th Rifle
49th Guards 59th Guards 39th Guards
Rifle Rifle Panzergrenadier X
XX
‘Feldherrnhalle’
4th Huszár
XX
320 Rifle
th
II
ÓBUDA RÁKOSPALOTA
I
151st Rifle
XX 15. SS-Kavallerie
XX
Sodró
108th Guards I PESTÚJHELY
MARGIT 13. Panzer
Rifle XX
Univ ISLAND XX
XX
I
XXX
2 Inf nd XXX
10th Inf RÁKOSSZENTMIHÁLY
BATTLE FOR HUNGARY

180th Rifle Europa I
7th Corps
Police OLD RÁKOSFALVA
I IX SS-Gebirgs I
JÁNOS HILL Korps SASHALOM
Vannay RACECOURSE XX
XX I CITADEL XX Gendarm
I
BUDA XXX
PEST NEW
RACECOURSE 19th Inf
XX 12th Inf
Gendarm 1 Arm
st
109th Rifle
XX
XX I Corps Billnitzer
SAS HILL
BUDAKESZI CASTLE HILL Group
8. SS-Kavallerie I KÖBÁNYA 9th Cav
I I I XX
XX
10th
Déri Berend Viharos 1st Armoured
BUDAÖRS XX II
KELENFÖLD
II
I II 207th Rifle
I KISPEST
99 Rifle
th
Gendarm 271. VG KG 1. SS-Polizei II
German & I XX
Budapest Hungarian KG
XX
Guard XX
Gendarm 22. SS-Kavallerie PESTSZENTLÖRINC 30th
XXX ALBERTFALVA CSEPEL
316th Rifle X
PESTSZENTERZSÉBET 317th Rifle
ISLAND
23th Rifle Corps 83rd Naval
Rifle BUDAFOK
I XX
German Battalion 3rd
XX
Hungarian II
Regiment XX 68 Guards
th
18th Rifle Corps
Rifle
Soviet X
Brigade 66th Guards
Romanian XX Rifle
Division
XXX
Corps
Infantry Cavalry
Tank Assault Guns
0 Miles 5
Front Lines
0 KM 5 10
1 Jan 9 Jan 15 Jan 18 Jan 6 Feb
The Soviets opened fire with artillery as soon as the attempt Successful Breakout
to breakout began. Lead elements from 13. Panzerdivision
Oberstleutnants Wilhelm Schoening and Joachim-
and 8. SS-Kavalleriedivision were slaughtered under the heavy
Helmut Wolff led an attempt by the remains of the
barrage. A second wave did little better.
Panzerdivision Feldherrnhalle towards Budakeszi with
Various other groups of Hungarians and Germans made it about 600 men. They overran the Soviet blocking forces
out in small numbers, but the majority were either killed and made their way to woods using ravines and gullies for
or taken prisoner. On 13 February the remaining defenders cover. By 14 February almost half the group had reached
surrendered to the Soviets. After an epic struggle, the city of the main German lines. This was the largest single force
Budapest had been lost. to make it out of the Budapest encirclement.
41
‘FELDHERRNHALLE’ DIVISIONS
13. Panzerdivision (13th Armoured THE BATTLE OF DEBRECEN
Division) and Panzergrenadierdivision (HUNGARIAN CAMPAIGN)
Feldherrnhalle (Motorised Infantry As soon as 13. Panzerdivision arrived at
Division Feldherrnhalle) were both in the front its 66. Panzergrenadierregiment
the process of rebuilding when they were hit an anti-tank gun line at Karcag on
hastily reinforced and thrown into the 8 October and quickly overran the posi-
cauldron of the battle for Hungary in tion, clearing away the Soviet anti-tank
October 1944. gunners with ease. The Panther battal-
ion then attacked the Soviet armoured
ORIGINS OF THE
FELDHERNHALLE forces assembled near Püspökladany.
The Feldherrnhalle units of the They crushed the Soviet tanks, making
German Army have their origins in the short work of the enemy vehicles with
Sturmabteilung (SA, also known at the Brown Shirts) of the the Panthers’ powerful 7.5cm guns.
Nazi Party. This paramilitary organisation acted as the strong This allowed the panzergrenadiers to take Püspökladany.
arm of the Nazi Party until the SS subsumed many of their However, Soviet pressure meant the city could not be held
duties after the bloody elimination of the SA leadership in the and the division withdrew after hard fighting on 9 October.
1934 “Night of the Long Knives”. A kampfgruppe (battle group) of Panzergrenadierdivision
Feldherrnhalle joined them at the front on 11 October.
However, the Brown Shirts survived the elimination of their
influential leaders and regained some standing in the Nazi By mid-October the Feldherrnhalle units were withdrawn
organisation. They supplied an elite honour guard for party north to defences in front of the Tisza River to cover the
events known at the SA-Standarte Feldherrnhalle. This unit retreat of the German Eighth Army near Polgár. During this
formed the basis for a training and recruitment organisation time Soviet mobile units made a massive push past Debrecen
that provided volunteers to fight in a variety of Luftwaffe (air north-westwards towards the Tisza, out pacing their infantry
force) and Heer (army) units. From these origins the SA lead- supports. The Germans quickly responded on 23 October by
ership worked to get a fully Brown Shirt recruited division organising a counterattack from the west with III Panzerkorps
in the field. In 1943 the reformation of 60. Infanteriedivision and from the north with infantry forces to cut off the over
(mot) into Panzergrenadierdivision Feldherrnhalle went some exposed Soviet armour and cavalry.
way to achieving this. The new division combined various The attack caught the Soviets by surprise and much of the
regiments with strong links to the Brown Shirts into one for- Pliev Cavalry Mechanised Group was cut off or forced to
mation, with replacement volunteers and conscripts coming withdraw. The Soviet cavalry and supporting tanks took
through SA replacement battalions. heavy casualties in the process. The counterattack allowed
the German and Hungarian armies to complete their retreat
PANZERGRENADIERDIVISION across the Tisza River and to stabilise their line along the
FELDHERRNHALLE natural defences of the waterway.
The remnants of Panzergrenadierdivision Feldherrnhalle (after
its destruction during Soviet Operation Bagration) and BUDAPEST ENCIRCLEMENT
the new 109. Panzer Brigade were to combine in Miskolc, It wasn’t long before both divisions were back in action as
Hungary in October 1944. However, before the panzer bri- the Soviets swept from the south and east across the Tisza
gade could arrive and the union could take place, both units and towards Budapest in early November. 13. Panzerdivision
were committed to the fighting in the east of Hungary. counterattacked towards Ócsa on 2 November, retaking it
after halting the Soviet advance. Meanwhile Panzerdivision
13. PANZERDIVISION ‘FELDHERRNHALLE’ Feldherrnhalle (as the panzergrenadier division had been
13. Panzerdivision had its first association with the renamed) fought alongside 8. SS-Kavalleriedivision (8th SS
‘Feldherrnhalle’ title on 15 May 1944 when they absorbed Cavalry Division) just southeast of Budapest at Vecsés. The
1030. Grenadierregiment (mot) Feldherrnhalle. It was at this town fell, but was retaken by the Feldherrnhalle and SS troops
time that it was decided to make 13. Panzerdivision the after bloody street fighting on 4 November. During the rest
second ‘Feldherrnhalle’ formation. of November both divisions were involved in heavy fighting
13. Panzerdivision was then heavily engaged in the fighting holding off the Soviet advance on Budapest to the north and
against the Soviet offensive to invade Romania. They took east of the city.
high casualties and were eventually evacuated to Örkény,
35 km (22 miles) south of Budapest, to begin their refit. At
Örkény they joined 110. Panzer Brigade Feldherrnhalle and
the two formations were combined on 1 October 1944.
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MISKOLC
NYIREGYHAZA
HAJDUBÖSZÖRMÉNY
VÁC
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HATVAN zaR
Tis
DEBRECEN
NÁDUDVAR
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be Riv
ÓCSA SZOLNOK
0 KM 20
Danu
KARCAG 0 Miles 20
Kampfgruppe Panzergrenadierdivision Feldherrnhalle 13. Panzerdivision Feldherrnhalle
THE SIEGE OF BUDAPEST group from Panzerdivision Feldherrnhalle commanded by

The bulk of both divisions became encircled within the city, Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant-Colonel) Wilhelm Schoening
with only some supply and maintenance units withdrawn and Oberstleutnant Joachim-Helmut Wolff who escaped
to the west beforehand. Among these units was the staff of with 600 men.
Panzerdivision Feldherrnhalle, so the units inside Budapest “I have nightmares every night because I am alive.” –
then came under the command of 13. Panzerdivision Oberstleutnant Joachim-Helmut Wolff, one of the few who
Feldherrnhalle. escaped the siege.
During the fighting most of the armour from the two divisions “We won’t let them trap us. The day after tomorrow we’ll
was grouped together to act as a mobile reserve and fought be sitting together again over a drink.” – Generalmajor
against Soviet assaults and break-ins. The panzergrenadiers Schmidhuber to his fellow officers a few hours before the
of the divisions fought side-by-side in the northeast of the breakout, in which he was killed.
city, often counterattacking Soviet assaults and reinforcing With the fall of Budapest many more Feldherrnhalle men
Hungarian positions. would be marched off eastwards to the misery of Soviet
At this point the fighting for the city proper began. Protracted, internment and a likely death through cold, starvation,
bitter and savage street fighting became the norm. Every abuse, or neglect. Few would see home again.
house, building or patch of open ground was fought over However, the title Feldherrnhalle would live on. Even as the
tenaciously. last men of these two division made a desperate dash for
Slowly the overwhelming pressure from the Soviets and friendly lines westward, moves were afoot to rebuild the two
Romanians told, and by 17 January the Feldherrnhalle pan- division as Panzerkorps Feldherrnhalle.
zergrenadiers were fighting for the city centre of Pest with
their backs to the Danube River. The order was finally given Feldherrnhalle
to evacuate to Buda on the western side of the river. The title ‘Feldherrnhalle’ was given to Heer (German Army)
The house-to-house fighting continued on the other side of units who drew their recruits from the SA (Sturmabteilung) or
the river with the Soviets determined to wipe out the pocket ‘Brown Shirts’, the original paramilitary organisation of the
before any of the German relief attempts could breakthrough Nazi Party, who were later usurped by the SS. The specific title
to the city. The Feldherrnhalle units took charge of the defence ‘Feldherrnhalle’ refers to the Feldherrnhalle (Field Marshals’
in the south of Buda from 18 January. The hilly suburbs of Hall) in Munich where an attempted Nazi coup was crushed
Buda proved a hard nut to crack for the Soviet assaulters. by the Bavarian state police on 9 November 1923. It resulted
However, by 5 February the Buda pocket had been reduced in Hitler’s arrest and imprisonment.
dramatically and was in danger of being split in two. On
11 February it was decided to make a desperate breakout.
The largest and most successful group to make it pass the
surrounding Soviets and back to the German lines was a
43
PANZER IV/70 TANK COMPANY TANK FORMATION
HEADQUARTERS
PANZER IV/70
TANK COMPANY HQ
LG248
45
PANZER IV/70 TANK COMPANY
PANZER IV/70 PANZER IV/70 PANZER IV/70 WIRBELWIND

TANK PLATOON TANK PLATOON TANK PLATOON AA TANK PLATOON
LG249 LG249 LG249 LG250
45
45
45
46
PANTHER OSTWIND
LG104 LG251
35
46
TIGER MÖBELWAGEN
LG102 LG165
31
46
ARMOURED SD KFZ 7/1
PANZERGRENADIER QUAD AA PLATOON
PLATOON LG143
70
LG253
50
Hopefully this panzergrenadier commander would be

smart enough to know that the forces had to work in
coordination and his panzer wasn’t a cure-all for every
tough situation encountered in battle. While its front
armour was good, Braun had no confidence in its side
armour, and the Panzer IV/70 sacrificed flexibility
for punch with its fixed armament.
“Order coming though now, we’re to lead the attack on
Hill 82 supported by artillery and panzergrenadiers.
Recon forces indicate enemy is comprised mostly of
infantry and a few anti-tank guns which haven’t been
dug in yet.”
Although he wasn’t permitted to say it out loud, in Braun consulted his map, the hill in question was in
the privacy of his own thoughts Oberfeldwebel Braun an area of mixed terrain with ample cover. Much of the
considered what a disaster the past few weeks had been. area was wooded which would reduce the open-field
First the Romanians switch sides and started fighting flexibility of any enemy tanks that decided to come
alongside the Reds, and now the Wehrmacht had been out and play.
pushed back into Hungary. At least the Hungarians
“Driver, move out!”
weren’t switching sides, yet.
Braun’s panzer moved forward. Through his periscopes
Braun’s tank-hunter was brand new, at least. It mated
he could see the rest of his platoon advancing,
the venerable Panzer IV chassis with the Panther’s
flanked by panzergrenadiers in half-tracks. A
outstanding anti-tank gun. If they’d thought to
blinding flash was the only notice he got as one of the
give everyone a bit more room that would have been
panzergrenadier half-tracks exploded into a ball of
nice, though.
flame. He quickly identified the anti-tank gun.
“Driver, stand by to move up. We’re to be
“Loader, high explosive, gunner target anti-tank gun
counterattacking with the Panzergrenadiers. Vogel, any
left 20 degrees!”
word from company?”
The high explosive round found its mark, and the
“No Oberfeldwebel, nothing yet.” Vogel was a good man.
panzergrenadiers were moving forward on foot to
He always seemed to be able to cut through the static
assault the position.
and chatter and keep the crew in contact regardless of
conditions.
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PANZER IV/70 HQ TANK COMPANY HQ
CONFIDENT 4+ • STORMTROOPERS • CAREFUL 4+

Counterattack 5+
SP Gun
ARMOUR
3+ 9
Third Reich
Last Stand FRONT
2x Panzer IV/70 (7.5cm) 18 POINTS
1x Panzer IV/70 (7.5cm) 9 POINTS VETERAN
SKILL
3+
SIDE &
REAR 4
SP Gun
Assault 4+ TOP 1
The 13. Panzerdivision and Panzerdivision
Feldherrnhalle Panzer units are armed with the 10”/25CM 12”/30CM 16”/40CM 18”/45CM 5+
new Panzer IV/70 and Panther G tanks. These ROF
WEAPON RANGE ANTI- FIRE- NOTES
became part of the units when both divisions HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
merged with a Panzer brigade each. These well Panzer IV/70 (7.5cm) 40”/100CM 2 1 14 3+ Forward Firing
equipped, but inexperienced units provide the Panzer IV/70 (MG) 16”/40CM 3 3 2 6 Forward Firing
division veterans with the raw materials needed

to complete their refit. New tanks in hand
they rushed to the front in time for the battles
at Debrecen.
PANZER IV/70 TANKPANZER

PLATOON
IV/70 TANK PLATOON
Counterattack 5+
SP Gun
ARMOUR
3+ 9
Third Reich
Last Stand FRONT
4x Panzer IV/70 (7.5cm) 36 POINTS
3x Panzer IV/70 (7.5cm) 27 POINTS VETERAN
SKILL
3+
SIDE &
REAR 4
SP Gun
Assault 4+ TOP 1
The Panzer IV/70 tank combined the excellent TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
gun of the Panther tank with the tested hull of the 10”/25CM 12”/30CM 16”/40CM 18”/45CM 5+
Panzer IV tank. With additional armour this made ROF ANTI- FIRE-
WEAPON RANGE NOTES
for a formidable fighting vehicle. HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
Panzer IV/70 (7.5cm) 40”/100CM 2 1 14 3+ Forward Firing

The Feldherrnhalle divisions also used the Panther Panzer IV/70 (MG) 16”/40CM 3 3 2 6 Forward Firing
tank, one of the best fighting vehicles to see
service in the war. Its heavy armour and excellent
manoeuvrability made it devastating in an attack.
PANZER IV/70 (7.5CM): Features

LONG 7.5cm GUN: The Panzer IV/70 is armed with the FORWARD FIRING: Tank-hunters don't have turrets, so
same long 7.5cm KwK42 L/70 gun as the Panther tank and can only engage targets to their front.
can crack the front armour of any Soviet tank.
SP GUN: Turretless tank-hunters are vulnerable to enemy
WELL-ARMOURED: The Panzer IV/70 has thick sloped infantry at close quarters, so should be escorted by their
front armour. However, to keep its weight down its side own infantry to keep enemy infantry at bay.
armour is not as thick.
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WIRBELWIND AA TANK PLATOON
WIRBELWIND AA TANK PLATOON
SP Gun
Counterattack 6 ARMOUR
3+ 3
Third Reich
Last Stand FRONT
4x Wirbelwind (2cm Quad) 9 POINTS
3x Wirbelwind (2cm Quad) 7 POINTS VETERAN
SKILL
3+
SIDE &
REAR 2
2x Wirbelwind (2cm Quad) 4 POINTS SP Gun
Assault 5+ TOP 0
The Wirbelwind (Whirlwind) anti-aircraft tank 10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 20”/50CM 3+
replaces the fold-down sides of the older types ROF ANTI- FIRE-
WEAPON RANGE NOTES
with a proper armoured turret mounting quad- HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
Wirbelwind (Quad 2cm) 20”/50CM 5 3 5 5+ Dedicated AA

ruple 2cm FlaK38V guns.
OSTWIND AA TANK PLATOON

OSTWIND AA TANK PLATOON
SP Gun
3+ 4
Third Reich
Last Stand FRONT
4x Ostwind (3.7cm) 12 POINTS
3x Ostwind (3.7cm) 9 POINTS VETERAN
SKILL
3+
SIDE &
REAR 3
2x Ostwind (3.7cm) 6 POINTS SP Gun
Assault 5+ TOP 0
The Ostwind (East Wind) has been designed in 10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 20”/50CM 3+
1944 as a successor to the Wirbelwind. Armed ROF ANTI- FIRE-
WEAPON RANGE NOTES
with a 3.7cm FlaK43 anti-aircraft gun it has HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
Ostwind (3.7cm) 24”/60CM 3 2 7 4+ Dedicated AA

better range and hitting power than the Quad
2cm AA gun of it predecessor.
MÖBELWAGEN AA TANK PLATOON

AA Tank
3+ 2
Third Reich
Last Stand FRONT
4x Möbelwagen (3.7cm) 10 POINTS
3x Möbelwagen (3.7cm) 8 POINTS VETERAN
SKILL
3+
SIDE &
REAR 1
2x Möbelwagen (3.7cm) 5 POINTS
AA Tank
Assault 5+ TOP 0
The Flakpanzer IV is nicknamed ‘Möbelwagen’ 10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 20”/50CM 3+
or ‘Furniture Van’ for it’s slab-sided appearance
until the armoured shields are folded down to HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
give its 3.7cm AA gun an all-round field of fire. Möbelwagen (3.7cm) 24”/60CM 3 2 7 4+ Dedicated AA
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5. PANZERDIVISION
14 TH
PANZERGRENADIER REGIMENT
The 1st Battalion, 14th Panzergrenadier Regiment were During 1942 it fought along with the division around
mounted in Sd Kfz 251 armoured half-tracks, while the Rzhev. In 1943, although they did not fight at Kursk, they
regiment’s 2nd Battalion were mounted in trucks. Because were involved in the immediate aftermath of the offensive
of their role was as armoured infantry 1st Battalion, 14th as the Soviets counterattacked and saw action around Orel
Panzergrenadier Regiment was often battle grouped together and Pripjet.
with either of the division’s two panzer battalions.

During the first half of 1944 they were heavily engaged in
Like all the panzergrenadiers of the 5th Panzer Division, the defensive battles and counterattack in northern Ukraine,
armoured panzergrenadiers were tough, experienced fight- playing a part in the liberation of Kovel in April.
ers, able to deal with any combat situation they encountered. Along with the rest of the division they were rushed to
The history of the 14th Panzergrenadier Regiment was long Byelorussia in July 1944. They contributed to two of the three
and distinguished. They were formed on 15 November Kampfgruppen (battle groups) formed by 5. Panzerivision
1938 as Schützen-Regiment 14 (14th Rifle Regiment). attempting to halt the Soviet northern attack towards Minsk.
After serving in Poland in 1939, France in 1940, and the Once the weight of the Soviet attack had told, they with-
Balkans in 1941, the regiment then took part in Operation drew along with the rest of the division into Lithuania. Both
Barbarossa, where they fought to the very gates of Moscow. defensive and counterattacking fighting continued through
On 5 July 1942, the regiment was renamed Panzergrenadier Lithuania, Poland and East Prussia in to 1945.
Regiment 14 (14th Panzergrenadier Regiment).
5. PANZERDIVISION
14TH PANZERGRENADIER REGIMENT
MINSK, BYELORUSSIA, 28 JUNE 1944
REGIMENT HQ
BATAILLON HQ BATAILLON HQ
9x Sd Kfz 10/4 (2cm) AA half-track
9. AA COMPANY
6x MG42 machine-gun 6x MG42 machine-gun

3x Panzerschreck anti-tank 3x Panzerschreck anti-tank
4x Sd Kfz 251 half-track 4x Kfz 70 truck
6x Grille (15cm) SP gun
2. PLATOON 2. PLATOON 10. GUN COMPANY
6x Sd Kfz 251 (Flame) half-track

10. GUN COMPANY
4x sMG42 machine-gun 4x sMG42 machine-gun
2x Sd Kfz 251 half-track 2x 8cm mortars
2x Sd Kfz 251 (8cm) mortar 2x 7.5cm infantry gun
half-track 6x Kfz 70 truck
2x Sd Kfz 251 (7.5cm) gun
4. PLATOON
half-tracks
4. PLATOON 5. COMPANY
3. COMPANY
6x Sd Kfz 251 (7.5cm) gun

half-track
6x Sd Kfz 251 (7.5cm) gun GUN PLATOON
half-tracks
GUN PLATOON
3x 7.5cm Pak40 gun

TANK-HUNTER PLATOON
3x 7.5cm Pak40 gun
TANK-HUNTER PLATOON 8. HEAVY COMPANY
4. HEAVY COMPANY II BATAILLON

I BATAILLON
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ARMOURED
PANZERGRENADIER COMPANY INFANTRY FORMATION
HEADQUARTERS
ARMOURED
PANZERGRENADIER
COMPANY HQ
LG252
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ARMOURED ARMOURED ARMOURED

PANZERGRENADIER PANZERGRENADIER PANZERGRENADIER
LG253 LG253 LG253
50
50
50
PANZERGRENADIER PANTHER
PLATOON TANK PLATOON
LG255 LG104
55
35
RECONNAISSANCE PANZER IV
PLATOON TANK PLATOON
LG174 LG167
59
37
STUG
TANK PLATOON
LG247
37
PANZER IV/70
TANK PLATOON
LG249
45
ARTILLERY ARTILLERY ARTILLERY
ARMOURED ARMOURED GRILLE

8cm MORTAR SECTION 7.5cm GUN PLATOON 15cm GUN PLATOON
LG115 LG117 LG118
52
52
53
15cm GUN
PLATOON
LG127
19
WEAPONS WEAPONS ANTI-TANK ANTI-AIRCRAFT
ARMOURED ARMOURED 7.5CM TANK-HUNTER SD KFZ 10/4

sMG34 MACHINE-GUN FLAME-THROWER PLATOON LIGHT AA PLATOON
PLATOON PLATOON LG131 LG142
56
70
LG114 LG119
51
53
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ARMOURED
ARMOURED
PANZERGRENADIER HQ HQ
COMPANY
MOTIVATION • INFANTRY FORMATION • HQ TRANSPORT • IS HIT ON
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
2x MP40 SMG team VETERAN

SKILL
3+ Infantry
3+
with Panzerfaust
1x Sd Kfz 251 (MG)
half-track (LG112) 5 POINTS
A panzergrenadier regiment’s gepanzerte, or 8”/20CM 8”/20CM 12”/30CM 12”/30CM AUTO

armoured, panzergrenadier battalion mounts its WEAPON RANGE ROF ANTI- FIRE- NOTES
best men in Sd Kfz 251 armoured half-tracks to MP40 SMG team 4”/10CM 3 3 1 6 Pinned ROF 1
allow them to keep pace with tanks in an attack. or Panzerfaust anti-tank 4”/10CM 1 1 12 5+ Limited 1, Slow Firing
ARMOURED PANZERGRENADIER HALF-TRACKS: Features

SD KFZ 251: The Sd Kfz 251 half-track gives the 8cm MORTAR HALF-TRACKS: The panzergrenadiers have
panzergrenadiers the speed and armour to attack at the their own fire support. The 8cm mortar half-tracks provide
same pace as the panzers. Suppressing the enemy defences quick and accurate artillery support.
with their on-board weapons, the panzergrenadiers can
7.5cm GUN HALF-TRACKS: The 7.5cm gun-armed
be on top of the enemy positions before the defenders can
half-tracks have the same firepower as a tank, reducing the
reposition their reserves and bring fire to bear.
panzergrenadiers’ need for tank support.
MOUNTED ASSAULT: Experience has taught the panzer
FLAME-THROWER HALF-TRACKS: Fire is a primal fear
grenadiers that weak opposition can be overrun without
of human beings, making flame-throwing half-tracks a
needing to dismount. The panzergrenadiers fire from their
terrifying weapon. Their attacks are deadly against dug-in
half-tracks, throwing grenades as they storm through the
troops, clearing the path for the panzergrenadiers’ assault.
enemy position.
Use smoke and terrain to cover the approach of your flame-
DISMOUNTED ASSAULT: While mounted assaults can be throwers for maximum shock effect.
effective, strong enemy anti-tank defences can make that
GRILLE: Whether firing as artillery or as assault guns, the
tactic very costly, while dense terrain prevents it outright.
Grille self-propelled 15cm guns provide unmatched punch
In these cases, the panzergrenadiers dismount and attack
against machine-guns, guns, and bunkers.
on foot, with their half-tracks giving covering fire.
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ARMOURED
PANZERGRENADIER PLATOON
ARMOURED
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
7x MG42 team with Panzerfaust

VETERAN
SKILL
3+ Infantry
3+
4x Sd Kfz 251 (MG)
5x MG42 team with Panzerfaust

3x Sd Kfz 251 (MG)
half-track (LG112) 11 POINTS 8”/20CM 8”/20CM 12”/30CM 12”/30CM AUTO

OPTIONS MG42 team 16”/40CM 3 2 2 6
• Add one Panzerschreck anti-tank team or Panzerfaust anti-tank 4”/10CM 1 1 12 5+ Limited 1, Slow Firing
for +2 points. OPTIONAL

Panzerschreck anti-tank 8”/20CM 1 1 11 5+ Assault 4+, Slow Firing
• Replace one Sd Kfz 251 (MG)

half‑track with Sd Kfz 251 (3.7cm) Protected from enemy rifle and machine-gun fire in their Sd Kfz 251 half-
half-track (LG112) at no cost. tracks, the armoured panzergrenadiers fight with the hard-nosed determi-
The Unit Leader is one of the MG42 teams, and is nation for which the German panzer troops are renowned. When a panzer
mounted on a small base (see page 77). division divides into battle groups, the armoured panzergrenadiers always
support the tanks, dealing with troublesome infantry as needed.

SD KFZ 251 HALF-TRACK TRANSPORT
MOTIVATION • TRANSPORT ATTACHMENT • IS HIT ON
CONFIDENT 4+ ASSAULT • MOUNTED ASSAULT • CAREFUL 4+
Transport
Counterattack 6 4+ ARMOUR
5+ 1
Transport
Remount FRONT
Transport Attachment to: MOUNTED
ASSAULT
Armoured Panzergrenadier VETERAN

SKILL
3+
1 OR
PASSENGERS
2 SIDE &
REAR 1
Company HQ (LG252), Transport
Assault 5+ 4+ 3+ TOP 0
or Armoured Panzergrenadier Platoon (LG253),
or Armoured sMG34
Machine-gun Platoon (LG114) 10”/25CM 10”/25CM 16”/40CM 28”/70CM 3+

The Sd Kfz 251 half-track gives the panzer Sd Kfz 251 (MGs) 16”/40CM 4 4 2 6 Self-defence AA
grenadiers unmatched mobility while protected Sd Kfz 251 (3.7cm) 24”/60CM 2 1 6 4+ Forward Firing
by armour. Their aggressive approach to battle
has led them to develop mounted-assault tactics,
fighting from the back of their half-tracks.
SD KFZ 251 (MG) SD KFZ 251 (8cm)

Role: Transport Role: Artillery
Direct-fire Range: 24”/60cm Artillery Range: 40”/100cm
ROF: 4 Firepower: 4+
Firepower: 6 Other: Smoke Bombardment
Other: Mounted Assault
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ARMOURED
SMG34 MACHINE-GUN PLATOON ARMOURED
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
4x sMG34 HMG
VETERAN
SKILL
3+ Infantry
3+
2x Sd Kfz 251 (MG)
4+
Heavy Weapon
Half-track (LG112) 7 POINTS Assault
2x sMG34 HMG TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
1x Sd Kfz 251 (MG) 8”/20CM 8”/20CM 12”/30CM 12”/30CM AUTO
Half-track (LG112) 4 POINTS
4x sMG34 HMG 6 POINTS sMG34 HMG 24”/60CM 6 2 2 6
2x sMG34 HMG 3 POINTS
Like their panzergrenadier platoon, the machine- This gives the company the firepower to assault most targets without slow-
gunners of the Schwere, or heavy platoon, can ing the pace of the advance.
fight from their half-tracks.
HALF-TRACKS: ON THE TABLE

There are several different models of half-tracks and self-propelled guns.
The key differences are highlighted below to help you pick the right vehicle for the job.
SD KFZ 251 (7.5cm) SD KFZ 251 (FLAME)

Role: Assault Gun Role: Flame-thrower
Direct-fire Range: 24”/60cm Direct-fire Range: 4”/10cm
ROF: 2 ROF: 4
Firepower: 3+ Firepower: AUTO
Other: HEAT
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ARMOURED
8cm MORTAR8CM
SECTION
ARMOURED
MORTAR SECTION
SP Gun
3+ 1
Third Reich
Last Stand FRONT
4x Sd Kfz 251 (8cm) 6 POINTS
2x Sd Kfz 251 (8cm) 3 POINTS VETERAN
SKILL
3+
SIDE &
REAR 1
SP Gun
Assault 5+ TOP 0
The Sd Kfz 251/2 half-tracks from the heavy
weapons platoon carry 8cm mortars in the 10”/25CM 10”/25CM 16”/40CM 28”/70CM 3+
passenger compartment to support the infantry
ROF ANTI- FIRE-
with fast, accurate artillery fire. The half-tracks WEAPON RANGE HALTED MOVING TANK POWER NOTES
Forward Firing,
carry the weapon and ammunition together, Sd Kfz 251 (8cm) 40”/100CM ARTILLERY 1 4+ Smoke Bombardment
ready and able to quickly provide support for the Sd Kfz 251 (MG) 16”/40CM 3 3 2 6 Self-defence AA
panzergrenadiers.
ARMOURED
7.5cm GUN PLATOON ARMOURED
7.5CM GUN PLATOON
SP Gun
3+ 1
Third Reich
Last Stand FRONT
6x Sd Kfz 251 (7.5cm) 9 POINTS
4x Sd Kfz 251 (7.5cm) 6 POINTS VETERAN
SKILL
3+
SIDE &
REAR 1
2x Sd Kfz 251 (7.5cm) 3 POINTS SP Gun
Assault 5+ TOP 0
The Sd Kfz 251/9 is a new model of half-track 10”/25CM 10”/25CM 16”/40CM 28”/70CM 3+
that carries a short 7.5cm gun. This small battery ROF ANTI- FIRE-
of guns function a lot like the towed infantry
Sd Kfz 251 (7.5cm) 24”/60CM 2 1 9 3+ Forward Firing, HEAT
guns found with the motorised panzergrenadiers.
Sd Kfz 251 (MG) 16”/40CM 3 3 2 6 Forward Firing
The half-track's armoured protection means that
it can get close to the action to knock out threats
to the infantry, using high-explosive shells with
pinpoint accuracy
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GRILLE 15cm GUN PLATOON
GRILLE 15CM GUN PLATOON
SP Gun
3+ 4
Third Reich
Last Stand FRONT
2x Grille (15cm) 8 POINTS
VETERAN
SKILL
3+
SIDE &
REAR 1
Unlike the lighter 7.5cm gun, the 15cm gun SP Gun
Assault 5+ TOP 0
cannot be mounted on a Sd Kfz 251 half-track,
so the Germans built the Grille (Cricket). This
10”/25CM 12”/30CM 16”/40CM 18”/45CM 4+
gives the panzergrenadiers some serious firepower
ROF ANTI- FIRE-
to knock out bunkers, and a heavy artillery piece WEAPON RANGE HALTED MOVING TANK POWER NOTES
to bombard stubborn defences. Grille (15cm) 56”/140CM ARTILLERY 3 2+ Forward Firing
or Direct Fire 16”/40CM 1 1 7 AUTO Brutal, Forward Firing, Slow Firing
Grille (MG) 16”/40CM 3 2 2 6
ARMOURED
FLAME-THROWER PLATOON
ARMOURED
FLAME-THROWER PLATOON
MOTIVATION • TANK UNIT • FLAME TANK • IS HIT ON
• STORMTROOPERS•
RELUCTANT 5+ CAREFUL 4+
Third Reich
6x Sd Kfz 251 (Flame) 12 POINTS

SKILL FRONT 1
VETERAN 3+
4x Sd Kfz 251 (Flame) 8 POINTS Flame Tank
Assault 5+
SIDE &
REAR 1
2x Sd Kfz 251 (Flame) 4 POINTS TOP 0
Armoured flame-throwers like the Sd Kfz 251/16 10”/25CM 10”/25CM 16”/40CM 28”/70CM 3+
half-track are successful terror weapons. With ROF ANTI- FIRE-
WEAPON RANGE NOTES
a flame-thrower spewing fire from each side, HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
Sd Kfz 251 (Flame) 4”/10CM 4 4 2 AUTO Flame-thrower
enemy infantry abandon their positions rather (Flame-throwers)
than be burned to death, clearing the way for the Sd Kfz 251 (Flame) (MG) 16”/40CM 3 3 2 6 Forward Firing
panzergrenadiers.
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PANZERGRENADIER COMPANY INFANTRY FORMATION
HEADQUARTERS
PANZERGRENADIER
COMPANY HQ
LG254
55
PANZERGRENADIER PANZERGRENADIER PANZERGRENADIER

LG255 LG255 LG255
55
55
55
ARMOURED PANTHER
PANZERGRENADIER TANK PLATOON
PLATOON LG104
35
LG253 50
PANZER IV
RECONNAISSANCE TANK PLATOON
PLATOON LG167
37
LG174
59
STUG
TANK PLATOON
LG247
37
PANZER IV/70
TANK PLATOON
LG249
45
ARTILLERY ARTILLERY ARTILLERY
8cm MORTAR ARMOURED GRILLE

SECTION 7.5cm GUN PLATOON 15cm GUN PLATOON
LG116 LG117 LG118
56
52
53
7.5cm GUN 15cm GUN

PLATOON PLATOON
LG126 LG127
19
19
12cm MORTAR
PLATOON
LG172
56
WEAPONS ANTI-TANK WEAPONS ANTI-AIRCRAFT
sMG34 MACHINE-GUN 7.5CM TANK-HUNTER ARMOURED SD KFZ 10/4

PLATOON PLATOON FLAME-THROWER LIGHT AA PLATOON
LG122 LG131 PLATOON LG142
56
70
17
LG119
53
2CM
LIGHT AA PLATOON
LG187
70
54
PANZERGRENADIERPANZERGRENADIER
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
2x MP40 SMG team VETERAN

SKILL
3+ Infantry
3+
Despite their name, most panzergrenadier

companies are motorised in trucks rather than TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
8”/20CM 8”/20CM 12”/30CM 12”/30CM AUTO

mounted in armoured vehicles. None-the-
less, they are still the core of the panzer and WEAPON RANGE ROF
HALTED MOVING
ANTI- FIRE-
TANK POWER NOTES
panzergrenadier divisions. MP40 SMG team 4”/10CM 3 3 1 6 Pinned ROF 1

or Panzerfaust anti-tank 4”/10CM 1 1 12 5+ Limited 1, Slow Firing
Panzergrenadiers have a large amount of close fire
support. Use this in attacks to knock out enemy
machine-gun nests and infantry guns as your
from cover to cover until you reach your assault positions. Then under
soldiers advance. Move quickly and decisively covering fire from your machine-guns, storm the objective.
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
7x MG42 team
VETERAN
SKILL
3+
3+
11 POINTS
Infantry
with Panzerfaust
5x MG42 team

• Add one Panzerschreck anti-tank team WEAPON RANGE ROF
HALTED MOVING
ANTI- FIRE-
TANK POWER NOTES
for +2 points. MG42 team 16”/40CM 3 2 2 6

The Unit Leader is one of the MG42 teams, and is OPTIONAL
mounted on a small base (see page 77). Panzerschreck anti-tank 8”/20CM 1 1 11 5+ Assault 4+, Slow Firing
The 2nd Battalion, 14th Panzergrenadier Regiment, do not fight from these, they dismount and fight on foot, using the supe-
and both battalions of 13th Panzergrenadier rior firepower provided by having six MG42 light machine-guns in each
Regiment, of the 5th Panzer Division are all platoon to hold and defend the gains won by the panzertruppen.
mounted in cross-country trucks. However, they
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8cm MORTAR8SECTION
CM MORTAR SECTION
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE

SKILL
3+ Infantry
3+
4+
Heavy Weapon
Assault
Mortars are one of the most useful support
weapons available to the infantry. Due to being
so close to the front line and their steep arc of
4”/10CM 4”/10CM 6”/15CM 8”/20CM AUTO
fire, they can range in with higher accuracy than
ROF ANTI- FIRE-
divisional artillery and can get rounds on the WEAPON RANGE HALTED MOVING TANK POWER NOTES
ground a lot faster. 8cm mortar 40”/100CM ARTILLERY 1 4+ Smoke Bombardment
12cm MORTAR12PLATOON
CM MORTAR PLATOON
MOTIVATION • GUN UNIT • LARGE GUN • IS HIT ON
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE

SKILL
3+ Gun
4+
2x 12cm mortar 4 POINTS Heavy Weapon
Assault 4+
The new panzer divisions supplement the older

8cm mortar with new 12cm mortars. Having 4”/10CM 4”/10CM 6”/15CM 8”/20CM 3+
learned how deadly these light and simple
weapons are from the Red Army), they now field HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
their own versions. 12cm mortar 56”/140CM ARTILLERY 2 3+
7.5cm TANK-HUNTER PLATOON

7.5CM TANK-HUNTER PLATOON
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
4x 7.5cm gun 15 POINTS VETERAN

SKILL
3+ Gun
3+
3x 7.5cm gun 11 POINTS Gun
Assault 4+
2x 7.5cm gun 7 POINTS
No anti-tank gun has earned its reputation more 2”/5CM 2”/5CM 4”/10CM 6”/15CM 5+
than the 7.5cm PaK40. These guns started to ROF ANTI- FIRE-
arrive in large numbers on the front by the start
7.5cm gun 32”/80CM 2 1 12 3+ Forward Firing
of 1944, replacing the older 5cm guns.
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PANZER-AUFKLÄ
PANZER-AUFKL ÄRUNGS-ABTEILUNG 5 UND 20
5 TH
& 20TH ARMOURED RECONNAISSANCE
BATTALIONS
5th Armoured Reconnaissance Battalion 20th Panzer Division) was attached to the 5th Panzer Division.
In January 1944 the elements of 5 Armoured Reconnnaissance
th The 5th Armoured Reconnnaissance Battalion returned to the
Battalion (Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 5) of the 5th Panzer division on 25 September.
Division began withdrawing from the division to refit and
reorganise. However, the Staff, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Companies 20th Armoured Reconnaissance Battalion
remained with the division during fighting around Bobruisk The 20th Armoured Reconnaissance Battalion (Panzer-
in late February 1944. Aufklärungs-Abteilung 20) is the reconnaissance battalion of the
By 8 May 1944 the battalion consisted of: Staff Company 20th Panzer Division. By 8 April 1944 the battalion had been
(Sd Kfz 222, 223 & 231), 1st Armoured Car Company (Sd reorganised as follows: Staff Company (Sd Kfz 234/2 Puma),
Kfz 250/9), 2nd Reconnaissance Company (Sd Kfz 250), 1st Armoured Car Company (Sd Kfz 250/9), 2nd Reconnaissance
3rd Reconnaissance Company (Sd Kfz 250), and 4th Heavy Company (Sd Kfz 250), 3rd Reconnaissance Company (Sd Kfz
Reconnaissance Company (Sd Kfz 251). 251), and 4th Heavy Reconnaissance Company (Sd Kfz 251).
The battalion fought alongside the rest of the 5th Panzer Division From 6 August until 25 September 1944 it was attached to the
during its counterattacks against Operation Bagration. 5th Panzer Division during the division’s fighting in Lithuania
and Courland (Western Latvia).
When the division was transferred to Lithuania on 13 August
1944, the 5th Armoured Reconnnaissance Battalion was
instead attached directly to the 26th Army Corps. During this FINLAND
NORWAY
SWEDEN
time the 20th Armoured Reconnaissance Battalion (from the
ESTONIA
Moscow
LATVIA
DENMARK
Lithuania
SOVIET UNION
THE RELIEF OF GERMANY
Warsaw
ARMY GROUP NORTH, Berlin
AUGUST 1944
Sixteenth
Tukums RIGA Army 22 Army
18 Aug L at v i a
Panzerverband 20 Aug
von Strachwitz
Corps Klef
Libau Frauenberg 43 Army Corps
(Liepāja) (Saldus) Doblen 51 Army
(Dobele) Mitau
(Jelgava)
Third Panzer Army 25 Aug 1 Army Corps
counterattack 2nd Baltic Front
Auce
43 Army 6 Guards Army
12 Pz Div 2 Guards Army
4 Pz Div 20 Aug
5 Pz Div
1st Baltic Front
Third Schaulen
5 Guards
Tank Army Dünaburg
Panzer (Siauliai) (Dvinsk,
Army Daugavpils)
MEMEL 14 Pz Div 20 Aug

Kvederne
(KLAIPEDA) (Kvėdarna) 7 Pz Div Kelmė 5 Army
GD PzG Div Rossenie

Lithuania
40th Pz Corps (Raseiniai)
Skaudvilè 0 Miles 50 100
0 Kilometres 50 100 150

Tauroggen
(Tauragè)
st
East
ugu
39 Army
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3A
P r u ss i a
e1
RECONNAISSANCE COMPANY INFANTRY FORMATION
HEADQUARTERS
RECONNAISSANCE
COMPANY HQ
LG256
59
RECONNAISSANCE RECONNAISSANCE RECONNAISSANCE

LG174 LG174 LG174
59
59
59
PANZERGRENADIER PANZERGRENADIER
PLATOON PLATOON
LG255 LG255
55
55
ARMOURED ARMOURED
PANZERGRENADIER PANZERGRENADIER
PLATOON PLATOON
LG253 LG253
50
50
RECONNAISSANCE RECONNAISSANCE RECONNAISSANCE
PUMA PUMA SD KFZ 234 (7.5cm)

SCOUT TROOP SCOUT TROOP GUN PLATOON
LG178 LG178 LG188
63
63
63
SD KFZ 250 SD KFZ 250
SCOUT TROOP SCOUT TROOP
LG179 LG179
62
62
SD KFZ 221 & 222 SD KFZ 231

LIGHT SCOUT TROOP HEAVY SCOUT TROOP
LG140 LG141
62
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ARTILLERY ARTILLERY ANTI-TANK ARTILLERY
RECONNAISSANCE RECONNAISSANCE 7.5CM TANK-HUNTER ARMOURED

8cm MORTAR SECTION 7.5cm GUN PLATOON PLATOON 7.5cm GUN PLATOON
LG176 LG177 LG131 LG117
60
61
56
52
58
RECONNAISSANCE
COMPANY HQHQ
MOTIVATION • INFANTRY FORMATION • HQ TRANSPORT • IS HIT ON
• SCOUT • STORMTROOPERS •
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
VETERAN
SKILL
3+ Infantry
3+
2x MP40 SMG team with Panzerfaust
2x Sd Kfz 250 (MG)
2x MP40 SMG team 8”/20CM 8”/20CM 12”/30CM 12”/30CM AUTO
The light reconnaissance company is organised MP40 SMG team 4”/10CM 3 3 1 6 Pinned ROF 1
along the same lines as a panzergrenadier compa-
ny. The biggest difference is that they are mount-
ed in the smaller Sd Kfz 250 half-track. While If they do get into a full-on fight, this can prove to be a blessing as the
this is often small enough to avoid detection, Sd Kfz 250 half-track is as heavily armed as the panzergrenadiers’ bigger
they need nearly twice as many of them. Sd Kfz 251, meaning that they have nearly twice the firepower.
RECONNAISSANCE PLATOON
RECONNAISSANCE PLATOON
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
7x MG42 team
VETERAN
SKILL
3+ Infantry
3+
7x Sd Kfz 250 (MG)
5x MG42 team
5x Sd Kfz 250 (MG)
8”/20CM 8”/20CM 12”/30CM 12”/30CM AUTO
7x MG42 team 9 POINTS MG42 team 16”/40CM 3 2 2 6
5x MG42 team 7 POINTS OPTIONAL
Panzerfaust anti-tank 4”/10CM 1 1 12 5+ Limited 1, Slow Firing
OPTIONS The reconnaissance platoon has the same infantry component as a pan-
• Equip MG42 teams with Panzerfaust zergrenadier platoon, but each squad is mounted in two Sd Kfz 250 half-
anti-tank for +2 points. tracks rather than a single Sd Kfz 251.
• Replace one Sd Kfz 250 (MG)
half‑track with Sd Kfz 250 (3.7cm)
half-track (LG175) at no cost.
The Unit Leader is one of the MG42 teams, and is
mounted on a small base (see page 77).

SD KFZ 250 HALF-TRACK TRANSPORT
MOTIVATION • TRANSPORT ATTACHMENT • IS HIT ON
CONFIDENT 4+ ASSAULT • MOUNTED ASSAULT • SCOUT • CAREFUL 4+
Transport
Counterattack 6 4+ ARMOUR
5+ 1
Transport
Remount FRONT
Transport Attachment to:
Reconnaissance Company HQ (LG256), VETERAN
SKILL
3+
MOUNTED
ASSAULT
SIDE &
REAR 1
or Reconnaissance Platoon (LG174) Transport
Assault 5+ 4+ TOP 0
The small Sd Kfz 250 half-track is fast and well-
10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 32”/80CM 4+
suited to sneaky reconnaissance work, although
ROF ANTI- FIRE-
its short wheelbase limits its ability to operate in WEAPON RANGE HALTED MOVING TANK POWER NOTES
really difficult terrain. Sd Kfz 250 (MG) 16”/40CM 4 4 2 6 Self-defence AA
Sd Kfz 250 (3.7cm) 24”/60CM 2 1 6 4+ Forward Firing
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RECONNAISSANCE: Features
SD KFZ 250: The Sd Kfz 250 half-track is a smaller version 7.5cm GUN HALF-TRACKS: The 7.5cm gun-armed Sd Kfz
of the panzergrenadiers’ Sd Kfz 251, carrying a single 250 half-tracks have the same firepower as the bigger
MG42 team. Although faster than it’s bigger cousin, the Sd Sd Kfz 251 version, while retaining the sneakiness of the
Kfz 250 has a much shorter wheelbase, limiting its ability smaller chassis.
to cross obstacles.
2cm SCOUT HALF-TRACKS: Earlier in the war, most
SCOUTS: The smaller size and greater speed of the German armoured cars were based on small 4-wheeled
Sd Kfz 250 makes it much easier to conceal, ideal for chassis that lacked cross-country capability. The new half-
reconnaissance operations where avoiding attention until tracked Sd Kfz 250/9 armoured cars fill the same role with
you are ready to launch a surprise attack is essential. much greater flexibility.
8cm MORTAR HALF-TRACKS: Like the panzergrenadiers, PUMA ARMOURED CARS: Like most countries, Germany
the reconnaissance company has its own fire support. experimented with heavy armoured cars. The result is the
The 8cm mortar half-tracks provide quick and accurate Sd Kfz 234/2 Puma eight-wheeled armoured car. Armed
artillery support. with the same 5cm gun as the Panzer III tank, it easily
outclasses Soviet armoured cars.
RECONNAISSANCERECONNAISSANCE
8cm MORTAR8CM SECTION
MORTAR SECTION
MOTIVATION • TANK UNIT • SCOUT • STORMTROOPERS • IS HIT ON
SP Gun
3+ 1
Third Reich
Last Stand FRONT
SKILL
3+
SIDE &
REAR 1
SP Gun
Assault 5+ TOP 0
The small Sd Kfz 250 (8cm) mortar carrier
has the same armament as the bigger Sd Kfz 10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 32”/80CM 4+
251 mortar carrier, although it does need more
ROF ANTI- FIRE-
frequent resupply due to its lack of space for WEAPON RANGE HALTED MOVING TANK POWER NOTES
Forward Firing,
ammunition. Its small size allows it to work its Sd Kfz 250 (8cm) 40”/100CM ARTILLERY 1 4+ Smoke Bombardment
way forward with the reconnaissance platoons, Sd Kfz 250 (MG) 16”/40CM 3 3 2 6 Self-defence AA
ready to launch a surprise bombardment in sup-

port of a sneak attack.
RECONNAISSANCE: ON THE TABLE

There are several different models of half-tracks and self-propelled guns.
The key differences are highlighted below to help you pick the right vehicle for the job.
SD KFZ 250 (MG) SD KFZ 250 (8cm) SD KFZ 250 (7.5cm)

Role: Transport Role: Artillery Role: Assault Gun
Front Armour: 1 Front Armour: 1 Front Armour: 1
Direct-fire Range: 16”/40cm Artillery Range: 40”/100cm Direct-fire Range: 24”/60cm
ROF: 4 Firepower: 4+ ROF: 2
Firepower: 6 Other: Smoke Anti-tank: 9
Other: Mounted Assault Bombardment Firepower: 3+
Other: HEAT
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RECONNAISSANCERECONNAISSANCE
7.5cm GUN PLATOON
7.5CM GUN PLATOON
SP Gun
3+ 1
Third Reich
Last Stand FRONT
SKILL
3+
SIDE &
REAR 1
SP Gun
Assault 5+ TOP 0
The Sd Kfz 250 (7.5cm) is the reconnaissance TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
version of the Sd Kfz 251 (7.5cm) gun half-track. 10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 32”/80CM 4+
Opening fire from concealment, it uses suprise ROF
to destroy enemy machine-guns and anti-tank HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
guns as the reconnaissance platoons overrun the Sd Kfz 250 (7.5cm) 24”/60CM 2 1 9 3+ Forward Firing, HEAT
enemy defences. Sd Kfz 250 (MG) 16”/40CM 3 3 2 6 Forward Firing
SD KFZ 250 (2cm) PUMA (5cm) SD KFZ 234 (7.5cm)

Role: Scout Role: Scout Role: Assault Gun
Front Armour: 1 Front Armour: 3 Front Armour: 3
Direct-fire Range: 20”/50cm Direct-fire Range: 28”/70cm Direct-fire Range: 24”/60cm
ROF: 3 ROF: 2 ROF: 2
Anti-tank: 5 Anti-tank: 9 Anti-tank: 9
Firepower: 5+ Firepower: 4+ Firepower: 3+
Other: Self-defence AA Other: HEAT
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SD KFZ 250 SCOUT SD

TROOP
KFZ 250 SCOUT TROOP
MOTIVATION • TANK UNIT • SCOUT • IS HIT ON
• SPEARHEAD • STORMTROOPERS •
Scout
4+ 1
Determined
Remount FRONT
2x Sd Kfz 250/9 (2cm)
1x Sd Kfz 250 (MG) 3 POINTS
VETERAN
SKILL
3+
SIDE &
REAR 1
Scout
Assault 4+ TOP 0
The Sd Kfz 250/9 2cm-armed half-tracked
armoured cars, and their Sd Kfz 250 command
10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 32”/80CM 4+
vehicle with its powerful radio, scout ahead of
ROF ANTI- FIRE-
the panzer division, spearheading its advance. WEAPON RANGE HALTED MOVING TANK POWER NOTES
Although well armed, they attempt to avoid Sd Kfz 250/9 (2cm) 20”/50CM 3 2 5 5+ Self-defence AA
combat with anything bigger, using stealth to Sd Kfz 250 & 250/9 (MG) 16”/40CM 3 3 2 6 Self-defence AA
complete their scouting role.
SD KFZ 221 & 222 LIGHTSDSCOUT

KFZ 221 &TROOP
222 LIGHT SCOUT TROOP
Wheeled Scout
4+ 1
Determined
Remount FRONT
2x Sd Kfz 222 (2cm)
1x Sd Kfz 221 (MG) 3 POINTS
VETERAN
SKILL
3+
SIDE &
REAR 0
OPTIONS
Scout
Assault 4+ TOP 0
• Replace the Sd Kfz 221 (MG) with TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
Sd Kfz 221 (2.8cm) at no cost. 10”/25CM 10”/25CM 16”/40CM 40”/100CM 4+

Note: The Sd Kfz 221 (2.8cm) does not have an MG. HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
Sd Kfz 222 (2cm) 20”/50CM 3 2 5 5+ Self-defence AA
The Sd Kfz 221 and 222 armoured cars are able Sd Kfz 221 & 222 (MG) 16”/40CM 3 3 2 6 Self-defence AA
to use their mobility to scout out the enemy and OPTIONAL

Sd Kfz 221 (2.8cm) 20”/50CM 1 1 7 5+ Forward Firing, No HE, Slow Firing
find and secure routes of advance for the panzers.
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PUMA SCOUT TROOP
PUMA SCOUT TROOP
Scout
4+ 3
Determined
Remount FRONT
2x Puma (5cm) 4 POINTS
SKILL
3+
SIDE &
REAR 1
Scout
Assault 4+ TOP 0
With their 5cm guns, the big eight-wheeled TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
Pumas gives the light armoured cars of the 10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 36”/90CM 4+
armoured reconnaissance battalions some heavier ROF ANTI- FIRE-
WEAPON RANGE NOTES
back up. However, worried that commanders HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
Puma (5cm) 28”/70CM 2 1 9 4+

would start fights rather than scouting as they
Sd Kfz 234 (2cm) 20”/50CM 3 2 5 5+ Self Defence AA
are supposed to, later production switches to the
Puma & Sd Kfz 234 (MG) 16”/40CM 3 3 2 6
Sd Kfz 234/1 with a 2cm gun.
SD KFZ 231 HEAVY SCOUT
SD KFZTROOP
231 HEAVY SCOUT TROOP
Wheeled Scout
4+ 3
Determined
Remount FRONT
VETERAN
SKILL
3+
SIDE &
REAR 1
The heavier Sd Kfz 231 8-rad (8-wheel) armoured Scout
Assault 4+ TOP 0
cars were better protected than the other cars and
operated in pairs, rather than in a patrol of three. 10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 40”/100CM 4+
Their 8-wheel configuration gives them superior
cross-country ability and widens the reconnias- HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
sance screen in areas normally inaccessible to the Sd Kfz 231 (2cm) 20”/50CM 3 2 5 5+
smaller cars. Sd Kfz 231 (MG) 16”/40CM 3 3 2 6
SD KFZ 234 (7.

7.5
5cm) GUN
SD KFZPLATOON
234 (7.5
(7.5CM) GUN PLATOON
SP Gun
4+ 3
Determined
Remount FRONT
SKILL
3+
SIDE &
REAR 1
SP Gun
Assault 5+ TOP 0
The Sd Kfz 234 (7.5cm) armoured car is designed TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
as a wheeled assault gun. Its heavier shells make 10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 36”/90CM 4+
it more effective at destroying enemy anti-tank ROF ANTI- FIRE-
WEAPON RANGE NOTES
guns that would otherwise stop the armoured HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
Sd Kfz 234 (7.5cm) 24”/60CM 2 1 9 3+ Forward Firing, HEAT

reconnaissance battalion’s other armoured cars
Sd Kfz 234 (MG) 16”/40CM 3 3 2 6 Forward Firing
from completing their mission.
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ARMY SUPPORT UNITS
MARDER TANK-HUNTERMARDER
PLATOON
SUPPORT UNITS
TANK-HUNTER PLATOON
SP Gun
3+ 1
Third Reich
Last Stand FRONT
4x Marder (7.5cm) 16 POINTS
3x Marder (7.5cm) 12 POINTS VETERAN
SKILL
3+
SIDE &
REAR 1
2x Marder (7.5cm) 8 POINTS
SP Gun
Assault 5+ TOP 0
The latest production model of the Marder 10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 20”/50CM 4+
based on the Czech Panzer 38(t) tank is the ROF ANTI- FIRE-
Marder III M. It mounts the powerful 7.5cm
Marder (7.5cm gun) 32”/80CM 2 1 12 3+ Forward Firing
PaK40 anti-tank gun, giving the capibility to
Marder (MG) 16”/40CM 3 2 2 6
knock out most Soviet armour.
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JAGDPANZER IV TANK-HUNTER PLATOON
JAGDPANZER IV TANK-HUNTER PLATOON
Counterattack 5+
SP Gun
ARMOUR
3+ 7
Third Reich
Last Stand FRONT
4x Jagdpanzer IV (7.5cm) 23 POINTS
3x Jagdpanzer IV (7.5cm) 17 POINTS VETERAN
SKILL
3+
SIDE
& REAR 3
2x Jagdpanzer IV (7.5cm) 11 POINTS
SP Gun
Assault 4+ TOP 1
The Jagdpanzer IV is the first fully-armoured 10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 20”/50CM 3+
specialist tank-hunter to enter mass production. ROF ANTI- FIRE-
Combining the mobility and firepower of the
Jagdpanzer IV (7.5cm) 32”/80CM 2 1 11 3+ Forward Firing
Panzer IV tank in a low-slung, well-armoured
Jagdpanzer IV (MG) 16”/40CM 3 2 2 6 Forward Firing
chassis, the Jagdpanzer is well suited to its role.
ELEFANT TANK-HUNTERELEFANT
PLATOON TANK-HUNTER PLATOON
Counterattack 5+
SP Gun
ARMOUR
3+ 16
Third Reich
Last Stand FRONT
4x Elefant (8.8cm) 57 POINTS
3x Elefant (8.8cm) 43 POINTS VETERAN
SKILL
3+
SIDE
& REAR 7
SUPPORT UNITS
2x Elefant (8.8cm) 29 POINTS
SP Gun
Assault 4+ TOP 2
1x Elefant (8.8cm) 15 POINTS TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
8”/20CM 12”/30CM 14”/35CM 16”/40CM 3+

The Elefant is an improved version of the WEAPON RANGE ROF ANTI- FIRE- NOTES
Ferdinand tank-hunter that made its debut Elefant (8.8cm) 48”/120CM 2 1 17 3+ Forward Firing
during the battle of Kursk. Elefant (MG) 16”/40CM 3 3 2 6 Forward Firing
HORNISSE TANK-HUNTER PLATOON

SP Gun
4x Hornisse (8.8cm) 32 POINTS

SKILL FRONT 2
VETERAN 3+
3x Hornisse (8.8cm) 24 POINTS SP Gun
Assault 5+
SIDE
& REAR 1
2x Hornisse (8.8cm) 16 POINTS TOP 0
10”/25CM 14”/35CM 18”/45CM 20”/50CM 3+

Hornisse (8.8cm) 48”/120CM 2 1 17 3+ Forward Firing
Hornisse (MG) 16”/40CM 3 2 2 6
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8.8CM TANK-HUNTER PLATOON
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
4x 8.8cm gun 18 POINTS VETERAN

SKILL
3+ Gun
4+
3x 8.8cm gun 13 POINTS Gun
Assault 4+
2x 8.8cm gun 9 POINTS
The new 8.8cm anti-tank gun is a tremendously - 2”/5CM 4”/10CM 4”/10CM 6
powerful gun, capable of destroying any tank ROF ANTI- FIRE-
on the battlefield. The latest version is mounted
8.8cm gun 48”/120CM 2 1 17 3+
on a cruciform chassis like the famous 8.8cm
anti-aircraft gun, but is much easier to conceal.
8.8cm HEAVY AA
8.8CMPLATOON
HEAVY AA PLATOON
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
4x 8.8cm AA gun 12 POINTS VETERAN

SKILL
3+ Gun
4+
SUPPORT UNITS
2x 8.8cm AA gun 6 POINTS Gun

Assault 4+
Good tactical placement of the 8.8cm FlaK TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
36 heavy anti-aircraft gun goes a long way in - 2”/5CM 4”/10CM 4”/10CM 6
channelling the enemy towards your desired kill- ROF ANTI- FIRE-
WEAPON RANGE NOTES
ing zones. Their long range and high rate of fire HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
8.8cm AA gun 40”/100CM 2 1 14 3+ Self-defence AA

can have a decisive result on the battle’s outcome.
They can provide the ambush support needed to
break the back of enemy armoured spearheads.
Placing them in cover helps conceal them from
enemy reconnaissance and air attack. Though, if
needed, they can add their impressive firepower
in clearing the skies of unwanted enemy aircraft.
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WESPE ARTILLERY BATTERY
SP Gun
6x Wespe (10.5cm) 18 POINTS

SKILL FRONT 1
VETERAN 3+
3x Wespe (10.5cm) 9 POINTS SP Gun
Assault 5+
SIDE &
REAR 1
TOP 0
The Wespe (Wasp) self-propelled howitzer first TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
saw action at Kursk in 1943. Based on the relia- 10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 20”/50CM 3+
ble Panzer II chassis, the vehicle quickly proved ROF ANTI- FIRE-
itself well suited for supporting armoured units. Forward Firing,
Wespe (10.5cm) 72”/180CM ARTILLERY 3 3+ Smoke Bombardment
Its weapon is the standard 10.5cm howitzer, Brutal, Forward Firing, Slow Firing,
or Direct Fire 24”/60CM 1 1 9 2+ Smoke
which provides powerful mobile artillery fire-
Wespe (MG) 16”/40CM 3 2 2 6
power to the panzer divisions they support.
HUMMEL ARTILLERY BATTERY

SP Gun
6x Hummel (15cm) 24 POINTS

SKILL FRONT 2
VETERAN 3+ SIDE
1
SUPPORT UNITS
3x Hummel (15cm) 12 POINTS SP Gun
Assault 5+ & REAR
TOP 0
The Hummel (Bumblebee) has seen extensive TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
use since Kursk, where it entered service. Built 10”/25CM 14”/35CM 18”/45CM 20”/50CM 3+
on the Panzer IV chassis, the Hummel mounts ROF ANTI- FIRE-
a powerful 15cm howitzer that gives excellent
Hummel (15cm) 80”/200CM ARTILLERY 3 2+ Forward Firing
service in support of panzer attacks.
or Direct Fire 16”/40CM 1 - 11 AUTO Brutal, Forward Firing
Hummel (MG) 16”/40CM 3 2 2 6
10.5cm ARTILLERY
10.5CMBATTERY
ARTILLERY BATTERY
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
4x 10.5cm howitzer 14 POINTS VETERAN

SKILL
3+ Gun
4+
2x 10.5cm howitzer 7 POINTS Large Gun
Assault 4+
The 10.5cm field howitzer's main mission is to TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
support German attacks and to shatter enemy - 2”/5CM 4”/10CM 4”/10CM 6
counterattacks before they reach their objective. ROF ANTI- FIRE-
They also provide a base of fire in a last-ditch line Forward Firing,
10.5cm howitzer 72”/180CM ARTILLERY 3 3+ Smoke Bombardment
of defence. Brutal, Forward Firing, Slow Firing,
or Direct Fire 24”/60CM 1 1 9 2+ Smoke
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15cm NEBELWERFER BATTERY
15CM NEBELWERFER BATTERY
MOTIVATION • GUN UNIT • LARGE GUN • IS HIT ON
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
6x 15cm Nebelwerfer 18 POINTS VETERAN

SKILL
3+ Gun
4+
3x 15cm Nebelwerfer 9 POINTS Gun
Assault 4+
The six-barrelled 15cm Nebelwerfer rocket launch- TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
er terrifies Soviet soldiers, delivering six screaming 2”/5CM 2”/5CM 4”/10CM 6”/15CM 5+
rockets per launcher, packed with 31.8 kg (70 lb) of ROF ANTI- FIRE-
WEAPON RANGE NOTES
high-explosives, scattering rockets across a HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
Forward Firing,
15cm Nebelwerfer 64”/160CM SALVO 2 4+
wide area. Smoke Bombardment
PANZERWERFER 42 BATTERY
SP Gun
3+ 1
Third Reich
Last Stand FRONT
4x Panzerwerfer 42 (15cm) 16 POINTS
2x Panzerwerfer 42 (15cm) 8 POINTS VETERAN
SKILL
3+
SIDE &
REAR 0
SP Gun
Assault 5+ TOP 0
SUPPORT UNITS
Mobile rocket launchers address the main TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
vulnerability of the near stationary NW41 8”/20CM 10”/25CM 12”/30CM 20”/50CM 3+
Nebelwerfer rocket launcher. They can provide ROF ANTI- FIRE-
WEAPON RANGE NOTES
the same devastating support while allowing HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
Panzerwerfer 42 (15cm) 64”/160CM SALVO 2 4+ Smoke Bombardment

you to move them rapidly away from immediate
Panzerwerfer 42 (MG) 16”/40CM 3 2 2 6
counterbattery fire.
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PANZER III OP OBSERVATION POST
PANZER III OP OBSERVATION POST
MOTIVATION • TANK UNIT • INDEPENDENT • OBSERVER • IS HIT ON
• STORMTROOPERS • • SCOUT •
Scout
6 5
Observer
Counterattack FRONT
1x Panzer III OP (MG) 1 POINT
VETERAN
SKILL
3+
SIDE &
REAR 3
You must field a:
• 10.5cm Artillery Battery (LG136),
TOP 1
• Wespe Artillery Battery (LG134), TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
• Hummel Artillery Battery (LG135),
10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 20”/50CM 3+
• Panzerwerfer 42 Battery (LG260), or
ROF ANTI- FIRE-
• 15cm Nebelwerfer Battery (LG137) WEAPON RANGE HALTED MOVING TANK POWER NOTES
before you can field a Panzer III OP. Panzer III OP (MG) 16”/40CM 3 3 2 6 Forward Firing
SD KFZ 250 OP OBSERVATION POST

SD KFZ 250 OP OBSERVATION POST
MOTIVATION • TANK UNIT • INDEPENDENT • OBSERVER • IS HIT ON
• STORMTROOPERS • SCOUT •
Scout
6 1
Observer
Counterattack FRONT
1x Sd Kfz 250 OP (MG) 1 POINT
VETERAN
SKILL
3+
SIDE &
REAR 1
You must field a:
• 10.5cm Artillery Battery (LG136),
TOP 0
SUPPORT UNITS
• Wespe Artillery Battery (LG134), TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
• Hummel Artillery Battery (LG135),
10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 20”/50CM 3+
• Panzerwerfer 42 Battery (LG260), or
ROF ANTI- FIRE-
• 15cm Nebelwerfer Battery (LG137) WEAPON RANGE HALTED MOVING TANK POWER NOTES
before you can field a Sd Kfz 250 OP. Sd Kfz 250 OP (MG) 16”/40CM 3 3 2 6 Forward Firing
BRUMMBÄR ASSAULT TANK PLATOON

Counterattack 5+
SP Gun
ARMOUR
3+ 10
Third Reich
Last Stand FRONT
4x Brummbär (15cm) 28 POINTS
3x Brummbär (15cm) 21 POINTS VETERAN
SKILL
3+
SIDE &
REAR 4
2x Brummbär (15cm) 14 POINTS
SP Gun
Assault 4+ TOP 1
The Brummbär assault tank is designed to with- 10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 20”/50CM 4+
stand artillery attacks and provide close-in heavy ROF ANTI- FIRE-
gun support to the infantry, especially in a close
Brummbär (15cm) 56”/140CM ARTILLERY 3 2+ Forward Firing
urban environment.
or Direct Fire 16”/40CM 1 1 7 AUTO Brutal, Forward Firing, Slow Firing
Brummbär (MG) 16”/40CM 3 3 2 6 Forward Firing
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SD KFZ 7/1 QUAD AA PLATOON
MOTIVATION • UNARMOURED TANK UNIT • IS HIT ON
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
3x Sd Kfz 7/1 (2cm quad) 6 POINTS VETERAN

SKILL
3+ Tank
4+
SUPPORT UNITS
2x Sd Kfz 7/1 (2cm quad) 4 POINTS
The Sd Kfz 7/1 half-track is armed with quadru- TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
ple-mounted 20mm anti-aircraft guns, giving each 8”/20CM 10”/25CM 14”/35CM 24”/60CM 3+
vehicle a tremendous rate of fire of 1800 rounds ROF ANTI- FIRE-
WEAPON RANGE NOTES
per minute. With that much fire in the sky, any HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
Sd Kfz 7/1 (2cm quad) 20”/50CM 5 3 5 5+ Dedicated AA

Soviet aircraft will have a very difficult time attack-
ing panzer spearheads.
SD KFZ 10/4 LIGHT AASDPLATOON

KFZ 10/4 LIGHT AA PLATOON
MOTIVATION • UNARMOURED TANK UNIT • IS HIT ON
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
4x Sd Kfz 10/4 (2cm) 6 POINTS VETERAN

SKILL
3+ Unarmoured Tank
4+
2x Sd Kfz 10/4 (2cm) 3 POINTS
The Sd Kfz 10/4 half-track's 20mm gun is one TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
of the most common anti-aircraft guns in the 10”/25CM 12”/30CM 18”/45CM 32”/80CM 4+
German army, and is equally useful against both ROF ANTI- FIRE-
Soviet air strikes and ground attacks.
Sd Kfz 10/4 (2cm) 20”/50CM 3 2 5 5+ Dedicated AA
2cm LIGHT AA2CM

PLATOON
LIGHT AA PLATOON
Third Reich
Last Stand 3+ SAVE
4x 2cm AA gun 6 POINTS VETERAN

SKILL
3+ Gun
3+
2x 2cm AA gun 3 POINTS Gun
Assault 4+
When defending, the panzergrenadiers often TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
dismount their guns and dig them in for better 4”/10CM 4”/10CM 6”/15CM 8”/20CM 3+
protection. ROF ANTI- FIRE-
2cm AA gun 20”/50CM 3 2 5 5+ Dedicated AA
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JU 87 STUKA
JU 87 STUKA DIVE BOMBER FLIGHT DIVE BOMBER FLIGHT
MOTIVATION • AIRCRAFT UNIT • IS HIT ON
CONFIDENT 4+ AIRCRAFT 5+
SKILL SAVE
VETERAN 3+
2x Ju 87 Stuka 8 POINTS Aircraft
3+
The Luftwaffe's dive bombers lead every German

offensive in the east. Their lethally accurate dive TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
bombing prepares the way for the incoming UNLIMITED AUTO
assault. Using bombs, Stukas can hit a variety of ROF ANTI- FIRE-
WEAPON RANGE NOTES
targets to remove obstacles ahead of the advance. HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
500kg bombs 6”/15CM ARTILLERY 4 2+ Bombs
JU 87 STUKA (3.7cm) TANK-HUNTER FLIGHT

JU 87 STUKA (3.7CM)
TANK-HUNTER FLIGHT
MOTIVATION • AIRCRAFT UNIT • IS HIT ON
CONFIDENT 4+ AIRCRAFT 5+
SKILL SAVE
VETERAN 3+
2x Ju 87 Stuka (3.7cm) 9 POINTS Aircraft 3+
In 1943, the Germans saw the need for a flying
SUPPORT UNITS
tank-killer aircraft. The new G-model of the TACTICAL TERRAIN DASH CROSS COUNTRY DASH ROAD DASH CROSS
sturdy Ju-87 Stuka mounts a pair of 3.7cm guns UNLIMITED AUTO
under the wings. The plane can fly low under the ROF ANTI- FIRE-
WEAPON RANGE NOTES
defenders' anti-aircraft umbrella and hit tanks in HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
Ju 87 Stuka (3.7cm) 8”/20CM - 2 9 4+

their vulnerable side armour.
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OPERATION BAGRATION ENDS
By the middle of July 1944, the initial spearheads of In five weeks the Soviet army had destroyed 28 German
Operation Bagration had fulfilled their objectives. They had divisions containing nearly 350,000 men. They had travelled
retaken all of Byelorussia and liberated Minsk. over 600 kilometres, and regained over 200,000 square
The Soviets found themselves overrunning, encircling, and kilometres.
engulfing the Festerplatz (fortified) cities of eastern Poland. One by one the Festerplatz cities had fallen, but they exacted
First Kovel (6 July), then Baranovichi (8 July) and Vilnius a heavy price. An estimated 40% of the 185 Soviet divisions
(13 July) fell to the Red Army. Battles at Pinsk (14 July), of 2.5 million men and 6,100 armoured vehicles fell victim
Grodno (14 July), and Lublin (24 July) signalled more to desperate German defence.
Soviet victories. Finally, Lvov (26 July), Bialystock (27 July),
and Brest (28 July) succumbed to the Soviet onslaught.
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ARMY
A BRIDGEHEAD TOO FAR

4. PANZER Lublin
ARMEE Kovel On 18 July, with renewed vigour and fresh forces from the
Ukraine, the 1st Byelorussian Front released the final blow of
Sandomierz Operation Bagration. Directed to strike into Poland before the
Germans could establish a defensive line on the Vistula River,
Lvov the Soviet 8th Guards Army under Marshal Chuikov together
1ST UKRAINIAN with the Soviet 2nd Tank Army raced northwards. Their target
FRONT was northeast of Warsaw where the great bend in the Vistula
met the Narew River. Securing a bridgehead here could cut off
German Order of battle all German forces in East Prussia.
The XXXIX. Panzerkorps and IV. SS-Panzerkorps were unleashed
Armee Gruppe Mitte Generalfeldmarschall Model on the 1st of August to hit the vanguard of the 2nd Tank Army.
9. Armee General der Panzertruppen Their goal was to prevent the Soviets from gaining their bridge-
von Vormann head over the Narew. The battle raged for nearly ten days and
I V. SS-Panzerkorps SS-Obergruppenführer Herbert Gille when the smoke cleared the Soviet 3rd Tank Corps of the 2nd Tank
Army was encircled and severely mauled. The 8th Guards Tank
XXXIX Panzerkorps General der Panzertruppen Corps of the 70th Army suffered similar losses at the hands of
von Saucken
the two SS Panzer divisions in an effort to break through to
4. Panzer Armee Generaloberst Josef Harpe their comrades. The lead elements of Operation Bagration had
finally been halted. After six weeks of retreat the Germans could
finally catch their breath and rearm their battered forces.
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SOVIETS HALT AT THE VISTULA
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4. PANZER AN
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WARSAW DIVISION OR
9. ARMEE DE
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HERMAN GOERING
PANZER DIVISION
Siedlice

70TH ARMY
Magnuszew-Warka 3RD TANK
CORPS 8 GUARDS
TH
Brest
Bridgehead TANK CORPS
19. PANZER
DIVISION
Radom
16. PANZER
DIVISION Pulawy Pulawy
4. PANZER 2ND TANK ARMY
ARMEE Bridgehead
Lublin
Frontline
29 August
501. SCHWERE 8TH GUARDS ARMY
PANZERABTEILUNG Sandomierz
Bridgehead 1ST POLISH ARMY
Sandomierz
1ST UKRAINIAN FRONT
0 Miles 50 100
0 KM 50 100 150
BRIDGEHEADS WARSAW UPRISING

Though halted in their dash to the Narew River, Marshal On 1 August 1944, the Polish Home Army, consisting of
Chuikov’s 8th Guards Army began an assault across the Vistula at numerous factions of partisan fighters, rose up against their
Warka just south of Warsaw. The Germans moved the Herman overlords. Their hopes of immediate help from the Red Army
Goering Panzerdivision and 19. Panzerdivision in an attempt never materialized as German counterattacks east of the
to eliminate the bridgehead. Additional Soviet forces were Vistula River and Stalin’s indifference to the British-backed
immediately pushed across the river to expand the bridgehead. Polish government in exile left the Polish Home Army to fend
Fierce fighting continued through August and September, for itself.
and the Soviets experienced heavy casualties. However, they Generalfeldmarschall Model believed the uprising to be an
managed to maintain their vital toehold on the west bank. SS matter and refused to send regular German army troops
Still further south along the Vistula River another bridgehead into the city. This task was left to the SS security forces’ most
developed. The Soviet 1st Ukrainian Front had been hammer- notorious units.
ing its way through Army Group North Ukraine since mid-Ju- Himmler’s anti-guerilla expert, Bach-Zelewski, sent the
ly. By 29 July, they had crossed the Vistula near the town of Kaminsky Brigade and the criminal Dirlewanger’s brigade
Sandomierz where the Germans counterattacked. into Warsaw to ruthlessly crush the Polish freedom fighters.
4. Panzerarmee with ten German divisions, three Hungarian The Soviet 1st Polish Army tried to relieve their capital but
divisions, six assault gun battalions and 501. Schwere were halted east of Warsaw by German counterattacks.
Panzerabteilung equipped with the new Tiger II heavy tanks The uprising resulted in about 22,000 Polish Home Army
rushed to eliminate the Sandomierz bridgehead. In bitter fight- casualties, between 120,000 and 200,000 civilian deaths, and
ing, the Red Army held and secured another bridgehead across over 26,000 German casualties. Over 85% of the city was
the Vistula. With both sides now totally exhausted, Operation destroyed. Warsaw practically ceased to exist.
Bagration came to an end in October 1944.
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BAGRATION: GERMAN EXAMPLE FORCE
Flames Of War is typically played using Forces of 100 points. A great starting point is to get one of the Starter Force boxes and grow from there.
The Bagration: German Starter Force ‘Tank-hunter Kampfgruppe’ is a force with great firepower based on a Panzer IV/70 Tank
Company. With an HQ of a pair of Panzer IV/70 tanks, another platoon of Panzer IV/70 tanks, a Armoured Panzergrenadier
Platoon mounted in Sd Kfz 251 half-tracks, and a Wirbelwind AA Tank Platoon, the core formation is a powerful and solid with
capablities to deal with many tactical situations. So far this comes to 63 points. The box backs this up with some excellent support.
First up there is a Hetzer Tank-hunter Platoon, which gives you more tanks that can either back up the panzers covering their advance
with their powerful guns, or advance with the infantry to give them close-in firepower. They add 13 points to the force, bringing the
total to 76 points.
The force also includes six guns. The 8.8cm Heavy AA Platoon is a unit of two powerful 8.8cm anti-aircraft guns that can assist your
Panzer IV/70 or Hetzers in dealing with enemy tanks, as well as offering long-ranged protection from enemy aircraft. For 6 points they
pack a lot of punch. The final unit has four 10.5cm howitzers for artillery support. This battery can provide a destructive bombardment
or Smoke to screen your attacks. They can also provide direct fire if required. With these added for 14 points the starter force total comes
to 96 points.
To bring our force up to 100 points, we will add Dietrich von Saucken, a 4 point Command Card. This card gives your Formation
Commander the ability to let his Unit Leaders pass Tactics Tests on a 2+ while within 8"/20cm of him, and you may re-roll one failed
Reserves dice roll each turn.
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A B C D E F G PANZER IV/70 TANK COMPANY
TANK FORMATION
H A PANZER IV/70 TANK COMPANY HQ

PAGE
2x Panzer IV/70 (7.5cm) 18 POINTS 45
B PANZER IV/70 TANK PLATOON
PAGE
3x Panzer IV/70 (7.5cm) 27 POINTS 45
C ARMOURED
7x MG42 team PAGE
with Panzerfaust 50

4x Sd Kfz 251 half-track 14 POINTS
D WIRBELWIND AA TANK PLATOON PAGE

2x Wirbelwind (Quad 2cm) 4 POINTS 46
E HETZER TANK-HUNTER PLATOON PAGE
3x Hetzer (7.5cm) 13 POINTS 27
F 8.8CM HEAVY AA PLATOON
PAGE
2x 8.8cm AA gun 6 POINTS
66
F
G 10.5CM ARTILLERY BATTERY PAGE
4x 10.5cm howitzer 14 POINTS
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H COMMAND CARDS
Dietrich Von Saucken 4 POINTS
Total 100 POINTS

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PAINTING GERMANS
VEHICLES
Vehicle Base Vehicle Highlight Wooden Tool
Highlight
978 976
875
DARK YELLOW BUFF BEIGE BROWN
Vehicle Camo Wooden Tool
Base
890
984
REFLECTIVE FLAT BROWN
GREEN
Vehicle Camo
Metal Tools
872
863
CHOCOLATE OILY STEEL
BROWN
INFANTRY
Helmets Rifle Wood Base Rifle Wood Highlight Rifle Metal
PAINTING GERMANS
979 984 875 863
GERMAN CAMO FLAT BROWN BEIGE BROWN OILY STEEL

DARK GREEN
Splinter
Flesh Base Flesh Highlight Smock Base
875 955 821
BEIGE BROWN FLAT FLESH GERMAN
CAMO BEIGE
Uniform
Splinter
830 Smock Camo
GERMAN 826
FIELD GREY
GERMAN CAMO
Gaiters & Bread MEDIUM BROWN
Bags
886 Splinter
Smock Camo
GREY GREEN
823
LUFTWAFFE
CAMO GREEN
PANZER GRENADIER
GRENADIER
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German Basing Guide
All Flames Of War infantry and guns are supplied with appro- There are usually several figures with each type of weapon, so
priate bases. Assemble your infantry teams by gluing the you can create variety in your teams. It doesn’t matter which
figures into the holes on a base of the right size. Super glue mix of figures you put in each team.
works well for this.
Commanders and Unit Leaders Panzerschreck teams sMG34 & sMG42 HMGs 8cm mortar
Command teams and Unit Leader teams are Panzerschreck teams are mounted Base these heavy weapons on medium base facing
based on a small base, facing the long edge. on a small base facing the long edge. the long edge. These teams have a gunner with his
Each base should have three figures. Base a gunner with Panzerschreck weapon and two additional figures
and one additional figure.
BASING GUIDE
MG42 and K98 rifle teams, 5cm gun 7.5cm infantry gun 2cm AA gun
MG42 teams, StG44 assault rifle teams, Base these guns on medium bases facing the short edge.
MP40 SMG teams, & K98 rifle teams. Each gun has four crewmen.
Infantry teams are based on a medium base with four
figures, facing the long edge. Evenly spread any figures
with machine-guns throughout the Unit.
10.5cm howitzer 15cm Nebelwerfer 15cm infantry gun 8.8cm anti-aircraft gun
Base these guns on large bases facing the short edge.
Each gun has five crewman.
8.8cm anti-tank gun 7.5cm anti-tank gun 12cm heavy mortar

Base these guns on a large base facing the short edge. Each gun has four crewman.
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EASTERN FRONT TERRAIN
The Eastern Front battles of 1944 were fought across a wide variety of terrain, through the forests , rivers, and
marshes of Byelorussia, the farmland, woods and towns of Poland, the open cropland of Ukraine, the mountains
and hills of the Romanian/Hungarian border, to cities like Orsha, Minsk, Warsaw and Budapest. The whole
front was populated by small villages, linked together by roads or tracks, and criss-crossed by rivers.
MARSHES & SWAMPS WOODS AND ORCHARDS

Marshes & Swamps are Terrain. Marshes are Soft Ground, Woods and orchards are Difficult Terrain. Tanks
slowing tanks as they cross. Swamps are Impassable. need to exercise care to avoid getting stuck.
They are Short terrain, so provide Concealment. Both are Tall terrain and provide Concealment
Some Marshes & Swamps can be wooded and are Tall terrain, to teams within or behind them.
providing Concealment to teams within or behind them.
ESCARPMENTS
Escarpments are hilly Terrain that is Impassable on

the side with the vertical cliff.
GENTLE HILLS
Gentle hills are Terrain, but
don’t present any risk of
tanks getting stuck.
BROOKS & STREAMS

Brooks & Streams are Terrain, slowing tanks
as they cross. They are Flat terrain, so do not
provide Concealment.
LAKES & PONDS

Lakes & Ponds are Impassable. They are Flat
terrain, so do not provide Concealment.
OPEN SPACES
To make this table we used the Most battlefields are Cross-country apart
Neoprene mat below as well as from specific terrain features.
Battlefield In A Box terrain. Stationary infantry are Concealed in
the open (and other Flat terrain), but tanks,
DOUBLE SIDED GRASSLAND guns, and moving infantry are in full view.
AND DESERT GAMING MAT (BB951)
72"/183cm x 48"/120cm
Available from
www.FlamesOfWar.com
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PLOUGHED FIELDS CROP FIELDS
Ploughed Fields are Terrain as they Standing crops are Terrain. Tanks moving through them need to slow down to
are difficult to move across at speed. avoid hidden obstacles and potential infantry ambushes.
Standing crops are Short terrain, Concealing teams in and behind them.
FENCES AND HEDGES

Fences are Terrain, limiting the speed at which they can be
crossed. Hedges are Difficult Terrain, requiring care when
crossing to avoid getting stuck.
Fences and Hedges are Short terrain, Concealing teams
behind them.

BUILDINGS
Buildings are Terrain that is Impassable to tanks
and guns. Infantry can enter and exit them
through openings like doors and windows.
Buildings are Tall terrain. You cannot see past a
building, although teams half-hidden by or in
a building are Concealed. Buildings give troops
inside Bulletproof Cover.
RIVERS AND FORDS

Shallow rivers are Difficult Terrain. They slow tanks
down and possibly cause them to halt as they seek a better
crossing point.
ROADS Deep rivers are Impassable to tanks and guns, and require
Roads allow troops to move much a 4+ Cross Check for infantry to cross. Teams cannot start
faster than they would cross-country the game or end their movement in a river or lake. Fords
if they are going to the right place. across deep rivers are Difficult Terrain.
River crossings are often the site of battles as rivers are
significant obstacles. Think about why the battle is being
fought here. Is the river a defence line? Has the attacker
HAYSTACKS already taken a bridgehead across the river, and this is
Haystacks are Short terrain, a counterattack to eliminate the bridgehead? Place the
concealing teams behind them. river and crossings accordingly. It’s a good idea to have at
least three fords or bridges unless you are planning to have
Haystacks (BB245) are available
infantry make an assault crossing.
as part of the Battlefield In A
Like all water features, rivers are Flat terrain and do not
Box range.
provide Concealment.
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City battles took many forms during the war. Often, the battle was fought and won in the outskirts of the city where the terrain
favoured tank warfare. However, sometimes the battle had to be fought and decided in the city centre. You can play both of
these types of battles in Flames Of War.
A Flames Of War game set in the outskirts of the city will and defenders alike tended to use city buildings to screen
look and play like a normal game. The terrain is spread out, incoming fire and channel enemy forces into kill zones.
tanks can still operate normally, with infantry supporting A Flames Of War game set in the outskirts of the city is typi-
mobile troops by securing the occasional fortified building cally played on 6'x4' (180cm x 120cm) tables with some city
that stands in the way. terrain, such as a few large buildings, lots of houses, railways,
The missions are standard with clear objectives and room to and streets leading into the city centre. Play these games
manoeuvre to get there. Rather than occupy them, attackers using all of the normal terrain rules, using the handy Terrain
Chart on page 43 of the rulebook to
define the features on your table.
If the war in the suburbs fails to decide

the fate of a city, the fighting rages on into
CITY FIGHTING
the built-up urban areas within. Here the

battle is fought in brutal, relentless close
quarters combat.
BATTLES IN THE INNER CITY

When armies were forced into street
fighting, the game changed and the
toll was high. Often, whole companies
or battalions of infantry were focused
entirely on a single building, clear-
ing rooms one-by-one with specialist
equipment, like submachine-guns and
flame-throwers. Tanks, while still quite
powerful, were not as critical to success
as the infantry in the rubble-strewn
streets. Still, their high-calibre guns were
essential for knocking out machine-gun
nests and strongpoints that hold up the
assault troops.
City fighting chewed up a huge amount
of troops in very small areas. Multi-storey
city buildings and rubble terrain drasti-
cally decreased the ground a company
could hold or take, making achievable
tactical objectives a matter of a building
or two, rather than miles or kilometres.
INCOMPLETE BUILDINGS
Walls and corners that do not make a complete
City Building are considered free-standing walls.
Therefore, they are treated simply as Exterior Walls
(see Buildings on page 43 of the rulebook).
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In Flames Of War, this means the battlefield your CITY BUILDINGS
company-sized formations are fighting over is a smaller area Whether it's a tractor factory, a chemical plant, a grain ele-
than usual. The terrain will be rough, and city buildings add vator, or a block of apartments, large multi-storey buildings
a whole new dimension to the battlefield, with new tactical take centre stage in urban combat. Whole battles rage within
options and challenges. the four walls of a single building as the troops fight room-to-
From both story and gameplay points of view, tabletop inner room to capture these critical buildings.
city battles should use up to 4' x 4' (120cm x 120cm) City Buildings are a major part of inner city battlefields in
of table space to keep the focus on a few critical buildings. Flames Of War. These buildings are much larger than your
You can simply use a portion of your normal 6'x4' (180cm typical houses or town buildings.
x 120cm) table to play your games, or use a smaller
For the full rules for using City Buildings on your urban
table instead.
table download the City Fighting rule booklet for free from
www.FlamesOfWar.com.
BOULEVARDS
Boulevards are wide streets in cities that TANKS AND GUNS IN CITY BUILDINGS
are divided by tramlines, footpaths, or tree Tanks and Large Gun Teams cannot deploy or move into
lines down the centre of the roadway. This a City Building.
is a good way to add some linear terrain
and some cover for your troops crossing Other Gun Teams can deploy on the ground floor of a City
wide city streets. Building, but cannot move once positioned and cannot
deploy on upper floors.
CITY FIGHTING
CITY STREETS
City Streets are rubble-strewn and damaged, so Teams
move across them at Tactical or Terrain Dash only.
Digging into streets requires a lot of hard work and
RUBBLE time, making it impractical to do so during the battle.
Rubble is Difficult Terrain for Movement and Teams cannot Dig In or start the game in Foxholes on
Short Terrain for determining concealment. It also City Streets.
provides Bulletproof Cover for Teams completely
inside it. See Buildings on page 43 of the rulebook.
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BAGRATION FORTIFIED CITY BATTLES
All along the Byelorussian Front, towns like Orsha had to be taken and secured in order for the Soviets to carry on their
offensive. From the northern sectors to the southern ones, Soviet rifle battalions were given the task of probing the German
lines. While the mission remained the same, what they encountered differed greatly from kilometre to kilometre.
Onslaught recreates the initial assault Hammering the Line recreates the Swinging the Sickle recreates
on the German lines at the opening of the full fury of the Soviet attack as the Soviet armoured forces encircling the
Operation Bagration as infantry test the assault units hit the line with full force, withdrawing Germans as they form
German defences looking for weak points. looking to breakthrough and make a blocking forces and attempt to halt the
gap for the following mechanised forces. drive for Minsk.
LINKED CAMPAIGN
You can play these battles as a linked campaign, with each • If the Soviets won a Stunning or Major Victory in the
battle's outcome affecting the next. Breakthrough mission, they are advancing rapidly, so the
The Soviets are the attacking player in each game unless oth- Germans cannot remove Objective 2 until turn six.
erwise stated.
5. Play Bridgehead last as the Soviets encircle withdrawing
1. Play Onslaught first to reflect the initial probing attacks German forces.
BAGRATION BATTLES
of the German Festerplatz (fortified town) defences at the • If the Soviets won a Stunning or Major Victory in the
start of Operation Bagration. Swinging the Sickle mission, the Germans are under
extreme pressure, so the German player can only win the
2. Play Hammering the Line as the Soviets escalate their game on turn seven (rather than six) if they meet their
attacks on the German defences. victory conditions.
• If the Germans won a Stunning or Major Victory in
• If the Soviets won a Stunning or Major Victory in the
the Swinging the Sickle mission, they have bought
Onslaught mission, they have found a weakness in the
themselves more time, so the German player can win
German defences and reinforce their attacking forces, so
the game on turn five (rather than six) if they meet their
the Germans do not have an Ambush.
victory conditions.
• If the Germans won a Stunning or Major Victory in the
Onslaught mission, they have reinforced their position The outcome of the Bridehead mission decides the ultimate
and their Reserves are not Deep (use Immediate Reserves outcome of the entire campaign.
instead of Deep Immediate Reserves).
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3. Play Breakthrough (see page 110 of the rulebook)
To add evem more
next as the Soviet offensive begins to push through the variety to your games
German defences. get The Race For
• If the Soviets won a Stunning or Major Victory in the Minsk Ace Campaign
Hammering the Line mission, the Germans are caught This is a narrative-
off balance, so don't have an Ambush. driven system where
• If the Germans won a Stunning or Major Victory in players get to create
the Hammering the Line mission, they have marshalled their own heroes and
their reserves well, so the Germans roll an extra die for fight on the marches
Reserves each turn (so two dice on turn one, three on of Eastern Europe
turn two etc). and beyond.
4. Play Swinging the Sickle next as the Germans try to

hold back the Soviet tide.
• If the Germans won a Stunning or Major Victory
in the Breakthrough mission, they have slowed the
Soviet advance on Minsk, allowing them to organise
their blocking forces and reserves, so they can remove
Objective 1 on turn two.
ONSLAUGHT HAMMERING BREAK SWINGING BRIDGEHEAD

THE LINE THROUGH THE SICKLE
pg 84 pg 111 (Rulebook)
pg 89 pg 110 (Rulebook) pg 90
For more Bagration missions and another linked campaign get the Bagration River Assault Mission & Terrain pack, (see pg 91)
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GERMAN TOWN DEFENCES
According to German defensive doctrine, towns and villages are considered the ideal locations for a well-established
strongpoint. The more important the town on the strategic scale, the more heavily it is fortified.
In the case of Orsha, pioneers have had several months of preparation to truly make the city a Festerplatz (or fortress
town). Trenches are dug in the streets and improvised booby traps are placed all over the city. Soviet troops will face a
well planned and prepared defence in Orsha.
Vulnerable to Artillery Main Line of Resistance

The outer perimeter of the city is abandoned due to its The main line of resistance is deeper in the city. When the
vulnerability from direct artillery support. By placing Soviets manage to enter this area, they will encounter our
screening troops and booby traps in this area, the Soviets well prepared troops.
will be worn and exhausted just as they hit our main line
of defence!
Trenches
Irregular trench lines dug into the streets provide
Buildings excellent flanking fire positions throughout the
Entrances of a building are blocked and win- town as well as formidable anti-tank barriers.
dows are opened to disguise the location of the
troops firing out.
BAGRATION BATTLES
Machine-guns
Machine-guns are deployed in the
basements to provide better fields
of fire.
Mines
Mines are disguised along
the obvious routes of
German
attack. Anti-personnel and Reserves
anti-tank mines are inter-
spersed to maximise casual-
ties amongst enemy troops.
Reserves
Our reserves will remain in
the town centre. Rely on these
troops to halt any Soviet advanc-
es in the city. Further reserves
outside the town are available,
but are normally occupied in G
preventing encirclement. Re erm
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Booby Traps
Well placed booby traps force the enemy
to use extra caution in their advance.
Assault guns
Placing them in both the outer and inner
As a last resort, assault guns are sent in when the
city areas adds to the enemy’s increasing
situation turns desperate. Otherwise, they wait
paranoia as they move forward. Both
outside the city, taking whatever shots they can
occupied and unoccupied buildings are
at exposed enemy troops inside.
booby-trapped.
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ONSLAUGHT
Defender's Reserves arrive here or from either corner
The Soviets have never been known to
conduct delicate reconnaissance mis-
8”/20cm
sions. Instead, Soviet generals collect
their information by sending battal-
ion-sized units out to test the opposition. 16”/40cm 16”/40cm
SPECIAL RULES
• Ambush (Defender)
Both players place
• Booby Traps (Defender) an Objective
• Deep Immediate Fortified Reserves in this area
(Defender) 8”/20cm 8”/20cm
• Reconnaissance In Force (Attacker)

• Fortified Defence (Defender)
• Preliminary Bombardment
(Attacker) Defender places
their Units here 12”/30cm
SETTING UP
1. The Defender picks a short table edge
BAGRATION BATTLES
to defend from. The Attacker attacks

from the opposite end of the table.
2. Both players, starting with the
Defender, place one Objective in
the Defender’s table half, at least 12”/30cm
12”/30cm from table centre line and
8”/20cm from all table edges.
3. The Defending player selects
eight points of Fortifications, one Attacker places one
4”/10cm
Reconnaissance In Force Infantry Unit here
Minefield, and one Barbed Wire
Entanglement for each 25 points in
the Attacker's force.
8”/20cm
4. The Defender now places their select-
ed Fortifications, Minefields, and
Barbed Wire Entanglements in their
Deployment area. Fortifications must
be placed at least 2"/5cm apart, at least Attacker places
their remaining Units here 12”/30cm
2"/5cm from Objectives, and may not
be placed to block a road, railway line,
or ford, nor in water.
DEPLOYMENT
1. The Defender selects up to 40% of 6. The Attacker places their remaining Units in their table
their Force to deploy and holds the half at least 24"/60cm from the table centre line.
rest in Deep Immediate Reserve. Reserves arrive from 7. The Attacker resolves the Preliminary Bombardment.
their short edge at the rear of the table or up to 16"/40cm 8. All Infantry and Gun Teams start the game in Foxholes.
from either corner of the rear edge.
2. Starting with the Defender, the players place Ranged In WHO GOES FIRST
markers for all of their deployed (including in Ambush) The Attacker has the first turn.
Artillery Units.
WINNING THE GAME
3. The Defender may hold one of their Units in Ambush. • The Attacker wins if they end their turn Holding an
4. The Defender then places their remaining Units in their Objective.
table half. • The Defender wins if they end a turn on or after the sixth
5. The Attacker places their selected Reconnaissance In turn with no Attacking Tank, Infantry, or Gun teams within
Force Unit in their table half between 12"/30cm and 8”/20cm of the Objectives.
16"/40cm from the centre line.
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ONSLAUGHT FORCES
ATTACKER DEFENDER
FORCE POINTS FORCE POINTS ON-TABLE FORTIFICATIONS RESERVES
48 Fortification Points*
150 75 30 + 6 Minefields 45
+ 6 Barbed Wire Entanglements
125 62 25 + 5 Minefields 37
100 50 20 + 4 Minefields 30
75 37 15 + 3 Minefields 22
ONSLAUGHT SPECIAL RULES
BAGRATION BATTLES
FORTIFIED DEFENCE (defender) RECONNAISSANCE IN FORCE (attacker)
The Defender's Force has 50% of the points total of the Player chooses one Unit entirely made up of Infantry Teams
Attacker's Force. For example if the Attacker has 100 points, to be the Reconnaissance In Force Unit. This Unit is placed
the Defender will have 50 points. in the Deployment area indicated by the mission.
The Defender's Force has an additional 8 points of The reconnaissance in force missions proved vital to the success of
Fortifications, a Minefield (or Booby Traps), and a Barbed Operation Bagration. Without these units sacrifice, many more
Wire Entanglement for each 25 points in the Attacker's Force. Soviet soldiers would have perished against the Germans’ well-
The Fortifications and their rules are shown on page 86. planned defences!
FORTIFIED RESERVES (defender) PRELIMINARY BOMBARDMENT

In a mission with Fortified Reserves, the player may only At the start of the game, the Attacking player rolls a die for
have 40% of their Force on table at the start of the game each Defending Team (except any Formation Commanders
(rather than the usual 60%). and Fortifications) deployed on the table, including Teams
that are held in Ambush.
On a result of 4+ the Team is hit by a weapon with an Anti-
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The future of the war is in your hands. must roll a Save for that Team. Armoured Tank Teams are
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FORTIFICATIONS RULES OBSTACLES RULES
BUNKER MINEFIELDS
Bunkers are Gun teams with the following rules. The rules for Minefields are on page 112 of the rulebook.
A Bunker can only be Shot at or Assaulted from within its BOOBY TRAPS
Field of Fire. It cannot be hit by an Artillery Bombardment.
Before you deploy your Fortifications, you may exchange any
A Bunker is always Concealed and in Bulletproof Cover. or all of your Minefields for Booby Traps. You may deploy
Teams Shooting or Assaulting a Bunker must re-roll success- four Booby Traps for each Minefield exchanged in this way.
ful Firepower tests to Destroy it.
Booby Traps are the same as Minefields, except that a Team
Turret Bunkers with Armour ratings rather than a Save rating must Move onto the Booby Trap marker to be hit by it or
are treated as Tank teams when hit by Shooting or in Assaults. to clear it.
Bunkers cannot be Assaulted by Tank teams nor can they Booby Traps are not placed on the table at the start of the
Charge into Contact. game. Instead, they may be placed at the same time as
Each Bunker team is a separate Unit, even when taken as part Ambushing Units during your Starting Step.
of the same selection. Booby Traps may be placed anywhere in your own deploy-
The thick concrete walls of bunkers are impenetrable, leaving the ment area. If a Booby Trap is placed under a team that then
firing slit as their only weak spot. tries to clear it or Move off it, the team must roll to be hit as
if it has just moved onto it before it can clear it or move off it.
NESTS
After a Team rolls to Save from being Hit by a Booby Trap,
Nests are Gun teams with the following rules.
BAGRATION BATTLES
remove the Booby Trap from the table.

A Nest is always Concealed and in Bulletproof Cover.
Rather than construct minefields, pioneers can construct booby
Teams Shooting or Assaulting a Nest must re-roll successful
traps using mines, grenades and even aircraft bombs! These are
Firepower tests to Destroy it.
perfect for helping to defend buildings in a town and delay the
Nests cannot be Assaulted by tanks nor can they Charge opposing army.
into Contact.
Each Nest team is a separate Unit, even when taken as part of BARBED WIRE ENTANGLEMENTS
the same selection. The location of a Barbed Wire Entanglement is shown by a
Wire marker.
Gun nests are hard to spot and even harder to knock out unless
hit with the biggest available guns. An Infantry team moving within 2"/5cm of a Wire marker
must pass a Skill test (or test to Cross a Minefield if better) or
DEFILADE WALLS immediately stop moving.
Any Anti-tank Bunker may have an attached Defilade Wall. Barbed Wire Entanglements are Difficult Terrain for all Tank
A Defilade Wall is an Impassable Tall Wall, that cannot be teams moving within 2"/5cm of a Wire marker.
moved, seen, or shot through.
Barbed Wire Entanglements are Impassable to Gun teams.
Some fortifications use thick concrete walls to limit their field of
An Infantry Unit Leader that is not Pinned Down may issue a
fire, thereby limiting the directions from which the enemy can
Wire Gapping Order as a Movement order instead of Moving
shoot them in turn.
in the Movement Step. If it does so, any Infantry team within
6"/15cm of the Unit Leader may immediately remove a Wire
marker within 2"/5cm (having successfully moved into the
Barbed Wire Entanglement in the previous turn) instead of
78. STURMDIVISION AT ORSHA Moving. The team is counted as Moving, but does not Move,
The 78. Sturmdivision was organised in early 1943 as a and cannot Move further, Shoot, or Assault.
specialised assault division. Its first practical use was at Barbed wire entanglements are designed to slow down infantry
the massive battle of Kursk, where it performed well. The as they search for breaks made by the artillery or cut their way
concept went beyond the normal grenadier organisation through. Even tanks need to be careful to avoid getting the wire
by allocating additional heavy equipment, such as inte- wrapped in their tracks and being immobilised until the crew
gral 7.5cm PaK40 anti-tank guns and a heavy platoon. cut their vehicle free.
The division also boasts its own StuG battalion, allowing
immediate armoured support whenever needed.
Orsha is a critical location and as a result boasts an
impressive defence network of earthen and concrete German defensive doctrine used the Pakfront to efficiently
emplacements and trenches. The 78. Sturmdivision is devastate Soviet tank assaults. Guns are deployed carefully
responsible for securing the front line around Orsha as well with overlapping fields of fire, inflicting maximum damage.
as the town itself. Using the swamps and marshes in the 78. Sturmdivision made expert use of the Pakfront defend-
region, German pioneers built up an impressive network ing Festerplatz Orsha.
of trenches, with each line connected by communication Should the Soviets be lucky enough to get into the town,
trenches to facilitate rapid reinforcements. the pioneers have prepared the buildings and roads with
Wire and minefields keep the Soviets busy as they try to booby traps which will breed paranoia as they go between
make their way through multiple layers of obstacles. buildings.
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This section allows you to recreate a fortified strongpoint of the sort
found around the Festerplatz (or fortress town) cities along the Eastern Front.
FORTIFICATIONS AND OBSTACLES

You may field one selection from each grey box.
FORTIFICATIONS FORTIFICATIONS FORTIFICATIONS FORTIFICATIONS
GUN NEST MACHINE-GUN MACHINE-GUN

LM002
NESTS ANTI-TANK NESTS
LM007 BUNKER LM007
87
88
88
LM006
87
TANK TURRET TANK TURRET
BUNKER BUNKER
LM008 LM008
88
88
GUN NEST
FORTIFICATIONS LM002
87
FORTIFICATIONS
GUN NEST
BAGRATION BATTLES
LM002
87
ANTI-TANK MACHINE-GUN
BUNKER NESTS
LM006
87
LM007
88
ANTI-TANK BUNKER
ANTI-TANK BUNKER
MOTIVATION • GUN UNIT • BUNKER • IS HIT ON
CONFIDENT 4+ BUNKER 2+
SKILL SAVE
GREEN 5+
Bunker
6 Bunker
2+
1x 7.5cm Bunker 10 POINTS Assault
1x 5cm Bunker 8 POINTS

The industrious pioneers have fortified the cities - - - - -
along the front using a series of concrete bunkers ROF ANTI- FIRE-
connected together by trenches.
7.5cm Bunker 32”/80CM 2 2 12 3+ Forward Firing
Use these heavily camouflaged strongpoints 5cm Bunker 28”/70CM 2 1 8 4+ Forward Firing
together to defeat Soviet tank assaults. When
carefully planned, the line can withstand a tre-
mendous amount of punishment!
GUN NEST GUN NEST

MOTIVATION • GUN UNIT • NEST • IS HIT ON
CONFIDENT 4+ NEST 3+
SKILL SAVE
GREEN 5+
1x 5cm Anti-tank Nest 8 POINTS Nest
Assault 6 Nest
3+
1x 2cm AA Nest 4 POINTS
Lighter guns in open positions, protected

by earthworks, sandbags, and some concrete - - - - -
may not look as formidable as a fully enclosed
concrete bunker, but are still very dangerous and HALTED MOVING TANK POWER
difficult to knock out. 5cm Anti-tank Nest 28”/70CM 2 1 9 4+ Forward Firing
2cm AA Nest 20”/50CM 3 2 5 5+ Dedicated AA
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MACHINE-GUN NESTS NESTS
MACHINE-GUN
MOTIVATION • GUN UNIT • NEST • IS HIT ON
CONFIDENT 4+ NEST 3+
SKILL SAVE
4x Machine-gun Nest 8 POINTS GREEN 5+
3x Machine-gun Nest 6 POINTS
Nest
Assault 6 Nest
3+
- - - - -
A well placed machine-gun in a fortified nest is
ANTI- FIRE-
an ideal fortification to help keep infantry off the WEAPON RANGE HALTED MOVING TANK POWER NOTES
heavier bunkers. They utilise interlocking fields Machine-gun 16”/40CM 4 2 2 6

of fire to force enemy infantry to find alternate
routes to their objectives!
TANK TURRETTANK
BUNKER
TURRET BUNKER
MOTIVATION • GUN UNIT • BUNKER • IS HIT ON
CONFIDENT 4+ TURRET 3+
BAGRATION BATTLES
SKILL ARMOUR PZ II T-70 T-34 PAN
1x Panzer II Turret (2cm) 2 POINTS GREEN 5+ FRONT 3 4 6 9

6
Turret Bunker
1x T-70 Turret (45mm) 2 POINTS Assault SIDE &
REAR 1 2 5 5
1x T-34 Turret (76mm) 5 POINTS
1x Panther Turret (7.5cm) 12 POINTS
TOP 2 2 2 2
Old tank turrets, from captured Soviet tanks or
Panzer II Turret (2cm) 20”/50CM 2 2 5 5+
disabled German tanks mounted on concrete
T-70 Turret (45mm) 20”/50CM 1 1 7 4+
bunkers provided dual-purpose anti-tank and
T-34 Turret (76mm) 24”/60CM 2 2 9 3+
anti-infantry defences that needed a tank or gun
Panther Turret (7.5cm) 40”/100CM 2 2 14 3+
shot to knock out.
Tank Turret (MG) 16”/40CM 3 3 2 6
MISSION SPECIAL RULES

PHASED WITHDRAWAL WITHDRAWING UNITS
The Defender starts the game with no Delay Counters. When the Defender is required to Withdraw a Unit, all of
the teams of that Unit (and its Attachments) are removed
At the start of each turn from turn two onwards, after check-
from the table. If a Withdrawing Unit is not in Good Spirits,
ing Victory Conditions, the Defender counts the number of
it will be treated as being Destroyed when working out
Units (not counting their Attachments and any Independent
Victory Points.
Teams) and Delay Counters that they have on table.
• If the total is six or more, they must Withdraw one Unit WITHDRAWING OBJECTIVES
(other than an Independent Team) and its Attachments Withdraw Objectives placed by the Attacker as indicated by
and remove all Delay Counters. the mission. Objectives placed by the Defender can never be
• If they have less than six Units and Delay Counters com- withdrawn.
bined, they gain a Delay Counter, but do not Withdraw
any Units.
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HAMMERING THE LINE
Defender's Reserves arrive here
The Soviet reconnaissance in force has
discovered a weakness in the German lines
through which heavy tanks, assault guns,
and infantry will attempt a breakthrough
into the rear areas of the German lines.
SPECIAL RULES
20”/50cm
• Immediate Deep Reserves (Defender)
• Flanking Delayed Reserves (Attacker) Defender places
their Units here
SETTING UP
to defend from. The Attacker attacks Both players place
from the opposite end of the table. an Objective
8”/20cm in this area 8”/20cm
2. Both players, starting with the
Defender, place one Objective in the
Defender’s table half, at least 8”/20cm
8”/20cm
BAGRATION BATTLES
from table centre line, 8”/20cm from
side table edges, and 20"/50cm from
the Defenders rear table edge.
3. The Defender may place one Minefield
and two Barbed Wire Entanglements
for each 25 points in their Force
anywhere outside the Attacker’s
16”/40cm
deployment area.
Attacker's Reserves arrive here
Attacker's Reserves arrive here

DEPLOYMENT
1. The Defender selects up to 60% of
their Force to deploy and holds the rest
in Immediate Deep Reserve. Reserves
arrive from their short table edge.
2. The Attacker places at least one Unit
in Delayed Reserve. These will arrive
along either side edge in the Attacker's Attacker places
their Units here
half of the table.
3. Starting with the Defender, the play-
ers place Ranged In markers for all of
their deployed (including in Ambush)
Artillery Units.
4. The Defender may hold one of their Units in Ambush. WINNING THE GAME
5. The Defender then places their remaining Units in their • The game cannot be won before the sixth turn.
table half. • The Attacker wins if they end their turn Holding an
6. The Attacker places their remaining Units in their table Objective.
half at least 16"/40cm from the table centre line. • The Defender wins if they end a turn on or after the sixth
7. All Infantry and Gun Teams start the game in Foxholes. turn with no Attacking Tank, Infantry, or Gun teams within
8”/20cm of the Objectives.
WHO GOES FIRST
The Attacker has the first turn.
89
SWINGING THE SICKLE
As the Soviet armoured forces raced
through the gaps in the German defence, The Defender places an Objective
hastily organised blocking forces were 8”/20cm in this area
assembled to slow and delay the Soviet
breaththrough. 12”/30cm
8”/20cm
SPECIAL RULES
• Phased Withdrawal (Defender)
The Attacker
places Objective 2
SETTING UP in this area 8”/20cm
to defend from. The Attacker attacks
from the opposite end of the table.
Defender places
2. The Attacker places two Objectives, 8”/20cm
their Units here
Objective 1 within 8”/20cm of the
of the Defender’s side of the table
centre line and at least 8”/20cm The Attacker
BAGRATION BATTLES
from the sides. The Attacker then places Objective 1 8”/20cm

places Objective 2 in the Defender’s in this area
table half, at least 16”/40cm from
table centre line, 12"/30cm from the
Defender's rear table edge, and at least
8”/20cm
8”/20cm from the side table edges.
3. The Defender then placed one
Objective within 4"/10cm of their
table rear edge and at least 8"/20cm 24”/60cm
from the side table edges.
DEPLOYMENT
1. Starting with the Defender, the play-
ers place Ranged In markers for all of
their deployed (including in Ambush)
Artillery Units.
2. The Defender may hold one of their
Units in Ambush.
Attacker places
3. The Defender then places their their Units here
remaining Units in their table half and
up to 8"/20cm inside the Attacker's
table half.
4. The Attacker places their Units in their table half at least WHO GOES FIRST
24"/60cm from the table centre line. The Attacker has the first turn.
5. All Infantry and Gun Teams start the game in Foxholes. WINNING THE GAME
PHASED WITHDRAWAL • The Attacker wins if they end their turn Holding an
The Defender will remove Units from their Force, and Objective.
Objectives as the game progresses using the Phased Withdrawal • The Defender wins at the start of their ninth turn after
rule (page 88). checking Formation Last Stand.
• Objective 1 is removed at the start of the Defender's Turn 3.
• Obective 2 is removed at the start of the Defender's Turn 5.
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RIVER ASSAULT TERRAIN PACK
The River Assault Terrain Pack contains everything you need
to play River Assault missions from Bagration: Soviet, and
Festerplatz missions from this book.
BAGRATION BATTLES
12”/30cm
48”/120cm
Assault Boats
Assault Boats
Tank Turret Bunkers
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12x Assault Boats
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4x Defence Unit Cards
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BAGRATION: GERMAN CATALOGUE
GEAB20
German Tank-hunter
Kampfgruppe
The Tank-hunter Kampfgruppe army
deal is the best starting point for any
German army.
Expand your force by adding other units
from the German range shown over the
following pages. Each Flames Of War
unit box contains a complete unit to
make it easy to add to your force.
TANK-HUNTER KAMPFGRUPPE
CONTAINS:
5x Panzer IV/70 (7.5cm) Tanks
1x Panzer Grenadier Platoon
4x Sd Kfz 251 Half-tracks
2x Wirbelwind (Quad 2cm)
AA Tanks
3x Hetzer (7.5cm) Assault-guns
2x 8.8cm AA Guns
4x 10.5cm howitzers
1x Complete A5 Rulebook
1x German “Start Here” Booklet
2x Decal Sheets
10x Unit Cards
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CONTAINS: 20x Dice CONTAINS: 20x Tokens and 2x Objectives CONTAINS:20x Tokens, 10x Tank Escort
tokens, and 2x Objectives
505th Heavy Tank 503rd Heavy Tank 13. Panzerdivision 5. Panzerdivision

Battalion Battalion ‘Feldherrnhalle’
SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR DIRECT ONLY TOKEN SETS
EACH SET CONTAINS: 20x Tokens and 2x Objectives
92
TD036
German Gaming Set
CONTAINS:
16x Dice
20x Tokens, and
2x Objectives
GBX167
( 7.5cm)
Marder
m)
r (7.5c
Hetze
Contains:
5x Hetzer (7.5cm) or
Marder (7.5cm) Tank Hunters
1x Decal Sheet
HETZER TANK-HUNTER PLATOON
GBX160
)
r IV (7.5cm
Jagdpanze
)
5cm
/7 0 (7.
er IV
Panz
Contains:
5x Panzer IV/70 (7.5cm) or
Jagdpanzer IV (7.5cm) Assault Guns
1x Decal Sheet
PANZER IV/70 TANK PLATOON
93
GBX161
Contains:
5x Panther (7.5cm) Tanks
1x Decal Sheet
PANTHER PLATOON
GBX140
Contains:
5x Tiger (8.8cm) Tanks
1x Decal Sheet
TIGER HEAVY TANK PLATOON
GBX142
Contains:
5x Panzer IV (7.5cm) Tanks
1x Decal Sheet
PANZER IV PLATOON
94
GBX143
7 .5cm)
StuG (
m)
( 10.5c
StuH

Contains:
5x StuG (7.5cm) or
StuH (10.5cm) Assault Guns
1x Decal Sheet
FALLSCHIRMJÄGER STUG ASSAULT GUN PLATOON
GE788
s
fle Team
StG Un l t Ri
44 A it L ssau
ssau eade
lt R r 44 A
ifle StG
Contains: Te am
1x Unit Leader StG44 Assault Rifle Team
6x StG44 Assault Rifle Teams
ESCORT PLATOON
GBX166
m)
ind (3.7c
Ostw
ad )
Contains:
m Qu
4x Wirbelwind (2cm Quad) or d( 2c
Ostwind (3.7cm) Anti-aircraft Tanks l win
rbe
1x Decal Sheet Wi
ARMOURED AA TANK PLATOON
95
GBX168 GBX150
Contains: Contains:
1x Sd Kfz 251 Half-track 2x Sd Kfz 250 Half-tracks
2x MP40 SMG Teams 2x MP40 SMG Teams
ARMOURED ARMOURED
PANZERGRENADIER COMPANY HQ RECONNAISSANCE COMPANY HQ
GBX169
Pan
ze rsch
reck
Ant
i-tan
k Te ms
ams 2 Tea
MG4
Contains: Uni
t Lea
1x Unit Leader MG42 Team der
MG
6x MG42 Teams 42 T
eam
3x Panzerschreck Anti-tank Teams
GBX152
m)
1( 3.7c
f z 25
Sd K
)
MG
2 51 (
Sd Kfz
Contains:
4x Sd Kfz 251 Half-tracks
1x Decal Sheet
SD KFZ 251 TRANSPORTS
96
GBX177
(8cm)
z 251
Sd Kf
)
(7.5cm

z 251
Sd Kf
Contains:
4x Sd Kfz 251 (7.5cm), or
Sd Kfz 251 (8cm) Half-tracks
1x Decal Sheet
GUN PLATOON • MORTAR SECTION
GBX176
G)
25 0 (M
Sd Kfz
cm)
0( 3.7
Contains: f z 25
5x Sd Kfz 250 Half-tracks Sd K
1x Decal Sheet
SD KFZ 250 TRANSPORTS
GBX176
)
cm) .5cm
(2 25 0 (7
fz 250 Sd Kfz
Sd K
cm)
G) 0 (8
(M z 25
Contains: fz 250 S d Kf
Sd K
3x Sd Kfz 250 (2cm), or
Sd Kfz 250 (7.5cm), or
Sd Kfz 250 (8cm), or
Sd Kfz 250 (MG) Armoured Cars
1x Decal Sheet
SD KFZ 250 SCOUT TROOP
97
GBX172
cm) cm)
234 (7.5 4 (2
Sd Kfz 23
Sd Kfz
)
(5cm
a
Contains: Pum
4x Puma (5cm), or
Sd Kfz 234 (2cm), or
Sd Kfz 234 (7.5cm) Armoured Cars
1x Decal Sheet
PUMA SCOUT TROOP
GBX170 Panze
r schre
ck An
ti-tan
k Tea
ms
m and
Contains: Com ms s
t ion G Tea fle Team
2x Formation Command
8 Ri
a
MP40 SMG Teams Form40 S
M
K9
MP 42 &
2x Unit Leader MG42 & K98 Rifle Teams MG
12x MG42 & K98 Rifle Teams
4x Panzerschreck Anti-tank Teams
GRENADIER COMPANY
GBX144
Contains:
3x 5cm Gun Teams
5cm TANK-HUNTER PLATOON
98
GE771

Contains:
4x 12cm Mortar Teams
12CM MORTAR PLATOON
GE784 GE785
x4 x6
Contains: Contains:
4x sMG34 HMG Teams 6x 8cm Mortar Teams
SMG34 MACHINE-GUN PLATOON 8cm MORTAR PLATOON
GE579 GE570
x2 x2
Contains: Contains:
2x 7.5cm Infantry Gun Teams 2x 15cm Infantry Gun Teams
7.5cm INFANTRY GUN PLATOON 15cm INFANTRY GUN PLATOON
99
GE151 GBX156
Contains:
2x Grille (15cm) Contains:
Self-propelled Guns 2x Sd Kfz 251 (Flame) Half-tracks
GRILLE 15cm GUN PLATOON ARMOURED FLAME-THROWER PLATOON
GBX148
Contains:
4x 7.5cm Gun Teams
GBX175
Contains:
4x 8.8cm Gun Teams
100
GBX145

Contains:
4x 10.5cm Howitzer Teams
10.5cm ARTILLERY BATTERY
GBX146
Contains:
6x 15cm Nebelwerfer Teams
15cm NEBELWERFER BATTERY
GBX165
Contains:
4x Panzerwerfer 42 (15cm) Rocket Launchers
101
GBX155
Contains:
3x Wespe (10.5cm) Self-propelled Guns
GBX158
Contains:
3x Hummel (15cm) Self-propelled Guns
GBX149
Contains:
4x 8.8cm AA Gun Teams
8.8cm HEAVY AA PLATOON
102
GBX147
The contents of this box can be used

to build either Sd Kfz 10/4 (2cm)
Half-tracks or the ground mounted
2cm AA Gun Teams.

Contains:
4x Sd Kfz 10/4 (2cm) Half-tracks
or 2cm AA Gun Teams
SD KFZ 10/4 LIGHT AA PLATOON
GBX159
Contains:
3x Sd Kfz 7/1 (2cm quad) Half-tracks
GBX174
Contains:
4x Möbelwagen (3.7cm) Tanks
103
GBX157 GBX154
(M
G) x1
1
Kf z 22
Sd
x2
x4
m)
(2c
222
Kfz
Sd
Contains:
2x Sd Kfz 222 (2cm) Armoured Cars Contains:
1x Sd Kfz 221 (MG) or (2.8cm) Armoured Car 4x Sd Kfz 231 (2cm) Armoured Cars
SD KFZ 221 & 222 SS SCOUT TROOP SD KFZ 231 SS SCOUT TROOPS
GBX164
Contains:
4x Brummbär (15cm) Assault Tanks
104
GBX163

Contains:
2x Elefant (8.8cm) Tank-hunters
ELEFANT TANK-HUNTER PLATOON
GBX162
Contains:
2x Hornisse (8.8cm) Tank-hunters
GBX173
Contains:
2x Ju 87 Stuka or
Ju 87 Stuka (3.7cm) Aircraft
1x Decal Sheet
JU 87 STUKA TANK-HUNTER FLIGHT
105
FINLAND
NORWAY
SWEDEN
North Sea
DENMARK Baltic Sea
IRELAND
GREAT
THE Warsaw
BRITAIN NETHERLANDS Berlin
The Hague Od
e
POL A
London r
BELGIUM GERMANY stu

la
Vi
Rhi
Dieppe Brussels
ne
Atlantic Prague
Ocean
SLOVAKIA
Paris
HU
Sei
e n
Vienna
Loire Budapest
FR ANCE SWITZERLAND
Po Belgra
YUGOSLAVIA
ITALY
CORSICA
Rome
ALBA
SPAIN
SARDINIA
SICILY
GIBRALTAR
Tunis
Algiers
Oman
MALTA Medite
MOROCCO
ALGERIA Kasserine
Pass
FRENCH
MOROCCO
TUNISIA Tripoli
0 500 1000 1500

Km LIBYA
500 1000
M
36
Leningrad
KE Y
Germany and
Occupied Territories
Moscow SOVIET UNION
Rzhev Allied Countries
Neutral Countries
Volg
a
Do
Kursk n
Minsk Smolensk
Voronezh Stalingrad
Dn
iepe
AND
r
Kiev
Rostov Caspian
Sea
CAUCASUS OIL
FIELDS
Odessa
UNGARY
Black Sea
ROMANIA
Bucharest
ade Danube
BULGARIA IRAN
TURKEY
ANIA
GREECE SYRIA IRAQ
Athens
CYPRUS
CRETE
erranean sea
PALESTINE
TRANS-
JORDAN
SAUDI
Gazala ARABIA
Tobruk Alexandria
Halfaya Pass El Alamein

EGYPT
Alam
el Halfa
El Agheila
37
THE BATTLE FOR BYELORUSSIA
Leutnant Voigt’s platoon had taken positions along a treeline overlooking a ford across a river a
few hundred metres away. It was expected the Soviets were about to attempt a crossing. Stirred
up dust could be seen in the distance, signalling the enemy’s approach and soon after some shapes
started to appear through the haze.
Voigt leaned down and tapped his gunner Jürgen’s head, before resuming his vigil from the
commander’s hatch of his Panzer IV/70 tank-hunter. Jürgen choose a target and then fired the
7.5cm gun. His shot hit its mark and the rearmost T-34 erupted in flame. It was quickly followed
by the explosion of the lead T-34, taken out by another of the platoon’s Panzer IV/70s. The rest of
the platoon joined in and took out two more T-34s.
A second wave of T-34s then advanced beyond their burning comrades and began returning fire,
scattering tree branches and leaves over Voigt’s vehicles. Voigt’s loader chambered another
round, whilst Jürgen prepared to fire again.
In 1944 the war in the east had become critical for the INSIDE YOU WILL FIND:
Germans. Determined defence, reinforced with local • Background on the German Army during 1944,
counterattacks, typified their fighting all along the including Operation Bagration and the battles
front. Panzer division ‘fire brigades’ were rushed from that followed.
one hot spot to another. German Generals such as von • Instructions on how to build a Storm Grenadier
Manstein, Hube, and von Saucken showed expert skill
Company, Grenadier Company, a StuG Assault
holding back the Red Army against overwhelming
Gun Battery, a Hetzer Tank-hunter Company, a
odds, extracting their forces from encirclement,
Tiger Tank Company, a Panther Tank Company,
holding Soviet breakthroughs, and delaying the enemy
advance at important bridgeheads. a Panzer IV Tank Company, a Panzer IV/70
Fighting erupted all along the front as the Soviets Tank Company, a Armoured Panzergrenadier
launched Operation Bagration. From Narva in the Company, a Panzergrenadier Company, and a
north, through Byelorussia where the Red Army wedge Reconnaissance Company.
hit the hardest, down to Romania and Hungary, the • Three new Bagration themed missions.
German fought for every inch of ground.
A copy of the Flames Of War rulebook is necessary to use the contents of this book.
DESIGNED IN NEW ZEALAND ISBN 9781988558196
PRINTED IN EUROPE
Product Code FW267
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THE BATTLE FOR BYELORUSSIA

BERLIN Vistula River

© Copyright Battlefront Miniatures Ltd., 2020. ISBN: 9781988558196

BAGRATION: GERMAN SPECIAL RULES

Sd Kfz 251 (MGs) 16”/40CM 4 4 2 6 Self-defence AA

Each received a division of infantry to garrison the city and

Front Line Front Line sc ow

29th Tank Corps

Dzisna River Vitebsk 3RD BYELORUSSIAN

4 July Berezina River Bogushevsk

505. Schwere Panzer Abt. 3rd Guards Tank Corps

5. Panzer Div. 2nd Guards Tank Corps

Sv 4th Army Independent tank Bde

20. Panzer Div. Osipovichi 9th Tank Corps

Bobruisk Rogachev 1ST BYELORUSSIAN

2nd Guards Cavalry Corps

1st Guards Tank Corps

1st Mech Corps

5th Guards Tank Army

ARMY Panzer Army

Lepel Bogushevsk 2nd Guards Tank Corps

Senno 11 Guards Army

3rd Guards Cavalry Corps

Dnepr River 31st Army

501. Schwere Panzer Abt.

FOURTH ARMY Orsha

Orsha-Minsk Highway 39th Panzer Corps 25. Panzergrenadier Div.

S 20. Panzer Div. 9th Tank Corps

41st Panzer Corps

28th Army 0 Kilometres 50

78. Sturm Div. 29th Tank Corps

German Soviet 49th Army

German Soviet Fourth Army (remnants)

39th Panzer Corps

THE FALL OF MINSK

Speed: 38 km/h (23 mph)

STUG AND STUH

KNOW YOUR PANZERS

STORM GRENADIER COMPANY

KNOW YOUR INFANTRY

INFANTRY ASSAULT GUN AND TANK-HUNTER

GRENADIER STORM GRENADIER STUG ASSAULT GUN HETZER TANK-HUNTER

GERMAN SUPPORT UNITS

ANTI-TANK ANTI-TANK RECONNAISSANCE RECONNAISSANCE

MARDER 7.5CM TANK-HUNTER PUMA PUMA

JAGDPANZER IV 8.8CM TANK-HUNTER SD KFZ 250 SD KFZ 250

TIGER PANTHER PANZER IV PANZER IV/70

BAGRATION: GERMAN FORCE

ARTILLERY ARTILLERY ANTI-AIRCRAFT AIRCRAFT

10.5CM 10.5CM SD KFZ 10/4 JU 87 STUKA

PANZERWERFER 42 PANZER III OP

15CM NEBELWERFER SD KFZ 250 OP LG144

BATTERY OBSERVATION POST

KAMPFGRUPPE VON SAUCKEN

SICHERUNGS AND RESERVES

KAMPFGRUPPE VON SAUCKEN KAMPFGRUPPEN

Gorodki Borisov 5th Guards Tank

12. Panzerdivision Kampfgruppe Von

Kampfgruppe Birkel Kampfgruppe Lindig Kampfgruppe von Bercken

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