|
|
|
Welcome to the Flames Of War and Battlefront Miniatures website.
Last Updated On Thursday, 4 February 2010
New to Flames Of War?
Want to find out more? Pack up your old kit bag; you’re going to Boot Camp!
|
| This week we have a whole bunch of interesting things for your perusal. We have an Intelligence briefing on the 653. Schwere Panzerjägerabteilung on the eastern front in 1944. We have the Recce over the Canal Scenario and Battle report, which first appeared in Wargames Illustrated 265. You can now personalise your Army Kit Bag with your favourite division. Find out what’s inside A Bridge Too Far. Check out our first batch of Bridge Too Far spotlights. Finally we also have some news on the future of the Vietnam Ia Drang Range. |
 |
 |
653. Schwere Panzerjägerabteilung (Elefants)
In December 1943, the Soviets began operations that would ultimately drive a wedge between Army Groups South and Centre. By late March 1944, Soviet forces had surrounded the important road junction of Tarnopol with the goal of securing the junction and the rail line from Odessa to Lemberg, which was vital to the German war effort. During this time, the 653. Schwere Panzerjägerabteilung was undergoing refit with the overhauled Ferdinands (soon to be renamed “Elefant”).
653. Schwere Panzerjägerabteilung (Elefants)...
|
A Recce Over The Canal
As XXX Corps (30 Corps) sped forward to Arnhem they encountered numerous canals and rivers that crossed their path. The Germans knew these crossings were vital to the Allied advance and took every care to make sure they didn’t fall into enemy hands.
A Recce Over The Canal...
|
|
 |
Personalising Your Army Kit Bag!
When we announced the Army Kit Bag we also mentioned that there would be a range of unit patches and name badges that you could purchase to help personalise your bag (and more importantly help you to tell which one is yours!).
Personalising Your Army Kit Bag...
|
A Bridge Too Far
We take a look at contents of the upcoming Operation Market Garden book, A Bridge Too Far.
A Bridge Too Far...
|
|
 |
Lt. Colonel Frost and Para Commanders (BR886)
On the afternoon of 17 September 1944, Frost’s 2nd Battalion landed on its assigned drop zone about six miles from the Arnhem Bridge. The battalion formed up and set off following the north bank of the Rhine.
Lt. Colonel Frost and Para Commanders...
|
Airlanding Anti-Tank Platoon (BBX18)
It was decided to equip the British Airborne forces with an anti-tank weapon in 1942, after considering a number of options it was decided to use the new 6 pdr gun. Unfortunately the 6 pdr’s standard carriage was too wide to fit into a glider, a new carriage had to be developed.
Airlanding Anti-Tank Platoon...
|
 |
 |
Wargames Illustrated Vietnam Miniatures
Over the past few weeks we have had numerous inquiries from stores and customers about the WI Vietnam range, and whether or not this will be an ongoing product range. In response to these questions we are going to complete one last production run to make sure that any customers that want to purchase these figures get a chance to do so. Retailers will have one final opportunity to place orders on behalf of their customers so make sure you visit your local gaming store (or the WI Online Store) as soon as possible to make sure you don’t miss out.
Vietnam Figure Range... |
What's New on the Wargames Illustrated Website
This month the WI team have added some great new content to the site including the first Web Extras, additional content that no matter how hard they tried they just could not fit into an already jam packed magazine, the launch of a range of WI Miniatures, a series of vignettes that can be a great centre piece for |
 |
Last Updated On Tuesday, February 09, 2010 by Chris at Battlefront
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
Prices Going Down! - Thursday, February 04, 2010John-Paul announces a change in pricing for Flames Of War products concerning the Euro. read more ...
|
Volunteers Needed To Help At Gallipoli - Thursday, January 21, 2010Volunteers from New Zealand and Australia are needed to join the Conservation Volunteers team at the 2010 Anzac Day commemorations in Gallipoli, Turkey, marking the 95th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. read more ...
|
Know Your Enemy - Thursday, January 07, 2010To make them fast and easy to find our new Know Your Enemy national special rules summaries we have created a new category especially for them under the Hobby tab of the top navigation bar Corrected and Updated as of 14 January 2010. read more ...
|
Painting Transparent Huey Rotors - Wednesday, December 16, 2009Have a look over on the new Wargames Illustrated Website where James provides some insight on painting more realistic looking Huey rotors. read more ...
|
Afternoon Painting Challenge with the War Paint Range - Wednesday, December 16, 2009Matt Parkes takes up the afternoon painting challenge using the War Paint range of spray cans. read more ...
|
Project Warsaw - Monday, November 16, 2009I've collected all of the links related to the Warsaw Uprising here into a single index. This should make it easier for you to get all the information you'll need to get started on modelling and playing your forces based on this epic struggle. read more ...
|
Flames Of War Vietnam – The Battle for Ia Drang... - Thursday, November 12, 2009In a couple of weeks time you will be seeing Wargames Illustrated 266 hit the shelves. Flames Of War conversion to allow you to fight the battle of Ia Drang in the early part of the US involvement in Vietnam war. read more ...
|
Kit Bag’s and why every good soldier needs one! - Thursday, November 12, 2009Flames Of War gamers needed the ultimate transport case to move their armies around. It has a rigid case that is durable beyond your expectations and has pockets built in for your books, templates and dice tins. It can be opened from the top and front. The really clever bit is the special laser cutting technique that Battlefoam have pioneered to allow us to make trays which specific shapes and depths to cover all your needs. read more ...
|
War Paint and how to prepare yourself for battle! - Thursday, November 12, 2009These five colours have be chosen to give you exactly the right base coat you need for your armoured forces in Flames Of War. They are the same high quality paint Army Painter are well known for and come in a big 400ml can at a very competitive price so there will be no buying multiple smaller cans any more or spending hours with your airbrush to base coat you models. read more ...
|
Tanksgiving 2009 - Thursday, October 22, 2009For the month of November our US team has retailers in the US and Canada running a event called Tanksgiving... read more ...
|
Retailer Registration - Friday, June 01, 2007Retailers can register to make orders online and manage your stores profiles on the site. read more ...
|
Wargames Illustrated Subscriptions - Thursday, September 10, 2009Subscribe to Wargames Illustrated for 12 months and receive FREE miniatures. read more ...
|
Customer Service - Thursday, August 23, 2007Find out what things we require from you to help get your parts out to you as fast a possible. read more ...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- Register once for website, e-store and Forum
- Use the e-store to design your force
- Sections for all aspects of Flames Of War
- Clubs and Events
- Watch your favourite products and articles
- Manage your own profile
|
|
|