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24Feb11

Flames of War Vietnam — Is Back?!

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FoW VietnamBeasts of War dropped some major news today by releasing a shot of a whole slew of Battlefront Flames of War Vietnam boxes. This not only includes the Vietnam figures we saw released in 2010 but boxes of Cobra, M-48, M-551, M-113, ACAV, M-106, and more.

This is very exciting but we do wish they would release Pacific WW2 figures before going off on a new era in a big way. But I guess we won’t complain too much. Releases should start in the next few months.

Also see, Flames of War — Refighting the Battle of Ia Drang.

Wargames Illustrated #282 will feature Tropic Lightning, the return of Flames of War to Vietnam. It will include a free 48-page booklet dedicated to FoW Vietnam army lists and rules plus terrain and modeling tips. Available March 26, 2011. Battlefront announced they are printing more copies of #282 than normal to hopefully meet demand.

The Live from Cold Wars ’11 episode of the WWPD podcast had an interview with Battlefront. The representative confirmed the new line. Basically it sounds like it will be a smaller effort overall compared to the WW2 line and there are currently no plans for blisters. All releases will be boxed sets. Battlefront expects Tropic Lightning to be used more as an occasional diversion by FoW fans and not so much a following all its own. Considering the one-sided nature of the war this is probably a sound expectation.

The models will all release in April 2011.

[Updated: 25MAR11]

 

17Feb11

New Flames of War Fortifications

Posted by tanker under 15mm, Buildings+Terrain, Flames of War, News and Updates, WW2
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FoW 5cm KwK NestThe new Wargames Illustrated Issue 280 (and now the BF website) has an announcement of a new German bunker for Flames of War, the 5cm KwK Nest. This is in addition to the previously announced pre-painted AT and unpainted MG bunkers. The 5cm KwK Nest will be direct order only and is unpainted.

In addition, Battlefront will be releasing their defensive terrain pieces in individual packs (barbed wire pack, dragon’s teeth pack, etc. but direct order only) and will also be releasing new artillery gun pits (sandbag, log and trench). Release date is 27MAR11 for those.

Last but not least are new pond and swamp terrain piece sets.

It’s a good time to be the defender!

[Updated: 2MAR11]

 

03Feb11

New Battlefront Podcast

Posted by tanker under Flames of War, News and Updates, Podcasts, WW2
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Radio Free BattlefrontBattlefront released what I believe is their first ever Flames of War podcast, Radio Free Battlefront. It is a one hour show with Mike and Wayne of Battlefront. They discuss the new D-Day books and give a nice battle report covering the La Fière Causeway mission along with a discussion of their forces. Overall a nice job and hopefully we will see more of these in the future.

Episode 2 covers Task Force A and the FFI (Free French) Company.

Don’t miss the Villers-Bocage and Monty’s Meatgrinder scenarios. And of course if you want more Flames of War podcast goodness check out the What Would Patton Do podcast.

[Updated: 10FEB11]

 

14Jan11

Flames of War Invades Normandy

Posted by tanker under 15mm, Flames of War, News and Updates, WW2
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D-DayBattlefront released a new D-Day: Battle for France two-book set for Flames of War. The set includes the Allied Turning Tide book and the Axis Earth and Steel book (both also available separately). Together the two volumes replace all of the previous D-Day related force books. This leaves D-Day to Operation Cobra forces now covered by just these two books.

Turning TideBoth books are typical gorgeous Flames of War hardbacks in full-color. The limited availability slip case is also of high quality, thick hardback stock with a nice finish. Both books are over 200 pages each and feature tweaked army lists, new point costs, all new lists, and painting guides. You can now field a Churchill company, a captured French armor unit of the Beutepanzerkompanie, and much, much more. For a great overview of D-Day and the changes over the previous books listen to the WWPD: News from the Front, Episode 6. Forward to 0:48:15 to get right to the review.

The various beach landing, bunker, and fortification rules are now in Das Book.

If all of that wasn’t enough, Battlefront announced a number of Normandy-related boxed sets as well as some new ready-to-play bunkers.

Also see Operation Cobra: 3rd Armoured Division CCB.

 

12Jan11

The Best Games Not Yet Published – 2011

Posted by tanker under 15mm, Board Wargames, Computer Wargames, Flames of War, Miniature Wargames, Modern, Napoleonic Warfare, Nations at War, Naval Warfare, News and Updates, Sci-Fi, Warhammer 40K, WW2
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Another new year and new games and miniatures to lust after! Once again we present our annual look at the games and miniatures we are most anxiously awaiting in 2011. Our 2010 prognostications did well. As always, there is no guarantee any of these titles will be published in 2011, nor that they will be any good if they are, but we are always optimistic.
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24Aug10

Forged in Battle Miniatures — Review

Posted by tanker under 15mm, Flames of War, Miniature Wargames, Reviews, WW2
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Forged in Battle TigerForged in Battle is a new historical miniatures company. They produce 15mm resin and metal WW2 miniatures.  The line includes both infantry and vehicles. The FiB infantry are traditional  metal figures and are packaged in sets usable for Flames of War or other WW2 fireteam based games. We did not compare them directly but looking at them in the store they appear to maybe be a just a bit smaller (slighter) than the FoW infantry minis but we are not sure. Comparing the infantry figures that came with the 88mm guns they are less chunky than FoW figs. The quality seems just fine. The line is expanding but they currently have infantry for American, British, German, and Russian forces. (more…)

 

23Apr10

Flames of War News

Posted by tanker under 15mm, Flames of War, News and Updates, WW2
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A Bridge Too FarBattlefront announced its plans for the coming months. Even after previous announcements they managed to throw in a few surprises. Over the next year we will see for Flames of War:

  • Early War: August 2010 will see the first early war book, Blitzkrieg. 180 page book covering the invasions of Poland and France. This will be followed next year by the Africa theater and Russia.
  • Late-War Italy: Dogs & Devils will be the next late-war Italy book. March 2011 will see a second book.
  • Market-Garden: Airborne fans get a special bonus. Not only is Firestorm Campaign: Operation Market Garden coming out in May but Battlefront’s first board wargame is also being released!  A Bridge Too Far: Operation Market Garden uses the Firestorm Campaign:OMG board and pieces but is a stand-alone game.Operation Market Garden
  • Pacific: They have not ruled out visiting the Pacific theater in 2012.

[Updated: 8JUL10]

 

22Feb10

Flames Of War — Refighting the Battle of Ia Drang

Posted by tanker under 15mm, Flames of War, News and Updates, Vietnam
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Ia DrangIf you missed Wargames Illustrated Issue 266 you are in luck. WI has now posted all of the Vietnam material from that issue on its site. So if you can manage to get your hands on the miniatures you will have all you need to fight Vietnam battles with Flames of War.

They also posted a Vietnam Color Guide and the scenario re-creating the Battle of Ia Drang itself.

 

12Feb10

New 15mm European Village Set Coming Soon

Posted by tanker under 15mm, Buildings+Terrain, Flames of War, Miniature Wargames, News and Updates, WW2
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Wargames Illustrated #268As indicated a year ago, Battlefront has a new 15mm European Village set in the works for its Gale Force 9 Battlefield in a Box series. The recent issue of Wargames Illustrated (issue 268 – February 2010) gives a nice description on page 54,

These buildings come in a multitude of different styles and textures, including a corner store building…Included in these samples were various village wall sections…The buildings and walls come out of the box pre-painted and each level of the building is removable.

The article has a number of pictures of the buildings and walls and they do indeed look great. This will be an excellent set and a must get for 15mm European front gamers.

 

20Jan10

The Best Games Not Yet Published, 2010

Posted by tanker under 15mm, Board Wargames, Computer Wargames, Flames of War, Miniature Wargames, Modern, Sci-Fi, Warhammer 40K, World at War, WW2
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Another new year, another new set of games and miniatures to lust after! It is time for our annual look at the games and miniatures we are most anxiously awaiting in 2010. Our 2009 prognostications did pretty well so here we go again. As always, there is no guarantee any of these titles will be published in 2010, nor that they will be any good if they are, but we are optimistic. (more…)

 

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