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SALES SHEET Biltz’s Battlegroup Leutnant Wilhelm Biltz commands the massive A7V battle tank named Nixe (Mermaid). His unstoppable tank leads a battlegroup of infantrymen from the 77th Reserve Division to capture the critical town of Villers-Bretonneux. Soon the men of Nixe will make history as Mitchell’s British tank section comes into view. With a Mark IV female tank firmly in Biltz’s gunsight, history’s first ever tank versus tank battle is about to take place… Infanteriekompanie hq Panzer Platoon Company Command 2iC Command Pistol team Pistol team A7V A7V Anti-Tank Rifle Anti-Tank Rifle The panzer is a new and unstoppable weapon. Our A7V is team team more powerful, faster, and better armoured than Tommy’s tanks. These steel beasts will break the British frontline, You are in command of an infantry company. From your opening the way to victory. headquarters you will lead your men to victory. Infanterie Platoon Infanterie Platoon Command SMG team Command SMG team Rifle Grenade Rifle team Rifle team Rifle team Rifle Grenade Rifle team Rifle team Rifle team team team Rifle Grenade Rifle team Rifle team Rifle team Rifle Grenade Rifle team Rifle team Rifle team team team Your infantry are the core of your command. They are a vital part of Germany’s new assault tactics. The new Panzers will open holes in the enemy lines for your infantry to exploit. Be ready with your men to break out beyond Tommy’s trenches. Infanterie Machine-Gun Infantry Gun Platoon Platoon 7.62cm Krupp IG 7.62cm Krupp IG Command Pistol team Infantry guns are mobile artillery support for your troops. Maxim HMG Maxim HMG Maxim HMG Maxim HMG They are built light to get them across no-man’s-land so that they can blast open machine-gun nests and enemy tanks. The Maxim machine-gun has revolutionized the way battles are fought with its tremendous firepower. Use four of these excellent weapons to your advantage to pin down Tommy while your tanks, infantry, and trench guns launch the assault. Total: 1500 points Years of combat have made your infantry a tough fighting force. The cutting edge of your attack is the imposing A7V panzer and Stoss (shock) platoons. This tank is superior to British tanks in practically every way. Mass them against a weak point in the enemy line and use its overwhelming firepower to tear open a gap in Tommy’s trenches. Stoss platoons are highly motivated and experienced trench-fighters. Nothing can stand up against their assault. Your Krupp infantry guns will help reduce enemy heavy machine-guns with high-explosive shells. Before the dust settles, move in and occupy the British trenches with your infantry and machine-guns. Once your troops are on the objective, they will be tough to dislodge! Stoss Platoon The Stoss, or Shock, troops are Germany’s finest assault troops. They are fearless seasoned veterans of close combat, Command Pistol team equipped with flame-throwers, grenades, and automatic weapons. Their special training makes them an unstoppable force in close quarters. Pistol team Pistol team Pistol team Pistol team Pistol team MG team Total: 1750 points Panzer Platoon We have captured a fair number of British-made panzers. These have been repaired and sent into battle against their former owners. These supplement our own excellent panzers Beute Mark IV female Beute Mark IV female with extra firepower. Total: 2000 points Biltz’s Battlegroup 1500 points 1750 points 2000 points $100 +$23 +$35 GGE706 Stoss Platoon (37 figs) GBBX01 Mark IV Tank (x2) 100% Great war rules A7V booklet included with every army box Mitchell’s Marauders Second Lieutenant Frank Mitchell commands a Mark IV male tank, armed with a pair of powerful 6 pdr guns. With him are Mark IV female and Mark A ‘Whippet’ machine-gun tanks and some fresh troops from 8th Division. The fog of war slowly lifts and Mitchell learns from the nearby infantry that German tanks are about. Mitchell’s crew can barely contain their excitement as they draw closer and train their guns on Nixe. The future of tank warfare was about to change forever… Rifle Company hq Heavy Tank Platoon Company Command 2iC Command Pistol team Pistol team Mark IV male/female Mark IV male/female Sniper team The British Mark IV is a powerful weapon on the battlefield. Nearly invincible, these steel behemoths will crush enemy Take command of your army through your headquarters. troops and blast open gun nests. ‘Female’ tanks will unleash From here you will lead your men to victory. Make sure you a torrent of machine-gun fire, while ‘Male’ tanks will smash are where you need to be to inspire your men forward when the enemy trench with high-explosive six-pounder fire. the going gets tough. Rifle Platoon Rifle Platoon Command Pistol team Command Pistol team Rifle team Rifle team Rifle team Rifle team Rifle team Rifle team Rifle team Rifle team Rifle MG team Rifle MG team Rifle MG team Rifle MG team Grenade team Grenade team Grenade team Grenade team Rifle platoons are the heart of your force. They will get the job done with the point of their bayonet and the thunder of their grenades. Support them well and they will rout the enemy and secure the battlefield. Royal Artillery Detachment Machine-gun Platoon OQF 18 pdr gun OQF 18 pdr gun Command Pistol team The Royal Artillery has sent forward gun detachments to destroy any German tanks that come into view. Vickers HMG Vickers HMG Vickers HMG Vickers HMG Medium Tank Platoon The heavy machine-gun is your main anti-infantry weapon. Set them up so that they command no-man’s-land, keeping Jerry’s head down while your Tommies charge forward. Mark A Whippet The Mark A ‘Whippet’ is named after the agile dog breed. Armed with several machine-guns and moving twice as fast as other tanks, it will get into Jerry’s position and wreak terrible havoc. Total: 1500 points Your rifle company is well-equipped for assaulting and crushing the enemy. Prepare your assault with your Mark IV tanks. They will pulverize Jerry’s gun nests with high-explosives and rake his trenches with machine-gun fire. Then send in your highly-trained rifle platoons to clear out the trenches and breakthrough. With a gap opened up, send in the fast Whippet tank to machine-gun and run down the enemy on the run. No doubt the enemy will try and counterattack, so have your machine-guns set up to cut down their infantry and carefully sight your 18pdr artillery guns to knock out German A7V tanks. Medium Tank Platoon Add a few more Mark A ‘Whippet’ tanks to run down the enemy. You can cover a lot of ground with some more tanks, making sure that the Germans cannot focus their defence on Mark A Whippet Mark A Whippet your main effort. Total: 1750 points Trench Mortar Platoon The Stokes mortar is another revolutionary weapon, de- signed to break the stalemate of trench warfare. It is the nat- 3” Stokes mortar 3” Stokes mortar 3” Stokes mortar ural predator of the heavy machine-gun nest, blasting them apart with high-explosives. The Stokes mortar is an essential component for victory Total: 2000 points Mitchell’s Marauders 1500 points 1750 points 2000 points $100 +$25 +$12.50 2x GBR080 Mark A Whippet Tank GBR705 Trench Mortar Platoon (4 mortars) Mark IV Male 100% Great war rules booklet included with every army box Mark A ‘Whippet’ Full rules and army lists available free with your copy of WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED 322 BRITISH GBRAB1 Mitchell’s Marauders (1500pt Army Deal) Box $100 GBBX01 Mark IV Tank (x2) A6 Box $35 GBR080 Mark A Whippet Tank Blister $12.50 GBR571 OQF 18 pdr (x2) Blister $21 GBR702 HQ & Rifle Platoon Blister $17.50 GBR704 Machine-gun Platoon Blister $12.50 GBR705 Trench Mortar Platoon Blister $12.50 GERMANS GGEAB1 Biltz’s Battlegroup (1500pt Army Deal) Box $100 GGBX01 A7V Tank (x2) A6 Box $29 GGE560 7.62cm Krupp IG (x2) Blister $17.50 GGE570 7.7cm FK gun (x2) Blister $21 GGE701 Infanteriekompanie HQ Blister $23 GGE702 Infanterie Platoon Blister $23 GGE704 Infanterie Machine-gun Platoon Blister $12.50 GGE705 Regimental Support Platoons Blister $23 GGE706 Stoss Platoon Blister $23 TERRAIN BB132 Barbed Wire Box $40 BB144 Craters Box $29 BB182 Trenchline System Box $70 BB183 Shattered Battlefields (Destroyed Woods and Muddy Gound) Box $29 BB184 Large Craters & Ruined House Box $29 To find your local stockist, or order any of our ranges on-line, please visit us at www.FlamesOfWar.com.