Tabletop Miniature Rule System

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 3.4.2.2.2 Anti-aircraft MG Fire: 12
Table of Contents 3.5 Rout Impulse: 12
3.5.1 Routing Mortar/MMG/HMG: 12
Introduction 5 3.7 Pass: 12

Game Setup 6 4.0 HAND-TO-HAND PHASE: 13

Infantry Team Bases: 6 4.1 H-H Procedure: 13
Markers: 6 4.2 H-H Targeting 13
Scenario in Play: 6 4.3 H-H Escape: 13
Morale: 6 4.4 H-H PHQ: 13
Action Points (AP): 6
5.0 INFANTRY RULES: 14
5.1 Infantry Teams: 14
Turn Sequence 6 5.1.1 Conscript Squads: 14
5.1.2 1st Line Squads: 14
1.0 REPAIR PHASE: 7 5.1.3 Assault Squads: 14
1.1 Markers: 7 5.1.4 Engineer Squads: 14
1.2 Rally: 7 5.1.5 Sniper: 14
1.3 Deployment: 7 5.1.6 Scouts: 14
1.3.1 Reduced Squad: 7 5.1.7 Cavalry: 14
1.3.2 Reduced Crew: 7 5.1.8 Crews: 14
1.4 Recombine: 7 5.1.8.1 Weapon Crews: 14
1.5 Bog Removal: 7 5.1.8.2 Vehicle Crews: 14
1.6 Weapon Breakdown/Repair: 7 5.1.9 Platoon HQs (PHQ): 15
1.7 Re-crewing 7 5.1.10 Armor Leaders: 15
1.7.1 Re-crewing Abandoned Mortar/AT Guns: 7 5.1.11 GHQ: 15
1.7.2 Re-crewing Abandoned MGs: 7 5.1.12 Forward Observer (FO): 15
1.7.3 Re-crewing Abandoned Vehicles: 7 5.1.13 Machine Guns (MGs): 15
1.8 Minefield/Barbed Wire Removal: 7 5.1.13.1 HMG Teams: 15
5.1.13.2 MMG Teams: 15
2.0 ORDERS PHASE: 8 5.1.13.3 LMG Teams: 15
2.1 Offboard Artillery: 8 5.1.14 Flamethrower Teams: 15
2.1.1 Pre-registered Fire 8 5.1.15 Infantry Anti-tank Teams: 15
2.1.2 Offboard Artillery Smoke: 8 5.1.16 Elite Teams: 15
2.2 Onboard Artillery 8 5.2 Infantry Movement: 16
2.3 Air Support: 8 5.2.1 Assault Move: 16
5.2.1.1 Maneuver Team: 16
3.0 IMPULSE PHASE: 9 5.2.1.2 Fire Team: 16
3.1 Movement Impulse: 9 5.2.1 Double Time Move: 16
3.1.1 Reserving Combat Action Points 9 5.2.2 Stealth Move: 16
3.1.2 Minimum Move: 9 5.2.3 Cavalry Charge 16
3.1.3 Group Move: 9 5.2.4 Transporting Mortars with Infantry: 16
3.1.4 Platoon Move: 9 5.2.5 Moving Light Guns with Infantry: 16
3.1.4.1 Infantry Platoon Move: 9 5.2.6 Moving Medium Guns with Infantry: 16
3.2 Combat Impulse: 9 5.2.7 Infantry Smoke 16
3.2.1 Defensive Fire: 9 5.2.7.1 White Phosphorus (WP): 16
3.2.2 Firefight: 10 5.2.7.2 Infantry Smoke Limitations: 16
3.2.2.1 Firefight Rate of Fire 10 5.2.8 Barbed Wire Removal: 16
3.2.3 Platoon Fire 10 5.2.9 Minefield Removal: 17
3.2.3.1 Infantry Platoon Fire 10 5.2.10 Parachute Drop: 17
3.2.3.2 Vehicle Platoon Fire 10 5.2.10.1 Firing At Parachute Teams: 17
3.3 Vehicle Close Assault Impulse: 10 5.2.10.2 Fallschirmjäger: 17
3.3.1 Urban Vehicle Close Assault: 10 5.2.11 Ski Troops: 17
3.4 Support Impulse 10 5.2.12 Infantry Weapon Gunshields: 17
3.4.1 Offboard Artillery: 10 5.3 Infantry Combat: 17
3.4.1.1 Offboard Resolution: 11 5.3.1 Infantry Weapons ROF: 17
3.4.1.1.1 Offboard Correction: 11 5.3.2 Infantry Combat Results: 17
3.4.1.1.2 Offboard Continuation: 11 5.3.2.1 Casualty Point: 17
3.4.1.1.3 Offboard vs. Vehicles: 11 5.3.2.2 Suppressed: 18
3.4.1.2 Onboard Artillery Support Resolution: 11 5.3.2.3 Break Test: 18
3.4.1.3 Dispersed Barrage: 11 5.3.3 Targeted Infantry: 18
3.4.1.4 Onboard Artillery vs. Vehicles: 11 5.3.3.1 Exposed: 18
3.4.1.5 Artillery Tree Air Bursts: 11 5.3.3.2 In Cover: 18
3.4.2 Aircraft Attack: 11 5.3.4 Ambush: 18
3.4.2.1 Air Attack Resolution: 11 5.3.5 Camouflage: 18
3.4.2.1.1 MG Strafing Attack : 11 5.3.6 Surrender: 18
3.4.2.1.2 Cannons/Rockets Strafing Attack: 12 5.3.7 Heroic: 18
3.4.2.1.3: Bomb Attack: 12 5.3.8 Infantry Teams vs. Unarmored Vehicles: 18
3.4.2.2 Anti-aircraft (AA) Fire: 12 5.3.9 Snipers: 18
3.4.3.2.1 Anti-aircraft Ordnance Fire: 12 5.3.10 Infantry Machine Guns: 18
3.4.3.2.1.1 Large Caliber AA: 12
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5.3.10.1 MG vs. Armored Vehicles: 18 6.3.10.1 Early War Tank Terror: 24

5.3.11 Infantry Flamethrowers (IFT): 18 6.3.10.2 Overrunning Guns: 24
5.3.11.1 IFT vs. Infantry: 18 6.4 Vehicle Equipment: 24
5.3.11.2 IFT vs. Vehicles: 19 6.4.1 Vehicle Armor: 24
5.3.12 Inherent Weapons: 19 6.4.1.2 Unarmored Facings: 24
5.3.12.1 Demolition Charges (DC): 19 6.4.1.3 Poor Design: 24
5.3.12.1.1 Demolition Charge vs. Infantry: 19 6.4.1.4 Appliqué Armor and Sandbags: 24
5.3.12.1.2 Demolition Charge vs. Vehicles: 19 6.4.1.5 Schuertzen: 24
5.3.12.1.3 Demolition Charge vs. Bridges: 19 6.4.2 Vehicle Machine Guns (VMG): 25
5.3.12.1.4 Demolition Charge vs. Fortifications: 19 6.4.2.1 Anti-aircraft (AAMG): 25
5.3.12.1.5 Goliath: 19 6.4.2.2 Coaxial MG (CMG): 25
5.3.12.2 Anti-Tank Mines (ATM): 19 6.4.2.3 Turret MG (TMG): 25
5.3.12.3 Anti-Tank Magnetic Mine (ATMM): 19 6.4.2.4 Hull MG (HMG): 25
5.3.12.4 RPG-43: 20 6.4.2.5 Rear (MGR): 25
5.3.12.5 Molotov Cocktail (MC): 20 6.4.3 Vehicle Flamethrowers: 25
5.3.13 Infantry Anti-tank Weapons: 20 6.4.4 Smoke Dischargers (SD): 25
5.3.13.1 Panzerfaust (PF): 20 6.4.5 Smoke Mortars (SM): 25
5.3.13.2 Panzerschreck (PZK): 20 6.4.6 Nahverteidigundswaffe (Nahv): 25
5.3.13.3 Bazooka (BZ): 20 6.4.7 „S‟ Mine: 25
5.3.13.4 PIAT: 20 6.4.8 Radioless Vehicles: 25
5.3.13.5 Anti-tank Rifle (ATR): 20 6.4.9 Culins Hedgerow Device: 26
5.3.13.6 Ampulomet: 21 6.4.10 Dozer Blade: 26
5.3.14 Mortars: 21 6.5 Vehicle Crews 26
5.3.14.1 Light Mortars: 21 6.5.1 Buttoned/Un-buttoned: 26
5.3.14.2 Medium Mortars: 21 6.5.1.1 Open Topped: 26
5.3.14.3 Heavy Mortars: 21 6.5.2 Combat Effects On Unbuttoned Crews: 26
5.3.14.4 Aimed Mortar Fire: 21 6.5.2.1 Vehicle Casualty Point: 26
5.3.14.5 Spotted Mortar Fire: 21 6.5.2.2 Vehicle Suppressed: 26
5.3.14.6 Mortars vs. Infantry: 21 6.5.2.3 Vehicle Break Test: 26
5.3.14.6.1 Plunging Fire: 21 6.5.3 Destroyed Vehicle Crews/Passengers: 26
5.3.14.7 Mortars vs. Vehicles: 21 6.6 Vehicle Combat: 26
5.3.15 Captured Enemy Equipment: 21 6.6.1 Firing-on-the-Move: 26
5.3.15.1 Captured Mortar/MGs: 21 6.6.2 Hull Down: 27
5.3.15.2 Captured AT Guns: 21 6.6.3 Underbelly Hits: 27
6.6.4 Vehicles as Targets:
6.0 VEHICLE RULES: 22
6.1 Vehicle types: 22 7.0 ORDNANCE RULES: 28
6.1.1 Jeeps: 22 7.1 Gun Types: 28
6.1.2 Trucks: 22 7.1.1 Anti-tank Gun: 28
6.1.3 Armored cars: 22 7.1.1.1 Infantry Gun: 28
6.1.4 Halftracks: 22 7.1.2 Anti-Aircraft Gun: 28
6.1.5 Tanks: 22 7.1.2 Artillery Gun: 28
6.1.5.1 Tankettes: 22 7.1.4 Rocket Artillery: 28
6.1.6 Self-Propelled Guns: 22 7.2 Gun Turret Types: 28
6.1.8 Wagons: 22 7.3 Direct Fire: 28
6.2 Turret Types: 22 7.3.1 Ordnance vs. Vehicles 28
Fast
6.2.1 Fast Turret (T ): 22 7.3.2 Ordnance vs. Infantry: 28
Med 7.4 Indirect Fire 30
6.2.2 Medium Turret (T ): 22
Slow
6.2.3 Slow Turret (T ): 22 7.5 Ammunition Types: 30
Non
6.2.4 Non-turreted (T ): 22 7.5.1 Limited Ammo: 30
1Man 7.5.2 High Explosive (HE): 30
6.2.5 One Man Turret (T ): 22
7.5.3 Armor Piercing (AP): 30
6.3 Vehicle Movement 22
7.5.4 Ordnance Smoke: 30
6.3.1 Movement 22
7.5.4.1 Ordnance White Phosphorus (WP): 30
6.3.1.2 Unreliable 22
7.5.5 Armor Piercing Composite Rigid (APCR): 30
6.3.2 Covered Arc: 22
7.5.6 Armor Piercing Discarding Sabot (APDS): 30
6.3.3 Moving Vehicle Target: 22
7.5.7 High Explosive Anti-tank (HEAT): 30
6.3.3.1 Moving Fast: 22
7.5.8 Canister (CAN): 30
6.3.4 Vehicle Reverse Movement: 22
7.6 To-Kill Modifiers For Range: 30
6.3.5 Vehicle Recce: 22
7.7 Acquired Target: 30
6.3.6 Bogging: 23
7.8 Unarmored Vehicles: 30
6.3.6.1 Bog Removal: 23
7.9 Guns as Targets: 31
6.3.7 Vehicle Immobilized: 23
7.9.1 Gunshields: 31
6.3.8 Transport Number: 23
7.10 Dud: 31
6.3.8.1 Infantry Halftrack/Carrier Passengers: 23
7.11 Lucky Shot: 31
6.3.8.1.1 Overloaded: 23
7.12 Large Caliber HE: 31
6.3.8.1 Tank Riders: 23
7.12.1 Large Caliber HE Misses: 31
6.3.9 Tow Number: 23
7.13 Ordnance Rate of Fire (ROF): 31
6.3.9.1 Limbering Guns 24
6.3.10 Overrun Attack: 24
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8.0 LOS & COVERED ARC RULES: 32 10.0 NATIONAL TRAITS: 36

8.1 Line Of Sight (LOS): 32 10.1 Finland: 36
8.1.1 Blocking Terrain: 32 10.1.1 Independence: 36
8.1.2 Obscuring Terrain: 32 10.1.2 White Death: 36
8.1.3 LOS Through Enemy and Friendly Units: 32 10.1.3 Snow Camouflage: 36
8.1.4 Destroyed Vehicles As Cover: 32 10.1.4 Limited Artillery Ammunition: 36
8.2 Higher Terrain: 32 10.2 France: 36
8.2.1 Blind zones: 32 10.2.1 Inferior Tank Doctrine: 36
8.2.2 Hull Down: 32 10.2.2 Despair: 36
8.3 Covered Arc: 32 10.3 Germany: 36
8.3.1 Bunkers: 32 10.3.1 Panzer Ace: 36
8.4 LOS in Village and City Terrain: 32 10.3.2 Over-engineering: 36
10.3.3 Reconnaissance/Resistance: 36
9.0 TERRAIN RULES: 33 10.3.4 Panzerknacker: 36
9.1 Terrain Types: 33 10.3.5 Panzergrenadier: 36
9.1.1 Road: 33 10.3.6 Sturm: 36
9.1.2 Clear: 33 10.3.7 Waffen-SS: 36
9.1.3 Bridge: 33 10.3.8 Axis Nations: 36
9.1.4 Village: 33 10.3.8.1 Hungary/Rumania 36
9.1.5 City: 33 10.3.8.2 Italy 36
9.1.6 Low Crops: 33 10.5 Japan: 37
9.1.7 Tall Crops: 33 10.5.1 Banzi: 37
9.1.8 Orchard: 33 10.5.2 Hari Kari: 37
9.1.9 Crossing/Ford: 33 10.5.3 Determination: 37
9.1.10 Hedge: 33 10.5.4 Desperation: 37
9.1.11 Shelled/Rough: 33 10.5.5 Unique Deployment: 37
9.1.12 Light Woods: 33 10.6 Poland: 37
9.1.13 Gully/Wadi: 33 10.6.1 Courage: 37
9.1.14 Rubble: 33 10.7 Soviet Union: 37
9.1.15 Stream: 33 10.7.1 Surrender: 37
9.1.16 Wall: 33 10.7.2 Dig-in: 37
9.1.17 Bocage: 33 10.7.3 Commissars: 37
9.1.18 Forest/Jungle: 33 10.7.4 Human Wave: 38
9.1.19 Soft Ground: 33 10.7.5 2nd Line Squad: 38
9.1.20 Very Soft Ground: 33 10.7.6 Soviet Tankodesant: 38
9.1.21 Impassable: 33 10.7.7 Storm Squad 38
9.1.22 Forest-Swamp: 33 10.7.8 Poor Ammunition: 38
9.1.23 Cliff: 33 10.7.9 Soviet Tank Companies: 38
9.1.24 River: 33 10.8 UK: 38
9.1.25 Smoke: 33 10.8.1 Steadfast: 38
9.1.26 Dispersed Smoke: 33 10.8.2 Unit Traditions: 38
9.1.27 Higher terrain: 34 10.8.3 Para‟s: 38
9.2 Factory Buildings: 34 10.8.4 Allied Nations: 38
9.3 Fire: 34 10.8.4.1 Australia / New Zealand: 38
9.4 Destroyed Vehicles: 34 10.8.4.2 Canada 38
9.4.1 Burning Wrecks: 34 10.8.4.3 India: 38
9.5 Field Fortifications: 34 10.9 USA: 38
9.5.1 Entrenchments: 34 10.9.1 Mechanical Savvy: 38
9.5.2 Trenches: 34 10.9.2 Panic: 38
9.5.3 Strongpoint: 34 10.9.3 Aerial Observation: 38
9.5.4 Bunkers 34 10.9.4 Superior Artillery Doctrine: 38
9.5.5 Barbed Wire 34 10.9.5 BAR / Garand 39
9.5.6 Minefields: 34 10.9.6 USMC: 39
9.5.7 Hedgehogs 34 10.9.7 Airborne 39
9.5.8 Roadblock: 34 11. SCENARIO GENERATOR: 40
9.6 Hidden Units: 34 12. DESIGNERS NOTES: 42

Abbreviations: The following is a list of common abbreviations used throughout these rules.
 Action Point AP  Outside Covered Arc OCA
 Armor Piercing AP  Radioless ®
 Anti-tank AT  Rate of Fire ROF
 Break Test BT  Suppressed SUP
 Casualty Point CP  Transport Point Number TP#
 Covered Arc CA  Tow Number Tow#
 General Headquarters GHQ  Vehicle Close Assault VCA
 High Explosive HE  Vehicle-mounted MG VMG
 Hand-to-Hand H-H  AA/Coaxial/Turret/Hull VMG aaMG/cMG/tMG/hMG
 Line of Sight LOS  Ø No Value (not zero)
 Light/Medium/Heavy MG LMG/MMG/HMG
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In addition to these rules, you will need:

 Six small plastic beads or chips, colored, red, yellow, blue,

black, green and white.
 A flexible measuring tape marked off in ½-inch sections,
 Miniatures to represent tanks, vehicles and troops.
 Two or more 6-sided dice and a directional die.
 Terrain.

All photos in this rulebook are of GHQ miniatures located in

Shorewood, MN, USA.

Website: http://www.ghqmodels.com/
Introduction There are many companies making WWII miniatures but two of my
favorites are GHQ (http://www.ghqmodels.com/) for 6mm and

S
chwere Kompanie rules are tactical in scale and are
designed for company-sized battles that focus on Battlefront (http://www.flamesofwar.com/) for 15mm. Each has a
individual Vehicles, Squads, and Guns. Each game good line of vehicles and Infantry.
turns represent five minutes of actual time and the scale is
approximately 1 inch = 50 yards. The focus of these rules is to be as
historically accurate and realistic as possible without making the
game too complex to play.

The rules are made up of a system of four phases; Repair,

Orders, Impulse, and Hand-to-Hand. The Impulse Phase is further
divided into separate actions: Movement, Combat, Vehicle Close
Assault, Support, Rout, or Pass. The Impulse phase is shared by
both players, each taking turns until both players have done all they
wish and pass. A player may conduct any type of Impulse, in any
order he wishes or simply pass until his opponent has passed as well.

All gun, vehicle and squad types have their own reference
‘card’ that contains all information relating to that particular unit.
Each unit in the game has a set number of Action Points, hereafter
referred to as AP and these are used for movement, combat and other
tasks such as Vehicle Close Assault. Generally, units may move and
fire once per player turn, but may fire twice in lieu of movement.
Units may move or fire in either order (in separate Impulses).

The armor values and penetrations abilities used have been

cross-referenced from many sources. Armor values are not simply a
measure of thickness, but of slope as well. Many armor facings have
different thickness and so the value for this facing reflects an
average of all the values present. The different squads in the rule
system are based on the most common types for each combatant,
equipped with standard weapon types for the period.

All dice rolls are noted as either D6 for a single six-sided die
roll or 2D6 for two, six-sided die rolls. A third special directional die
with an arrow on all sides will be needed to determine Parachute
and Artillery drift. All measurements are taken from the edge of one
unit or counter to the edge of another. Suggestions and hints for
those producing their own game pieces are included in each rule
section and are italicized. Any designer’s notes will be included in
the corresponding rule section and are bold italicized. Scenarios
and add-ons will be made available to all owners of the rule system:
Check for any updates at:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Schwere_Kompanie/

http://www3.telus.net/Ritterkrieg/
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Morale: Morale is a number assigned to all Infantry

teams that represents their ability to withstand enemy
action and not flee. Morale may be as low as 5 (used to represent
Conscripts or shaken troops) or as high as 10 (reserved for fanatical
troops). Morale may be raised or lowered for different types of
squads to reflect their higher or lower morale. If an additional value
is given in superscript this indicates the teams Morale when Broken.
Refer to each nation‟s Infantry cards for details.

Action Points (AP): Units conduct Impulses using their AP.

AP See Infantry/vehicle cards for actual AP numbers indicated by
a number value inside a green circle in the top left corner of the card.

Game Setup
Infantry Team Bases: Basing of Infantry teams takes on a great
importance, as the area taken up by the base becomes the area
taken up by the men. Although it is possible to have 100 men lined
up standing shoulder to shoulder within 50 yards (one inch in
game terms), in a combat situation, the amount of troops
occupying the same area would be far less. Troops were taught to
keep spread out to avoid casualties due to mines, enemy fire and
Artillery and to give the enemy as small a target as possible.
In Schwere Kompanie, all measurements are taken from the
attacking unit’s base/vehicle edge to the target unit’s base/vehicle
edge. To avoid a situation where players have to re-base existing
units or start anew, base size will be left up to the individual players,
but should be kept to a minimum. When finished moving, miniatures
bases should not be stacked or overlapped. To base units for smaller
scale miniatures (3-6mm), use small bingo chips or pennies. To base
units for larger scales (10-28mm) various manufactures make bases
in small, medium and large sizes.
Markers: To avoid battlefield clutter and to ease
in identification of fire effects, Schwere
Kompanie uses a system that keeps construction
costs down and the game flowing. In order to
mark units that have moved, fired etc., you will
need six different colors of beads or chips of the
same size. These can be purchased in lots of 500 for less than $2.00
at most department or dollar stores. These can easily be seen on the
game table and at a glance, the status of many units can be
recognized.
Turn Sequence:
Below are the four phases of each turn explained in brief. Refer to
the numbered rules section for additional information.
1.0 REPAIR PHASE:
Remove all Dispersed Smoke, Fired, Moved, Spent and Suppressed
markers. Convert all Smoke to Dispersed Smoke. Squads may
Deploy or Recombine if within ½ inch of each other. Scouts may be
created. Broken units 6+ inches from enemy units may attempt to
Rally. Weapons/vehicles may attempt Repair. Bogged vehicles may
attempt removal.
2.0 ORDERS PHASE:
Radio contact is conducted. Air Support is rolled for. Artillery is
plotted.
3.0 IMPULSE PHASE:
The player that holds the Initiative goes first by conducting any one
of the following Impulses: Movement, Combat, Vehicle Close
Assault, Support, Rout, or Pass. Initiative then passes to the other
player. The “I go, you go” pattern continues until both players pass.
4.0 HAND-TO-HAND PHASE:
Any unbroken team currently within ½ inch of an unbroken enemy
team at the beginning of the Hand-to-Hand (H-H) phase may enter
H-H Combat with that team. After all H-H combats are complete,
advance the turn indicator to the next turn.

Use the following colors to indicate a unit’s status:

Broken These can be easily picked up and placed by

hand or with tweezers .For those that prefer,
Suppressed included in these rules is a counter sheet for
Reduced marking units that have fired, moved, etc.
These counters should be printed on heavy card
Fired stock or mounted on counters as well.
Moved Constructing counters is not necessary for
game play but does reduce the tax on player’s
Spent
memory.

Scenario in Play: The scenario will advise which player sets up

and/or moves first and the setup location restrictions. The number of
turns and victory conditions will be laid out and any special rules and
terrain conditions will be noted. A maximum sighting distance due
to bad weather or low light may also be given, and finally, a basic
map of the terrain for the scenario will be provided. Players may
wish to lightly modify the terrain as they see fit (i.e., adding walls,
hedges, shellholes etc.).

1.0 REPAIR
PHASE:
The first phase of each
turn is the Repair Phase.
Remove all Barrage,
Dispersed Smoke, Fired,
Moved, Spent and
Suppressed markers.
Convert all Smoke
markers to Dispersed
Smoke markers. Squads may Re-combine. Scouts may be created.
Broken units not within 6 inches of enemy units may attempt to
Rally. Weapons may attempt Repair. Bogged vehicles may attempt
removal.
1.1 MARKERS: Remove all Dispersed Smoke,
Moved, Fired, Spent markers from the previous
turn. Remove one Suppression marker from
units so marked. Convert all Smoke markers to
Dispersed Smoke markers.
1.2 RALLY: Broken units at least two inches from enemy units may
attempt to Rally by rolling less than or equal to their Morale with
2D6 modified by the following.
 Platoon HQ within 2 inches. -Leadership Rating.
 Elite team -1
 GHQ within 2 inches. -1
 Infantry team in clear terrain +2
 Enemy units within 2 inches +3
 Enemy units within 3 inches +2
 Enemy units within 4 inches +1
All units that Rally are marked as Suppressed. (See chart 14).
1.3 DEPLOYMENT: Some squad types have the ability to divide
or deploy into separate sections. This would usually involve the
Squad LMG fire team and a maneuver rifle team. Deployment may
only be done by squads that have more than one Casualty Point. A
Casualty Point (CP) is roughly equal to five men. Unless otherwise
noted, any unbroken 1st Line, Assault or Engineer squad may deploy
into one of the following:
 1 x LMG and a 1 x Reduced squad (no Squad LMG) or
 1 x LMG and a 1 x Scout team.
1.3.1 REDUCED SQUAD: A Squad that deploys its LMG team or
deploys into separate identical teams or has sustained a Casualty is
said to be Reduced. ROF for any weapons listed are reduced to 1 (if
higher than 1), it may not attack with any Squad LMG and it may
only attack with one weapon type per Combat Impulse (owners
choice). When taking a Casualty Point, instead of replacing the
original team with a Reduced Squad, the owner may instead replace
with a Squad LMG (if team has one listed). When in Hand-to-Hand
(see rule 4.0) and Vehicle Close Assault (see rule 3.3), a Reduced
Squad must add +1 to its attack roll. A Reduced team may be marked
with a BLUE bead or bingo chip placed on/underneath the team.
1.3.2 REDUCED CREW: A Crew with more than 1 x CP that has
sustained a Casualty is said to be Reduced. It has only a single x CP
and its Rate of Fire (ROF) is reduced to ROF1 if higher than 1.
1.4 RECOMBINE: If within ½ inch of each other during the Repair
Phase, any unbroken LMG team may recombine with any unbroken
Reduced Squad type and bring it back to full strength. If broken, they
may first attempt to Rally. If successful, they may recombine.
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1.5 BOG REMOVAL: A vehicle may attempt to remove its bog
status in the Repair Phase by rolling a D6. A roll of 1-3 results in the
vehicle being able to move freely in the Impulse Phase. A roll of 4-5
causes the vehicle to remain bogged. A roll of 6 causes the vehicle
to become immobilized.
1.6 WEAPON BREAKDOWN/REPAIR (BX): Some poorly
designed WWII era weapons were prone to jamming or breaking
under normal combat conditions. Due to poor ammunition, some
weapons would misfire. Others simply didn‟t have enough
ammunition for prolonged engagements. Even well designed
weapons occasionally broke down. Anytime an unmodified „12‟ is
rolled with 2D6 during any To-Hit roll or two consecutive 6‟s are
rolled during an MG Combat Impulse or Mortar To-Hit roll, weapon
Breakdown (BX) has occurred. Some weapon BX# are lower and
will be so noted on the unit card in the form BX11+ or BX10+ for
Ordnance and BX 6, 5+ or BX 6, 4+ for MG/Mortar. Place a weapon
BX counter on the firing weapon. The crewed weapon may attempt
to repair during the Repair Phase, by rolling 3 or less on a D6. On a
D6 roll of 4-5, the weapon is still BX but a player may attempt repair
in a future Repair Phase. A D6 roll of 6 permanently disables the
weapon. Keep a side note of vehicles that have disabled weapons.
For disabled guns, remove the ordnance and leave a crew team. For
disabled Infantry weapons teams, use the following rules:
 Flamethrower/Infantry AT/Light Mortar/LMG – Remove team.
Crew is assumed to have joined up with other teams in the area.
 MMG/HMG/Medium Mortar – Replace with Reduced 1st Line
Squad (no LMG).
 2CP Weapon Teams – Replace with two gun crew teams.
1.7 RE-CREWING
1.7.1 Re-crewing Abandoned Mortars/AT Guns: Any Squad
(except Conscript), Reduced Squad, Scout or crew may re-crew an
abandoned mortar/AT gun within ½ inch by taking 1 x CP in the
Repair Phase and adding a crew team to the gun. Mortars having
more than 1 x CP may be re-crewed to full strength by an additional
CP. Artillery/AA guns may not be re-crewed unless by a similar
crew.
1.7.2 Re-crewing Abandoned MGs: Any Squad (except Conscript),
Reduced Squad, Scout or crew, within ½ inch, may re-crew an
abandoned MMG/HMG by taking 1 CP in the Repair Phase and
removing the „No Crew‟ counter. MGs having more than 1 x CP
may be re-crewed to full strength by an additional CP.
1.7.3 Re-crewing Abandoned Vehicles: Any Squad (except
Conscript), Reduced Squad, Scout or gun crew may re-crew an
abandoned Truck, Jeep or Halftrack within ½ inch by taking 1 x CP
in the Repair Phase removing the „Abandoned‟ counter from the
vehicle. All other vehicle types may not be re-crewed unless by a
Vehicle crew.
1.8 MINEFIELD/BARBED WIRE REMOVAL: Engineers that
are attempting to clear Mines/Wire roll to determine if the area has
been cleared (see rules 5.2.8 and 5.2.9 for procedure).
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2.0 ORDERS PHASE:
The second phase of each turn is the Orders
Phase. Radio contact is conducted and
Offboard Artillery is plotted. Air Support is
rolled for.
Step 1: Unless given by scenario in play, the number of Artillery
Support Missions must be rolled for with a D6 on the
Artillery Missions Chart. This roll is modified by +1 if the
scenario states that a side has Limited Ammo or –1 if a
side has Attack Supply.

2.1 OFFBOARD ARTILLERY: These rules are
used when a side has been given Offboard Artillery
support by scenario setup. All GHQs (except
Soviet) and Forward Observers (FO) are assumed to have a radio and
be able to conduct Artillery spotting. Only one GHQ/FO can
conduct Offboard Artillery at any time. Refer to the following steps:
Step 2: The caliber of the Artillery support is rolled for with a D6.
Step 3: Radio contact must be rolled with a D6  the radio contact
number on the Artillery Numbers Chart. If unsuccessful,
the player must wait for the next Orders Phase to re-roll. If
established, it need not be rolled for again for the balance
of the scenario unless a different GHQ/FO conducts the
Offboard Artillery.

A player is then free to secretly plot a location within the GHQ/FO‟s

Line-of-Sight (hereafter referred to as LOS) for the Artillery fire. (A
handy way to do this is to secretly plot the Artillery on the scenario
card map). The plotted Artillery fire will arrive in the Impulse phase
as a Support Impulse two turns after it is plotted (i.e., fire plotted in
turn 1 will arrive in turn 3). See rule 3.4.1 for resolution. Subsequent
Artillery missions may choose a different plot or use the same
location.

Missions D6 Roll Radio

Accuracy Artillery Caliber
Nation / Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 Contact
All Minor Nations 5 4 3 2 1 0 3 1 1 200mm
Germany 39/41/43+ 5/6/5 4/5/4 3/4/3 2/3/2 1/2/1 0/1/0 4 2 2 150mm+
Japan 38/42/44+ 4/5/3 3/4/2 2/3/1 1/2/0 0/1/0 0 3 1 3 120mm+
Soviet 39/41/43+ 4/5/6 3/4/5 2/3/4 1/2/3 0/1/2 0/0/1 3 1 4 100mm+
USA 41/42+ 6/7 5/6 4/5 3/4 2/3 1/2 5 3 5 80mm+
UK 40/42+ 5/6 4/5 3/4 2/3 1/2 0/1 4 2 6 0mm+

Mission Availability Modifiers:

Limited ammo +1
Attack supply -1

2.1.1 Pre-registered Barrage: Pre-registered Barrage may be used 2.2 AIR SUPPORT: Air support is
in any scenario where there is Offboard Artillery present and the granted by scenario and will specify
player starts with a GHQ/FO onboard as opposed to moving type and number of Aircraft. An
onboard. Prior to scenario setup, a player rolls a D6 and on a roll of aircraft can be armed with any
3 or less, he may fire his Offboard Artillery at one target location combination of the following: Bombs,
with no plot delay or Initial accuracy roll. Secretly mark this Rockets, Cannons, and/or MGs. A player must roll as per scenario
location on the scenario card map or side record. This fire must be rules in each Orders phase to see if his Air Support will arrive that
the first use of his Offboard Artillery. If he chooses to fire at any turn. Due to the unpredictable nature of WWII air support, aircraft
other location, the Pre-registered Barrage is lost and all future fire may not be delayed for later turns. Once the aircraft arrive, they
at that location must be rolled for as per normal Artillery rules. will depart at the end of the current turn. Aircraft attack as a
Support Impulse (See rule 3.4.2).
2.1.3 Offboard Artillery Smoke: Offboard Artillery may always
fire smoke unless otherwise noted by scenario in play. This will not
use an Artillery mission. The plotted Artillery smoke will arrive in
the Impulse phase as a Support Impulse one turn after it is plotted
(i.e. fire plotted in turn 1 will arrive in turn 2). A player using
Offboard Artillery to place smoke must still roll for accuracy and
deviation (see rule 3.4.1.1) but the results are different for smoke.
Instead of a single smoke counter, the owning player rolls a d6. The
result is the number of smoke counters that must be placed. Roll
accuracy and deviation separately for each counter. Counters that
end up placed in the same location may be placed within 1 inch by
owning player.

3.0 IMPULSE PHASE:
The third phase of each turn is the Impulse Phase. Units conduct
Impulses using their Action Points (AP). See Infantry/vehicle cards
for actual AP numbers indicated by a number value inside a green
circle in the top left corner of the card. The player that holds the
Initiative goes first. He may conduct any one of the following
Impulses: Movement, Combat, Vehicle Close Assault, Support,
Rout, or Pass. Play then passes to the other player and this
continues until both players pass. Both players passing
consecutively will end the Impulse Phase.
3.1 MOVEMENT IMPULSE: A unit may only conduct one
Movement Impulse per turn. A single unit (Vehicle or Infantry
team) may be activated for movement (unless units are using Group
Move - see rule 3.1.3; Platoon Move – see rule 3.1.4; or are loading
and transporting – see rule 6.3.8). A moving unit spends AP
according to the cost on the Terrain Chart (chart 13) to move.
Units may never move through or onto other units (including
enemy) unless loading. Movement may be interrupted or ended in
one of three ways:
 The inactive player interrupts the unit‟s movement for
Defensive Fire.
 The unit elects to stop.
 The unit runs out of AP.
3.1.1 Reserving Combat Action Points: A unit that has moved
may fire in a future Combat Impulse as long as it only uses ½ of its
total AP during its Movement Impulse. (Example: a Soviet LMG
with 8 AP may only use a maximum of 4 AP during its Movement
Impulse if it still wishes to conduct a future Combat Impulse). Care
must be taken to mark a unit that has conducted a Movement
Impulse and may still conduct a future Combat Impulse, with a
GREEN marker. A unit that has conducted a Movement Impulse
and uses more than ½ of its AP is said to be SPENT and is marked
with WHITE marker.
3.1.2 Minimum Move: A unit may always move 1 inch per turn
(even if this would cost more than its entire AP allotment to do so.
This Minimum Move may not be used if the unit has conducted a
Combat Impulse or engaged in any expenditure of AP that turn.
Minimum Move may not be combined with any other movement
(i.e. a unit may not Minimum Move and also conduct a Vehicle
Close Assault).
3.1.3 Group Move: Group Move is a special movement in which
vehicles & Infantry teams move together for mutual cover. Group
Move is limited to a maximum of one vehicle & two Infantry
teams, only one of which may be a squad. Units using Group Move
must begin & end their Movement Impulse in base contact with
each other. A vehicle with remaining AP may not move further
once the Infantry teams accompanying it have exhausted their AP.
Infantry teams using Group Move qualify for a +1 modifier to all
To-Kill rolls (Infantry & Ordnance).
3.1.4 Platoon Move: Platoon Move is a special type of movement
that allows a minimum of two and a maximum of five vehicles or
Infantry teams to move together during a single movement Impulse.
Platoons can be made up of either vehicles or Infantry teams but
not both. Unbroken or unsuppressed Units using Platoon Move
must begin and end their Movement Impulse within 2 inches of at
least one other unit from the Platoon. If a unit of the Platoon is
affected by a Combat Impulse, the remainder of the Platoon may
continue moving.
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3.1.4.1 Infantry Platoon Move: For Infantry
teams, all units wishing to use Platoon Move
must be within 2 inches of a Platoon HQ at the
beginning of the Platoon Move. All Infantry
teams are given a bonus 2 AP while using
Platoon Move. These bonus AP are used for
calculation of reserved combat AP. (Example: a LMG with a
normal 8 AP using Platoon Move would now have 10 AP. If it uses
more than 5 AP, it may not conduct a future Combat Impulse.
3.2 COMBAT IMPULSE: Conducting a Combat Impulse costs a
unit ½ of its total AP for the turn (minimum of 1 x AP). Unless
otherwise noted, units may conduct two Combat Impulses in a
single turn, each costing ½ of its total AP. (Example, a German
MMG with a total of 6 x AP may declare a Combat Impulse costing
3 x AP and then use 3 x AP in a future Combat Impulse). A unit
may conduct two Combat Impulses in a single turn but may not
conduct a Movement Impulse (as they would be Spent). Care must
be taken to mark a unit that has conducted a Combat Impulse and
may still conduct a second Combat Impulse OR Movement Impulse,
with a BLACK marker. A maximum of one unit may be activated
for each Combat Impulse declared (unless using Platoon Fire – see
rule 3.2.3). An attacker must pre-designate which enemy unit is
being targeted. The attacking unit must be able to „see‟ the target
so a Line-of-sight (LOS) must be traced from the attacking unit‟s
base/vehicle center to the target unit‟s base/vehicle center (see rule
section 8.0). If this line crosses blocking terrain, the attack is not
allowed but the unit is still considered to have fired. A player
conducting a Combat Impulse measures the distance from the
attacking units base edge to its‟ targets base edge. If the firing unit
is Infantry, consult the Infantry cards for your nationality and
modify the attack roll by the Infantry Combat Modifiers Chart (1);
if Ordnance, consult the Ordnance To-Hit/Kill Tables from
vehicle/gun cards and modify the To-Hit roll by the Ordnance
Combat Chart (9). Conducting any type of Combat Impulse always
passes initiative to the enemy player. There are two additional
types of Combat Impulses: Defensive Fire and Firefight.
3.2.1 Defensive Fire: During an enemy‟s Movement Impulse, a
player may interrupt an enemy unit‟s movement to fire on it. The
moving unit must have moved at least 1 inch or spun 30 degrees in
order to „trigger‟ a Defensive Fire Impulse. The attacker must have
at least ½ of its total AP remaining but need not have the enemy
unit within its Covered Arc (rule 8.3). Units that fire outside their
Covered Arc must add a modifier to their To-Hit# based on their
Turret type (rule 6.2). Multiple units may conduct Defensive Fire
against a moving unit(s) but all units that plan to conduct Defensive
Fire must first be declared and marked appropriately even if the
initial Defensive Fire destroys the moving unit. A player may not
wait until the fire of one unit is resolved before he commits an
additional unit. Each unit using Platoon Move (rule 3.1.4) that is
fired on by Defensive Fire must be designated separately. Once all
Defensive Fire is complete, the moving player is free to continue
moving or stop. Regardless of the moving player‟s choice, he still
holds the initiative once finished moving as the enemy player has
declared a Combat Impulse and thus surrenders the initiative.
Defensive Fire Example: A StuGIII is moving along a road and
passes by a Sherman. The Sherman owner declares a Combat
Impulse (Defensive Fire). Luckily for the StuG, the Sherman
misses. The StuG owner now decides to continue moving,
expending no AP but spinning 30 degrees to face the Sherman,
where he decides to stop. The StuG owner retains the initiative and
may now conduct any Impulse he chooses, with any of his units
(not just the StuG).
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3.2.2 Firefight: A player may declare a Firefight with any unit that
the enemy player has declared a Combat Impulse against (including
Defensive Fire) provided the following conditions are met: The
unit has at least ½ of its total AP remaining and has the attacking
player‟s unit in its covered arc (ordnance only). Each player rolls
1d6 for each unit involved, modified below:
 Platoon HQ within 2”/Armor Leader - ? Leadership
 Turreted vehicle (vs. ordnance only): -1
 Vehicle unbuttoned (vs. ordnance only): -1
 AA/AT Gun (vs. ordnance only): -2
 Unit has moved/fired/changed CA +3 per action
3.3 VEHICLE CLOSE ASSAULT
IMPULSE: With enough courage and a bit
of luck most tanks could be disabled or destroyed by Infantry
using grenades, mines, or firebombs. Vehicle Close Assault
(VCA) is a special type of Impulse that can be declared either
during an Infantry teams Movement Impulse or by an enemy
vehicle having moved within 1 inch during its' Movement Impulse.
A team may attempt one VCA per turn only. Only non-spent, non-
suppressed, unbroken Infantry teams with a VCA number listed on
their Infantry cards may declare a VCA attempt. VCA costs the
attacking Infantry team ½ of its total AP. VCA procedure is as
follows:

The player with the lowest result fires first. In the case of a tie, re- Step 1: Infantry moves within 1 inch of enemy vehicle during its
roll. If the loser of the Firefight roll survives, it must then conduct Movement Impulse or stops an enemy vehicle that is moving
a Combat Impulse against its‟ attacker. The original attacking within 1 inch during its Movement Impulse and declares a VCA.
player (NOT the player declaring the Firefight Impulse) now has
the initiative. Step 2: The team must then pass a Break Test. Failure does not
Break the team but the unit still must pay the cost in AP and play
Firefight example: An unbuttoned Sherman tank is moving along then passes to the enemy player. The VCA Break Test is modified
a road and is stopped by a PaK 40 Anti-tank gun declaring a by the following:
Defensive Fire Impulse. The ATG is located within the tanks front
covered arc. The tank declares a Firefight Impulse.  Platoon HQ within 2 inches -? Leadership Rating
Each player rolls a D6 (Tank D6 roll: 3 / ATG D6 roll: 5) modified  Assaulting a tank/SPG +1 (prior to July 1940: +2)
below:  Assaulting a truck/Jeep -1

Tank D6 roll 3 - 1 (turret) - 1 (unbuttoned) +3 (moved) = 4 Step 3: If the attacking team passes the Break Test, any enemy
ATG D6 roll 5 - 2 (for Gun) = 3 Infantry teams in base contact with or teams that are being
transported by the attacked vehicle can then be included in a Hand-
The ATG fires first and if the tank survives, it fires next. If the tank to-Hand combat with the assaulting team at the owner‟s choice.
survives, it may continue to move or stop. Normally the Sherman This effectively cancels the VCA and locks the teams together until
would retain the initiative but since the Sherman last declared a the Hand-to-Hand Phase.
Combat Impulse (Firefight) play then passes to the PaK 40 owner.
Step 4: Assuming there are no attending Infantry teams, the
3.2.2.1 Firefight Rate of Fire: If a unit with a multiple ROF or assaulting Infantry team is placed in base contact with the vehicle it
weapons wins a Firefight, it may only fire once and then pass play is attacking. The enemy player may then declare a Defensive Fire
to the enemy unit. After the enemy unit has fired, and if the first Impulse against the assaulting team with any unit(s) that has
unit survives, it may then fire again. If the enemy unit has a enough AP for a Combat Impulse including the attacked vehicle
multiple ROF as well, it may fire next. Players take turns until both (unless the assault was made from outside of its covered arc). The
units have exhausted their rates of fire or one unit has been vehicle may also attack with a Close Defense Weapon or any
destroyed. manned aaMG and/or cMG/tMG/hMG.
or
3.2.3 Platoon Fire: Platoon Fire represents a coordinated attack Step 5: If the attacking team survives, VCA occurs immediately
that is well thought out and planned. Units participating are not and is resolved by rolling 1d6 modified by the Vehicle Close
interested in movement only a concerted effort to kill or dislodge Assault Chart (4). Consult Infantry cards for VCA numbers for
the enemy. Platoon Fire is a special type of Combat Impulse that each team type. Assuming the vehicle survives, it may button up at
allows a minimum of two and a maximum of five vehicles or the owner‟s choice and may continue moving if it was interrupted.
Infantry teams (including gun crews) to fire together during a single Play then passes to the vehicle owner.
Combat Impulse. Platoon Fire can be made up of either vehicles or
Infantry teams but not both. All units using Platoon Fire must not (4) VEHICLE CLOSE ASSAULT
have conducted a Movement or Combat Impulse that turn. Platoon D6 ROLL Less than VCA Equal to VCA
Fire uses half of a units total AP for the turn. All targets of a
Platoon Fire must be within a 2-inch radius. Attacking units must Result Vehicle Destroyed Vehicle Immobilized
pre-designate their targets. Enemy units may not claim a Firefight
Combat Impulse against units using Platoon Fire. VCA D6 Roll Modifiers
 Attacking team Reduced +1
3.2.3.1 Infantry Platoon Fire: In order to use Platoon Fire, all  Target vehicle moved/moving +1
Infantry teams participating must be within 2 inches of the same  Target immobilized vehicle -1
PHQ. The participating PHQ may apply its' Leadership Modifier to  Target vehicle without MG -1
all teams conducting Platoon Fire.  Assaulting in Village terrain -1
 Assaulting in City terrain -2
3.2.3.2 Vehicle Platoon Fire: In order to use Platoon Fire, all  Target open-topped vehicle -2
Vehicles must be within 2 inches of at least one other vehicle
 Target unarmored vehicle -3
participating. Only Vehicles with a radio may use Platoon Fire.

3.3.1 Urban Vehicle Close Assault: Due to the constricted nature
of most European villages and city streets, armor was at a distinct
disadvantage when attacked by Infantry hiding in buildings and
rubble. Without close Infantry support, tanks and other armored
vehicles were very vulnerable to assault. Infantry teams using
Vehicle Close Assault in a City terrain without any Enemy Infantry
teams within 1 inch may add –2 to its Vehicle Close Assault roll
and teams in a Village terrain may add –1.
3.4 SUPPORT IMPULSE: A Support Impulse may be Offboard
Artillery, Indirect Fire or Air Attack resolution. A player may
declare a Support Impulse and resolve one attack per Support
Impulse declared.
3.4.1 Offboard Artillery: Offboard Artillery is considered to be a
battery of two or more guns situated some distance from the
battle, all firing together, at the same co-ordinates. Any Offboard
Artillery attack of 75mm or larger automatically causes all Infantry
teams within the barrage area to be Suppressed and all capable
vehicles to button-up. This occurs immediately and before any
damage is rolled for. The barrage area is considered under attack
for the duration of the turn. Therefore any units entering the
barrage area after the attack has started will be attacked as well.
3.4.1.1 Offboard Artillery Resolution: To resolve Offboard
Artillery, follow the following steps:
1. A player reveals the hidden plotted location and marks it with a
Barrage Marker (included in counter sheet).
2. Initial accuracy is rolled for with a D6. Initial accuracy is 1-3
US, 1-2 for Germany and UK. All other nations must roll 1.
3. If not on target, drift direction and distance are determined by
rolls. The first roll determines the direction of drift. A special
Artillery die with an arrow on all sides is needed. The second
2D6 roll determines drift distance in inches.
4. Place the barrage marker in the new location. All units within
Two inches of the barrage marker are now automatically
attacked (either friendly or enemy) adding all modifiers for
Armor/terrain. The attack uses the To-Kill#s from the Offboard
Artillery To-Kill Chart (6).
3.4.1.1.1 Offboard Artillery Correction: Instead of attacking the
Barrage location, the player may instead end the Support Impulse.
The Barrage marker is placed in the original location. The next
turn, after again declaring a Support Impulse, the player may re-
roll the initial accuracy and drift distance each modified by a –1 per
subsequent Support Impulse declared on the same location.
3.4.1.1.2 Offboard Continuation: If a player wishes to attack the
same location with the same GHQ/FO and Offboard Artillery in a
future Support Impulse, no plotting delay, or initial accuracy/drift
rolls are needed.
3.4.1.1.3 Offboard vs. Vehicles: Due to the high trajectory angle
of Offboard indirect fire, when attacking a vehicle, use the vehicles
worst armor value to simulate the thinner roof armor. When used
against an open-topped vehicle, use no modifier. After adding any
modifiers for armor, consult Chart 11 for results.
3.4.1.1.4 Dispersed Barrage: A player using Offboard Artillery
may wish to call in a Dispersed Barrage which allows the barrage
to extend to a 4-inch range but reduces the HE value 2 columns to
the left on the Offboard Artillery To-Kill Chart (6). (Example: a
120mm Offboard Artillery barrage using Dispersed Barrage would
use the 80mm column for effect.) A Dispersed Barrage must be
declared before rolling accuracy.
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3.4.1.1.5: Artillery Tree Airbursts: Artillery shells fired at
targets in woods tended to detonate at above ground level which
would cause additional casualties from tree splinters and
shrapnel raining down from above. Due to the damage caused by
airbursts, teams in Forest or Forest-swamp only add a +1 terrain
modifier (instead of the normal +2) to any Offboard Artillery To-
Kill roll.
3.4.2 Aircraft Attack: Roll 2D6 on
the Aircraft target Chart (7), modified
by adding the target terrain. In the
case of Field Fortification terrain, use
other major terrain type. Aircraft may
attack all areas on the map except Forest or Forest-swamp terrain.
Each Aircraft Support Impulse consists of either Bombing or
Strafing attack. Aircraft cards will list the weapons and the number
of Attacks (#) possible. For each Support Impulse declared,
subtract 1 from this number. Once the aircraft uses all of its
attacks, it must depart the battle. Choose a single initial target and
place an Air Support counter or aircraft miniature beside that
location. The player must announce what type of attack is
occurring (Bombing or Strafing) and may only resolve one attack
per Support Impulse declared. There are no range modifiers to any
Aircraft attack To-Kill/To-Kill roll. Treat all open-topped vehicles
as unarmored targets.
(7) AIRCRAFT TARGET
2D6 Roll 2-5 6-10 11 12
Result Surprise Spotted Next Friendly
Modifiers: +? Target terrain
 Surprise: Air attack is conducted without the enemy having a
chance to defensive fire against the attacking Aircraft in its
initial target. Player may defensive fire after the initial attack
has been resolved.
 Spotted: The aircraft must attack the initial target. AA fire
may be conducted prior to the attack.
 Next: The aircraft must attack the next closest enemy target
(Aircrafts owner‟s choice). AA fire may be conducted prior to
the attack.
 Friendly: The closest friendly target must be attacked (Enemy
player‟s choice if more than one). AA fire may be conducted
prior to the attack.
3.4.2.1 Air Attack Resolution: Aircraft will be armed with
various weapons. Refer to the following rules for weapon type.
3.4.2.1.1 MG Strafing Attack: Aircraft MG Combat is identical to
normal MG Combat with the following exceptions: Aircraft MG
attack may be combined with any of the other types of strafing
attacks (not bombing) but must attack the same targets. Up to three
targets in a straight line may be attacked for each MG attack
declared but all targets must be within 6 inches. Vehicle attacks use
½ of the targets lowest armor value (rounded up) to simulate the
thinner roof armor. Roll a d6, adding modifiers from Chart 1. Use
Chart 11 to determine any results.
3.4.2.1.2 Cannons/Rockets Strafing Attack: Aircraft
Cannon/Rocket Combat is identical to regular Ordnance Combat
with the following exceptions: To-Kill roll for vehicle targets uses
½ of the targets lowest armor value (rounded up) to simulate the
thinner roof armor. Up to three targets in a straight line may be
attacked for each Cannon/Rocket attack declared but all targets
must be within 6 inches. Roll 2D6 for To-Hit/To-Kill adding
modifiers from Chart 9. Use Chart 11 to determine any results.

3.4.2.1.4 Bombing Attack: Roll bombing accuracy (found on
aircraft card) with a d6. If not on target, roll a directional die to
determine direction and a d6 to determine distance, measured from
the center of the initial target. Bomb Attacks have a Blast Radius
that is given on Aircraft cards as a measurement from the target
center. Any units (enemy or friendly) within this radius are
affected. Roll To-Kill separately for each target. The To-Kill roll
for vehicle targets uses the targets lowest armor value. Roll To-Kill
with 2D6, adding modifiers from Chart 9. Use Chart 11 to
determine any results.
3.4.2.2 Anti-aircraft (AA) Fire: Aircraft may be
attacked by any units with AA capability that
have not conducted any Impulse that turn and are
not located in village, city, forest or forest swamp terrain. All units
that use AA fire are marked as Spent and may not fire again that
turn. For each successful To-Kill roll, the aircraft suffers a Casualty
Point (CP). Some aircraft have more than one CP and are so noted
on the Aircraft cards. Aircraft that have sustained a CP or are
Suppressed must add +2 to all future To-Hit rolls. Aircraft required
to take a Break Test, do so on a Morale 8. If they fail, the aircraft
may attack its initial target but must add +2 to its To-Hit roll and it
must flee the battle after its resolution. Aircraft that are fired on
resulting in a Suppressed result, must add +1 to all its future To-Hit
rolls.
3.4.3.2.1 Anti-aircraft Ordnance Fire: All ordnance that
has AA capable will be noted on cards with the AA
ringsight (left). Anti-aircraft Ordnance Combat is identical
to regular Ordnance Combat. Assume the aircraft to be a Vehicle
target type and use the To-Hit# from the Vehicle/gun card for the
appropriate range, adding +3 To-Hit for Aircraft target. Modify the
To-Kill roll by aircraft armor (if any).
3.4.3.2.1.1 Large Caliber AA: Due to the
difficulties of tracking fast-moving aircraft at
short range, all AA fire of 50mm and larger,
cannot fire at aircraft at less than 4-inch range and are always
ROF1.
3.4.3.2.2 Anti-aircraft MG Fire: Anti-aircraft
MG Combat is limited to manned (open-topped
or currently unbuttoned vehicles) AA-capable
MGs. MG AA fire may not use a ROF listed for
the MG. Due to Aircraft height and speed, always
add 4 inches to actual range. Use the To-Kill#
from Infantry/vehicle cards. All MG AA attacks must add the
armor rating listed on the aircraft card (if any) to their To-Kill roll.
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3.5 ROUT IMPULSE: All teams that have failed a Break Test
must conduct a Rout Impulse before the player may pass. A broken
team may only rout once per turn. Broken teams cannot conduct
any other type of Impulse. If previously moved, fired, or spent, a
routing team is given ½ of its original AP to use in its rout;
otherwise it must use its entire AP in its rout each turn. Unless
rallied, the player must then rout the broken team again in future
turns. They must always move toward the closest friendly map
edge. A routing team may choose to move through favorable
terrain in order to gain cover but must always move toward a
friendly map edge. A friendly map edge is defined as an edge
where friendly units have entered the map or the opposite edge to
enemy unit‟s entry. Friendly map edges should be determined at
scenario start to avoid confusion later. If an enemy unit moves
within ½ inch of broken teams that have already routed that turn,
the broken teams are eliminated. The inactive player may interrupt
the Rout Impulse with a Defensive Fire Impulse. Surviving teams
attacked must continue their rout. If a broken team that fails to
Rally moves off of the map in a future rout, it is considered to have
fled the battle. A team that breaks and routs off the map without a
chance to Rally is given one a single chance to Rally in the
following repair Phase. If it fails to Rally, it is considered to have
fled the battle. If it does Rally, it is brought on, in a Suppressed
state, in the following turn as reinforcements on the map edge from
where it exited.
3.5.1 Routing Weapons: If a Mortar/MMG/HMG fails a Break
Test, the team will be replaced by either a single broken crew (for
weapons with 1 x CP) or two broken crews (for weapons with 2 x
CP) and an abandoned weapon counter. The abandoned weapon
will remain and can be re-crewed (see rule 1.7.2). All other
Infantry weapons (Infantry AT, Flamethrower, and LMG) may rout
with their weapon.
3.6 PASS IMPULSE: Player elects to do nothing or has no units
remaining to conduct Impulses. A player may not pass if he still
has Broken units which have not routed in the current turn. If a
player has no unspent units, and passes, his opponent is free to
conduct multiple Impulses until he chooses to pass. Both players
passing consecutively will end the Impulse Phase. The first player
to Pass holds the Initiative in the next turn. Play then moves to the
Hand-to-Hand Phase.
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4.0 HAND-TO-HAND PHASE:

Any unbroken team currently within ½ inch
of an unbroken enemy Infantry team at the beginning of the Hand-
to-Hand (H-H) phase may declare a H-H. After all H-H combats
are complete, advance the turn indicator to the next turn.

4.1 H-H Procedure: H-H involves both players in that each player
chooses a single target for each of his attacking teams and rolls a H-
H To-Kill roll. A team must roll less than its H-H number with D6
in order to eliminate its target. If the roll is equal to its H-H
number, the target takes 1 x CP and a Break Test. If teams from
both players remain after losses are assessed, the teams are locked
in H-H until the following H-H Phase. If the H-H results in the
destruction of all enemy teams, then any enemy broken teams
within ½ inch are also eliminated. If both sides are destroyed, any
broken teams within ½ inch remain and must rout in the following
player turn. Once a H-H has been declared, teams involved may
not move until all enemy teams are destroyed. More teams may
move within ½ inch during future Movement Impulses and Combat
Impulses may be carried out against the teams engaged in H-H with
both players suffering the results equally.

4.2 H-H Targeting: If a player has multiple enemy teams within ½

inch, he may choose the target. Any enemy Infantry team
(including Platoon HQs) may be chosen. A single team may only
be attacked by a second enemy unit if every other friendly team
within ½ inch has at least one attacker.

4.3 H-H Escape: A player may elect to break some or all teams in
the Impulse phase and rout away in order to escape a possible H-H
prior to the H-H phase. A player does not have to declare H-H in
each case where enemy teams are within ½ inch but if his opponent
declares a H-H, the player‟s own team is automatically involved.

4.4 H-H PHQ: Platoon HQs within 2 inches may add their
Leadership Rating to one H-H roll only unless they are themselves,
involved in a H-H. PHQ may add their leadership rating to their
own H-H roll.

(3) HAND-TO-HAND
D6 Roll < H-H = H-H > H-H
Target Team Casualty Point Teams Locked
Result
Eliminated Break Test in H-H

D6 Roll Modifiers
 Target Team Hidden +3
 Target Team Charging cavalry +2
 Target Team on Skis (except Finns) -1
 Attacking team Reduced +1
 Attacking team Suppressed +1
 Attacking Team Heroic -1
 Platoon HQ within 2 inches -Leadership

5.0 INFANTRY RULES:
Infantry cards are included that contain all the specifics of each
nations troops. The general rules for Infantry units are as follows:
5.1 INFANTRY TEAMS: All Infantry units are grouped together
as Teams. These may consist of one man or more than ten. Teams
have specific abilities and various functions. Infantry Cards will list
any weapons and special abilities that the team may have.
Infantry Teams are listed below:
5.1.1 Conscript Squads: Volksturm, Home
Guard, Militia or Green troops who are poorly
trained and armed. These troops are either
war-weary or not motivated to do much more
than guard objectives or parade. Conscript
Squads Morale is normally 6. Conscript squads
are generally equipped with rifles and do not have a Squad LMG.
Due to their poor training/motivation, they are eliminated after
suffering 1 CP. Represented by 3x Riflemen on a small base.
5.1.2 Line Squads: Reasonably trained and
armed troops, these are the core of most
Armies. Line Squads are your regular troops in
most scenarios. They may be subdivided into 1st
and 2nd Line depending on Nation. Their Morale
is normally 7. Line Squads are usually equipped
with rifles and most have a Squad LMG. Line Squads are
eliminated after suffering 2 CPs. Represented by 3 x Riflemen and
1 x LMG on a medium base.
5.1.3 Assault Squads: Well trained and well-
armed, these are crack troops, that due to their
training could be relied on to take or hold
ground when others would flee. Assault
Squads Morale is usually 8. Assault squads are
usually equipped with a mixture of SMGs, rifles
and a Squad LMG. Assault Squads are eliminated after suffering 2
CPs. Represented by 2 x SMGs, 1 x Grenadier and 1 x LMG on a
medium base.
5.1.4 Engineer Squads: Pioniere, or Army
Assault Engineers. Engineers are highly
trained specialists that are well armed. They
are able to assault objectives and strong points.
Engineer Squads Morale is usually 8. Engineers
are usually equipped with SMGs, rifles, Squad
LMG, and 2 x Demolition Charges. Engineers have the ability to
sweep for and clear minefields as well as remove wire. Engineer
Squads are eliminated after suffering 2 CPs. Represented by any 4
x Soldiers and 1 x LMG on a medium base.
5.1.5 Sniper: A team of one or two men whose
purpose is to harass and snipe at the enemy
from a hidden location. Usually, a retreating
army would leave a number of snipers behind
to hold up the enemies advance. Soviet snipers
were particularly good at keeping the Germans
heads down during the closing months of the battle for
Stalingrad. A Sniper is always Camouflaged (see rule 5.3.4).
Snipers Morale is usually 9. If a Sniper fails a Break Test, it is
removed. Snipers are eliminated after suffering 1 CP. A sniper
team always sets up hidden at the beginning of a scenario via a
Hidden unit counter. For each sniper in play, a player may use an
additional 2 Hidden Unit counters. Snipers may be setup in any
terrain except clear. If a sniper conducts a Movement Impulse, it
loses its hidden status. Represented by 1 x Rifleman and an
assistant with binoculars on a small base.
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5.1.6 Scouts: Scouts are a special type of team,
made up of 2 to 5 men who are lightly
equipped. A Scouts purpose is not to engage
the enemy in a direct fight, but instead to
attempt to gather information about an
enemy‟s strength and position by sending the
Scout out ahead of the main force to draw fire or observe. A
Scouts‟ morale is usually 7. A Scout is equipped with rifles or
SMGs but does not have a Squad LMG. French, Polish, Romanian
and Hungarian units may not create scouts and Soviets may only do
so after July 1942. Only a 1st Line, Assault, or Engineer squad may
create a Scout. Scouts are created by the parent team taking 1 x CP
in the Repair Phase and placing a Scout within ½ inch. A Scout
may attempt to remove one Hidden unit counter up to 6 inches
away, once per turn. Scouting occurs during a Movement Impulse
costing the Scout 2 AP. For each Scouting attempt, check range, roll
a D6 and add the terrain modifier and range of the Hidden unit
counter to this result. See chart 16. Represented by 2 x Riflemen on
a small base.
(16) SCOUTING / RECCE
Range " 0+ 1+ 2+ 3+ 4-6
D6 Roll <6 <5 <4 <3 <2
D6 Roll Modifiers + Hidden Counter Terrain Modifier
5.1.7 Cavalry: Even on the WWII battlefield,
cavalry units were used, mostly to give Infantry
mobility but early on there were rumored cases
of Polish Cavalry attacking German armored
units. They could be of some combat value as a
soldier facing a Cavalry charge could easily be
cut down if not in defensible terrain. Cavalry‟s Morale is usually
8. Cavalry are equipped with a mixture of SMGs, rifles and a Squad
LMG. Cavalry may not fire while mounted. Dismounted cavalry
fight and move exactly as other Infantry teams. The un-mounted
horses may move normally (but may not Charge) and are assumed
to have an intrinsic handler. All cavalry teams suffer a –1 modifier
to all To-Kill rolls (Ordnance and Infantry fire) directed at them
while mounted (whether moving or not). Cavalry mounting and
dismounting costs 2 AP. Cavalry are eliminated after suffering 2 x
CPs and un-mounted horses have 1CP and morale 5. Cavalry are
represented by 3 x mounted riflemen on a medium base.
5.1.8 Crews: Players should use different miniatures to represent
Weapon crews and vehicle crews as their abilities differ.
Crew Morale is usually 7.
5.1.8.1 Weapon Crews: A Weapon crew
comprises 2-5 men, who are lightly armed and
man various crew-served weapons
(MMG/HMG, Mortar and Guns). Some
weapons may have more than one CP and
denote a requirement to have two crews to
operate at full ROF. If a single crew is present, ROF is lowered by
one. If this reduces ROF below one, the weapon may only fire once
per turn.
5.1.8.2 Vehicle Crews: A Vehicle crew
comprises 2-5 men, lightly armed, and specially
trained to operate vehicles. When initially
broken, Vehicle crews will not rout out of their
vehicle but will remain in their vehicle in a
broken state (see rule 6.5.2).

5.1.9 Platoon HQ (PHQ): A Platoon of men
usually consisted of three to five squads
commanded by a Platoon HQ (PHQ). A PHQ
represents a command team that is made up of
a Commanding Officer, Adjutant and three to
five messengers or runners. PHQ are able to
motivate troops and hold them together when otherwise they
might flee the battle. A PHQ can also direct troops to engage the
enemy more effectively. PHQ Morale is usually 7. PHQ have a
modifier referred to as its Leadership Rating. It ranges from 0
(poor) to –2 (excellent). A PHQ must be present to use Platoon
Move (see rule 3.1.3) and Platoon Fire (see rule 3.2.3). Most PHQ
can automatically place Infantry smoke (see rule 5.2.7). PHQ can
apply their Leadership Rating to the Combat Impulse roll of any
Infantry team (excluding themselves) that is located within 2
inches. Each Combat Impulse thus modified costs the PHQ half of
its total AP for the turn. A PHQ may not modify any Combat
Impulse that requires a To-Hit roll. A PHQ may also apply its
Leadership Rating to itself as well as all Infantry teams that are
located within 2 inches for all Break Tests, or attempts to Rally. A
PHQ may not be targeted as long as it is within ½ inch of a friendly
unbroken Infantry team (exception: Snipers 5.3.9). If a PHQ is
destroyed in combat, all Infantry teams within 2 inches must take a
Break Test. Represented by a 1 x Leader with pistol and one
Rifleman on a small base.
5.1.10 Armor Leaders: Armor Leaders are a
special unit that represents a Vehicle team
leader that is exceptionally skilled. Armor
Leaders Morale is usually 7. Armor Leaders
have a Leadership Rating ranging from –1
(good) to –3 (excellent). Armor Leaders may
only apply their Leadership Rating to the crew of the vehicle they
are currently in for all To-Hit rolls, Break Tests and Rally attempts.
They may exit or enter any vehicle as a crew team. This is done as
a Movement Impulse in the Impulse Phase and costs the crew 2 AP.
5.1.11 GHQ: The GHQ is a Special Command
team that controls all of the forces for one side.
It is made up of a Commanding Officer, radio
operator, medics, etc. The GHQ is responsible
for keeping the formation in contact with
higher HQs. GHQ morale is usually 7. GHQs
can spot for indirect fire. GHQs may deploy 1 x Forward Observer
team in the same manner that a Squad may deploy a LMG or Scout
with no change in composition of the original GHQ except the loss
of FO abilities. GHQs can also aid troops by adding a -1 to all
Rally attempts within 2 inches. If a GHQ is destroyed in combat,
all teams within 2 inches must take a Break Test and the Morale for
that side is reduced by one for the balance of the scenario.
Represented by 1 x Leader, 1 x spotter, 1 x radio operator and
national flag included on counter sheet.
5.1.12 Forward Observer (FO): To better co-ordinate
troops and Artillery, many countries had a forward
observer that directed Artillery fire from a front line position. FO
Morale is usually 7. A FO‟s main purpose is to spot for Offboard
and Indirect Fire. FO may only spot targets within a 36-inch range.
A FO may not be targeted (except by a Sniper) as long as it is
within ½ inch of a friendly unbroken Infantry team. An Infantry
team FO is always Camouflaged (see rule 5.3.4). FO are
eliminated after suffering 1 CP. Scenario in play may allow other
types of units to have FO abilities and vehicles may have FO
abilities (see Bino icon on vehicle card). Represented by 1 x
Binocular equipped soldier and 1 x Radioman on a small base.
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5.1.13 Machine Gun Team (MGs): MG Team Morale is usually
7. Most MGs have a single CP. There are 3 types of MGs: Heavy
(HMG), Medium (MMG), and Light (LMG).
5.1.13.1 HMG Teams: For the purpose of these
rules HMGs are any MG with a cartridge 12mm
and larger. The HMG has long range, ROF2
(most HMGs) and but is not very portable (on
average 4 AP). If a HMG team moves, it may
not fire that turn. HMGs can be used against
lightly armored vehicles and Infantry. Most HMGs are eliminated
after suffering 1 CP. See Infantry cards for specifics. HMGs
Represented by 1 x Machinegun miniature with 3 x assistants on a
medium base.
5.1.13.2 MMG Teams: The MMG has medium
range, ROF2 (most MMGs) and is reasonably
portable (on average 6 AP). If a MMG team
moves, most may not fire that turn (see cards).
MMGs can be used against lightly armored
vehicles and Infantry. Most MMGs are
eliminated after suffering 1 CP. See Infantry cards for specifics.
Represented by 1 x Machinegun miniature with 2 x assistant on a
medium base.
5.1.13.3 LMG Teams: The LMG has less
ammo (one attack per Combat Impulse), shorter
range but is more portable (on average 8 AP). If
a LMG team moves, it may fire that turn without
restriction. LMGs can be used against lightly
armored vehicles and Infantry. LMGs are
eliminated after suffering 1 CP. Represented by 1 x LMG and 1 x
assistant on a small base.
5.1.15 Flamethrower team: A greatly feared
weapon, the flamethrower was used to burn out
dug-in defenders and could cause panic in
even the most seasoned troops. Flamethrowers
are carried by one or two-man teams and are
eliminated after suffering one CP. They can be
used against vehicles and Infantry. Represented by 1 x
Flamethrower on a small base.
5.1.16 Infantry Anti-tank (AT) Teams:
During the later stages of WWII, nations
developed weapons that gave Infantry the
ability to destroy enemy armor. Most were
shaped-charge weapons that were used at close
range. This category covers all Anti-tank
Rifles, Panzerfausts, PIATs, Bazookas and Panzerschrecks.
Infantry AT teams may not be fired while loaded on a vehicle nor
may they fire from inside a bunker (except ATR and PIAT). Some
Infantry teams have intrinsic Anti-tank capabilities and are so noted
on the Infantry cards. Represented by 1 x AT miniature and
assistant on a small base.
5.1.17 Elite Teams: Some Troop types were
very highly skilled and trained and were
without equal on the battlefield. They were
able to suffer many casualties and still take
their objectives or defend their positions.
Teams are given elite status by the scenario in play. Elite status
affects only teams stated in the scenario. Elite status modifies teams
by adding +1 to their Morale.

5.2 INFANTRY MOVEMENT: This section covers specific
Infantry Movement related rules.
5.2.1 Assault Move: Every WWII-era army practiced what
became known as „Fire and Movement‟. This involved one team
or section covering the advance of a second with a high rate of
somewhat inaccurate fire. This „Covering Fire‟ was intended to
allow an assaulting team a better chance of survival by keeping
enemies heads down. Assault Move is a special type of Infantry
movement that involves both teams moving and providing covering
fire to those moving. Similar to Platoon Movement, Assault Move
allows a minimum of two and a maximum of five Infantry teams to
act together during a single Impulse. Assault Move is made up of
at least one Fire and one Maneuver team. All units wishing to use
Assault Move must be within 2 inches of a Platoon HQ at the
beginning of the Assault Move. In addition, they must not have
conducted any other Impulse that turn. All teams using Assault
Move (both Maneuvre and Fire) are marked as spent upon
conclusion of the Assault Move.
5.2.1.1 Maneuver Team: All Infantry teams moving are referred to
as Maneuver Teams. They are given a bonus 2 AP while using
Assault Move. Maneuver Teams are not subject to the Exposed
modifier when targeted by enemy Infantry teams as long as the
enemy team is within range and LOS of a single friendly Fire
Team.
5.2.1.2 Fire Team: All teams that provide covering fire are referred
to as Fire Teams. Fire teams may not move. Fire Teams are subject
to the Exposed modifier.
5.2.2 Double-time Move: Any Infantry team (except Scout and
Cavalry squads) that has not conducted any Impulse may use
Double-time to increase its AP by ½ for a single player turn
(example: a 1st Line Squad with 8 AP normally would have 12
while using Double-time. A team may not conduct a Combat
Impulse in the turn it uses Double-time Movement but may enter
into H-H. Once a Double-time team has moved, it‟s marked with
two Suppression markers. In the following repair phase, one is
removed, thus Suppressing the team for the current turn.
5.2.3 Stealth Move: An Infantry team that has not conducted any
Impulse that turn may use Stealth Movement. This action reduces
the teams total AP by half (fractions rounded up) for the turn. A
team using Stealth Move qualifies for a +1 modifier to all To-Kill
rolls and will not suffer an Ambush (see rule 5.3.3) if attacked by a
Hidden unit. A team may not conduct a Combat Impulse in the turn
it uses Stealth Move but may enter into H-H.
5.2.4 Cavalry Charge: Cavalry may conduct a
type of movement that combines movement and
combat together. A cavalry team is given a total
of 16 AP for the turn in which it declares it is
charging. Before charging, the cavalry may not
have conducted any Impulse. A cavalry team
does not need to actually attack an enemy unit but may simply use
the charge to gain extra AP. A charging cavalry team may move
within ½ inch of enemy units during the charge for the purpose of
entering into H-H. The H-H occurs immediately, costing 4 AP.
Charging cavalry may conduct multiple H-Hs in a single charge.
Any team attacking a charging cavalry team in H-H suffers a +2 to
its attack roll. Cavalry may not charge into forest, village or city
terrain. A Defensive Fire Impulse may interrupt the charge at any
time. Once the H-H is complete, the cavalry team may continue to
charge until it has exhausted its AP.
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5.2.5 Transporting Mortars with Infantry: Infantry teams may
transport mortars up to 4 Transport Points (TP) without costing any
additional AP. For each TP in excess of 4, the transporting unit
loses 1 AP. The mortar must be within ½ inch of the team in order
to be transported. Heavy Mortars may not fire in the turn they are
transported.
5.2.6 Moving Light Guns with Infantry: All guns with a Tow 1
rating may be pushed 4 inches maximum per turn by an Infantry
team. The team pushing the gun may not do any other action that
turn. The gun must be within ½ inch of the transporting team in
order to be pushed. The gun may not fire in the turn it is pushed.
While pushing a gun, transporting team must add 1 AP to all terrain
costs.
5.2.7 Moving Medium Guns with Infantry: All guns with a Tow
2 rating may be pushed 2 inches maximum per turn by an Infantry
team. The team pushing the gun may not do any other action that
turn. The gun must be within ½ inch of the transporting team in
order to be pushed. The gun may not fire in the turn it is pushed.
While pushing a gun, transporting team must add 1 x AP to all
terrain costs.
5.2.8 Infantry Smoke: Placing Infantry Smoke is
considered a Movement Impulse and cost the placing
team 1 x AP. To be successfully placed, the player must roll less
than or equal to its Smoke placement number with a D6. A team
may place smoke anytime during its Movement Impulse. Infantry
Smoke allows the placement of a smoke counter (included in the
counter sheet) within ½ inch of the placing team. All Infantry
Smoke last a single turn and is replaced by Dispersed Smoke in the
following Repair Phase. In order to allow players to utilize their
existing smoke counters, Smoke size will be left up to the player but
Dispersed Smoke should be twice the size of Smoke. Smoke may be
indicated by a ‘teased out’ cotton ball, sprayed grey or black, and
glued to the smoke counter base. For dispersed smoke, leave the
cotton ball plain white.
5.2.8.1 White Phosphorus (WP): WP was not only an
effective chemical agent for smoke screens due to its
ability to create an instant smoke cloud but also for its anti-
personal effects. First used in WWI, The US and United Kingdom
used WP for many of their smoke rounds and grenades. Infantry
Teams with WP capabilities will be noted on cards with the grey
smoke icon. Any Infantry team under or in base contact with a WP
smoke counter must roll a Break Test as per 5.3.1.3. If failed, they
are marked as Broken. Otherwise, WP is identical to all other
Infantry Smoke.
5.2.8.2 Infantry Smoke Limitations: In order to have players use
Infantry Smoke in a historical manner and to impose some
limitations on the number of smoke grenades available (as was the
case historically) use the following rule. Unless otherwise noted by
scenario in play, each side is allowed two Infantry Smoke
placements for each Platoon HQ available in a scenario with the
following exceptions: all Soviet and minor nations are allowed one
Infantry Smoke placement per PHQ; US are allowed three per
PHQ. These may be used by any team capable via normal team
usage rules but for each Infantry Smoke placed, one is deducted
from this total. Ordnance and Offboard smoke is not affected by
this limitation.
5.2.9 Barbed Wire Removal: Engineers have the special ability to
remove barbed wire. In order to remove the wire, the Engineer
team must be within 1 inch of the wire and not have conducted any
Impulses that turn. The Engineer team declares a Movement
Impulse and is marked as Spent. The following Repair Phase, the
player rolls a D6. If the roll is 5 or less, the 1 x 2" wire obstacle is
removed. On a roll of 6 there is no change.

5.2.10 Minefield Removal: Engineers have the
special ability to remove minefields. In order to
remove the minefield, the Engineer team must
be within 1 inch of the Minefield and not have
conducted any Impulses that turn. The Engineer
team declares a Movement Impulse and is
marked as Spent. The following Repair Phase, the player then rolls
a D6. If the roll is 3 or less, a 1 x 2 inch area is cleared of all mines.
On a roll of 4-5 there is no change. On a roll of 6, the player rolls
an additional D6. On a second roll of 6, the Engineer takes 1 x CP
and must roll a Break Test.
5.2.11 Parachute Drop: The unique ability of
airborne parachute infantry to fight and
secure remote objectives behind enemy lines
was not lost on the German forces in WWII.
They first used their „Fallschirmjäger‟ in the
airdrops in Holland and Belgium and the
glider assault on the fortress of Eben Emael in May 1940 with
great success. Although costly in terms of casualties (Hitler vowed
never to conduct large scale Airborne invasions again after the
losses suffered at Crete) the Allies also eventually embraced the
idea of Parachute troops. These rules allow a player to bring his
forces into the game via Parachute Drop.
Step 1: The owning player determines where the Parachute Drop
begins and the direction the transport planes are flying.
Step 2: He then places all of the teams parachuting into groups of
six or fewer units. All units count toward these limits
except Platoon HQs.
Step 3: Each group is placed on the map, in a line, on Parachute
counters (included on the counter sheet). All groups
must be in the same general direction. Groups must be
separated by at least 2 inches.
Step 4: A directional die is used to determine Parachute drift and
2D6 determine drift distance in inches. Roll drift and
distance separately for each Parachute counter.
Step 5: Once drift direction and distance are determined and the
counters moved, the units remain where they are until the
next player turn (i.e., they are descending).
Step 6: In the following repair phase, the owning player may
adjust each counter 2 inches in any direction. The
Parachute counters are then removed and the player
marks all teams as Suppressed unless already Broken due
to enemy fire while descending.
Step 7: Any team landing in Forest, Forest Swamp, City, Village,
or Rubble/Rough terrain must then roll 2D6 and add to
this the Infantry modifier of that terrain. On a roll of 10 or
more, the team takes 1 x CP and must roll a Break Test. If
a Parachute team lands in deep water terrain (e.g., river,
lake) they are eliminated.
Step 8: If the Parachute teams drift off-map, they may re-enter
the map from where they drifted off on any subsequent
roll of 3 or less on a D6 in the following Impulse Phase.
5.2.11.1 Firing At Parachute Teams: Enemy fire may be
conducted at Parachute teams while they are Descending by any
AA capable ordnance and all Infantry team types except those
located in City, Forest, Forest Swamp and Bunker terrain. Firing
teams must add +1 for firing at a higher target to the To-Kill roll for
Infantry teams and the To-Hit roll for ordnance.
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5.2.11.2 Fallschirmjäger: Heavy weapons
could not be carried by the Fallschirmjäger
while jumping due to the shock produced by
the design of the German parachute harness,
All heavy weapons and rifles had to be dropped
in separate containers to be collected after
getting to the ground. This was a major flaw and caused the
Fallschirmjäger to drop into combat with only pistols, grenades
and SMGs. To reflect this, use the following rule. All German
Paratroop teams fight as crews for 1 turn following their descent. It
is assumed that the Paratroops arm themselves sufficiently from
weapon containers, fallen comrades, etc. following the first turn
and return to normal effectiveness.
5.2.12 Ski Troops: Due to the speed and
mobility skis gave Infantry, many WWII
nations trained Ski Troops for combat. Most
notably, Ski troops played a key role in the
successes of the Finnish effort against the
Soviet Union during the Winter War in 1939.
Ski Troop abilities will be given by scenario in play (exception
Finnish troops). Ski troops receive an additional 2 AP and do not
pay any additional costs for Snow (as defined by Scenario in play)
in any turn that they do not conduct any Combat Impulse. Should
the team enter into H-H in the same turn that they use Ski
movement, the enemy player may add a -1 to its H-H roll.
5.2.13 Infantry Weapon Gunshields: Some Infantry
weapons have a shield to protect the crew. This will be noted
on the card with a Green shield. Crews with a gun shield do not
incur the -1 Exposed modifier due to firing if the enemy attack is
directed at them through the weapons covered arc.
5.3 INFANTRY COMBAT: For each Combat Impulse declared,
an Infantry team may only attack a single target (unless a
MMG/HMG or Flamethrower). An Infantry team may attack with
any/all of its weapons unless Reduced (see rule 1.3.1). Measures
the distance from the attacking teams base edge to its targets base
edge, roll 1d6 and consults the appropriate weapon card for To-
Kill#s. Modify the To-Kill roll by the Infantry Combat Modifiers
Chart (1). See Infantry cards for a list of weapons for each type of
Infantry team.
5.3.1 Infantry Weapon ROF: Any weapon with a multiple ROF
will be listed on Infantry cards with subscriptROF. (ex. LMGROF2
RifleROF2). Each time an Infantry team conducts a Combat Impulse,
it may roll as many times as its ROF will allow. Unless
MMG/HMG or flamethrower, all ROF attacks may only be directed
against a single target.
5.3.2 Infantry Combat Results: After adding all appropriate
modifiers, if a player rolls the To-Kill# (or less) from Infantry card,
the team suffers 1 x Casualty Point and must roll a Break Test. If
player rolls the To-Kill# +1, the target team is Suppressed. If a
target team is currently Suppressed, additionally it must roll a
Break Test.
5.3.2.1 Casualty Point: Each Infantry team has a fixed
number of CPs and when this is reached, the team is
eliminated. A team that normally has more than one CP and suffers
a CP is said to be Reduced. ROF for any weapons listed are
reduced to 1 (if higher than 1), it may not attack with any Squad
LMG and it may only attack with one weapon type per Combat
Impulse (owners choice). When taking a Casualty Point, a team
owner may choose to replace the Reduced team with a Squad LMG
(if team has one listed). When in Hand-to-Hand (see rule 4.0) and
Vehicle Close Assault (see rule 3.3), a Reduced Squad must add +1
to its attack roll. A Reduced team may be marked with a BLUE
bead or bingo chip placed on/underneath the team.

5.3.2.2 Suppressed: If an attack results in Suppressed, a target
team loses ½ of its‟ original unmodified AP for the remainder of the
current turn for each Suppressed result. If this reduces its current
AP to 0, mark the team as Spent as well. If a target team is
currently Suppressed, additionally it must roll a Break Test. If a
target team is currently Spent, mark the team with two Suppression
markers (only remove one in the following Repair Phase).
Suppressed teams add +1 to their Hand-to-Hand attack roll. A
single Suppressed marker is automatically removed in the
following Repair phase. A Suppressed team may be marked with a
YELLOW bead or bingo chip placed on/underneath the team.
5.3.2.3 Break Test: A player must roll less than or equal to the
teams Morale with 2D6. If the roll is higher, the team is considered
Broken. A Broken team may only conduct Rout Impulses. One
Platoon HQ may modify the 2D6 roll with its Leadership modifier
if it is within 2 inches . A Broken team may be marked with a RED
bead or bingo chip placed on/underneath the team.
5.3.3 Targeted Infantry: The simple fact that a soldier was
moving usually meant that he was easier to see and thus target.
In anything but a low crawl, a man must lift his body off the
ground to move at all. He was also much more vulnerable to
shrapnel and small arms due to the fact that he presented a larger
target than a man lying prone. Also, any soldier who fired his
weapon would be letting everyone know where he was as well in
addition to having to expose part of their body to take the shot.
The shooter took a pretty good chance of retaliatory enemy fire
especially if using tracer ammo. Conversely, Infantry that made
no movement and did not fire their weapons would be much
harder to spot and thus target.
5.3.3.1 Exposed: Any Infantry team that is/has conducted either a
Movement or Combat Impulse is considered Exposed and is subject
to a –1 modifier to all To-Kill rolls (Infantry and Ordnance) but
only during the next enemy Impulse. Once the enemy players
following Impulse is resolved (regardless of type), the Exposed
modifier no longer applies.
5.3.3.2 In Cover: Any Infantry team that has neither moved nor
fired is considered In Cover and qualifies for a +1 modifier to all
To-Kill rolls (Infantry and Ordnance).
5.3.4 Ambush: Any moving unit attacked at ½ inch range by a
Hidden unit suffers an Ambush (unless the target was using Stealth
Move). Ambushed units may not claim a positive terrain modifier
for the terrain they are in nor may they claim a Firefight Impulse.
5.3.5 Camouflage: Generally speaking, an Infantryman‟s ability
to stay alive rested on staying in cover and not bringing undue
attention to himself. Anything he could do to enhance this would
increase his chances for survival. Many troops took it upon
themselves to modify their uniforms to suit the terrain or weather,
adding local foliage to helmets, wearing white beds sheets in snow
conditions, etc. Most Waffen-SS units were supplied with
excellent camouflaged uniforms and helmet covers. US troops
were also given uniforms of camouflaged material upon arrival in
France but they were withdrawn due to incidence of „friendly
fire‟ caused by their resemblance to German Waffen-SS
uniforms. Scenario special rules will allow for certain teams to be
equipped with Camouflaged Uniforms or material. Any Infantry
team so equipped that has not moved or fired may only be targeted
as if Hidden (+2 to the Ordnance To-Hit or Infantry To-Kill rolls).
5.3.6 Surrender: Any currently Broken Infantry team that is fired
on by an attack, which results in Suppression, is removed from
play. Teams that surrender in this fashion are counted as double for
any victory determination.
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5.3.7 Heroic: Men in battle were capable of feats of great bravery
and personal sacrifice. These acts could be undertaken by men
who were under fire for prolonged periods or had had enough.
But most often it was the protection of a man‟s friend or buddies
that stirred a person to such actions. Self-preservation was
replaced by an all-consuming hatred for the enemy and it usually
only subsided with the end of the battle or an enemy‟s well-aimed
shot. Any Infantry team that rolls „snake eyes‟ (two „1s‟ with 2D6)
on any Break Test becomes Heroic and is immune to all future
Break Tests and Suppressed effects. Heroic teams in H-H add a -1
to their To-Kill roll. These effects last for the balance of the
scenario and are only lost if the team suffers a CP.
5.3.8 Infantry Teams vs. Unarmored Vehicles: Any Infantry
team (including MGs) may attack an unarmored vehicle. Consult
the Infantry cards for To-Kill#s. Use Chart (2) for any effects.
5.3.9 Snipers: Sniper attacks are considered a
Combat Impulse. Roll 1d6 and consult Sniper
card for results, adding modifiers from the
Infantry Combat Modifiers Chart (1). Snipers
may target any team, including Platoon HQs
and FO. A successful sniper attack eliminates
Platoon HQs and FOs. All other targets are Suppressed. Each time
a Sniper attacks, it does not have to reveal its Hidden location
unless spotted. The enemy player is allowed one sniper check for
each unbroken team within 2 inches of the target after the attack.
The enemy player chooses a Hidden Unit counter location within
the spotting units LOS and the owning player must reveal if the
sniper is present. If so the sniper is setup onboard. Play then passes
to the enemy player.
5.3.10 Infantry Machine Guns: Most Infantry
MGs (except LMGs) have a multiple Rate of
Fire (ROF). Each time a MG conducts a
Combat Impulse, it may roll as many times as its
ROF will allow (Example: it is possible for a
German sMG42 to roll three attacks in the same
Combat Impulse). All attacks may only be directed against units
within 1 inch of the initial target. When used against the same
target, the MG may roll all of the attacks together or one at a time
at owner‟s choice. When rolled together, Weapon Breakdown
occurs (see rule 1.6) anytime two „6‟s are rolled (or 5 & 6 for some
MGs). MG ROF cannot be interrupted by a Defender to claim a
Firefight Impulse once the MG has fired once. Consult Infantry
cards for specific MG ROFs.
5.3.10.1 MG vs. Armored Vehicles: All LMG/MMGs (Infantry
Team and Vehicle-mounted) may be used against vehicles with an
armored facing value of 1 or less, and HMGs (12mm+) may be
used against vehicles with an armored facing value of 2 or less,
although ROF is always 1. When used vs. a vehicle, there is no To-
Hit roll needed. Roll a d6, adding modifier for range (see Chart 10)
and vehicle armor. Check Infantry cards for To-Kill#s. Use Chart
11 to determine any results.
5.3.11 Infantry Flamethrowers (IFT): IFT
differ from Vehicle Flamethrowers in that
Infantry types all have a maximum range of 1
inch and a Breakdown of BX 6, 4+. An IFTs‟
ROF may be directed at separate targets. IFT
can be used against Infantry and vehicles. Refer
to IFT card for To-Kill#s.
5.3.11.1 IFT vs. Infantry: There are no modifiers To-Kill roll. See
Chart 2 for any results. If a CP is inflicted, the location is
considered to be on Fire (see rule 9.3).

5.3.11.2 IFT vs. Vehicles: No armor factors are added and To-Kill
is modified by -1 if unbuttoned or -2 if open topped. Use Chart 11
to determine any results. If the vehicle is destroyed, the crew is
considered to have perished as well and the vehicle is a Burning
Wreck (see rule 9.4.1) for the remainder of the scenario.
5.3.12 Inherent Weapons: Some weapon type’s effects are
included within an Infantry teams H-H# or VCA# without special
rules such as Rifle and hand grenades, as well as various types of
anti-tank grenades. The following inherent weapon types use
special rules. Some Squads may also be listed with an inherent
anti-tank weapon on its’ Infantry card under the SPECIAL rules
section.
5.3.12.1 Demolition Charges (DC): TNT or other
explosive material, carried in a small knapsack or
shoulder bag and detonated by means of a fuse and
blasting cap. Each Engineer squad carries two DCs but
may also be used by others as per scenario. To aid in
keeping track of DC usage, place two DC counters
under each Engineer Squad at scenario start. DCs can be used
against some field fortifications, Bridges, Infantry and vehicles.
Their use is considered a Movement Impulse and cost the placing
team 1 x AP. DCs are given a maximum placement range of ½
inch. Place a Demolition counter (provided on the counter sheet) on
the target. The DC will explode at the end of the Movement
Impulse in which it was placed. To be successfully placed, the
player must roll 3 or less on a D6.
5.3.12.1.1 Demolition Charge vs. Infantry: If successfully placed,
a DC will attack all units (even if friendly) within ½ inch of its
placement location. Roll a D6 and add targets terrain modifier only.
On a modified roll of 5 or less, the team takes a CP/Break Test. On
a modified roll of 6, the team is Suppressed.
5.3.12.1.2 Demolition Charge vs. Vehicles: If successfully placed,
a DC attack affects only the target vehicle (attacker‟s choice). Roll
a D6 and add ½ the vehicle‟s worst armor value only. On a
modified roll of 5 or less, the vehicle is destroyed. On a modified
roll of 6, the vehicle is immobilized and crew must take a Break
Test. On a modified roll of 7, the vehicle crew is Suppressed.
5.3.12.1.3 Demolition Charge vs. Bridges: Wooden bridges may
be destroyed by any Engineer squad with two DC. The engineer
must move within ½ inch of the bridge and must remain for the
entire next turn. The engineer may not conduct any Impulse
whatsoever that turn as he is rigging the bridge for demolition. If
the engineer does declare any Impulse, he must wait until the
following turn to rig the bridge again. The DC‟s are not lost. The
following Repair phase the Engineer must roll 3 or less to
successfully destroy the bridge. Stone bridges may be destroyed as
per special scenario rules.
5.3.12.1.4 Demolition Charge vs. Field Fortification: DC may be
used against some field fortifications. They are:
 Bunkers: One bunker is attacked for each DC successfully
placed. All teams within ½ inch of the DC (in the bunker) are
automatically destroyed. The bunker is also attacked. Roll a
D6. On a roll of 3 or less, the bunker is destroyed and treated as
rubble.
 Strongpoint: All teams within ½ inch are attacked separately
for each DC successfully placed. Strongpoint is also attacked.
Roll a D6. On a roll of 3 or less, the Strongpoint is destroyed
and treated as rubble.
 Barbed Wire/Hedgehog/Roadblock: One obstacle is removed
for each DC successfully placed.
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5.3.12.1.5 Goliath: A German- developed tracked
vehicle used for the purpose of remote demolition.
The Goliath was controlled remotely via a joystick
control box. The control box was attached to the Goliath by a
cable connected to the rear of the vehicle that would spool out as
the vehicle moved. Goliaths are a special type of Demolition
Charge and use the following rules:
 A Goliath uses fully-tracked movement and thus uses the
associated costs from the terrain chart.
 Goliath may only be operated by designated controller team
and must remain in its‟ LOS.
 Maximum distance to controller team is 12 inches.
 Controller team and Goliath may move together while within
½ inch, utilizing controller teams‟ AP.
 If Goliath is not within ½ inch, controller team must stop and
Goliath may only utilize any remaining controller teams‟ AP.
 Controller may detonate a Goliath at any time during
movement. Detonation range dependent on model.
 Roll 2D6 and consult the Goliath HE To-Kill# from card.
For attacks on vehicles, modify roll with worst armor value of
closest target facing. For Infantry, modify To-Kill roll with
by Chart 1.
 Any enemy unit moving within ½ inch or between Goliath
and Controller may disarm Goliath on D6 roll of 3 or less.
 Goliath may be attacked as a vehicle target type with a
Size+2 modifier. Any Infantry To-Kill roll that rolls a 1 or
any Ordnance To-Kill roll that rolls doubles causes the
Goliath to detonate.
5.3.12.2 Anti-Tank Mines (ATM): This
category covers all Teller mines and grenade
bundles capable of immobilizing a vehicle.
ATMs may be used by any nation by scenario
special rules. ATMs are used in Vehicle Close Assaults and do not
cost the Infantry team any additional AP other than ½ total AP for
Vehicle Close Assault. To be successfully placed, the player must
roll their ATM# or less on a d6. If successful, the vehicle is
considered automatically immobilized and the crew must take a
Break Test. A crew that breaks must exit the vehicle immediately
and is placed in a broken state within ½-inch of the vehicle. A
team using an ATM may still use its Vehicle Close Assault attack
(including other inherent AT weapons) in that same turn. Thus it is
possible for a Squad to first immobilize the vehicle with an ATM
and then to assault the vehicle and qualify for the –1 to its Vehicle
Close Assault attack for close assaulting an immobilized vehicle.
5.3.12.3 Anti-Tank Magnetic Mine (ATMM):
Hafthohlladung, a German invented shape-charge
explosive device that had three strong magnets on the
bottom to it to allow it to be attached to an enemy
vehicle. Considered inherent for some German squads
as early as May 1942 (see cards) but may be used by
any nation by scenario special rules. ATMMs are used in Vehicle
Close Assaults and do not cost the Infantry team any additional AP
other than ½ total AP for Vehicle Close Assault. To be successfully
placed, the player must roll their ATMM# or less on a d6. ATMMs
increase an Infantry teams VCA number by three indicated with a
Red To-Kill# superscript.

5.3.12.4 RPG-43: Ruchnaya
Protivotankovaya Granata (RPG-43) was an
AT grenade used by the Soviet Union and
entering service in 1943 (replacing the less
effective high explosive RPG-40). The RPG-
43 used a shaped charge HEAT warhead. In order to be effective,
the RPG-43 had to be thrown at a right angle and hard enough in
order to detonate its` charge. RPG-43 are considered inherent for
some Soviet squads in April 1943 (see cards). RPG-43 are used in
Vehicle Close Assaults and do not cost the Infantry team any
additional AP other than ½ total AP for Vehicle Close Assault. To
be successfully thrown, the player must roll their RPG-43# or less
on a d6. RPG-43 increase an Infantry teams VCA number by two
indicated with a Green To-Kill# superscript.
5.3.12.5 Molotov Cocktail (MC): Essentially, a glass
bottle filled with highly flammable liquid, plugged by a
cloth and set afire before throwing. Considered inherent for
some Finnish and Soviet Squads but may be used by any
nation by scenario special rules. MCs are used in Vehicle
Close Assaults and do not cost the Infantry team any
additional AP other than ½ total AP for Vehicle Close Assault. To
be successfully thrown, the player must roll their MC# or less on a
d6. Molotov‟s increase an Infantry teams VCA numbers by one
and will be indicated with a Red Kill number subscript. If the
vehicle is destroyed while using a Molotov, the crew is considered
to have perished and the vehicle is a Burning Wreck (see rule 9.4.1)
for the remainder of the scenario.
5.3.13 Infantry Anti-tank Weapons:
5.3.13.1 Panzerfaust (PF): The Panzerfaust
consisted of a shape-charge warhead attached to
a firing tube that gave a common Infantryman
the ability to destroy enemy armor, a task
normally reserved for dedicated anti-tank
resources. Caution was to be paid to the back-
blast of the weapon as it created an explosion blast of two to three
meters behind the tube. A Panzerfaust could theoretically be used
against Infantry targets but this was rarely done due to the
Infantry saving the weapon for use against enemy armor. PF are
available as early as August 1943 by scenario special rules. PF are
inherent for all German Infantry (except Conscript) on or after
October 1943. PF range varied by model and unless otherwise
stated in scenario special rules, teams with PF use latest model
available. A PF may not be fired from inside a vehicle or bunker.
The use of a PF is considered a Combat Impulse and must use the
Ordnance To-Hit modifiers. A team wishing to use a PF must first
roll to see if it has one available for use by rolling a d6 (Availability
dependent on Nation/scenario year). Refer to PF cards for specifics.
If „12‟ (or lower for some earlier model PF) is rolled on a PF To-
Hit roll, firing unit must take a CP/Break Test. The PF is not
subject to range effects on penetration. The PF can also be used
against Infantry targets.
There are four types of PF:
 Panzerfaust 30 Klein or Faustpatrone: Available Aug. 1943
by scenario only. Max range 1 inch.
 Panzerfaust 30 m: Available Sept. 1943. Max. range 1 inch.
 Panzerfaust 60 m: Available Sept. 1944. Max. range 2 inch.
 Panzerfaust 100 m: Available Nov. 1944. Max range 3 inch.
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5.3.13.2 Panzerschreck (PZK):
Development of this weapon was inspired by
the early 1943 capture of American
Bazookas in the North African campaign.
It was designated Raketen-Panzerbüchse
(Rocket Tank Rifle) but commonly referred
to as Panzerschreck (Tank Terror) The major difference from the
Panzerfaust was its size and the fact that the Panzerschreck, by
design, was to be a reloading weapon, preferably served by
trained and dedicated two-man AT teams. The back-blast of the
Panzerschreck was even more dangerous than that of the
Panzerfaust. Available Sept 1943. The PZK can be used at a
maximum range of 6 inches. It may not be fired from inside a
vehicle or bunker. The use of a PZK is considered a Combat
Impulse and it must use the Ordnance To-Hit modifiers. The PZK
is not subject to range effects on penetration. The PZK can also be
used against Infantry targets.
5.3.13.3 Bazooka (BZ): Bazookas are served
by a two-man team, gunner and loader. The
weapon consists of a steel tube of 60mm
diameter that is open at both ends. The
ammunition, a small fin-stabilized rocket-
propelled grenade, is inserted into the rear.
Bz first available Nov. 1942. Due to their plentiful nature, some
scenarios will allow for a bazooka to be considered intrinsic for
certain US squads. Bazookas may not be fired from inside a
vehicle or bunker. The use of a BZ is considered a Combat
Impulse and must use the Ordnance To-Hit modifiers. The BZ is
not subject to range effects on penetration. BZ can also be used
against Infantry targets. There are three types of BZ:
 M1: Available Nov. 1942. Maximum range 4 inches.
 M1A1: Available Jan. 1944. Maximum range 4 inches.
 M9: Available Jan. 1945. Maximum range 6 inches.
5.3.13.4 PIAT: The PIAT, an acronym standing
for Projector Infantry Anti-Tank, was a British
design that used an entirely different approach
than the Bazooka/Panzerschreck or the
Panzerfaust. The PIAT fired its shaped-charge
warhead essentially like an oversized spring-
loaded crossbow. Available June 1943. Generally, one PIAT was
allocated per platoon (four sections/squads). PIATs are considered
intrinsic for all UK Engineer squads on or after June 1944.
Maximum range 2 inches. PIATs may be fired from inside a
vehicles and bunkers. The use of a PIAT is considered a Combat
Impulse and must use the Ordnance To-Hit modifiers. The PIAT is
not subject to range effects on penetration. PIAT can also be used
against Infantry targets.
5.3.13.5 Anti-tank Rifle (ATR): A WWI
inspired idea that was outdated by WWII.
Germany, Soviet, England and minor
countries produced various types. They had,
for the most part, very limited anti-tank
capabilities. When tank armor was
increased, the weapons could only be effectively used at flanks,
rear, or observation slits of tanks. Use of an ATR is considered a
Combat Impulse and it must use the Ordnance To-Hit modifiers.
ATRs qualify for 12 - 19mm for AP Range Effects on Penetration.
ATRs are limited to a maximum range of 24 inches. ATRs can be
used against vehicles or Infantry. Refer to Anti-tank Rifle cards for
To-Hit/Kill numbers.
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5.3.13.6 Ampulomet: The Soviet Ampulomet
was a stop-gap weapon consisting of a tube
barrel, used to throw flame projectiles. A tin
or glass ampule was launched by firing a .12
gauge shotgun blank. Ampulomet may be
used against vehicles or Infantry. Similar to a
mortar, the Ampulomet must roll To-Hit and To-Kill with a d6.
There are no modifiers to the To-Kill roll except for -1 Unbuttoned
or -2 Open topped when used vs. a vehicle.
5.3.14 Mortars: The mortar was one of the deadliest of Infantry-
packed weapons in WWII. It allowed a target to be quickly
saturated with high explosive fire even if behind cover or dug-in.
Mortars are a unique unit and have special rules governing their
use. Mortars are considered an Infantry team but they roll To-Hit
and To-Kill similar to Ordnance. Mortars use a d6 for all rolls. See
Mortar cards for To-Hit/Kill numbers. Mortars can fire either
Aimed (see rule 5.3.14.4) or Spotted (see rule 5.3.14.5). With
either method, use only the Infantry Combat Modifiers (Chart 1)
with a red „mortar‟ superscript to modify appropriate To-Hit / Kill
rolls. All mortars capable of firing at over 36 inches do so at ROF1.
5.3.14.1 Light Mortars: Due to lightness of
construction and ammo, Light Mortars may move
and fire in the same turn and fire outside covered
arc with no restriction.
5.3.14.2 Medium Mortars: Medium Mortars
may fire after moving but only if simply changing
covered arc (considered moving). Medium
Mortars may not fire outside covered arc but may
change covered arc and fire in a future Combat
Impulse (in the same turn).
5.3.14.7 Mortars vs. Vehicles: Once a hit is secured, use the To-
Kill# from Mortar card and use Chart 11 to determine any results.
Use only the vehicles worst armor value from vehicle card to
modify the To-Kill roll. For a vehicle with an unarmored facing,
use 0.
5.3.15 Captured Enemy Equipment: Many times in battle,
enemy equipment would be captured and turned on its former
owners. All functioning abandoned enemy equipment (except
vehicles, Artillery and AA guns) may be captured and used to a
certain degree. A team must be unbroken and within ½-inch of the
weapon in the Repair Phase in order to capture it. Captured
equipment may not be repaired but may be destroyed (removed) in
the Repair Phase if the capturing player has any unbroken Infantry
team (excluding Platoon HQs and Conscript) within ½-inch. In the
case of vehicles, the vehicle is destroyed and replaced by a Burning
wreck. Mark Captured Equipment with a ‘Captured Equip.’
counter included on the Counter sheet.
5.3.15.1 Captured Mortar/MGs: Any Squad (except Conscript),
Reduced Squad, Scout or crew, within ½ inch, may capture and re-
crew an abandoned enemy Mortar/MG by taking 1 CP in the Repair
Phase and removing the „No Crew‟ counter. Captured Mortar/MGs
always have a ROF1. Captured Mortar/MGs breakdown numbers
are decreased by 2. (Ex. A Weapon BX of 6, 6 would be 6, 4+).
5.3.15.2 Captured AT Guns: Any Squad (except Conscript),
Reduced Squad, Scout or crew, within ½ inch, may capture and re-
crew an abandoned enemy AT gun by taking 1 CP in the Repair
Phase and adding a crew team to the gun. Captured AT Guns may
be fired with a +1 To-Hit modifier and a ROF of 1. Captured guns
breakdown numbers are decreased by 2. Captured Artillery and AA
guns may not be re-crewed.

5.3.14.3 Heavy Mortars: Due to heavy ammo,

breaking down and setting up of the tube,
baseplate, sight and carriage, Heavy Mortars, can
either Move or Fire but not both in the same turn.
Some Heavy Mortars had the ability to be towed
(using standard towing rules - see rule 6.3.9). If
towing is available, the Mortar card will so
indicate. As they are served by a larger crew, Heavy Mortars have 2
x CP. If a CP is taken, ROF is reduced to 1 and team moves
(untowed) at ½ AP.

5.3.14.4 Aimed Mortar Fire: Aimed Mortar Fire does not need a
spotter as the mortar is spotting for itself. Aimed Mortar Fire is
limited to 36-inch range (for further targets, use Spotted Mortar
Fire procedure). Mortar must be able to trace an LOS to the target
and all other LOS rules apply. Use the To-Hit#s from Mortar card.

5.3.14.5 Spotted Mortar Fire: If a Mortar does not have an LOS

to the target or if at over 36 inch range, a Mortar must use Spotted
Mortar Fire. A FO is needed that has a LOS to and is within 36
inches of the target. A single FO may spot for multiple Mortars in
a single turn as long as all firing units are within 2 inches of each
other. As Spotted Fire uses all AP for the turn, teams wishing to use
Spotted Fire may not have conducted any Impulses that turn and are
marked as Spent. Spotted Mortar Fire is limited only by the mortars
maximum range (see Mortar cards). Spotted Mortar To-Hit is
normally 1 on a d6 but targets may be acquired as per normal.

5.3.14.6 Mortars vs. Infantry: Once a hit is secured, use the To-
Kill# from Mortar card and Chart 2 to determine any results.

5.3.14.6.1 Plunging Fire: Due to the „plunging‟ nature of mortar

rounds, if a „1‟ is rolled on any To-Kill vs Infantry targets (except
teams in Bunker terrain), attacker may choose to re-roll the To-Kill
without any terrain modifier to the To-Kill.

6.0 VEHICLE RULES: Vehicle cards are provided for
most vehicles that saw combat in WWII. If a value on the card is
listed in red, look to the „Special’ section explanation.
6.1 VEHICLE TYPES: There are three types of vehicles:
Wheeled, Halftrack and Fully-tracked. The type of vehicle
determines its movement costs from the Terrain Chart (13). These
main types are subdivided into the following:
6.1.1 Jeeps: Jeeps are small, wheeled vehicles that are
quick on roads, with little or no armor.
6.1.2 Trucks: Wheeled transport vehicles, best
used on roads, with little or no armor.
6.1.3 Armored cars: Armored cars are fast,
wheeled recon vehicles with some cross-country
ability, light armor and light weapons.
6.1.4 Halftracks: Half-tracked vehicle with
wheeled steering, good cross-country ability,
light armor and various weapons. Passengers may
fire while mounted.
6.1.5 Tanks: Tanks are based on a fully-
tracked chassis, with the main gun mounted in
a rotating turret. Tanks are further divided by
their turret rotation speed, layout, vision and crew into Fast,
Medium, Slow and One-man turrets. Tanks have excellent cross-
country ability, with good armor and heavy weapons.
6.1.5.1 Tankettes: Tankettes are based on a fully-
tracked chassis with MG armament only otherwise
identical to Tanks.
6.1.6 Self-Propelled Guns (SPG): SPGs
are based on a fully-tracked chassis, with
the main gun mounted in a non-rotating
mount that has limited traverse. SPG are primarily used to assist
Infantry attacks or defense. This category includes Assault Guns,
Tank destroyers and Self-propelled Artillery. SPGs have excellent
cross-country ability, with good armor and heavy weapons. SPGs
may not use Defensive Fire if target is outside their CA.
6.1.8 Wagons: Horse drawn transport was still prevalent in WWII
as there were never enough vehicles to go around. Many second
line and Artillery units had no motor transport and relied solely
on horses. Wagons are unarmored targets and use the wheeled
movement costs.
6.2 TURRET TYPES: Having a turret or not could be the
difference between life or death for a vehicle caught up in a fluid
battle. Non-turreted tank destroyers in ambush roles could
engage enemy vehicles effectively but once the enemy was closing
or moving past, they were not able to bring their main guns to
bear as effectively. Turrets could be slow in turning or have a
poor layout. Some early tanks suffered from a one or two-man
turrets where a commander would have to double as a gunner
and/or loader as well. The following are types of turrets:
6.2.1 Fast Turret (TFast): Fast traversing turret, excellent crew
layout or 360 gun carriage. Fast Turrets must add +1 to the To-Hit
for ordnance and to the To-Kill roll for MGs when firing outside of
their covered arc.
6.2.2 Medium Turret (TMed): Medium traversing turret, good crew
layout or light gun carriage. Medium Turrets must add +2 to the
To-Hit for ordnance and to the To-Kill roll for MGs when firing
outside of their covered arc.
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Slow
6.2.3 Slow Turret (T ): Slow traversing, poor crew layout,
limited vision, two-man turret or standard-weight gun carriage.
Slow Turrets must add +3 to the To-Hit for ordnance and to the To-
Kill roll for MGs when firing outside of their covered arc.
6.2.4 Non-turreted (TNon): Main gun mounted in a non-revolving
mount or heavy gun carriage. Non-turreted must add +4 to the To-
Hit for ordnance and to the To-Kill roll for MGs when firing
outside of their covered arc. NT ordnance may not use Defensive
Fire if the target is outside their covered arc.
6.2.5 One Man Turret (T1Man): Very poor crew layout with a
single crewman responsible for all turret duties. T1Man must add +4
to the To-Hit for ordnance and to the To-Kill roll for MGs when
firing outside of their covered arc. 1MT vehicles must be buttoned-
up to use main armament or Turret-mounted MGs. 1MT vehicles
may only fire one turret-mounted weapon per Combat Impulse.
6.3 VEHICLE MOVEMENT: This section covers specific
Vehicle Movement related rules.
6.3.1 Movement: A vehicle must pay ½ AP to begin movement
and ½ AP to stop. If a vehicle does not have any remaining AP to
expend to stop, it is considered still moving next turn. Mark all
vehicles that are still moving with a tan-colored cotton ball to
indicate their motion status. A vehicle may choose to remain
moving as well. A vehicle that is moving at the beginning of a turn
must declare a Movement Impulse as its first Impulse that turn
(even if simply stopping).
6.3.1.1 Unreliable: Some vehicles were so mechanically
unreliable that they stood a good chance of breaking down on the
battlefield. A vehicle that has its AP listed in Red is considered
Unreliable. It must roll 2D6 when starting movement (even if
rotating its hull). Unless AP are listed in bold Red (check vehicle
cards for additional restrictions), on a roll of 11, the vehicle has
Stalled (may not move that turn). On a roll of 12 the vehicle is
Immobilized. This would end the vehicles Movement Impulse.
6.3.2 Covered Arc: A vehicle is freely change its covered arc (see
rule 8.3) at no cost in AP after it moves (either hull and/or turret)
but it must always move within its hull covered arc (unless moving
in reverse) and may not move sideways so as to keep its best armor
factor toward an enemy unit. Vehicles that only spin in place to
reflect a new hull covered arc are considered to have moved and
must pay appropriate terrain costs (each spin is equal to one inch
traveled) and check for possible Bog/Immobilization if required.
6.3.3 Vehicle Moving Target: Units targeting a moving vehicle
are subject to a +1 To-Hit modifier.
6.3.3.1 Vehicle Moving Fast: Any vehicle that has 18 or more AP
may declare at the beginning of a Movement Impulse that it is
Moving Fast. Units targeting a vehicle Moving Fast are subject to a
+2 To-Hit modifier. A vehicle that is Moving Fast may not Fire on
the Move (see rule 6.6.1) or declare a Firefight Impulse.
6.3.4 Vehicle Reverse Movement: Unless otherwise noted, all
wheeled vehicles must pay double the terrain cost while moving in
reverse and tracked vehicles ( half and fully) must pay triple.
6.3.5 Vehicle Recce: Any non-fully tracked vehicle with 20 or
more AP and a Radio can be considered a Recce unit. A Recce unit
may attempt to remove one Hidden unit counter up to 6 inches
away, once per turn. Recce occurs during a Movement Impulse
costing the Vehicle 2 AP. For each Recce attempt, check range, roll
a d6 and add the terrain modifier of the Hidden unit counter to this
result. See chart 16.

6.3.6 Bogging: Certain
types of terrain may
cause a vehicle to
become bogged (see
Chart 13). Any time a
vehicle enters into or
moves within such
terrain (even if only
rotating), a bog check
must be made. A single
bog check is made each time a vehicle enters or rotates within bog
type terrain – not for each inch traveled. The vehicle owner rolls a
D6: 1-3 results in normal movement while 4-6 means the vehicle is
bogged and may move no further that turn. A bogged vehicle may
fire and change its‟ turret covered arc normally but may not change
its hull covered arc. A bogged vehicle that is hit by any Anti-tank
ordnance must take a Break Test for each successful hit. A crew
that breaks must exit immediately and is place in a broken state
within ½ inch of the vehicle. Place a „No Crew‟ counter (included
on the counter sheet) under the vehicle to note its status.
6.3.6.1 Bog Removal: A vehicle may attempt to remove its bog
status in the Repair Phase by rolling a D6: 1-3 results in the vehicle
being able to move freely in the Impulse Phase; 4-5 causes the
vehicle to remain bogged; and a 6 causes the vehicle to become
immobilized.
6.3.7 Vehicle Immobilized: Vehicles may become immobilized by
combat or movement. A vehicle immobilized by an enemy combat
Impulse must pass a Break Test to be able to remain in the vehicle.
There is no Break Test necessary for a vehicle immobilized by
movement. An immobilized vehicle may fire and change its'
covered arc (if turret mounted) normally but may not change its
hull-covered arc. An immobilized vehicle that is hit by any AT
ordnance must take a Break Test for each successful hit. A crew
that breaks must exit immediately and is place in a broken state
within ½ inch of the vehicle. Place a „No Crew‟ counter (included
on the counter sheet) under the vehicle to note its status.
6.3.8 Transport Number: Some vehicles have the ability
to carry cargo and/or Infantry Teams. If capable, a
Transport Number (TP#) is given on vehicle cards. All Infantry
teams have an associated TP# cost (see Infantry cards). A vehicle
may carry any combination of teams up to this total. One TP# is
roughly equivalent to one man. Example: A German Sd.Kfz.11
with a TP#8 may carry an ATR, (TP#2) and a Scout squad (TP#5).
The following rules apply to transporting Infantry teams:
 Teams may either be loaded or unloaded once per Movement
Impulse but not both.
 Loading or unloading a team costs ½ AP for both the team and
vehicle. Teams may only move if unloaded at the beginning of
the Movement Impulse otherwise they are marked as Spent.
 In order to be transported, teams must be within ½ inch of the
transporting vehicle and both must still have ½ AP remaining.
 Multiple units (including the transporting vehicle) may move
and load in the same Movement Impulse provided there is only
one transporting vehicle involved.
 Transported teams may not fire while mounted (except
halftracks).
In order to load, the transporting vehicle declares a Movement
Impulse. Once within ½ inch, all teams are loaded up at a cost of ½
AP. The vehicle may then expend the balance of its AP moving.
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6.3.8.1 Infantry
Halftrack/Carrier
Passengers: Infantry and
LMG teams riding in a
halftrack or Carrier may
fire while loaded at +1
modifier. Passengers may
fire MG armaments
(listed on vehicle cards)
with no modifier but
must forfeit their own
attack. Teams in a
halftrack/carrier can only
conduct two Combat Impulses per turn if the halftrack does not
move.
6.3.8.1.1 Overloaded: Unless otherwise noted, any Halftrack or
Carrier with a TP# may be Overloaded. Overloading increases the
total TP# of a Halftrack/Carrier by half (fractions rounded up).
Passengers of an overloaded Halftrack/Carrier may not claim the
+2 modifier to any To-Kill roll for Halftrack/Carrier passengers nor
may they or the transporting vehicle fire.
6.3.8.2 Tank Riders: Unless otherwise noted, all medium and
heavy Tanks as well as all closed-top, medium and heavy Self-
propelled Guns/Tank Destroyers may carry up to 10 TP in any
combination. A vehicle may not fire its main armament or close
defense weapons and may not turn its turret but can fire its MGs
while carrying Tank Riders. If a vehicle that is carrying Tank
Riders is fired on and hit, all Tank Riders must immediately
dismount in a Spent state within base contact of the transport
vehicle and take a Break Test. Fire may be directed at the Riders
themselves with a +1 modifier. Tank Riders may not fire while
mounted.
6.3.9 Tow Number: Some vehicles have the
ability to tow Guns. If capable, a Tow Number
(Tow#) is given on vehicle card. If a Tow# is given, a vehicle may
Tow a gun equal to or less than its Tow# (Example: a German
Sd.Kfz. 11 with a Tow#2 may transport a 7.5cm PaK 40 anti-tank
gun with a Tow#2, but it may not transport a 8.8cm FlaK 18 with a
Tow#3). The following rules apply to towing guns:
 Guns may either be hooked-up or unhooked once per
Movement Impulse but not both.
 Hooking or unhooking a gun costs ½ AP for both the crew and
vehicle.
 A gun may not fire in the turn that it is moved by towing but
may fire if it was only hooked or unhooked.
 Towing vehicles must pay 1 AP per Movement Impulse while
towing.
 Any vehicle towing a gun of must reduce its TP# by the guns
Tow# to accommodate its ammunition.
In order to tow, the transporting vehicle declares a Movement
Impulse while within ½ inch of gun and crew. The gun is then
hooked up and any crew loaded, at a cost of ½ AP to the crew and
vehicle. The vehicle may then expend the balance of its AP moving
(deducting 1 AP for towing).
6.3.9.1 Limbering Guns: Some guns were large or complicated
and had to be limbered before/after being towed (noted on gun card
by a Red Tow# with an „L‟ superscript (example 2L). A gun that
must be limbered costs all AP for both the gun and vehicle order to
be hooked or unhooked.

6.3.10 Overrun Attack: Due to their size and weapons, Armored
Vehicles could cause panic and fear in most early war troops. It
took a very brave (or suicidal) individual to stand his ground
when a tank was bearing down on him. All vehicles with any type
of armament (even if malfunctioned) may conduct an Overrun
Attack as part of its Movement Impulse. The vehicle may not have
conducted any Impulse prior to a Movement/Overrun Attack. It
costs a vehicle ½ of its total AP to conduct an Overrun Attack. An
overrun attack may affect multiple targets. The overrun attack
procedure is as follows:
 The moving player indicates an Overrun Attack prior to moving
within 1 inch of any enemy Infantry teams. Defensive fire is
conducted normally.
 Assuming the vehicles survives any defensive fire, a player
places the vehicle so that its base is touching the targeted
team(s). He must then roll for possible Bogging (if terrain
entered requires a Bog Check). If the vehicle becomes Bogged
due to the terrain, the Overrun attack ends.
 If the vehicle is not bogged, all enemy infantry teams
(including crews) within ½ inch must immediately take a Break
Test. This roll is modified by terrain, adding it to the teams
moral. (Example: a German Panther Overruns a Soviet 1st line
squad in a Wheatfield. Soviet 1st Line squad morale is 7 so they
must roll 8 or less to pass their Break Tests; 7+1=8.) If broken,
the team must rout immediately.
 The vehicle owner then rolls 2D6 for each Infantry team
remaining adding the terrain modifier of the Infantry team. On
a roll of less than or equal to the Overrun attack value (from
vehicle card), the target takes 1 x CP.
 Any surviving infantry within ½ inch may then conduct a
Vehicle Close Assault (assuming they have the required ½ AP
remaining) without first rolling the Vehicle Close Assault
Break test as they would already have passed the Overrun
Break Test.
 If the vehicle survives, the player may continue to move until it
runs out of AP. A vehicle may only conduct an Overrun Attack
once per turn.
6.3.10.1 Early War Tank Terror: In Overrun Attacks prior to
July 1940, the Defending teams must add +2 to their Break Test
2D6 roll due to the panic that early war tanks had on Infantry.
6.3.10.2 Overrunning Guns: A common practice of tanks crews
was to attempt to destroy anti-tank guns by simply driving over
them. Guns may only be overrun by a fully-tracked vehicle. The
vehicle must first survive all Defensive fire prior to the Overrun
attack. The player rolls 2D6, adding any terrain to the roll. On a
modified roll of 8 or less, the gun is destroyed with any attending
crew. The attacking vehicle must then check for possible bogging,
with the vehicle bogging on the guns former location on the
appropriate roll. A tracked vehicle attempting to destroy a gun that
is Size-1, must add a +1 to its bog roll. A tracked vehicle
attempting to destroy a gun that is Size-2 must add a +2 to its bog
roll. A vehicle that attempts to destroy a gun in this manner may
not attack any other enemy teams in the as a part of its Overrun
attack (but all enemy Infantry teams within ½ inch would still have
to take the normal Break Test).
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6.4 VEHICLE EQUIPMENT: In addition to ordnance, WWII-
era vehicles usually carried a variety of armor, weapons and
engineering equipment. Many also carried smoke and close-range
explosive devices. These could be used to provide close defense or
a means of escape or cover when faced with a superior vehicle.
Some vehicles also carried a limited amount of smoke shells for
the main gun. Late war vehicles (especially German) carried a
variety of high explosive close-defense weapons that would be
used to kill or scare off assaulting Infantry. Vehicle cards will
indicate the presence of any of the following equipment:
6.4.1 Vehicle Armor: Vehicle cards will give six numerical armor
values (if any) for each of the following facings: Front/Side/Rear
turret (or upper body) and Front/Side/Rear Lower Body. This value
is added to any To-Kill roll that successfully hits that armor facing.
6.4.1.2 Unarmored Facings: Many vehicles had areas where
there was no protection afforded to the crew (especially the
German Marder series). Ordnance that successfully hits an
unarmored facing of a vehicle may use the To-Kill# for „Unarmor‟
targets from their vehicle/gun card. A crew of a vehicle with an
unarmored facing may always be fired on through the unarmored
facing with no modifier. When fired on directly, the effects on the
crew attacked through an unarmored facing are the same as for
other Infantry teams (see rule 5.3), not vehicle crews.
6.4.1.3 Poor Design: Due to poor ammo storage or locations
where anti-tank rounds could be funneled into vulnerable areas,
some vehicles could be destroyed by a normally non-penetrating
hit. Any vehicle listed with a Red armor factor suffers from Poor
Design on attacks against that armor facing. On any attack equal to
the To-Kill# (normally an Immobilized result) instead rolls a D6.
On a roll of 1-3, the vehicle is a Burning Wreck. A D6 roll of 4+ is
treated as a normal Immobilized result.
6.4.1.4 Appliqué Armor and Sandbags: Many US tanks had
Appliqué armor or sandbags added to give them additional
protection from AP and HEAT warheads. Most were field-
modified by repair depots or workshops. In any scenario after June
1944, US tanks (including Lend-Lease) may be equipped with
additional armor. Total the amount of Medium and Heavy tanks in
the scenario and allow one in three to have additional armor added.
This has the effect of adding +1 to all To-Kill rolls against the side
turret and front and side hull facings. Mark all vehicles with
additional armor to differentiate them from unmodified tanks.
6.4.1.5 Schuertzen:
Many mid to late war
German vehicles carried
thin armored plates or
skirts hung on the
vehicle sides to defeat
shape-charge and
HEAT rounds. They
worked by detonating
the round prematurely,
before it could reach the
vehicles side armor.
Schuertzen plates were easily damaged or lost due to terrain or
enemy fire so they were not always in place. Any vehicle noted on
the vehicle card as having Schuertzen that is fired on from the side
rolls a d6 to determine if a Schuertzen plate is in position or is hit.
A d6 of 3 or less indicates that the round has hit a Schuertzen plate
and is affected as follows:
Ammunition Effect
 AP/APCR/APDS ammo +1 To-Kill
 HE ammo +2 To-Kill
 HEAT (including BZ PF PIAT PZK) Stopped

6.4.2 Vehicle Machine Guns (VMG): There are five types of
vehicle-mounted MGs designated by their mounting location.
VMGs will be listed on the vehicle cards. If VMG is listed in Red,
see Special or notes section for any specific restrictions or
exceptions. VMGs do not have a multiple ROF. VMGs must use
the Infantry Combat Modifiers Chart (1) to modify their To-Kill#.
Multiple VMGs mounted in a single location will be designated
with a numerical superscript2. (Example: aaMG2, cMG2). These
VMG do not attack separately as To-Kill# are adjusted to
compensate for the extra MGs firing.
6.4.2.1 Anti-aircraft (aaMG): aaMGs may only be fired when the
vehicle is unbuttoned. aaMGs are able to fire through 360 degrees
and are not governed by covered arc. aaMGs are AA capable.
aaMG may attack independent of the main gun but if fired in the
same Combat Impulse, ROF for main gun is reduced by 1 to no less
than ROF1.
6.4.2.2 Coaxial MG (cMG): cMG are mounted in the vehicles
main turret (usually alongside the main gun) and use the main
turrets current covered arc. cMGs may only attack the same target
as the main gun.
6.4.2.3 Turret MG (tMG): tMGs are mounted in separate TMed
type turret(s) independent of the main turret. tMG have their own
covered arc and may attack independent of the main gun. tMGs will
be listed with a: symbol to indicate their position.
6.4.2.4 Hull MG (hMG): hMGs are mounted in the vehicles hull
and use the hulls current covered arc. hMG may attack independent
of the main gun. hMG may not fire when Hull Down.
6.4.2.5 Rear: Some MGs may be mounted to cover the rear of a
location will be designated by a R superscript (Ex: aaMGR, cMGR).
Rear MGs may attack independent of the main gun.
6.4.3 Vehicle Flamethrowers: Similar to Infantry flamethrowers,
vehicle flamethrowers usually have a longer range and generally
are more reliable. See vehicle cards for ranges, specific restrictions
and malfunction numbers. They can be used against vehicles and
infantry.
6.4.4 Smoke Dischargers (SD): Smoke Dischargers are reloaded
from outside a vehicle with special Smoke rounds therefore may
only be used once per scenario. SDs may place Dispersed smoke
within ½ inch of the vehicle as part of its Movement Impulse,
costing the firing vehicle 1 AP. A written side record should be
kept for vehicles that have used their smoke dischargers. Any
vehicle that is successfully hit by ordnance and survives may
automatically use its SD. This does not count as an Impulse.
6.4.5 Smoke Mortars (SM): SM may be used to place Dispersed
smoke within ½ inch of the vehicle as part of its Movement
Impulse, costing the firing vehicle 1 AP. Any vehicle that is
successfully hit by ordnance and survives, may automatically use
its SM. This does not count as an Impulse.
6.4.6 Nahverteidigundswaffe (Nahv): German close defense
weapon, used in VCA. Crew must be buttoned-up in order to use.
All Infantry teams within base contact of vehicle are automatically
hit. Roll 1d6 for each team. On a roll of 3 or less, team takes 1 x
CP/Break Test. Nahv may also be used to place Dispersed smoke
within ½ inch of vehicle as a part of its Movement Impulse costing
the firing vehicle 1 AP. Any vehicle that is successfully hit by
ordnance and survives, may automatically use its Nahv to place
Dispersed smoke. This does not count as an Impulse.
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6.4.7 ‘S’ Mine: German close defense weapon used in VCA once
per scenario. Crew must be buttoned-up in order to use. All
Infantry teams within base contact of vehicle are automatically hit.
Roll 1d6 for each team. On a roll of 2 or less, team takes 1 x
CP/Break Test. A written side record should be kept for vehicles
that have used their S-mines.
® 6.4.8 Radioless Vehicles:
Many of the early war Soviet
and minor countries tanks
did not have onboard radios.
Coordinated movement and
orders were only possible
with the use of signal flags
or flare pistols. These could
be very hard to see during the dusty, smoky conditions of a battle.
Target information and threats could not be easily, if at all,
passed on to other vehicles in the formation. The overall effect
was to cause the formation to be very inflexible in its attacks and
maneuvers. All armed vehicles not having a radio must be formed
into platoons of up to 5 vehicles of the same type before scenario
start. When a player has more than 5 Radioless vehicles, they may
create more than one platoon. A single vehicle in each platoon is
designated the Command vehicle. A Command vehicle may be
indicated by using a vehicle with an air identity flag displayed. A
player must always attempt to bring all vehicles of a single platoon
to within 2 inches of the Command vehicle before passing. If the
command vehicle is destroyed, no vehicles in that platoon may
conduct ANY Impulses for the rest of the turn. The next turn,
during the Repair Phase, a new command vehicle is chosen from
the remainder and is marked appropriately. Radioless Vehicles
must always use Platoon Move but may never use Platoon Fire. If a
vehicle of a radioless platoon is immobilized, stalls, or bogs when
the platoon is moving, the platoon may continue moving without
the affected vehicle. The separated vehicle loses ½ of its total AP
for the remainder of the scenario unless it is again within 2 inches
of the Command vehicle. It may not join a different platoon.
6.4.9 Culins Hedgerow
Device: The Bocage in
France caused many
problems to Allied tanks in
the summer of 1944, as the
only way to cross them would
expose the thin belly armor of
the tanks. Late in July of
1944, many Allied tanks were
field modified to have a
device, which was a set of
prongs made from beach obstacles, mounted in front, to help to
clear paths through the Bocage. In any scenario after July 1944,
all Sherman, Cromwell and Stuart models may be equipped with
the Culins hedgerow device. Total the amount of Stuarts /
Shermans / Crowell tanks in the scenario and allow one in three to
have a Culins hedgerow device. It may be used to make paths
through hedges at a cost of 2 AP per obstacle and Bocage at a cost
of 10 AP per obstacle. Place a trail indicator on path traversed
through obstacle (a length of tan string works well). Other vehicles
may pass through the terrain as if it were clear. Mark all vehicles
with a Culins hedgerow device with an appropriate model to
differentiate them from unmodified vehicles.

6.4.10 Dozer Blade: US and British
tanks used a M1 Dozer Blade mounted
frontally for engineering purpose.
Scenario special rules will allow for
specific vehicles to be equipped with a
Dozer Blade. This has the following effects:
AP -2
Front Hull armor +1
hMG Disabled
When used in clearing operations, Dozers do not pay terrain costs
but instead pay a flat 4 AP per inch. Dozers can create a vehicle-
wide clear terrain path in Walls, Hedges, Rubble, Shelled, and
Trench terrain and can move wrecks.
6.5 VEHICLE CREWS:
6.5.1 Buttoned/Un-buttoned: Driving around
in a combat situation with hatches open was a
sure-fire way of shortening your career in the
war. Normally, crews „buttoned up‟ before the
shooting started. This helped shield the crew
but did not give a very good “situational
awareness”. The default for all vehicles in the game is buttoned-up
meaning that all hatches and doors are closed and ready for combat.
A player may button/unbutton his vehicle crew at any time during a
Movement Impulse at no cost in AP but may also button-up as a
result of Vehicle Close Assault (see rule 3.3). Such buttoning or
unbuttoning does not constitute an Impulse. Un-buttoned Vehicles
gain a -1 to all ordnance To-Hit rolls for firing outside covered arc,
a -1 to their Firefight roll, and pay lower movement costs in some
terrain. One-man turrets may not fire their main armament while
un-buttoned. Unbuttoned vehicle crews may be fired on with a +2
modifier to the To-Kill roll for Ordnance and Infantry teams.
6.5.1.1 Open-topped:
Open-topped vehicles
allowed their crews to
see out much easier
than closed-top
vehicles. The
drawbacks to this were
that the crew could be
fired on directly and
suffered from grenade
and small arms fire at
close range. All Open-
topped vehicles are considered unbuttoned at all times for
Movement, firing outside covered arc and Firefight purposes. All
open-topped vehicle crews may always be fired on as if un-
buttoned with a +2 modifier and may be fired on units directly with
a height advantage of at least one full level with a +1 modifier.
When fired on directly, combat effects on the crew of an open-
topped vehicle are the same as for other Infantry teams (see rule
5.3), not vehicle crews.
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6.5.2 Combat Effects on Vehicle Crews: A vehicle with vastly
superior armor could still be defeated by an opponent that had no
chance of destroying it by causing its crew to become so
incapacitated that they could not defend themselves. The interior
noise produced by an AP round ricocheting off the outside of an
armored vehicle was enough to rupture eardrums and could
cause armor to flake off inside and bounce around with a
devastating effect. As well, crew members could be injured or
killed when unbuttoned and this could have a serious effect on
the rest of the crew. The combat results are slightly different for
vehicle crews as opposed to Infantry teams. When a vehicle or its
unbuttoned crew is fired on (except open-topped crews/unarmored
facings) and a Causality Point, Break Test or Suppressed is the
result, use the following rules:
6.5.2.1 Vehicle Casualty Point: If an attack on an unbuttoned crew
results in a CP, any Armor Leader present is removed from play
and the vehicle crew must take a Break Test. The vehicle is said to
be Reduced. In future, ROF for any weapons are reduced to 1 (if
higher than 1) and it may only attack with one weapon per Combat
Impulse (owners choice). The Reduced vehicle may not unbutton
for the remainder of the scenario. A Reduced vehicle may be
marked with a BLUE bead or bingo chip placed on/underneath the
vehicle.
6.5.2.2 Vehicle Suppressed: If an attack results in Suppression, the
affected vehicle must immediately Button-up (if unbuttoned) and it
loses ½ of its original unmodified AP for the remainder of the
current turn. If this results in reducing its current AP to 0, mark the
unit as Spent. If the vehicle is currently Spent, mark it with two
Suppression markers (only remove one in the following Repair
Phase). While Suppressed, any future attacks that again result in
Suppression are instead treated as Break Tests. One Suppression
marker is automatically removed in the following Repair phase. A
Suppressed vehicle crew may fire any vehicle smoke system
present (except main gun smoke) even if currently Spent. This does
not count as an Impulse; it is an automatic reaction to being fired
on. A Suppressed vehicle may be marked with a YELLOW bead or
bingo chip placed on/underneath the vehicle.
6.5.2.3 Vehicle Break Test: If an attack results in a Break Test, the
vehicle crew must roll less than or equal to their Morale. If they
fail, the vehicle is buttoned-up and marked as Broken. A Broken
vehicle crew may remain in their vehicle but may not move or fire
until they Rally. Should they Rally in the Repair Phase, they are
then marked as Suppressed. If fired on by any Ordnance while
Broken, the crew must take an additional Break Test for each
successful hit. Should they fail, they abandon the vehicle in and are
immediately placed within ½ inch of the vehicle, in a Broken state.
A Broken vehicle may be marked with a RED bead or bingo chip
placed on/underneath the vehicle.
6.5.3 Destroyed Vehicle Crews/Passengers: When a vehicle is
destroyed, the player must roll for each crew and or passengers
survival with 1d6. On a roll of 3 or less, the crew/passenger
survives. They must then take a Break Test and are placed within ½
inch of the destroyed vehicle. On a roll of 4+, the crew/passenger is
eliminated and the vehicle is considered a Burning Wreck (see rule
9.4.1).
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6.6 VEHICLE COMBAT: A player conducting a Vehicle Combat

Impulse measures the distance from the attacking vehicles edge to
its‟ targets edge. A vehicle may fire some or all of its weapons each
time it conducts a Combat Impulse (unless Reduced). It may fire
each weapon at a separate target but the vehicle may not change its
vehicle or turret covered arc once any weapon has fired. All
vehicle-mounted ordnance must use the appropriate modifier for
firing outside its covered arc based on turret type. All vehicle-
mounted ordnance may only engage a single target per Combat
Impulse. Refer to rule section 7.0 for all vehicle-mounted ordnance
rules. Vehicles that have multiples of the same weapon type
mounted are designated with a numerical superscriptx2 (Example:
45mmx2). Unless otherwise noted, these weapons may attack
separately.

6.6.1 Firing-on-the-Move: WWII era vehicles generally came to a

„firing halt‟ in order to aim their ordnance effectively. Many late-
war US tanks did have gyro-stabilizers for firing-on-the-move but
the crews were not always trained to use them. Vehicles that do
not spend ½ AP to halt during their Movement Impulse may still
fire in a future Combat Impulse that turn but may not change
covered arc (turret or hull) and they must add +2 to their To-Hit roll
for Ordnance or To-Kill roll for MGs. This modifier would also
apply to vehicles that are currently moving and declare a Firefight.

6.6.2 Hull Down: A vehicle could gain a certain amount of

protection by exposing only its upper body or turret to enemy fire.
This could be achieved by hiding behind a low wall or keeping
back from the crest of a hill. A vehicle that is hull down may only
be hit if a turret/upper body hit is secured. Treat all other hits as
misses. A D6 is used to find location with 1-3 = turret/upper body,
4-6 =track/hull. Hull down vehicles may not fire a hMG at a target
that they are hull down to.

6.6.3 Underbelly Hits: As a tracked armored vehicle crossed any

obstacle large enough not to crush outright, it tended to climb up
one side and crash down the other. In doing so, the thinner armor
of the floor of the vehicle would be exposed to enemy fire for a
brief period. This could allow a carefully timed shot to disable or
destroy a heavily armed opponent. Any time a tracked vehicle
crosses a Hedge, Wall, Bocage, or Roadblock and is fired on
resulting in a successful Hit, the attacking player may attempt an
Underbelly hit. Roll a D6 and on a roll of 3 or less, an Underbelly
hit is scored. Use ½ of the vehicles worst armor value in calculating
the kill roll.

6.6.4 Vehicles as Targets: When targeting vehicles, the Vehicle

To-Hit# are used from the gun/vehicle card. Some vehicles were
smaller or larger than average targets and thus qualify for a size
modifier to the To-Hit roll. Vehicle cards will so note these types
with a Size X where X is a +/- modifier to the To-Hit roll.

7.0 ORDNANCE
RULES: Ordnance (for
the purpose of these rules)
is defined as any weapon
requiring separate To-Hit
and To-Kill rolls. This
includes all vehicle-
mounted ordnance and
ordnance mounted on un-
motorized carriages as well.
If a value on a vehicle/gun card is listed in red, look to the „Special‟
or „Notes:‟ section for the explanation. All Ordnance (except
Rockets) can be fired Direct but some may also be fired Indirect.
Refer to Vehicle/Gun cards for specifics.
7.1 Gun Types: For the purpose of these rules, a Gun is any
ordnance not mounted in a vehicle. A crew team is required to fire
any Gun. The different types of Guns are:
7.1.1 Anti-tank Gun: Anti-tank guns (AT) may only fire Direct.
Most AT gun types require a transport vehicle to move but some
are small enough to be pushed by Infantry teams.
7.1.1.1 Infantry Gun: Infantry gun (INF) may only fire Direct.
Most INF gun types are small enough to be pushed by Infantry
teams but some require a transport vehicle to move.
7.1.2 Anti-Aircraft Gun: Anti-
Aircraft guns (AA) may only fire
Direct. All AA guns may fire at
Aircraft as well as Infantry and
vehicles. Most AA types require a
transport vehicle to move but some
are small enough to be pushed by
Infantry teams.
7.1.3 Artillery Gun: Artillery guns (ART) can be fired either
Direct or Indirectly. ART using Indirect fire must use a FO that has
a LOS to the target. Most ART types require a transport vehicle to
move but some are small enough to be pushed by Infantry teams.
7.1.4 Rocket Artillery: Rocket
Artillery (RA) is a special Artillery
unit and as such, it uses its own
unique rules. RA may only be fired
Indirect. Refer to rule 7.3 except
the following:
 Rocket Artillery may spot for itself at 36 inch or less range.
 Rocket Initial accuracy dependent on weapon (see card).
 If not on target, drift direction/distance must be calculated for
missed attack (distance as per card).
 Rocket Indirect Fire radius dependent on number of rockets.
 Rocket Indirect Fire may not be corrected.
 Use To-Kill# from vehicle/gun card not Offboard / Indirect
Artillery To-Kill Chart (6).
 Reloading Rockets expressed in terms of AP cost.
(Example: ½ AP would take ½ units total AP to reload; 1AP
would take 1 full turn; 2AP would take 2 full turns, etc.)
 Unit may not conduct any other Impulse while reloading.
7.2 GUN TURRET TYPES: Guns will be listed on cards as
having a Turret similar to Vehicles for the purpose of fire outside
covered arc with the following exception; Guns listed with a turret
type TNR are not restricted by covered arc and may fire in any
direction with no restrictions. These weapons are so light in
construction that they are able to reposition without delay.
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7.3 DIRECT FIRE: Ordnance using Direct Fire may only engage
a single target per Combat Impulse. If a vehicle/gun card lists a
multiple ROF for that weapon type, all shots must be at the same
target. When using Direct Fire, there is a two-part process to
follow. The ordnance must first roll to determine if it has hit its
target (To-Hit) and then must roll again to see what effect has been
achieved (To-Kill). The process is different for ordnance firing at
vehicles and ordnance firing at Infantry.
7.3.1 Ordnance vs. Vehicles: The steps below outline the
procedure for Ordnance firing at vehicles. On the following page is
a Combat Impulse example.
Step 1: Attacker announces a Combat Impulse, stating the
intended target and ammo type. Defender claims a
firefight if possible. Measure range from the attacking
unit base/edge to target vehicles edge.
Step 2: Attacker rolls 2D6: 1 x white, 1 x red. The white D6 is
used for hit location with 1-3 =hull, 4-6 =turret/upper
body. The red D6 is used for Limited round availability
(if needed) with a certain number or less rolled allowing
for a Limited round use in the current attack.
Step 3: Attacker rolls 2D6 on his Ordnance To-Hit Chart from
vehicle/gun card using the appropriate range column and
the „Vehicle‟ target row, adding all appropriate To-Hit
modifiers from the Ordnance Combat Chart (9).
Step 4: If a hit is secured, roll on the appropriate To-Kill Chart
for ammo type (determined by colored D6) with 2D6,
adding all appropriate To-Kill modifiers from the
Ordnance Combat Chart (9).
RESULT:
 Less than the To-Kill#, vehicle destroyed.
 Equal to the To-Kill#, vehicle Immobilized, crew takes a
Break Test.
 To-Kill# +1, vehicle crew is Suppressed. If already
Suppressed, they must instead roll a Break Test.
7.3.2 Ordnance vs. Infantry: The steps below outline the
procedure for Ordnance firing at Infantry. On the following page is
a Combat Impulse example.
Step 1: Attacker announces a Combat Impulse, stating the
intended target and ammo type. Defender claims a
firefight if possible. Measure range from the attacking
unit base/edge to targets base.
Step 2: Attacker rolls a d6 for Limited round availability (if
needed) with a certain number or less rolled allowing for
a Limited round use in the current attack.
Step 3: Attacker rolls 2D6 on his Ordnance To-Hit Chart from
vehicle/gun card using the appropriate range column and
the „Infantry‟ target row with, adding all appropriate To-
Hit modifiers from the Ordnance Combat Chart (9).
Step 4: If a hit is secured, roll on the appropriate To-Kill# for
ammo type with 2D6, adding all appropriate To-Kill
modifiers from the Ordnance Combat Chart (9).
RESULT:
 Less than To-Kill#, team destroyed.
 Equal to To-Kill#, 1 x CP / Break Test.
 To-Kill# +1, Infantry team Suppressed. If already
Suppressed, they must instead roll a Break Test.
 EXAMPLE: ORDNANCE vs. VEHICLE. In a scenario dated in 1943, a
stationary T-34/76C is firing its main gun at the front of a Pz.Kpfw. IVH moving in a
Crop Field, four inches away. The Panzer doesn‟t claim a firefight.

Step 1: State the intended target (the unlucky Pz IV). No Firefight claimed.

Step 2: The T34 owner decides to not attempt to use a Limited round (APCR needing a 2 in 1943) so only rolls a location d6: resulting in
„4‟. The roll determines that the hit is on the hull (1-3 = Turret; 4-6 = Hull).

Step 3: A quick check on the To-Hit Chart from the vehicle card indicates that the unmodified To-Hit# at between 4 and 8” range is „9‟
(Blue Arrow). The player rolls 2D6 resulting in a „7‟, adding +1 for firing at a Moving target, and +1 for the targets terrain for a
total of 9, a hit!

Step 4: The To-Kill# for the 7.62mm L/41.5 main gun firing AP is „13‟ or less (Red Arrow). Our player rolls 2D6, resulting in a „6‟. Add
to this, the Pz.IVHs‟ front hull armor of 8, and -1 for AP To-Kill Modifiers for Range resulting in 13. As this is equal to the To-
Kill#, the Panzer is immobilized and crew must take a Break Test.
(6 + 8 + (-1) = 13)

EXAMPLE: ORDNANCE vs. INFANTRY. An unbuttoned, stationary Pz.Kpfw. IVH

is 7 inches away from a Soviet 1st Line squad which is located in Forest terrain. The
squad who has fired (Exposed) is out of the Panzer IVs covered arc. The German player
declares a Defensive Fire Combat Impulse with the Pz.Kpfw. IVH against the Squad.

Step 1: State the intended target (the Soviet squad) No Firefight claimed, Ammo type will be HE.

Step 2: The Infantry To-Hit Chart from the vehicle card indicates that the unmodified To-Hit# at between 4 and 8” range is „9‟ (Blue
Arrow). The player rolls 2D6 resulting in a „6‟ adding +1 for firing outside of covered arc with a Fast Turret, +1 for firing at a
moving target and -1 for unbuttoned for a total of 7, a hit!

Step 3: The HE vs. Infantry To-Kill# for the 7.5 cm Kw.K. main gun is „9‟ (Red Arrow). Our player rolls 2D6, resulting in an „8‟. Add to
this the Squads terrain of +3, and –1 for the Exposed modifier resulting in 10, which Suppresses the squad.
 7.4 INDIRECT FIRE: Indirect Fire is a single gun,
positioned on the battlefield, firing at a target with
the aid of a forward observer. Units capable of Indirect Fire will
show the artillery icon on their card. All units using Indirect Fire
forfeit any ROF and may not use Direct fire in the same turn.
Indirect fire costs ½ of a units total AP per Support Impulse. All
units using Indirect Fire must have their target within the LOS of
a FO (except Rockets) and that FO must be within 36 inches of
the target. Indirect fire may not be attempted at a target closer to
the firing unit than 10 inches (except Rocket). Refer to gun cards
for specific minimum ranges. Indirect Fire does not need to roll
for radio contact and will arrive the turn of its plot. A single FO
may spot for multiple Indirect Firing units in a single turn as long
as all firing units are of the same type (Artillery or Rocket) and
all are within 2 inches of each other. The procedure is as follows:
 In the Orders Phase, player designates unit(s) conducting
Indirect Fire. An enemy unit within a suitable FO's LOS is
secretly chosen and marked.
 During the Impulse Phase, the player declares a Support
Impulse. He then rolls a D6 for accuracy. On a roll of 1, the
Indirect Fire is successful.
 If successful, the enemy unit is attacked using the To-Kill#
from the Offboard/Indirect To-Kill Chart (6) for gun size in
mm (rounded down), adding modifiers for Vehicles worst
armor value and terrain. See Chart 11 for results.
7.5 AMMUNITION TYPES: There are eight types of
ammunition that may be fired by ordnance. Not all types will be
available or they may only be available in limited quantities. The
types are: HE, AP, Smoke, WP, APCR, APDS, HEAT, and CN.
7.5.1 Limited Ammo: If a Vehicle/gun card lists a type of ammo
in Red text, it is only available in limited amounts. The weapon
may only fire that type of round if, in the current scenario year, it
is shown to be available and the player rolls equal to or less than
the red superscript number listed. (Example: 421432442453). If
available for all years, the Limited Ammo type will simply be
listed as a red superscript (Example: HEAT2 AP3). If a player
does not roll successfully, that is the last round of that type that
the weapon may fire in the scenario. Mark on a side note,
weapons that have run out of Limited Ammo types.
*Optional: For players who do not wish to keep side records, if a
player does not roll successfully, the weapon must use a standard
round for that Impulse but may try again in a future ROF or
Combat Impulse.
7.5.2 High Explosive (HE): HE rounds are principally used
against Infantry and unarmored targets. HE can also be used
against armored vehicles at reduced effectiveness.
7.5.3 Armor Piercing (AP): AP rounds are principally used
against armored targets. AP can also be used against Infantry at
reduced effectiveness.
7.5.4 Ordnance Smoke: Smoke shells used to
provide cover or obscure LOS. Ordnance capable of
firing smoke, may do so as a Combat Impulse at a minimum
range of 6 inches on any successful Vehicle Target To-Hit# -2
(Basic To-Hit#-2 for mortars). No closer Ordnance-fired smoke
placement is allowed (except mortars). Any misses are treated as
ineffective. A successful Ordnance smoke roll allows the
placement of a single 1 x 2 inch smoke counter. Ordnance may
place one smoke counter per ROF. Place additional counters in
base contact of original smoke counter (as per owner‟s choice).
7.5.4.1 Ordnance White Phosphorus (WP): WP was
not only an effective chemical agent for smoke
screens due to its ability to create an instant smoke cloud but
also for its anti-personal effects. Ordnance with WP capabilities
will be noted on cards with the grey smoke icon. Any Infantry
team under or in base contact with a WP smoke counter must roll
a Break Test as per 5.3.1.3. If failed, they are marked as Broken.
Otherwise, WP is identical to all other Ordnance smoke.
7.5.5 Armor Piercing Composite Rigid (APCR): Also known
as High Velocity Armour Piercing (HVAP.) As vehicle armor
thickness increased, steel shot tended to shatter on impact.
APCR was first used by Germany (called Hartkernmunition)
and consisted of a tungsten core surrounded by softer alloy
enabling the use of more dense materials without increasing the
weight/size of the total round. As this type of ammunition lost
its punch rapidly as distance increased, it is best used at short
range. Availability of APCR is noted on the gun/vehicle card.
7.5.6 Armor Piercing Discarding Sabot (APDS): Developed by
the British and similar in nature to APCR, the difference was in
the softer alloy falling away from the tungsten core after
leaving the barrel thus giving the round better weight to
diameter ratio and long-range hitting power. Although better
than APCR, APDS also loses punch as distance increases, so it is
best used at short to medium range. Availability of APDS is
noted on the gun/vehicle card.
7.5.7 High Explosive Anti-tank (HEAT): A shaped-charge
round that vectored the explosive charge to a central point and
punched through armor. There are no range To-Kill modifiers
for HEAT rounds. HEAT rounds may be limited to a maximum
range in inches shown as an „R‟ superscript (Example: HEATR12
would be limited to a maximum of 12 inch range). Ordnance with
HEAT will be so noted on the gun/vehicle card.
7.5.8 Canister (CAN): A special anti-personal round with
limited range, Canister usually consisted of a shotgun-like
round with steel or lead balls, packed into a metal cylinder.
Canister may not be used at less than ½ inch and has a maximum
range of 2 inches. No To-Hit roll is needed for Canister fire.
Ordnance with Canister will be so noted on the gun/vehicle card.
7.6 TO-KILL MODIFIERS FOR RANGE: As range
increases, armor penetration potential decreases. When firing
AP/APCR/APDS at a vehicle target type, cross reference
ammunition type with range to get a modifier to the kill roll. (See
Chart 10, AP/APCR/APDS To-Kill Roll Modifiers for Range.
HEAT and HE ammunition are not affected by range.
7.7 ACQUIRED TARGET: Each time ordnance (excluding
rockets) fires at a vehicle or Infantry target (either Direct or
Indirect), it qualifies for a –1 to its next Combat Impulse, up to a
maximum modifier of –2. This modifier is lost if the target
moves or the firing unit moves or engages a different target. The
Acquired Target modifier also applies to Turret/upper body Hit
required by a Hull Down vehicle by adjusting the location D6 roll
one number for each –1 Acquired (Example: –1 Acquired would
mean 1-4 equals a Turret hit, –2 means 1-5).
7.8 UNARMORED VEHICLES: Ordnance firing at an
unarmored vehicle uses the Kill number for „unarmored‟ targets
from their vehicle/gun card. Unless a Dud is rolled (see rule 7.9),
any successful hit on an unarmored vehicle with ordnance of
75mm or more automatically destroys the vehicle.
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7.9 GUNS AS TARGETS: When targeting guns, the Infantry
To-Hit# is used from the gun/vehicle card. Some guns were
larger than average targets and thus qualify for a size modifier to
the To-Hit roll. Gun cards will so note these types with a Size-X
where -X is a modifier to the To-Hit roll. Attacks on guns are the
same as all other attacks on Infantry targets (as per Chart 2)
except the following: If an attack is less than the To-Kill#, the
gun is considered destroyed along with any attending crew. If an
attack is equal to the To-Kill# the crew suffers a CP and must roll
a Break Test (if more than 1 x CP) but the gun is otherwise
unaffected. If the attending crew breaks and routs away, the gun
remains in place and can be re-crewed. If under tow, the
transporting vehicle becomes the target and if destroyed, so too is
the gun. If transporting vehicle becomes immobilized, the gun
may still be unloaded.
7.9.1 Gunshields: Some guns have a shield to protect the
crew. This will be noted on the card with a black shield.
Crews with a gun shield may claim a +1 modifier to all To-Kill
rolls directed at them through the guns covered arc.
7.13 ORDNANCE RATE-OF-FIRE (ROF): Some WWII guns
fired quick enough to be classified as semi-automatic. Others,
due to lighter rounds or stable carriages, could be brought back
to target very quickly once fired. ROF for ordnance will be
listed on vehicle or gun cards by the following:
 ROF*: Gun may fire once per turn.
 ROF1: Gun may fire once per Combat Impulse.
 ROF2: Gun may fire twice per Combat Impulse.
 ROF3: Gun may fire three times per Combat Impulse.
ROF may be adjusted for ammo or target type with a superscript
added to ROF number. (Example: ROF2Inf ROF1 would indicate a
normal ROF2 but only ROF1 vs. Infantry targets).

7.10 DUD: A successful hit on an enemy target might not

always be a kill even if the ordnance is more than capable of
destroying the target. When firing at a vehicle, anytime an
unmodified „12‟ is rolled during a Direct Fire Ordnance 2D6 To-
Kill roll, a Dud has occurred. The round has either failed to
explode or has passed harmlessly through the target.

7.11 LUCKY SHOT: Even though ordnance might not have a

chance of penetrating a vehicle‟s armor, a chance hit on a
vision block, view port, or critical area could still disable or
destroy a target. Occasionally, a well-placed HE round could
bring catastrophic results to personal in cover. When firing
ordnance, anytime an unmodified „2‟ is rolled during any Direct
Fire Ordnance 2D6 To-Hit roll, a Lucky Shot has occurred Treat
the shot as a Hit with a –2 To-Kill modifier.

7.12 LARGE CALIBER HE: Many WWII guns were so large

that they could cause additional causalities due to flying debris
and shrapnel. Due to the enormous destructive power of large
caliber guns, use the following rule. Large Caliber guns will be
so noted on card with a red superscript LC . All ordnance of
120mm size and larger (excluding Rockets) firing HE Direct
may also affect other units surrounding the primary target. Any
Infantry or Unarmored targets within 1 inch of any successfully
hit target are also hit but with a +2 modifier to the To-Kill roll.

7.12.1 Large Caliber HE Misses: When firing HE Direct, if a

Large Caliber weapon fails it‟s To-Hit roll, roll 2D6 (one
directional, one white). The directional d6 indicates the direction
of the miss and the white, the distance in inches divided by two.
(6 = 3”, 5 = 2.5” 4 = 2”, 3 = 1.5” etc). This location now
becomes the target of the attack.

8.0 LOS & COVERED ARC RULES
8.1 LINE OF SIGHT (LOS): Due to the irregularities of
terrain, not all LOS situations can have rules written to cover
them and so common sense and the spirit of fair play will have to
be the guidelines. When a unit is moving, ample opportunity and
time should be allowed for the opposing player to announce any
Defensive Fire Impulses that may arise. Defensive Fire Impulses
that are announced because a minute LOS exists should be
disregarded, as the accuracy of such fire would be in doubt due
to the shortness of time that the target was visible. On the other
hand, fire from a stationary unit to a stationary target would have
a much better chance of hitting its target even if a slim LOS
exists. LOS is a straight line traced from the center of the
attacking units‟ base or vehicle to the center of the target unit‟s
base or vehicle. Any LOS traced exactly along a meeting point
that is shared by both clear and blocking terrain, falls in the favor
of the defender. LOS may not be checked prior to announcing a
Combat Impulse.
8.1.1 Blocking Terrain: A unit may trace an LOS up to a
maximum of 1-inch into/out of any terrain type listed as Blocking
Terrain but may not trace an LOS through. In order to trace an
LOS over blocking terrain, a unit must be ½ level higher.
8.1.2 Obscuring Terrain: If a LOS line passes through
Obscuring Terrain the attack must add +1 for every inch that the
LOS is traced through to the To-Hit for Ordnance or the To-Kill
Roll for Infantry Combat. For anything less than one inch, the
minimum terrain modifier is +1. In order to trace an LOS over
Obscuring terrain, a unit must be ½ level higher but the target
would still receive the minimum terrain modifier of +1.
8.1.3 LOS Through Enemy and Friendly Units: Even a well-
trained unit could not be expected to ignore a close threat in
order to engage a distant target. Although dedicated Anti-tank
units could be expected to fire on enemy armor before enemy
Infantry, once the enemy Infantry was too close, self-
preservation would take over. All units, (either vehicles, guns or
Infantry teams; friendly or enemy) do not block LOS but a player
must fire at any unbroken enemy Infantry team that is within 1
inch before engaging any further targets. A player may ignore
closer broken teams to fire at a more distant unbroken team if he
so chooses.
8.1.4 Destroyed Vehicles As Cover: A destroyed vehicle
Obscures LOS (+1 per wreck unless it is a Burning Wreck in
which case the LOS is blocked) and the attacker must add +1 to
his Ordnance To-Hit or Infantry combat To-Kill roll.
8.2 TERRAIN LEVEL: All terrain is classified as being at a
level ranging from -1 to +5. Level –1 is considered below ground
(as in a trench or gully) while Level 5 is considered to be a high
hill or mountain. Units may trace a LOS over a lower level terrain
as long as they are at least ½ level higher.
8.2.1 Blind zones: All blocking terrain types create a 2-inch blind
zone behind them when checking LOS from higher terrain.
8.2.2 Hull Down: All vehicles on higher terrain qualify for Hull
Down status (see rule 6.6.2).
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8.3 COVERED ARC: All types of ordnance have a Covered Arc
that they may fire in without penalty. Covered Arc is defined as a
60-degree arc to a unit‟s front, with the point of the arc centered
on the unit (as defined by the Covered arc template included on
the counter sheet). Infantry teams are not restricted by Covered
Arc. Ordnance may fire outside its Covered Arc but must add a
penalty to their To-Hit# depending on what type of Turret type
they have. This modifier would apply to any ROF the weapon
may have. The turret, gun or non-turreted vehicle must also be
turned to reflect its new covered arc. A turreted vehicle that only
changes its covered arc is not considered to have moved but may
only do so during a Combat Impulse and must add the
appropriate modifiers for firing outside covered arc to the
Combat Impulse. Any subsequent Combat Impulses during that
turn do not have to add the modifier unless the covered arc
changes again.
Example: A buttoned-up Sherman VC Firefly that has not
expended any AP declares a Defensive Fire Combat Impulse at a
SPW 250/1 that is outside the Firefly‟s covered arc. The Firefly
must add +1 for a Fast Turret firing outside its covered arc to the
To-Hit roll. In a future Combat Impulse, should the Firefly wish
to fire again within the new Covered Arc, there would be no
modifier. A clear plastic circle template made up with 30-degree
sections marked off (template included on the counter sheet) will
greatly ease determining Covered Arc during game play.
8.3.1 Bunkers: Teams in a bunker may only fire out of the
bunkers covered arc. This is established when the bunker is
placed at scenario start. Covered Arc is defined as a 90 degree arc
to a Bunkers front, with the point of the arc centered on the
Bunker.
8.4 LOS IN URBAN TERRAIN: All terrain identified as either
Village or City is identical to other blocking terrain types and
therefore a unit may trace an LOS up to a maximum of 1-inch
into/out Village/city terrain but may not trace an LOS through.
Due to the difficulty in placing miniatures inside building
structures or differentiating between teams in buildings and
teams outside as well as vehicles in or out of cover, use the
following rules:
8.4.1 Infantry in Urban Terrain: Any team occupying an area
identified as either Village or City terrain is assumed to be
utilizing the benefits of that terrain at all times. That is to say that
they would always receive the terrain modifier to incoming fire
due to the protection offered by the buildings whether or not they
actually are 'in' a building model.
8.4.2 Vehicles in Urban Terrain: Any vehicle occupying an
area identified as either Village or City may only claim a benefit
if half or more of the vehicle is covered by a building model.

9.0 TERRAIN RULES: Units moving into, out of and
through terrain incur movement costs in Action Points. For every
inch of terrain, or fraction thereof, the unit traverses, a
corresponding cost is deducted from the units total AP for the
turn. This includes entering or exiting in the case of terrain that
includes a height change. Units benefit from being in terrain in
the form of a modifier to the To-Hit rolls for Ordnance or the To-
Kill rolls Infantry Combat.
9.1 Terrain Types:
9.1.1 Road: Terrain modifier 0 / Level 0 (but may be sunken or
raised). Hard surfaced road that enables vehicles to move more
easily. Airstrips are also considered Road terrain. Fully Tracked
vehicle may only use lower Road AP cost if unbuttoned. Vehicles
passing a wreck on a road must add 2 AP for each wreck passed.
9.1.2 Clear: Terrain modifier 0 / Level 0. Open, compact, and
flat terrain without any major cover.
9.1.3 Bridge: Blocks LOS / Terrain modifier +1 Wood; +2 Stone
for Infantry, Hull Down for Vehicles / Level 1. A unit only
receives a Terrain modifier if the LOS crosses a bridge side.
9.1.4 Village: Blocks LOS / Terrain modifier +3 / Level 1. A
small collection of single or two story buildings, mainly
constructed of wood. Only fully-tracked vehicles may enter a
Village building but must first pass a Bog check.
9.1.5 City: Blocks LOS / Terrain modifier +4 / Level 2. A
collection of multi-story buildings, mainly constructed of stone or
brick. Infantry teams in City terrain may occupy the second level
by paying the cost for Higher terrain. Only fully-tracked vehicles
may enter a City building but must first pass a +1 Bog check.
9.1.6 Low Crops: Terrain modifier +1. Level ½. Low Crop are
waist-high or lower fields of Grain, Wheat, Vegetables, etc. that
provide limited cover.
9.1.7 Tall Crops: Obscures LOS / Terrain modifier +1 per inch /
Level 1. Tall Crops are shoulder-high or higher Cornfields,
Sunflowers, etc. that provide limited cover.
9.1.8 Orchard: Obscures LOS / Terrain modifier +1 per inch /
Level 1. Orchards are Olive Groves, Fruit trees, Grape Vineyards
etc. that provide limited cover.
9.1.9 Crossing / Ford: Terrain modifier 0 / Level -½. A crossing
is an area in a stream, gully, or Wadi that is shallow, less
restrictive or has been cleared of debris.
9.1.10 Hedge: Blocks LOS / Terrain modifier +1 / Level ½. A
hedge provides some cover to Infantry and vehicles but does not
provide Hull Down status.
9.1.11 Shelled / Rough: Blocks LOS / Terrain modifier +1 /
Level ½. Areas of rough ground or areas of prolonged shelling.
9.1.12 Light Woods: Blocks LOS / Terrain modifier +1 / Level
1. Light Woods are scrub, low bushes or spaced trees.
9.1.13 Gully / Wadi: Terrain modifier +1 Infantry teams and
Hull down for vehicles / Level -1. Gullies or Wadi‟s are very
deep ditches or dry creek beds with steep sides. The edges of
Gullies/Wadi‟s are Impassable terrain. All units in a gully are
considered to be at Level -1 for LOS purposes. They may not be
fired on or fire out of a Gully/Wadi unless their attacker/target is
one level higher, on the edge or in the Gully / Wadi itself.
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9.1.14 Rubble: Blocks LOS / Terrain modifier +3 Infantry teams
and +1 for vehicles / Level 1. Wheeled vehicles may not enter
and all other vehicles must roll a Bog check.
9.1.15 Stream: Terrain modifier 0 / Level -½. Small stream or
creek.
9.1.16 Wall: Blocks LOS / Terrain modifier +3 for Infantry, Hull
Down for Vehicles / Level ½. Walls are made of stone or brick.
9.1.17 Bocage: Blocks LOS / Terrain modifier +2 / Level 1. A
unique terrain feature in France that was basically a long, low
hill, studded with trees and rocks that prevented movement and
blocked sight (separating fields like a fence).
9.1.18 Forest/Jungle: Blocks LOS / Terrain modifier +2 / Level
2. Forest/Jungle is heavy woods, forest or jungle that is
impassable to most vehicles.
9.1.19 Soft Ground: Terrain modifier 0 / Level 0. Wet ground,
sand or light snow that wheeled vehicle moving through must roll
for possible bogging.
9.1.20 Very Soft Ground: Terrain modifier 0 / Level 0. Snow,
sand dunes or light mud that wheeled vehicles may not enter and
Halftracks must roll for possible bogging.
9.1.21 Impassable: Terrain modifier 0 / Level 0. Swamp/bog,
very deep snow, or thick mud that wheeled/Halftracked vehicles
may not enter and tracked vehicles must roll for possible
bogging.
9.1.22 Forest-swamp: Blocks LOS / Terrain modifier +2 / Level
2. Forest-swamp was a common terrain on the Eastern Front that
is basically a heavily treed swamp.
9.1.23 Cliff: Terrain modifier 0. Cliffs are high sand dunes, cliffs
or very steep hillsides. Cliffs are impassable to all vehicles.
9.1.24 River: Terrain modifier is Hull down status to amphibious
vehicles. Level -½. Rivers are all but impassable to vehicles
unless unit has wading capabilities. Infantry teams may not enter
River terrain without transport.
9.1.25 Smoke: Blocks LOS / Terrain modifier +2 / Level 2. All
units moving through Smoke must add +2 to all terrain costs.
LOS may be traced through a smoke counter but can only extend
1 inch beyond. In order to allow players to utilize their existing
smoke counters, Smoke size will be left up to the player but
Dispersed Smoke should be twice the size of Smoke.
9.1.26 Dispersed Smoke: Obscures LOS / Terrain modifier +1
per inch / Level 2. All units moving through Dispersed Smoke
must add +1 to all terrain costs.
9.1.27 Higher Terrain: Infantry on higher terrain had a
distinct advantage in that they were shielded from observation
but could easily observe enemy units. Vehicles occupying
higher terrain could also keep back from the crestline of a hill
and thus present a smaller target. Higher Terrain is an increase
in elevation or up a level (as in City terrain). Cost of moving
higher is double normal cost for the terrain entered. Terrain
modifier is +1 / -1 (higher target / lower target) to The To-Kill
Roll for Infantry Combat; modifier is Hull Down to The To-Hit
Roll for Ordnance Combat (higher target only).

9.2 FACTORY BUILDINGS: A factory is defined by the
scenario in play and is usually multi-level but with only one floor
(the bottom floor). Factories are so large that tracked vehicles are
able to move within them. Units in a factory are limited to 2 inch
firing range within the factory. Terrain modifier is +3.
9.3 FIRE: Fire can be created by any flame attack (flamethrower,
Molotov cocktail) that results in a CP or vehicle destruction.
Place a fire counter on the target location. All LOSs traced
through a fire counter are affected as if the LOS were traced
through a smoke counter (+2 to all fire and To-Hit rolls traced
into and through the fire counter. LOS may be traced through a
Fire counter but can only extend 1 inch beyond. At Level 3 for
LOS purposes. No unit may pass through a Fire counter or
remain within ½ inch of it but may pass by it during a Movement
Impulse. The effects of fire last the entire scenario.
9.4 DESTROYED VEHICLES: All destroyed vehicles Obscure
LOS. Units may not move through a wreck but must move
around. If a vehicle wishes to move past a wreck on a road, the
moving vehicle must add 2 AP for each wreck passed.
9.4.1 Burning Wrecks: Treat a Burning Wreck as a block to
LOS for the remainder of the scenario. At Level 3 for LOS
purposes.
9.5 FIELD FORTIFICATIONS: There are eight types of field
fortifications.
9.5.1 Entrenchments: Entrenchments are foxholes, dugouts or
gun-pits. Scenario in play will allow for units to setup
entrenched. Infantry and Vehicles may setup entrenched but lose
the benefit of the entrenchment if they move. Units may not
entrench during a scenario. Terrain modifier is +4 for Infantry
teams and Hull down status for vehicles.
9.5.2 Trench: Excellent cover for Infantry
but wheeled vehicles (including halftracks)
may not cross. Fully tracked vehicles may
cross after rolling for possible bogging.
Infantry teams in a trench are considered to
be at -½ Level for LOS purposes. Terrain
modifier is +5 for Infantry teams.
9.5.3 Strongpoint: A scenario-specified location that has been
improved by added concrete, barricades, logs, bricks, etc. It is
not limited by covered arc. Terrain modifier is +6 for Infantry
teams.
9.5.4 Bunkers: Scenario in play will specify the presence of
bunkers for either side. Bunkers are restricted by covered arc
(see rule 8.3.1). At scenario start, Guns may be setup in a bunker
but may not be pushed into once the scenario has begun. Vehicles
may not enter. Stacking in a bunker is limited to four Infantry
teams and one gun (with crew). All other units are considered to
be outside of the bunker. Terrain modifier is +8 for Infantry
teams.
9.5.5 Barbed Wire: Scenario in play will specify the presence of
Barbed Wire for either side. Each wire obstacle is based on a 1 x
2 inch base. Wire is removed if crossed by a half or fully tracked
vehicle or by Engineers and demolition charges. Terrain modifier
is 0 for Infantry teams and vehicles.
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9.5.6 Minefields: The scenario in play will
specify the presence of Minefields for either
side. Minefields are setup via a Hidden unit
counter (see rule 9.6) and may be placed on
the map anywhere (including clear terrain)
unless otherwise specified. Minefields will
be either 1 x 2 inch or specific terrain locations. Once an enemy
unit moves within 1 inch of a Hidden Minefield (including
Engineer teams), the owning player stops the moving enemy unit
and places the minefield. Roll a D6 and consult the Minefield
Attack Chart 12 for results. Once placed, any unit moving within
1 inch of a Minefield is attacked (excluding Engineers teams). A
unit is only attacked once for each Minefield during a single
Movement Impulse regardless of distance traveled.
9.5.7 Hedgehogs: The Czech hedgehog was a static
anti-tank obstacle defence made of angled iron. The
hedgehog was very effective in keeping tanks from
getting through a line of defence. Hedgehogs may
be placed anywhere on the map unless otherwise specified within
one inch of another hedgehog. Any vehicle attempting to cross a
line of Hedgehogs must roll a +1 bog check. A successful bog
check removes one Hedgehog.
9.5.8 Roadblocks: Blocks LOS / Terrain modifier +2 / Level ½.
Roadblocks slow Infantry teams and stop wheeled movement.
Tracked vehicles may cross but must roll a Bog check.
9.6 HIDDEN UNITS: Nothing adds
excitement to a wargame like the ‘Fog of
War’. Without this aspect of play, gaming
becomes much more predictable with no
chance for ambushes, traps, and well thought
out defenses. Incorporating this into a
rulebook is difficult due to the added reliance on the players to
remember unit’s locations and facing’s or have them note it on a
side record. By marking hidden units locations on the map with
counters, some of the excitement is lost as the enemy players will
treat these counters as hostile but allowing a player to place a
numbers of ‘dummy’ counters will restore the uncertainty of a
unit’s location. Units that are setup Hidden are not placed
onboard, rather the units location is recorded secretly on a side
record and its on-map location is marked with a numbered „?‟
Hidden Unit counter (included on the counter sheet). A player
may include one extra „dummy‟ marker for each Hidden unit
allowed. A single Hidden unit counter may represent multiple
units as long as they are setup within 2 inches of the Hidden unit
counter. Units may not be setup Hidden in clear terrain. Hidden
status is lost anytime a Hidden unit performs any type of Impulse
(although enemy units would still suffer a penalty for Hand-to-
Hand vs. Hidden units). A unit also loses its Hidden status if it
loses its cover. (Example: A unit hidden behind a hedge would
automatically lose its Hidden status if an enemy unit moved so
that its Line-of-sight no longer crossed the hedge). A player must
always reveal Hidden units when an enemy unit moves (not
routs) to within less than one inch. A player is free to choose the
Hidden units Covered Arc (if applicable) when placing the
Hidden unit onboard. A player may fire at a suspected Hidden
unit location but must add +2 to the Ordnance To-Hit or Infantry
To-Kill rolls. The enemy player does not have to reveal the
hidden units unless a Casualty Point, Break Test or Suppression
result is inflicted. For those that play on GHQ Terrain Maker
hexes (4"styrofoam hexagons with terrain types built in 3D) we
generally 'house rule' it so that a player puts down a numbered
chit in a hex with the units it represents on a side record and can
later setup his forces anywhere within the hex. Example: You
could also cut up 1 x 1 inch paper and write the unit it represents
underneath it.
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(13) TERRAIN CHART

FULLY-
TERRAIN INFANTRY WHEELED HALF-TRACKED
LV LOS TRACKED
TYPE
COST MOD COST MOD COST MOD COST MOD
ROAD 0 Clear 1 0 ½ 0 ½ 0 ½ (1 BU) 0
CLEAR 0 Clear 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 0
STONE BRIDGE 1 Block 1 +2 1 HD 2 HD 2 HD
WOOD BRIDGE 1 Block 1 +1 1 HD 2 HD 2 HD
VILLAGE 1 Block 1 +3 1 +3 1 +3 1 +3
CITY 2 Block 2 +4 2 +4 2 +4 2 +4
LOW CROPS ½ Clear 1 +1 2 +1 2 +1 1 +1
TALL CROPS 1 Obscure 2 +1 / inch 3 +1 / inch 3 +1 / inch 2 +1 / inch
ORCHARD 1 Obscure 1 +1 / inch 3 +1 / inch 2 +1 / inch 1 +1 / inch
CROSSING/FORD -½ Clear 2 0 8 Bog 0 6 0 4 0
HEDGE ½ Block 2CR +1 6CR Bog +1 4CR +1 2CR +1
+2 +1
SHELLED 0 Clear 2 +1 10 Bog 0 6 Bog 0 4 Bog 0
LIGHT WOODS 1 Block 2 +1 8 Bog +1 6 +1 4 +1
GULLY / WADI -1 Clear 2EN3EX +3 N/A N/A 6 Bog HD 4 HD
RUBBLE 1 Block 2 +3 N/A N/A 8 Bog +1 6 Bog +1
STREAM -½ Clear 4 0 N/A N/A 8 Bog 0 6 Bog 0
WALL ½ Block 2CR +3 N/A HD N/A HD 6CR Bog HD
ROADBLOCK ½ Block 3CR +2 N/A N/A N/A N/A 10CR Bog 0
BOCAGE 1 Block 4CR +2 N/A N/A N/A N/A 10CR Bog +4
FOREST/JUNGLE 2 Block 4 +2 N/A N/A 10 Bog +2 8 Bog +2
FOREST SWAMP 2 Block All +2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
CLIFF 1-5 Block All 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
RIVER -½ Clear N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
WIRE 0 Clear 4CR 0 6 Bog 0 4 0 2 0
HEDGEHOG ½ Obscure 2CR +1 / inch N/A N/A 8/+1Bog +1 / inch 6/+1Bog +1 / inch
EN EX
ENTRENCHMENT -½ Clear 1 2 +4 N/A HD N/A HD N/A HD
TRENCH -½ Clear 1EN2EX +5 N/A N/A N/A N/A 4 Bog 0
STRONGPOINT 1-2 Block 2 +6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
BUNKER 1 Block 2EN +8 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
SOFT GROUND 0 Clear 2 0 6 Bog 0 4 0 2 0
VERY SOFT GND. 0 Clear 3 0 8 Bog 0 6 Bog 0 4 0
IMPASSABLE 0 Clear 4 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A 6 Bog 0
HIGHER 1-5 Clear AP cost per inch for all unit types is 2 x other terrain type entered.
LOWER 1-5 Clear AP cost per inch for all unit types is other terrain type entered.
SMOKE 2 Block AP cost per inch for all unit types is 2 + other terrain type entered. Terrain Modifier is +2.
DISPERSED 1 Obscure AP cost per inch for all unit types is 1 + other terrain type entered. Terrain Modifier is +1 per inch.

ALL: All of units AP

N/A: Not allowed
HD: Hull Down (see rule 6.6.2)

(12) MINEFIELD ATTACK

D6 Roll 1 2 3 4 5 6
Vehicle No Effect Halt Suppressed Bogged Immobilized Destroyed
Infantry No Effect Halt Suppressed Break Test Casualty Point Destroyed

10.0 NATIONAL TRAITS:
These rules add a National „Flavor’ to each of the combatants. To
define each nation‟s troops and give uniqueness, some
generalizations have been made. The following rule section
elaborates on the special abilities and make-up of each nation.
10.1 Finland: No other nation in WWII
defended itself against overwhelming odds with
more determination and finesse.
10.1.1 Independence: Due to their independent
nature, Finnish Infantry teams do not need to be
within 2 inches a Platoon HQ in order to use Platoon Move or Fire
but they do not gain any bonus AP nor Leadership modifier if no
Platoon HQ utilized. If a PHQ is eliminated within 1 inch, teams do
NOT have to roll a Break Test.
10.1.2 White Death: Forested, winter terrain
with no roads was used by Finnish ski troops
with great success to silently and skillfully
harass and destroy mechanized Soviet troops
during the Winter war of 1939. Finnish ski
troops were trained to fight, including close
combat, from their skis. Finnish Infantry teams including some
heavy weapons, are equipped with Skis during winter scenarios
(October through March). Due to their special training, Finnish
teams listed as White Death do not suffer the -1 to their enemies H-
H roll in any turn that they use Ski movement.
10.1.3 Snow Camouflage: Finnish Infantry teams are always
camouflaged during winter scenarios (October through March).
10.1.4 Limited Artillery: Due to severe Artillery ammunition
shortages, all Finnish Artillery mission rolls must add +2 as an
Availability Modifier.
10.2 1940 France:
10.2.1 Inferior Tank Doctrine: To reflect the
poor communication and co-ordination between
French Infantry and tanks, French Infantry
teams may not use Group Move with a vehicle
nor may they use Tank Riders.
10.2.2 Despair: To reflect the general feeling of confusion and
despair of the French troops during the Battle of France, all broken
French Infantry teams (except Assault) are Morale-1.
10.3 Germany:
10.3.1 Panzer Ace: To reflect the superiority of
German Tank commanders and crews (at least
earlier on in the war), in any scenario dated
1939-43, the German player may re-roll any one
vehicle Combat Impulse per turn. This would include re-rolling
either the To-Hit or the To-Kill roll but not both.
10.3.2 Over-Engineering: Any German repair attempt that rolls 5+
is permanently disabled due to mechanical failure.
10.3.3 Reconnaissance/Resistance: Due to superior
reconnaissance, in any scenario prior to September 1942 the
German player may ask to reveal 2 Hidden unit counters prior to
scenario start. Due to the presence of Partisans/Resistance Fighters,
in scenarios after September 1942, the enemy player may ask to
reveal 2 Hidden unit counters prior to scenario start.
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10.3.4 Panzerknacker: To reflect the use of
dedicated Tank-hunter teams, the German
player may deploy a special unit used for tank
destruction. All German Assault and Engineer
squads may deploy a single Panzerknacker
Anti-tank team in the Repair Phase (once per
scenario), equipped with ATM and later (as of 19426) ATMM. This
does not reduce the parent team in any way except the team may no
longer use any ATM, ATMM or Panzerfaust listed on its‟ Infantry
card. A Panzerknacker may always use a Panzerfaust on a D6 roll
of 5 or less (instead of normal availability numbers). If a 6 is rolled,
the Panzerknacker team is removed. Mark all teams that have
deployed a Panzerknacker team with a clear bead.
10.3.5 Panzergrenadier / Fallschirmjäger
Squad: Due to a smaller squad (9 men opposed
to the standard 10) and the presence of 2 x
LMGs in a Panzergrenadier / Fallschirmjäger
Squad, all Squads acting as such have a Squad
LMG ROF2. Panzergrenadier / Fallschirmjäger
may deploy into either:
 1 x LMG team and 1 x Reduced Squad of parent type.
 1 x Scout and 1 x LMG team.
 2 x Reduced Squads of parent type.
10.3.6 Sturm Squad: A late-war all-SMG
armed squad came about as a concept for
deployment of the Sturmgewehr Assault Rifle.
These squads were armed with other weapons
including the MP-40 and the Soviet PPSH-41.
Another idea was to eliminate the Squad LMG
in the Sturm Squad. The Sturm Squad was to fill out only the first
two platoons of a rifle company, the third being traditionally
armed. Sturm Squads are similar to Assault Squads in all respects
except the following: Sturm Squads have ROF2 but no Squad
LMG. If Reduced, they are given ROF1. Sturm Squads may only
deploy into either:
 2 x Reduced ROF1 Sturm Squads.
 1 x Scout team and 1 x ROF1 Sturm Squad.
10.3.7 Waffen-SS: Morale 8 for most early-war
formations. To reflect the dire consequences of
SS troops surrendering to Soviet units, SS
teams will not surrender vs. Soviet Union as per
rule 5.3.5 but instead, if a broken team fails a
Break Test, the team must roll a D6. On a 3 or
less, the team is automatically rallied and Heroic as per rule 5.3.6.
On a roll of 4 or more, the team takes 1 x CP. Also in all scenarios
on or after June 1941, all SS Infantry teams do not need to pass a
Vehicle Close Assault Break test as per rule 3.3 in order to Close
Assault a vehicle.
10.3.8 Axis Nations: Instead of the previous German National
Traits, use these rules when gaming with the following Axis
nations:
10.3.8.1 Hungary/Romania: To reflect the lack of spare parts and
equipment of Hungary and Romania throughout the war, any
weapon that rolls 4+ during a repair attempt is permanently
disabled. Most broken Hungarian/Romanian teams are Morale-1.

10.3.8.3 Italy: Any Italian Infantry team that
fails to Rally at its first opportunity is removed
from play. These teams count as normal for any
victory point determination. Most broken Italian
teams are Morale-1.
10.5 Japan:
10.5.1 Banzi: To reflect the often-used tactic of
massed Infantry assaults, the Japanese player
may use a special movement that can involve
multiple Infantry teams in a single Movement
Impulse. A Platoon HQ must be within 2 inches of at least one
team participating in the Banzi but it does not have to join. All
other teams of the players choosing may voluntarily join the Banzi
but they must initially be within 2 inches of at least one other
participating team. All teams that use Banzi must take the most
direct route to the closest enemy team. The teams are immune to
Break Tests and Suppression until they reach an enemy unit and
declare a Hand-to-Hand or run out of AP. Teams using Banzi must
use Double Time movement (if needed) in order to reach enemy
units. All units using Double Time movement during a Banzi
would automatically be Suppressed after the Banzi (thus adding a
+1 to their Hand-to-Hand attack).
10.5.2 Hari Kari: To reflect the lack of surrendering by Japanese
Infantry until late in the war, in any scenario before 1945, all
broken Japanese teams (except Conscript) have a Morale+1. At
owner‟s choice, any broken team may take a CP and be
automatically rallied and unsuppressed.
10.5.3 Determination: To reflect the determination of the Japanese
Infantry, any Infantry team that suffers a Casualty Point does not
have to roll a Break Test as with all other nations.
10.5.3 Desperation: To reflect the sometimes desperate measures
employed by Japanese Infantry in order to destroy tanks, all
Japanese teams do not have to pass a Break Test in order to Close
Assault a vehicle. In addition, during scenarios in 1944 or later,
Japanese Infantry teams may subtract 2 from their Vehicle Close
Assault D6 roll but must take 1 x CP themselves regardless of the
outcome.
10.5.4 Unique Deployment: The SMG was a rare find in the
Japanese Army of WWII. Officers had a Pistol and perhaps a
sword and most Infantrymen were armed with the Arisaka bolt-
action rifle. As well, the regular squad was substantially larger
than their counter parts. Conscript squads could even be as large
as 15 or 20 Riflemen. Standard Japanese squads normally
included 1 x Squad leader, 8 x riflemen and a 4 x man Type 96
LMG group. The LMG group would normally have 2 x riflemen,
1 x gunner and 1 x assistant. In addition to this, there was a
special grenade Launcher Squad (1 per Platoon) that consisted of
1 x Leader and 3 x 50mm Type 89 „Knee Mortar‟ four-man
teams. These would normally be divided up, 1 per Squad in the
platoon. The end result would be a Squad with 1 x Leader, 12 x
Riflemen, a LMG team and a 50mm mortar team. In the rules, this
is best represented by 2 squads; one Squad with a LMG (1st Line),
the other with a 50mm mortar (Assault). Medium machinegun
teams were larger as well, usually 11 men per gun so each MMG
team has 2 x CP.
10.5.4.1 Conscript Squad: Japanese Conscript
Squads have 2CP, ROF2 Rifle and no Squad
LMG. If Reduced, they are given ROF1.
Japanese Conscript Squads may not deploy.
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10.5.4.2 1st Line Squad: Japanese 1st Line
Squads have 2 x CPs and 1 x LMG. If Reduced
by Combat, the owning player may choose to
replace the original team with either a Reduced
1st Line Squad or a LMG team. They may
deploy into either:
 1 x Reduced 1st Line Squad and 1 x LMG team.
 1 x Scout team and 1 x LMG team.
10.5.4.3 Assault Squad: Japanese Assault
Squads have 2 x CPs and 1 x 50mm mortar. If
Reduced by Combat, the owning player may
choose to replace the original team with either a
Reduced 1st Line Squad or a 50mm mortar team.
They may deploy into either:
 1 x Reduced 1st Line Squad and 1 x 50mm mortar team.
 1 x Scout team and 1 x 50mm mortar team.
10.6 Poland:
10.6.1 Courage: To reflect the courageous
stand of the Polish forces in 1939, any single
Polish team can be marked as „Heroic‟ prior to
scenario start.
10.7 Soviet Union:
10.7.1 Surrender: Prior to 1943, any Soviet
team that rolls „Doubles‟ on a Rally attempt,
surrenders instead and is removed from play.
These teams count as normal for any victory
point determination. Prior to 1943, any crew of a malfunctioned
MG, mortar or gun that is permanently disabled also surrenders.
10.7.2 Dig-in: To reflect the Soviet Infantryman‟s ability to quickly
dig-in, at scenario start, any five Soviet teams and one Platoon HQ
may be entrenched.
10.7.3 Commissars: At various times during
Soviet history beginning in 1917, Political
Officers or Politruk, were used to maintain a
political control over the military. With an
equivalent rank system to the military, they
could even countermand their orders.
Commissars meted out harsh punishment to anyone showing
weakness, up to and including summary execution for desertion
and cowardice. Late in 1942, the Commissars were removed for
the balance of the war, as their use was not helping the morale of
the Red Army. A Commissar is a special command unit that
increases Morale +1 for all teams within 2 inches for all purposes.
One Commissar is allowed for each Infantry Company in play.
Commissars have the following effect:
 In the Repair Phase, instead of normal Rally procedures,
Commissars may attempt to rally all teams (within 2 inches )
in a single „Group‟ roll. If the roll is unsuccessful, Commissar
may eliminate 1 x CP from a single team and allow a re-roll.
If a „12‟ is rolled, the Commissar is eliminated.
 If a Human Wave/VCA Break Test is failed, Commissar may
eliminate 1 x CP from a single team and allow a re-roll. If a
„12‟ is then rolled, the Commissar is eliminated.
 If Commissar is eliminated (by any means), all teams within
1 inch take a „Group‟ Break Test. If failed, all teams
surrender. Platoon HQs within 2 inches can apply their
leadership to this roll.

10.7.4 Human Wave: To reflect the often used tactic of massed
Infantry assaults, the Soviet player may use a special movement
that includes multiple Infantry Teams in single Movement Impulse.
In order to use Human Wave, there must be a Platoon HQ or
Commissar (see rule 10.7.3) within 2 inches of at least one team
participating (they do not have to join). All teams of the players
choosing may join the Human Wave but they must initially be
within 2 inches of at least one other participating team. A single
„Group‟ Break Test must then be taken using the lowest Morale
(modified by the Platoon HQ Leadership or Commissars +1
Morale). If the test is failed, the units are not broken but may not
use Human Wave unless a Commissar is within 2 inches (see rule
10.7.3). All Teams that use Human Wave must take the most direct
route to the closest enemy team. The teams are immune to Break
Tests and Suppression until they reach an enemy unit and declare a
Hand-to-Hand or run out of AP. Teams using Human Wave must
use Double Time movement (if needed) in order to reach enemy
units. All units using Double Time movement during a Human
Wave would automatically be Suppressed after the Human Wave
(thus adding a +1 to their Hand-to-Hand attack).
10.7.5 2nd Line Squad (1939-43): Early Soviet
squads were generally slightly larger and less
equipped than their western counterparts.
Leadership, (not courage) was lacking due to
Stalin‟s purges of the high-ranking Officers
and expelling of many others. The rigid
discipline imposed by the Party coupled with the lack of trained
NCOs and lack of equipment resulted in a less than effective
fighting force. Early war Soviet forces should contain mostly 2nd
Line Squads (instead of 1st Line). Soviet 2nd Line Squads have
2CP, ROF2 Rifle and no Squad LMG. If Reduced, they are given
ROF1. Soviet 2nd Line Squads may not deploy.
10.7.6 Soviet Tankodesant: During WWII, the Soviets, due to
lack of transport, allowed Infantry to ride tanks into battle. They
even modified later tanks with Infantry hand-holds in order to
keep them from falling off. Once the enemy was encountered, the
soldiers would jump off directly into battle. Soviet Tank Riders
(Tankodesantniki) may exceed the normal 10 Transport points of
all medium and heavy Tanks as well as all closed-top, medium and
heavy Self-propelled Guns and closed-top medium and heavy Tank
Destroyers and may carry up to 12 Transport points. As well,
Tankodesantniki need not automatically dismount if their transport
vehicle is hit. They must still roll the required Break Test and if
passed, may continue riding. Should they fail, they are placed in a
Broken state, within base contact of the transport vehicle.
10.7.7 Storm Squad (1942-45): The Storm
squad was a mid-war concept for an all-SMG
armed team. This came about as a solution for
street fighting when troops were at close
proximity. These squads were principally
armed with the PPSH-41 as well as extra
grenades. Storm Squads are similar to Assault Squads in all
respects except the following: Storm Squads have ROF2 but no
Squad LMG. If Reduced, they are given ROF1. Storm Squads may
only deploy into:
 2 x Reduced ROF1 Storm Squads.
 1 x Scout team and 1 x ROF1 Storm Squad.
10.7.8 Poor Ammunition: Due to the poor quality of early Soviet
ammunition, any pre-1943 Soviet (not Lend-Lease) ordnance that
rolls an unmodified 11 or more on a To-Kill roll has fired a Dud.
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10.7.9 Soviet Tank Companies: Most early war Soviet tank
Companies acted very much like large platoons and usually only
had a single radio in the Company Commanders vehicle. Soviet
Radioless vehicles in scenarios dated on or before 1942, must be
formed into platoons of the same type of vehicle and may only
create a second platoon if there are more than ten vehicles.
10.8 UK: Morale 7: The United Kingdom
represents not only England but also Australia,
Canada, Free France, India, New Zealand,
Poland in exile, South Africa and other nations.
10.8.1 Steadfast: To reflect the „Stiff Upper Lip‟ of British troops,
the UK player may automatically Rally one team once per Repair
phase. This includes any Infantry team or vehicle crew. The unit
would also be automatically unsuppressed.
10.8.2 Unit Traditions: To reflect the myriad of nationalities that
fought collectively as the United Kingdom, UK Reduced squads
may not recombine unless a Platoon HQ is within 2 inches of one
of the teams.
10.8.3 Para’s: British parachute sections were
equipped with the lightened version of the 2”
mortar (mainly for smoke), at a rate of 1 per
squad/section. Ammunition was limited to what
could be easily carried by the squad. Assault
squads acting as Para‟s have an inherent OML
2-inch mortar (Airborne), which cannot be deployed.
10.8.4 Allied Nations: In addition to the previous UK National
Traits, use these rules when gaming with the following Allied
nations:
10.8.4.1 Australia/New Zealand: To reflect their „rumored‟ lack
of respect for authority, A/NZ teams within 1 inch of a destroyed
Platoon HQ need not take a Break Test nor is the Morale lowered
by one if the GHQ is destroyed.
10.8.4.2 Canada: To reflect Canadian Infantry‟s
proficiency in scouting and raiding, all Canadian
Scouts add a –1 to all Scouting rolls.
10.8.4.3 India: To reflect the ferocity of Indian
units in Hand-to-Hand (with the dreaded
Kirpan) all Indian Infantry teams add a –1 to all Hand-to-Hand D6
rolls.
10.9 USA: Broken teams are Morale+1.
10.9.1 Mechanical Savvy: To reflect the
„Mechanical Savvy‟ of US troops, the US
player may automatically repair any one
weapon or vehicle (including bog) in the Repair
Phase of each turn. In the case of multiple weapon jams, only one
weapon per vehicle may be automatically repaired.
10.9.2 Panic: Any broken Infantry team that routs off-map within
the LOS of an unbroken Infantry team will cause the unbroken
team to roll a Break Test. Failure causes the team to break as well.
10.9.3 Aerial Observation: In any scenario after May 1944 the US
player may ask to reveal 2 Hidden unit counters prior to scenario
start.
10.9.4 Superior Artillery Doctrine: To reflect the abundance of
radios in the US Army, all Platoon HQs may act as FOs. In
addition, the plot delay for Offboard indirect fire is 1 turn (as
opposed to 2 turns for all other nations).
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10.9.5 BAR / Garand: US Squads used a

Squad LMG in the form of the Browning
Automatic Rifle (BAR) but it was fed by a
small 20 round clip and did not have the ability
to change barrels quickly. Indeed, the BAR
was more of a heavy assault rifle than a
dedicated Squad LMG. Compared to The British Bren, the Soviet
DP-27 and the German MG-34/42, the BAR alone was not able to
adequately support the maneuver element of the squad.
Fortunately, the US squad was issued with the semi-automatic
rifle, the M1 Garand. This was a superior weapon, which gave the
G.I. a real advantage over his bolt-action equipped counterparts.
In addition, the US fielded a larger squad than most (12 men
instead of 10). To reflect the use of the BAR and SA Rifles in the
US 1st Line, Marine and Engineer Squads, they each have ROF2
and no deployable Squad LMG. If Reduced, they are given ROF1.
US 1st Line, Marine and Engineer Squads may only deploy into
either:

 2 x Reduced Squads of parent type or;

 1 x Scout team and 1 x Reduced ROF1 Squad of parent type.

10.9.6 USMC: USMC Squads went through a

series of changes culminating in a 13 x man
squad with 3 x BARs and options for a
flamethrower to be issued at the rate of 1 x
squad. Marines in theater tended to replace
their M1 Garands with Thompson SMGs
giving them unprecedented firepower at squad level. Due to their
larger size and firepower, USMC Squads have higher firepower
ratings than regular Squads. 1944-45 Marine Squads should be
fielded with a Flamethrower team at the rate of 1 per squad. To
reflect the lack of surrendering of the US Marine Corp to Japanese
troops, Marines will not Surrender as per rule 5.3.5 but instead, if a
broken team fails a Break Test, the team is must roll a D6. On a 3
or less, the team is automatically rallied and Heroic as per rule
5.3.6.

10.9.7 Airborne: US airborne Infantry squads

did not have an inherent BAR LMG but
instead relied on an air-cooled M1919A4 .30
cal Browning machinegun on a tripod (and
later the M1919A6 on a bi-pod) a rate of one
per squad. US Airborne Squads have an
inherent ROF2 MMG(a). If Reduced by Combat, the owning player
may choose to replace the original Airborne Squad with either a
Reduced Airborne Squad or a MMG(a) team. US Airborne
(Assault) Squads may only deploy into either:

 1 x MMG(a) and 1 x Reduced Airborne Squad (no MMG) or;

 1 x MMG(a), and 1 x Scout team.
11.0 SCENARIO GENERATOR:
In order to allow players to enjoy quick, interesting, and balanced scenarios, players may wish to use the following series of tables. Players
should first decide who will be player „A‟ and who will be player „B‟. A map of approximately 3‟ x 4‟ or larger should be setup. Player „B‟
then chooses his friendly board edge. Player „A‟ is given the opposite edge.

I. SCENARIO TYPE: Roll a D6 and consult the following table.

Points
D6 Roll Scenario Type Side A Setup Side B Setup Turns
Attacker Defender
1 Meeting Off-map Off-map 1500 1500 10
2 Probe ¼ of map ½ of map 1500 1200 8
3 Attack ¼ of map ½ of map 1500 1000 8
4 Assault ¼ of map ½ of map 1500 750 8
5 Breakthrough Off-map ¾ of map 1500 500 6
6 Airborne Off-map Entire map 800 500 8

Scenario: Special Rules:

Meeting No Offboard Artillery, aircraft, Hidden units, or field fortifications allowed. Objective in middle of map.
Probe Player A: no aircraft, Hidden units or field fortifications. Player B: no aircraft. Objective in player B's setup area.
Attack Player A: no Hidden units. Objective in player B‟s setup area.
Assault Player A: no Hidden units. Objective in player B‟s setup area.
Breakthrough Player A: no aircraft, Hidden units or field fortifications. Objective in player B‟s setup area.
Player A: no Hidden units, field fortifications or heavy guns. No vehicles except jeep and light truck types. All units must
Airborne
arrive via parachute. Player B: no aircraft. Objective in middle of map.

II. VICTORY CONDITIONS: A scenario objective is mutually agreed upon by both players. This should be a crossroads, a prominent hill,
a village, etc. Each player then secretly rolls on the following Chart and records their scenario victory condition. These victory conditions
allow for both players to win or lose the scenario independently and remove some of the predictability of known victory conditions.

Side A Victory Conditions

D6 Roll Meeting Probe Attack Assault Breakthrough Airborne
1 Eliminate Eliminate Eliminate Eliminate Eliminate Eliminate
2 Eliminate Eliminate Eliminate Eliminate Control objective Eliminate
3 Eliminate Eliminate Eliminate Control objective Control objective Eliminate
4 Eliminate Eliminate Control objective Control objective Exit Control objective
5 Eliminate Control objective Control objective Exit Exit Control objective
6 Control objective Control objective Exit Exit Exit Control objective

Side B Victory Conditions

D6 Roll Meeting Probe Attack Assault Breakthrough Airborne
1 Eliminate Eliminate Eliminate Eliminate Eliminate Eliminate
2 Eliminate Eliminate Eliminate Eliminate Control objective Eliminate
3 Eliminate Eliminate Eliminate Control objective Control objective Eliminate
4 Eliminate Eliminate Control objective Control objective Prevent exit Control objective
5 Eliminate Control objective Control objective Prevent exit Prevent exit Control objective
6 Control objective Control objective Prevent exit Prevent exit Prevent exit Control objective

Objective: Explanation:
Eliminate Player must eliminate more units than his opponent; A vehicle is equal to 2 points, all others are 1 point.
Control objective Player must control the scenario objective.
Exit Player must exit ¼ of his total strength off his opponent‟s friendly board edge.
Prevent exit Player must prevent opponent from exiting ¼ of his total strength off his friendly board edge.

III. YEAR / NATION: Players must then decide the year of the scenario and the combatants.
D6 Year Combatants.
1 1939 Finland, Germany, Poland, Soviet
2 1940 Finland, Germany, France, Italy, UK, Soviet
3 1941 Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Rumania, Soviet, UK, USA
4 1942 Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Rumania, Soviet, UK, USA
5 1943 Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Rumania, Soviet, UK, USA
6 1944+ Finland, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Rumania, Soviet, UK, USA

IV. FORCES: Players then secretly choose their forces from their respective nations Infantry/vehicle/gun cards, following all scenario
restrictions for year and force content. See the following Chart for various item costs. Vehicle, Infantry and Gun costs are printed in the right
hand area of the respective Vehicle/Infantry/Gun cards.
Note: The cost of a gun includes the crew required to operate.
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Additional Item Costs

Axis
Various Item Costs France Finland Germany
Minor
Italy Japan Poland Soviet UK USA
Offboard Artillery 180 250 200 220 200 220 220 180 175 150
Trench (per inch) 5 5 10 10 10 5 10 5 10 10
Entrenchment (per unit) 5 2 5 5 5 2 5 2 5 5
Roadblock 15 10 15 15 15 15 10 10 15 10
Strong Point 25 20 25 25 25 20 20 20 30 35
Bunker 15 15 20 20 20 15 20 15 25 30
Hidden unit 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Minefield (1 x 2”) 30 30 25 30 25 25 30 25 25 20
Wire (1 x 2”) 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 5
FO 20 20 15 15 15 15 15 20 15 10
Molotov (per team) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
AT Mines (per team) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
Elite (per team) 5 3 4 5 6 4 3 4 4 5

12.0 DESIGNER NOTES: Updated Nov 2013:
Players are encouraged to re-read the entire rulebook as
many changes have come about over the last twelve years of
‘Schwere Kompanie’. Version numbers have now been done away
with. In order to assure you are using the latest updated version of
SK, the rulebook and all charts and cards will be re-numbered
using the current date in the format: year-month-day.
Example: VER 2012-04-10
Due to format issues, this number will be included on all charts in
the upper right corner and on all Unit cards on the lower left of the
last unit. As always, online files will be changed to reflect these
updates.
If an old rule cannot be found, it has probably been deleted.
The order of the rulebook has changed as well, hopefully making it
easier to find what you are looking for. All Infantry, Vehicle and
Ordnance rules are now together in their own sections. For first-
time players who want to start with Infantry only, they can simply
read the Infantry rules and leave out the rest until later.
Throughout the writing of these rules, I have had to balance
historical accuracy with playability. I have tried to find the easiest
way to include as many aspects of WWII combat to the rules
without losing the focus of a fun game. Writing a rulebook with all
the minute details would be much easier than deciding what adds to
the game and what may be more historically correct but would
ultimately drag the game down with too many rules.
In the area of weapon performance and vehicle armor, no
corners were cut – I don’t think we grogs would have it any other
way! The use of vehicle cards I hope has kept the info within easy
reach while playing a game. Usually, you will have 5 to 10 cards to
refer to and I found that after a few scenarios, I began to memorize
vehicle stats.
All units action points haves been increased from the previous
version of the rules to reflect the fact that using the established
walking speed of a man (4 mph), a squad could be expected to
move 587 yards in clear terrain in 5 minutes if unencumbered by
the enemy. That equates to 11.73 inches per turn. With new Action
Point rating of a squad at 8, (or 10 with a Platoon HQ cracking the
whip!), the movement rate is more closely modeled. A squad can
now move at a rate of 2.7 mph alone, 3.4 mph with a Platoon HQ
and 4.1 using double time move. Hardly a running speed but this is
a realistic portrayal of a squad running from cover-to-cover in a
combat situation.
The five-minute turn gives a very long time for events to occur
at this scale. The original method used by these rules was to
penalize a unit that moved and fired. This is no longer so. As long
as a unit reserves ½ of its AP (2.5 minutes) they have plenty of time
to effectively engage a target. The Combat Impulse is not a single
shot but rather a commitment to fire upon an enemy unit. The
reason for heavier MGs and mortars restriction from moving and
firing is that the weapons would have to be ‘broken down’ for
transportation and setup once again.
The removal of the Overwatch rules has streamlined play and
added an element of uncertainty when viewing an opponent’s
forces. Will they move? Will they fire? Better suppress them
anyway!
Separate grenade attacks have now been removed, as the
Hand-to-Hand attack would more accurately reflect their use.
Terrain modifiers have been adjusted to reflect the new d6
Infantry Combat rolls, preserving the strength of Infantry in built-
up areas. This will allow for historically accurate and realistic
close combats occurring more frequently.
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As the war progressed, the basic squad weapon remained the
trusty bolt-action rifle (except maybe US infantrymen). This isn’t to
say that semi-autos and SMGs didn’t find their way into the
Infantryman’s hands but the rifle was never totally replaced. As a
general rule for scenario designers, in early war scenarios, the 1 st
line squads and Conscript squads should be the order of the day.
For later war scenarios, increase the number of Assault squads. By
late war, the morale of some German units was very low but there
was an increase in firepower. To reflect this, a Morale of 5 or 6 can
be assigned and Assault squads can be used more liberally.
All machineguns in the SK rulebook have been researched
extensively. This includes vehicle as well as infantry versions.
Some general notes regarding MGs:
 Rate of Fire is based on two main points, the actual ROF
(cyclic rate) of the weapon and how easily it could maintain
sustained fire. Most vehicle MGs and all MGs that are clip fed
have ROF1. Belt-fed Infantry MGs are all ROF2 with the
exception of the sMG-42 (Schwere) at ROF3. This MG was in
a class by itself. Rugged, reliable, with a quick-change barrel
system and a rate of fire between 1200-1600 rpm!
 MG range is based on size of projectile and sighting devices.
MGs that do not have telescopic sights or are under 12mm
cannot target over 16” range or suffer a reduction in ROF.
 US Browning Automatic Rifle was more of an assault rifle and
didn’t really fit into the Squad LMG role. That slot was filled
by the two main versions of the .30 cal Browning, namely the
M1919A4 and A6. The reasons for the lower To-Kill#s for the
M1919 are that it lacked a quick-change barrel and was
prone to over-heating and burnout. The water-cooled .30 cal
M1917 was heavier than the M1919 but was much better
suited for sustained fire thus has longer range and higher To-
Kill#s.
The rules for On-board Artillery have now been greatly
simplified and are now referred to as Indirect Fire. (Offboard
Artillery remains the same). To-Hit/To-Kill#s have been tweaked
from earlier versions. Mortars now have their own unique rules,
which will make their use much deadlier in action against Infantry.
Even though the focus of these rules is to portray the struggle
on the ground, they would not be complete without the added
excitement of air attacks. Normally these attacks would not occur
in the scope of battles that we are gaming (i.e. the ground attack
aircraft would not be used so close to other friendly forces and not
for such small battles). The European use of tactical air support
was really only used to any large degree by the 4 major powers of
WWII: UK, USA, USSR and of course Germany. Although there
were aircraft available, France, Poland and most other nations
never really had the chance to use tactical airpower effectively as
close support. Italy did use ground attack aircraft in Africa and
later did use them against the Soviets but not to the degree that they
were used by the others. Aircraft included in the rulebook have now
been limited to Dive-bombers and Ground-attack versions only.
There is now a Schwere Kompanie Lite version. It’s a free,
simplified version of the rulebook available here:
http://www3.telus.net/Ritterkrieg/
Players are encouraged to drop me an email with any
questions or comments at:
Ritterkrieg@telus.net
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Formulas Normally, the gun would actually penetrate the 100mm of armor
40-50% of the time so adding 5 brings the kill number up to 16,
allowing the gun to penetrate the armor 43% of the time. As the
Armor and Ordnance: gun kill number and armor factors differences grow, the kill
percentage changes.
Note: Armor thickness‟ and Gun penetrations are both divided by
10 to keep numbers manageable.
For example, ordnance capable of penetrating 150mm of armor is
given a gun kill number of 20 (150 ÷ 10) + 5. Its target is 90mm
Armor Value = Average thickness (in mm) of facing + 3% for
thick and has an armor factor of 9. The gun will penetrate the
every 5° slope less than 90°) ÷ 10
armor 95% of the time. Players will find that this formula actually
models real world results very closely.
AV = (AT + (AT x (((90 – S) ÷ 5) x 0.03)) ÷ 10

Where:
Unit Cost Points:
Points for various units are calculated using the following formula:
AV = Armor value (in mm).
Infantry Teams:
AT = Average thickness of armor (in mm).
+2 AP 10
S = Slope of armor (measured from 90°). +1 AP 8
-1 AP 6
For slopes approaching 28° („Skate angle‟ where penetration is -2 AP 4 or less
impossible), an additional 10mm for slopes less than 35° or 20mm +? Infantry Smoke # (auto +6)
for less than 30° is added for shot ricochet chance. +4 Morale 10
+3 Morale 9
Gun Kill Numbers = Rated penetration of gun (in mm) for ammo +2 Morale 8
type where target is at 500 meter range and at 90° slope ÷ 10 + 5 +1 Morale 7
(number added to offset the average 2D6 roll random number -1 Morale 6 or less
factor). +1 Morale (+1)
-1 Morale (-1)
K = (P ÷ 10) + D +1 Rifle + range 6+ To-Kill#
+2 SMG + range 2+ To-Kill#
Where: +1 LMG + range 0+ To-Kill#
+6 MMG + range 0+ To-Kill# (-2 US)
K = Gun Kill Number +7 HMG + range 0+ To-Kill# (-2 US)
+? Armor To-Kill#
P = Published penetration (in mm) for gun and ammo type at 500 +20 Flamethrower (+5 for Soviet and minor) (-5 US)
meters and 90° slope (vertical). +5 Light mortar +HE To-Kill# (-2 US)
+10 Medium mortar +HE To-Kill# (-2 US)
D = Number added to offset the average 2D6 roll random number +20 Heavy mortar +HE To-Kill# (-2 US)
factor. +1 indirect fire ability
+3 per ROF2 Weapon
A balance number is added to the Gun kill number to reflect the +6 per ROF3 Weapon
fact that the 2D6 roll will add an average factor of 7 to the kill roll -1 BX6,5+ (BX11+) except flame
and adding 5, allows the random 2D6 factor to be reduced to a -2 BX6,4+ (BX10+) except flame
more realistic value. (+/-2) Adding 7 (average 2D6 roll) to the gun -3 BX6,3+ (BX9+) except flame
kill number would result in unrealistic numbers of kills by low +2 MMG/HMG/Mortar fire-move ability
penetrating guns. +2 Weapon Gunshield
-1 max range < 8
For example, a Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf D with a 3.7cm Kw.K. 36 gun +1 max range 12
that can penetrate 30mm of armor at 500m, fires at a T-34/76 M40, +2 max range 16
hitting it on the turret. The guns kill number would be 10, ((30 ÷ +3 max range 24 or more
10) + 7) The T34‟s turret armor factor is 5. This would result in the +2 CP 2
Pz.Kpfw. IIID penetrating the T-34 28.6% of the time. In the real +2 ranged AT ability
world, at 500 meters, the Pz.Kpfw. IIID would almost never +1 per other AT ability
penetrate the T-34. Using the same example but adding only 5 to +1 scouting (x2 for Soviet and minor)
the gun's kill number results in a 9.5% kill rate – far more realistic. +2 wire/mine clearing, rally ability (x2 for Soviet and minor)
+2 crew ability
If 5 were not added to the gun kill number, guns would almost +3 FO ability (x2 for Soviet and minor) (-1 US)
never penetrate a target. For example, ordnance that can penetrate +4 Sniper ability
110 mm of armor at 500m and 90° is given a kill number of 11 +5 Conscript
(110 ÷ 10), and the target is 100 mm thick, given a armor factor of +1 per other special ability
10, the 2D6 will add a minimum of 2 and an average of 7 to each +1 Ordnance Smoke/WP # > 3
kill roll, resulting in a non-penetrating hit every time. +2 WP
+? H2H #
10 (armor factor) + 2 (minimum 2D6 roll) = 12 +? VCA #
which is more than 11 (gun kill number). +? Size modifier
10 (armor factor) + 7 (average 2D6 roll) = 17 +10 GHQ
which is more than 11 (gun kill number). +5 0 Leadership (+5 for Soviet and minor ex. Finns)
+20 -1 Leadership (+10 for Soviet, US and minor ex. Finns)
+30 -2 Leadership (+20 for Soviet, US and minor ex. Finns)
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Vehicles: (round up .6+) Guns:

+? AP / 3 +5 If 2CP
-1 unreliable 12 +1 AA Capability
-2 unreliable 11+ +1 Gunshield
-3 unreliable 10+ +? Per size modifier
+? Size modifier -2 If must limber x turns req.
-3 Radioless +2 per ammo type
+1 bog 5+ +1 per limited ammo type
-1 bog 3+ +1 Ordnance Smoke/WP #3
-2 open-topped +2 Ordnance Smoke/WP #4+
+1 each SD / SM +2 Indirect Capability
+? each armor facing -1 BX11+
+1 per each additional armor facing (sz, sandbags etc) -2 BX10+
-1 each unarmored facing unless all unarmored -3 BX9+
-3 unarmored -2 TNon
-1 per poor design facing +1 TSlow
+? per cMG and tMG To-Kill# @ 0+ +2 TMed
+? per each other MG To-Kill# @ 4+ +3 TFast
+1 per any extra MG in any mount +4 TNR
+? Close Defense To-Kill# -? 5 x Tow#
+? Main gun (cm) x To-Kill# Armor (except Rockets) -2 Per ROF* Main Gun
+? [Rockets (radius) x To-Kill# (armor)] – reload (turns) +2 per ROF2 Main Gun
+2 per ammo type +3 per ROF3 Main Gun
+1 per limited ammo type +? To-Hit# Vehicle @ 32+ range
+1 Main Gun AA Capability +? Main gun (cm) x To-Kill# Armor (except Rockets)
+2 Main Gun Indirect Capability +? [Rockets (radius) x To-Kill# (armor)] – reload (turns)
+1 Ordnance Smoke/WP #3 +? To-Kill# Infantry
+2 Ordnance Smoke/WP #4+ +2 Limbered Fire
-2 T1Man or TNon
+1 TSlow Overrun Values:
+2 TMed
+3 TFast Minimum Overrun value is 2. Otherwise Vehicles calculate their
+1 WP overrun attack value using the following formula:
-2 Per ROF* Main Gun
+2 per ROF2 Main Gun -1 AP <12
+3 per ROF3 Main Gun +1 AP 20+
-1 BX11+ or BX6,5+ (except flame) +1 Base factor for Medium vehicle.
-2 BX10+ (except flame) +2 Base factor for Heavy vehicle.
-3 BX9+ (except flame) +3 For each flamethrower.
+10 flamethrower (+5 for Soviet and minor) +1 For each *Main Gun x its ROF.
+? To-Hit# Vehicle @ 32+ range +1 For each additional *Main Gun in a single mount.
+? To-Kill# Infantry -1 If main gun has no HE ammunition.
+? Basic Overrun# (no aaMG) +2 For each hMG or manned aaMG.
+2 FO ability (+5 for Soviet and minor) +1 For each cMG or cMGR
+5 Elite +1 For each additional MG in any single mount.
+? Tow# x 2 +2 If Main Gun has Canister ammo.
+? Transport point# / 3 +1 Turreted vehicle.
-1 1-Man Turret.
Vehicles Speed: (round up/down to nearest even number) +1 Fully tracked vehicle.
-2 Open-topped vehicle or
Km/hr on road x 0.4 -3 Unarmored vehicle.

*Do not count mortars or Rockets

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Many thanks to the following people: Ken Ekhardt, Dave

Bell, James Goad, Ron Palma, Will Anderson, Bob Barnetson,
Johan Berg, Scott Crawford, Grant Dyck, Tom Kamann, Joe
LePard, Rob Richardson, Jim Rose, and Chris Stoesen for their
constructive comments, input and play-testing; Mark Spaidal (for
his help during a recent computer crash) miniatures manufacturer
GHQ and staff for their unending supply of new and fantastic
minis; fans of miniature painting and wargaming everywhere and a
special thanks to my wife and family, for their love and support and
for putting up with my many, many hours on the computer and at
the game table.

Troy L. Ritter
Copyright March 2001.
All rights reserved.
 8 1st Line Squad 1939-45 20 Pts.

2 WEAPONS TO-KILL 2
Weapon 0+ 4+ 8+ 12-16
7 3
Rifle 2 2 1
4 3 2 1 4
10 LMG 1
SPECIAL: ATMM (19426 +1 pt.) PF (19439 +2 pts)
USE: d6 < 2 See PF card

8 2nd Line Squad 19439-45 18 Pts.

2 WEAPONS TO-KILL 1
6 Weapon 0+ 4+ 8+ 10-12
7 2
Rifle 2 2 1 0
4 3 2 1 4
9 LMG 1
SPECIAL: ATMM PF
USE: d6 = 1 See PF card

8 Assault Squad 1942-45 24 Pts.

2 WEAPONS TO-KILL 3
Weapon 0+ 2+ 4+ 8+ 12-16
8 4
SMG/Rifle 4 2 1 1
4 4 3 2 1 4
10 LMG 1
SPECIAL: ATMM (19425 +1 pt.) PF (19439 +2 pts)
USE: d6 < 3 See PF card

8 Engineer SturmPioniere 1942-45 31 Pts.

2 WEAPONS TO-KILL 4
Weapon 0+ 2+ 4+ 8+ 12-16
8 5
SMG/Rifle 5 3 1 1
4 4 3 2 1 4
10 LMG 1
SPECIAL: ATM ATMM (19425 +1 pt) PF (19439 +2 pts) 2 x DC Wire/Mine Removal
USE: d6 < 3 d6 < 4 See PF card See 5.3.11.1 See 5.2.8 / 5.2.9

8 Assault Squad Panzergrenadier 1941-45 22 Pts.

2 3
WEAPONS TO-KILL
8 Weapon 0+ 4+ 8+ 12-16 3
LMGROF2 4 3 2 1 4
9 1
SPECIAL: ATMM (19426 +1 pt.) PF (19439 +2 pts) Panzergrenadier
USE: d6 < 3 See PF card See 10.3.5

10 Assault Squad Sturm 1944-45 22 Pts.

2 3
WEAPONS TO-KILL
7 Weapon 0+ 2+ 4-8 4
9 SMGROF2 4 3 2 4
1
SPECIAL: ATMM PF Sturm Squad
USE: d6 < 3 See PF card See 10.3.6
 8 2nd Line Squad Volksgrenadier 19448-45 22 Pts.

2 WEAPONS TO-KILL 1
6 Weapon 0+ 2+ 4+ 8+ 12-16
7 3
SMG 4 3 2
4 4 3 2 1 4
9 LMG 1
SPECIAL: ATMM PF
USE: d6 < 2 See PF card

6 Conscript Squad Volkssturm 194410-45 7 Pts.

1
WEAPONS TO-KILL
5
6 Weapon 0+ 2-4 1
SMG 3 1
10 01
SPECIAL: Molotov PF
USE: d6 = 1 d6 < 3

6 Conscript Squad 1943-45 6 Pts.

1
WEAPONS TO-KILL
5
6 Weapon 0+ 4-8 1
Rifle 2 1
10 0
9
SPECIAL: PF (1943 +2 pts)
USE: See PF card

10 Scout Team 1939-45 13 Pts.

1 2
WEAPONS TO-KILL
7 Weapon 0+ 4+ 8-12 2
Rifle 2 2 1 4
5 1
SPECIAL: ATMM (19426 +1 pt.) PF (19439 +2 pts) Scouting Abilities
USE: d6 < 2 See PF card See 5.1.6

8 Sniper Team 1939-45 15 Pts.

1
WEAPONS TO-KILL
9 Weapon 0+ 4+ 8+ 12+ 16-24 0
Rifle 4 3 2 1 0
1
SPECIAL: May target any team, including Platoon HQs and FO. A successful sniper attack eliminates Platoon
HQs and FOs. All other targets are Suppressed. Camouflaged (see rule 5.3.4)

8 GHQ 1939-45 32 Pts.

2 WEAPONS TO-KILL 2
Weapon 0+ 4+ 8+ 12-16
7 2
Rifle 2 2 1
4 3 2 1 4
10 LMG 1
SPECIAL: ATMM (426 +1 pt.) PF (19439 +2 pts) GHQ
USE: d6 = 1 See PF card See 5.1.11 See 5.1.12
 10 Platoon HQ 1939-45 160/21-1/41-2 Pts.

1 Auto
WEAPON TO-KILL
7 Weapon 0+ 1-2 0
SMG 1 0
2 0
SPECIAL: Can apply Leadership to all units within 1 inch for Rally, Break Tests, Combat Impulses, H2H &
VCA rolls. Platoon Fire/Move. If eliminated, units within 1” take a Break Test.

8 LMG Team MG34 / MG42 on Bipod 1939-45 8 Pts.

1
WEAPONS TO-KILL
7 Weapon 0+ 4+ 8+ 12-16 1
LMG 4 3 2 1
2 0
9
SPECIAL: PF (1943 +2 pts)
USE: See PF card

6 MMG34 Team sMG34 on Tripod 1939-45 20 Pts.

1
WEAPON TO-KILL BX6,6
7 Weapon 0+ 4+ 8+ 16-24 2
MMGROF2 4 3 2 1
5 0
SPECIAL: PF (19439 +2 pts) ROF1 LMG if Moved
USE: See PF card

6 MMG42 Team sMG42 on Tripod 1942-45 24 Pts.

1
WEAPON TO-KILL BX6,6
7 Weapon 0+ 4+ 8+ 16-24 2
MMGROF3 4 3 2 1
5 0
9
SPECIAL: PF (1943 +2 pts) ROF1 LMG if Moved
USE: See PF card

6 Light AA Team MG34/42 on AA mount 1939-45 22 Pts.

1 Yes
WEAPON TO-KILL BX6,6
7 Weapon 0+ 4+ 8+ 16-24 2
MMGROF2 4 3 2 1
5 0
SPECIAL: May fire while transported in any truck/halftrack.

8 Gun Crew Team 1939-45 9 Pts.

1
WEAPON TO-KILL
7 Weapon 0+ 4-8 2
Rifle 2 1
4 0
SPECIAL: Operate guns without penalty
 8 Vehicle Crew Team 1939-45 9 Pts.

1
WEAPON TO-KILL
8 Weapon 0-2 1
SMG 1
4
SPECIAL: Operate vehicles without penalty

8 Forward Observer 1939-45 7 Pts.

1
WEAPON TO-KILL
7 Weapon 0-1 0
SMG 1
2
SPECIAL: Camouflaged
USE: See 5.1.11 see rule 5.3.4

7 Flamethrower Flammenwerfer 35/41 1939-45 20 Pts.

1 FLAME TO-KILL ROF2 BX6,4+

Target 0-1
7 0
Vehicle 3
2 Infantry 4
SPECIAL: To-Kill# for all targets. No modifiers to To-Kill roll except: Unbuttoned-1 / Open topped-2

10 Anti-Tank Team Panzerknacker 1939-45 9 Pts.

1 2
WEAPON TO-KILL
7 Weapon 0+ 1-2 0
SMG 1 0 4
2 1
SPECIAL: ATM ATMM (19425 +1 pt) PF (19439 +2 pts)
USE: d6 < 4 d6 < 4 d6 < 4

8 Anti-tank Rifle Panzerbüchse 39 1939 -45 12 Pts.

1 7 2 0

ATR TO-HIT BX12 ROF2 TO-KILL

Range 0+ 4+ 8+ 12+ 14-16 Armor 6
0~16 11 10 8 5 3 Infantry 3
SPECIAL: This weapon uses Ordnance To-Hit / To Kill procedures.

Panzerabwehrbüchse 783(r)
7 Anti-tank Rifle 1941-45 13 Pts.
14.5mm PTRD-41
1 7 2 0

ATR TO-HIT BX12 ROF2 TO-KILL

Range 0+ 4+ 8+ 12+ 14-16 Armor 7
0~16 11 10 8 6 5 Infantry 3
SPECIAL: This weapon uses Ordnance To-Hit / To Kill procedures.
 8 Panzerschreck Raketenpanzerbüchse 43 19439-45 24 Pts.

1 7 2 0

PZK TO-HIT BX9+ ROF1 TO-KILL

Range 0+ 1+ 2-3 HEAT 22
0~3 10 9 8 Infantry 5
SPECIAL: This weapon uses Ordnance To-Hit / To Kill procedures.

7 Panzerschreck Raketenpanzerbüchse 54/1 194310-45 24 Pts.

1 7 2 0

PZK TO-HIT BX10+ ROF1 TO-KILL

Range 0+ 1+ 2+ 3-4 HEAT 22
0~4 10 9 8 7 Infantry 5
SPECIAL: This weapon uses Ordnance To-Hit / To Kill procedures.

5cm Leichte
8 Light Mortar Team 1939-45 14 Pts.
Granatwerfer 36
1 7 2 1
NR
MORTAR TO-HIT BX6,5+ T ROF21 TO-KILL
Range 2+ 4+ 8 - 10 HE 1
2~10 1 2 1
SPECIAL: Non-restricted Covered Arc. Move & Fire ROF1.

Medium Mortar 8cm Kurzer

7 1939-45 25 Pts.
Team Granatwerfer 42
1 7 4 1 4

MORTAR TO-HIT BX6,6 TNon ROF3 TO-KILL

Range 2+ 4+ 8+ 16-22 HE 3
2 ~ 22 1 2 3 2
SPECIAL:

6 Medium Mortar Team 8cm Granatwerfer 34 1939-45 26 Pts.

1 7 6 2 4
Non
MORTAR TO-HIT BX6,6 T ROF3 TO-KILL
Range 2+ 4+ 8+ 16+ 24+ 36-48 HE 3
2 ~ 48 1 2 3 2 1 1(ROF1)
SPECIAL:

12cm Granatwerfer 378(r)

2 Heavy Mortar Team 1941-45 35 Pts.
12cm Granatwerfer 42
Size-1 2 7 13Tow1 2 4
Non
MORTAR TO-HIT BX6,6 T ROF2 TO-KILL
Range 10+ 16+ 24+ 36-120 HE 5
10 ~ 120 2 2 1 1(ROF1)
SPECIAL: When towed, full Crew and Ammo = 10 TP#
 Panzerfaust 30 Klein
Anti-tank Rocket 19438-45
(Faustpatrone)
PF USE 1-2 Team must roll 2 or less in order to use
PF TO-HIT ROF1 TO-KILL
Range 0-1 HEAT 19
0~1 8 Infantry 4
SPECIAL: This weapon uses Ordnance To-Hit / To Kill procedures

Anti-tank Rocket Panzerfaust 30 19439-45

PF USE 1-3 Team must roll 3 or less in order to use

PF30 TO-HIT ROF1 TO-KILL
Range 0-1 HEAT 25
0~1 9 Infantry 5
SPECIAL: This weapon uses Ordnance To-Hit / To Kill procedures

Anti-tank Rocket Panzerfaust 60 19449-45

PF USE 1-4 Team must roll 4 or less in order to use

PF60 TO-HIT ROF1 TO-KILL
Range 0+ 1-2 HEAT 25
0~2 10 9 Infantry 5
SPECIAL: This weapon uses Ordnance To-Hit / To Kill procedures

Anti-tank Rocket Panzerfaust 100 194411-45

PF USE 1=PF100, 3-4=PF60 Team must roll 1 in order to use

PF100 TO-HIT ROF1 TO-KILL
Range 0-1 1+ 2-3 HEAT 27
0~3 10 9 7 Infantry 5
SPECIAL: This weapon uses Ordnance To-Hit / To Kill procedures

Leichter Ladungsträger Remote-Demolition

10 19424-44 10 Pts.
Sd.Kfz. 302 ‘Goliath’ (E-motor) Charge
Size+2 1 Detonation ½ inch 60kg TNT
Unarmored Target HE TO-KILL
Vehicle 12
Bog 5+ Infantry 10
SPECIAL:

Leichter Ladungsträger Remote-Demolition

12 19434-45 15 Pts.
Sd.Kfz. 303a ‘Goliath’ (V-motor) Charge
Size+2 1 Detonation ½ inch 75kg TNT
Unarmored Target HE TO-KILL
Vehicle 15
Bog 5+ Infantry 12
SPECIAL:
 Leichter Ladungsträger Remote-Demolition
12 194411-45 20 Pts.
Sd.Kfz. 303b ‘Goliath’ (V-motor) Charge
Size+2 1 Detonation 1 inch 100kg TNT
1 Armored all-facings Target HE TO-KILL
Vehicle 20
Bog 5+ Infantry 15
SPECIAL:

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