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Last Updated On Thursday, 16 May 2013.
In this week's update we bring you thirteen articles and links for you to enjoy including the latest Flames Of War Vietnam Spotlights and the Premium Property goes on sale.
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Local Force Company (VPABX10)
Known as the Việt cộng (a contraction of Việt nam Cộng sản, Nationalist Communist, or alternatively Việt gian Cộng sản Communist Traitor to Vietnam) in the south, the Địa Phương Quân (local forces) are a mix of southerners returned from the north since the partition, and local recruits disaffected by the Saigon regime.
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Vietnamese Huts (BB169)
Built from a variety of materials the Vietnamese huts were simple buildings and could be found throughout the countryside. Small villages could pose a problem to patrolling infantry though due to the number of places for enemy troops to hide.
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Paddy Fields (BB170)
Patrolling through the countryside of Vietnam offered a variety of challenges, from the dense jungles, where the enemy could be hiding anywhere, through to open rice paddies, exposed to enemy fire and during the rainy season filled with mud.
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Rangers Lead The Way!:
Each week more and more stores are signing up for Ranger events worldwide. This week we're proud to announce that several of our Spanish stockists in have committed to running weekly Ranger events. These stores include Quimera Miniaturas in Madrid, Dominaria in Oviedo and Parabellum in Palma de Mallorca. In addition, our Sales team has been busy promoting the Ranger programme to store so be sure to the latest listing for events near you.
Rangers Lead The Way!: Boots on the Ground...
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WWPD:
Operation Overlord
It's with great excitement that I introduce our next Massively Multiplayer Table Top Campaign! Operation Overlord will start on 16 June 2013 and run for 6 weeks. As with our Operation Sea Lion campaign it is available to people all over the world! It's quite simple to participate, just visit the Operation Overlord website featured in the link below and sign up!
Sign up for the Operation Overlord Campaign here...
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We Do Need Another Hero, a DUST Hero!
Battlefront Miniatures is taking over the distribution and marketing of the world of DUST. We need a talented individual to join the Battlefront Design Studio (in Auckland, New Zealand) and take care of all things DUST related.
We Do Need Another Hero, a DUST Hero!...
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Flames Of War Late War Catalogue (FW225)
Flames Of War, The World War II Miniatures Games splits the war into three distinct periods, Early war, Mid War, and Late ware. This catalogue includes our full range of miniatures that are suitable for Late war, as that has been the focus of Flames Of War for the last few years.
Flames Of War Late War Catalogue (FW225)...
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Attention: Store Owners and Managers
Do you want a Rangers group to come to your store and help promote Flames Of War? Then contact your Customer Service Manager for more information regarding the Ranger program.
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Panzerschreck XII:
Proudly presented by the Manawatu Duellists’ Society.
The Manawatu Duellists Society are once again proud to host the world's longest running Flames Of War tournament, Panzerschreck XII. Being held this year at Riverdale School Hall, Slacks Road, Palmerston North, New Zealand on 20 - 21 July 2013.
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Wolf Cry 2013
There is an exciting new convention coming soon in Auckland, New Zealand called Wolf Cry. Held over the weekend of the 15-16 June 2013 at the Onehunga RSA, 52 Princes Street, Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand; this is a 1500 point Mid-war North Africa themed Flames Of War tournament that will be contested over two days and six rounds.
Download a PDF version of the player's information pack here...
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Hollywood Tiger Tournament Objective
This year we have a series of National Tournaments, Grand Tournaments and other events, starting off with Adepticon (and the Early-war Open Nationals) in only a few weeks. Entries have been coming in fast for this so there are only a few spots left, so you need to get your entry in now to avoid disappointment as well as being amongst the first in the world to get James' 2013 Tournament Objective - The Hollywood Tiger! Stay tuned for a full spotlight on this cool new model.
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NORCAL 2013 Flames Of War Circuit:
Event Three
EndGame Oakland is hosting event three of the NORCAL 2013 Flames Of War Circuit on 14 April 2013. This is an Early-war, 1250 points contested over three rounds. The field is limited to twenty four players so be quick.
Click here for more information regarding this event...
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Warstore Weekend:
Meadowlands, NJ.
26 - 27 October 2013
Mid-war Axis vs. Allied tournament.
5 games.
1675 points.
Contact:
usnationals@battlefront.co.nz
Held at:
Hilton East Brunswick
3 Tower Center Blvd
East Brunswick,
NJ, 08816.
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Masters:
Philidelphia, PA.
6 - 7 December 2013
Invite only; Top ranked 18 players. Details to be decided but we will try to tax your ability to the fullest.
Download an Excel spreadsheet to create your army list here...
The attendees will come from:
- 4 Overall Winners of the 4 USA Nationals.
- 1 Overall Winner of Canadian Nationals.
- Highest ranked Canadian player (if this player cannot make it the place goes to the next highest ranked player whether they are from the USA or Canada, not the 2nd highest Canadian that might be ranked in 83rd place).
- Then the invites are from the highest ranked players according to Rankings HQ as of October 7th2013 up to position 28 whether from Canada or the USA. If we cannot make 18 from these the field will be lowered to 16.
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NORCAL 2013 Flames Of War Circuit
The 2013 edition of the NORCAL Flames Of War circuit kick-offs in February. The first event is being hosted by Gamescape North, 1225 4th Street, San Rafael, CA 94901.
Phone: (415) 457-8698
E-mail: nick@gamescape-north.com
Website: http://www.gamescape-north.com/
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Campaign in a Weekend
Ever wanted to be part of a campaign but barely have time to get in a pick-up game or barely able to fulfill your league commitments? No problem! Beginning in mid-January, the Metroplex Monsters will be creating a narrative campaign based on the results of your league and pick up Flames Of War games.
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The Question Of The Week
This week's Question of the Week (QOTW) is a multiple choice question aimed at helping you learn the rules better. The week's question is in regards to Digging In.
The Question Of The Week...
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From The War Files...
Enhancing Pre-Painted Terrain
The good thing about pre-painted terrain pieces is that they can be used straight from the box – that is probably the main reason you bought them. They are, however, a little bare and lacking in individuality. The sets aren’t truly complete until they have been tailored to match your current scenery collection through the addition of flock or other scenic material.
Enhancing Pre-Painted Terrain...
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Battlefront To Distribution of Dust Tactics & Dust Warfare
Dust Studio today announced that Battlefront Miniatures will become its publishing and distribution partner for the Dust Tactics and Dust Warfare miniatures game lines. Fantasy Flight Games, Dust Studio’s current publishing partner for those games, will transition sales and marketing activity to Battlefront Miniatures on 1 June 2013.
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Lessons From the Front:
Questions and Answers on Flames Of War
The third edition of Flames Of War has been out for most of a year now, and during that time players have asked many questions about different aspects of the game. This document gathers together the questions and their answers in one convenient place.
Lessons From the Front: Questions and Answers on Flames Of War...
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Better Know Your Normandy Compilations
There is a lot of conversation about the new compilations and one of the questions that many readers and posters have had in one form or another is, ‘what’s actually in the books?’ We think that’s a fair question, so I’m here this week to give you a quick tour of the compilations.
Better Know Your Normandy Compilations...
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Mid-war Arsenals:
Version Three Update
Phil has updated the arsenals for the mid-war books: North Africa and Eastern Front. The new arsenals correct errors in the originals and bring them in line with the latest version of the rulebook. He is currently working on updating the intelligence briefings themselves and you will be able to download these over the next while.
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D-Day:
6th June 2013
The 6th June 1944 marked the turning point in WWII and the moment when the Allies landed in Normandy and started to push the Germans back to their homeland. This year on this day we will be celebrating with the launch of our updated D-Day compilation pack.
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Steve Visits Battlefront NZ
For those of you who don't know, I was asked to come down to the Battlefront Headquarters in Auckland New Zealand to have a look behind the curtain. I've interviewed just about everyone in the studio to talk about everything from rules writing and playtesting to manufacturing and printing. It's been an enlightening experience that I can now begin to share with you all, below are the first videos in a series covering my visit.
Learn more about Steve's trip to Battlefront here...
Discuss the WWPD Video Series here...
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Flames Of War Rangers
Battlefront is looking for a few great clubs/groups to join its Rangers program in the USA, UK, Mainland Europe, Australia and New Zealand. We are looking for groups who will help their communities and local game stores with recruitment, events and Flames Of War tournaments. Each group will be handsomely rewarded for each event they participate in.
If your group is interested in becoming a Ranger group please contact:
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Last Updated On Thursday, May 16, 2013 by Blake at Battlefront
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Every Saturday at ParabellumBisbe Rafael José Berger 6, Bajos, Palma de Mallorca, Tel +34 971 919 131.
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Every Sunday at QuimeraC/ Jorge Juan 112, Madrid 28028, España.
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Ranger Event in Warsaw, Poland.18 May 2013 at ul. Marszałkowska 21/25, Warsaw, Poland.
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Tournament Event in St. Regina, Sask, Canada.18 May 2013 at Tramps Comics and Games, 1828 Scarth St. Regina, Sask, S4P 2G3, Canada.
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Ranger Event in New Milford, CT.18 May 2013 at Hobbytown USA: New Milford in New Milford, CT.
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Ranger Event in Cheektowaga, NY.18 May 2013 at Niagara Hobby and Craft Mart in Cheektowaga, NY.
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Tournament Event in Media, PA.18 - 19 May 2013 at Showcase Comics, Granite Run Mall, 1067 West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063.
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Ranger Event in Sheffield, UK.18 - 19 May 2013 at The English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA.
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Ranger Event in Peoria, IL.19 May 2013 at Just For Fun Games in Peoria, IL.
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Tournament Event in Valthe, Netherlands.25 May 2013 at Dorpshuis Valthe: Hoofdstraat 54 7872PL Valthe, Netherlands.
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Tournament Event in Birmingham, UK.25 May 2013 at UK Games Expo in Biringham, UK.
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Ranger Event in York, UK.25 - 26 May 2013 at Yorkshire Air Museum, Elvington, York YO41 4AU, UK.
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Tournament Event in Cádiz, Spain.26 May 2013 at Player vs Player, C/Descalzos 1, Edificio Los Ramos, Local 10, Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz) 11401, España.
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Tournament Event in Grangemouth, Falkirk, Scotland.26 May 2013 at Newlands Community Centre, Montgomery Street, Grangemouth FK3 8QR, Falkirk, Scotland.
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Ranger Event in Fort Worth, TX.17 - 19 May at Texicon in Fort Worth, TX.
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Ranger Event in Martinsburg, WV.18 May 2013 at Your Hobby Place in Martinsburg, WV.
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Ranger Event in Lexington, SC.18 May 2013 at Firefly Toys & Games in Lexington, SC.
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Ranger Event in Madrid, Spain.25 May 2013 at Alien Nation, C/ Florida 66, Local A Aranjuez, Madrid, Tel. +34 616 939 524
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Ranger Event in Rivergate, Peterborough, UK.25 May 2013 at The Rift, 22 Rivergate Shopping Centre, Rivergate, Town Centre, Peterborough, PE1 1EL, UK.
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Every Wednesday at DominariaCoronel Bobes 5, Bajos, Oviedo, Tel. +34 985 26 36 87.
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We've Updated The Wargames Illustrated WebsiteThis month’s exciting update features nine different articles, downloads and reviews to supplement the content of Wargames Illustrated issue 307. read more ...
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Customer ServiceFind out what things we require from you to help get your parts out to you as fast a possible. read more ...
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