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Last Updated On Thursday, 26 January 2012.
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Climb That Mountain!
In this week's update we bring you eleven articles, spotlights, videos, briefing updates
and links for you to enjoy.
If you are in the Canberra area this weekend (27-29 January) be sure to check out CANCON 2012 at the EPIC Showgrounds. Battlefront's very own Phil Yates will be attending; taking part in the Flames Of War Stalingrad campaign as well as Q&A session on Saturday night. Also, be sure to get your copy of Wargames Illustrated issue 292 for a taste of what to look forward to with the release of third edition.
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Battlefront TV
Flames Of War 3rd Edition!
John-Paul follows up from his announcement last year regarding the release of Flames Of War 3rd Edition and how you can get your copy! He also shows off what you can expect to get in the new Hardback edition of the rules out in March.
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Minsk Offensive Part Two:
Operation Bagration, June-July 1944
We take a look at part two of the Minsk Offensive as the battle unfolds in this exciting after action report.
Minsk Offensive Part Two...
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UPDATED! 12th Manitoba Dragoons
The Manitoba Dragoons have a history dating back to the 1885 Northwest rebellion in Canada and had served with distinction during some of the worst battles of WWI. After WWI, they were a reserve regiment until 10 May 1941 when they were mobilized as the 18th Manitoba Reconnaissance Battalion. They were re-designated the 18th
(Manitoba) Armour Car Regiment in January of 1942 and embarked for training in England in July of that year. As the regiment was previously a reserve regiment, reservists still had the older Manitoba Dragoons uniform emblems, while others had the 18th Armoured Car emblems.
12th Manitoba Dragoons...
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Gebirgsjäger HMG Platoon (GE834)
Capable of firing up to 800 rounds a minute, the MG34 had a unique feature of being able to produce semi-automatic by pressing the upper segment of the trigger, while fully automatic fire was achieved by pressing the lower segment.
Gebirgsjäger HMG Platoon (GE834)...
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5cm PaK38 gun (Gebirgsjäger) (GE513)
Issued to the German Army in April 1941, the 5cm PaK38 was the successor of the 3.7cm PaK36 anti-tank gun. Developed in the late 1930s by Rheinmetall-Borsig, the 5cm Pak38 soon proved its worth during the early campaigns and into Operation Barbarossa.
5cm PaK38 gun (Gebirgsjäger) (GE513)...
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7.5cm GebK15 gun (Gebirgsjäger) (GE553)
The old Skoda 7.5cm mountain gun was designed for the First World War, but it is still an exceptional piece of equipment. The lightweight guns are ideal for the Gebirgsjäger, who can easily move the gun up and over difficult terrain.
7.5cm GebK15 gun (Gebirgsjäger) (GE553)...
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7.5cm leIG18 gun (Gebirgsjäger) (GE554)
One of the tactical lessons learned during the first war, was that each battalion of infantry would benefit from its own artillery support. This led to the development of light guns that could be used in this role.
7.5cm leIG18 gun (Gebirgsjäger) (GE554)...
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Gebirgsjäger Pioneer Platoon (GE836)
The pioneers create pathways for the army to move through by blowing holes in the enemy fortified line or using simple picks and shovels to clear and create obstacles. Either way, the Pioneers continue the tradition of leading assaults with the flame-throwers and enough explosives to reduce any fortress to rubble.
Gebirgsjäger Pioneer Platoon (GE836)...
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15cm sIG33 gun (Gebirgsjäger) (GE555)
The 15cm schweres InfanterieGeschutz 33 (sIG33) was designed and built to fulfil the requirement for a powerful, close support gun for the infantry. The German Army preferred infantry support guns rather than the mortar that most other countries tended to favor for this kind of role.
15cm sIG33 gun (Gebirgsjäger) (GE555)...
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From The War Files....
5. Gebirgsdivision in Italy 1944-45
Take advantage of all the new Gebirgsjäger releases as we take a look back at the 5. Gebirgsdivision in Italy 1944-45 intelligence briefing for Late-war.
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Come Fight For Uncle Sam:
The 2012 Flames Of War European Team Championships
Battlefront Miniatures is proud to announce that the community who
brings you the European Team Championships has added Flames Of War to
their team tournament format for 2012. The event will be held August
18-19, 2012 in Gorzow Wielkopolski, Poland. Since
the middle of December when the tournament was officially announced 13
of the 20 team slots available have been filled but a team from the
United States of America has yet to enter. Uncle Sam needs some eager
volunteers to defend America's honour across the Flames Of War tabletop.
So what are you waiting for?
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Phil at CANCON 2012
Over the weekend of 27-29 January, Generals from all over Australia
will be converging on the EPIC Showgrounds (in Canberra) for the CANCON
2012 and its three Flames Of War events (an Early-war tournament, a
Mid-war tournament sponsored by Mind Games (Canberra) plus a Stalingrad
themed campaign sponsored by Fieldworks and Battlefield Accessories).
This year our own Phil Yates will be making the trip to join in all the
fun of the Stalingrad campaign, as well as taking some time out to
answer your questions on what is happening with Flames Of War as well as
discussing some of your burning 3rd Edition questions during a Saturday
night Q&A! He might even have a few of our new products for you to
check out.
For more information on CANCON check out our Events page, or the
forum thread. There are close to 100 entries so far across the three
events so it's sure to be an exciting celebration of all things Flames
Of War.
CANCON 2012...
Stalingrad CANCON 2012...
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Last Updated On Thursday, January 26, 2012 by Blake at Battlefront
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We've Updated The Wargames Illustrated Website - Friday, January 27, 2012This month’s exciting update features eleven different articles, downloads and reviews to supplement the content of Wargames Illustrated issue 292. read more ...
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Product News - Thursday, January 26, 2012Check out the upcoming Flames Of War releases as we shine the spotlight on these exciting, new products. read more ...
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Customer Service - Monday, August 01, 2011Find 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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