Official Flames Of War Intelligence Briefings Late-war, 1944-45

The following intelligence briefings are official Battlefront briefings for the Late-war period,from 1944-1945. We've compiled them here into a central location for your ease of reference.

17. SS-Panzergrenadierdivision Fielding 17. SS-Panzergrenadierdivision "Götz von Berlichingen" in Flames Of War. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzergrenadier Brigade ‘Nederland’  Field in Flames Of War the SS-Freiwilligen- Panzergrenadier Brigade ‘Nederland’ during it operations at Narva in the first half of 1944. 11. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzergrenadierdivision ‘Nordland’ Field in Flames Of War  the 11. SS-Freiwilligen- Panzergrenadierdivision ‘Nordland’ during the fighting for Narva in Estonia during the first half of 1944.   Fallschirmjäger in Normandy Fielding the 6. Fallschirmjäger Regiment and 3. Fallschirmjägerdivision in Flames Of War using Fortress Europe. SS-Panzer divisions in Normandy The 1., 9., and 10. SS-Panzer divisions also fought in Normandy. We take a briefing look at what they did and look at how to field them in Flames Of War. German Infanterie in Normandy Steve Bernich takes a look at the German Infantry divisions that fought in Normandy. SS Tiger Units We take a look at the other SS Tiger units that can be represented with the Schwere SS-Panzerkompanie from Villers-Bocage. 16. Luftwaffenfelddivision  In July 1944 this untested division was sent to Normandy and became embroiled in the battle for the city of Caen. Aufklärungsschwadrons Comprehensive Intelligence Briefing covering both armoured and motorised Aufklärungsschwadrons. Panzerspähkompanie As promised when we released the Aufklärungsschwadron we bring you the Panzerspähkompanie.  5. Gebirgsdivision in Italy 1944-45 History and Intelligence Briefing for the 5. Gebirgsdivision fighting on the Italian front.  Schwere Panzerregiment Bäke Schwere Panzerregiment Bäke was formed in late 1943 from independent units and portions of larger formations in reserve that were  hurriedly flung together to act as a mobile reserve. They took part in the fighting for both the Korsun and Hube's pockets in early 1944.    Sicherungs and Walküre  As mentioned in Hammer and Sickle the German Sicherungs and Walküre troops also played an important part in the blocking forces and kampfgruppes formed to stop the Red Army's advance during Operation Bagration. Learn how to field them in Flames Of War.   Kampfgruppe Kästner, Korsun Pocket Scott Elaurant takes a look at Major Robert Kästner an important German field commander during the Korsun Pocket breakout. We also introduce a Intelligence Briefing for field Kästner and his Kampfgruppe.  Fallschirmpionierkompanie A company of elite Fallschirmpionier could be counted on to hold any objective. Few forces without overwhelming odds have a chance in rooting them out once they are determined to stay.

German Pionierkompanie The Pionierkompanie is composed of tough well-trained combat engineers ready to undertake dangerous engineering assignments while under fire, and storm enemy positions by close assault. German Panzerpionierkompanies  The combat engineers of the Panzerpionierkompanie are heavily-armed assault specialists.  716. Infanteriedivision This Intelligence Briefing covers the other major German infantry division defending the Normandy beaches on D-Day and uses the special rules found in Bloody Omaha. 654. Schwere Panzerjäger Abteilung Intelligence Briefing for the 654. Schwere Panzerjäger Abteilung (654th Heavy Tank-hunter Battalion) Normandy, July 1944. The 654. Schwere Panzerjäger Abteilung Intelligence Briefing was first published in Wargames Illustrated. We've fixed a couple of errors and reformatted it for the website.  Sicherungs in Warsaw The Intelligence Briefing for German Security Forces during the Warsaw Uprising. Panzerdivisions Ost Eastern Front Panzer Forces on the Vistula, Operation Bagration July to August 1944, a Intelligence Briefing by Ken Camel. 653. Schwere Panzerjägerabteilung Between April and August the 653. Schwere Panzerjägerabteilung underwent refit with the overhauled Ferdinands (soon to be renamed “Elefant”). The first company was re-equipped and sent into service in Italy (along with the 1st Maintenance Platoon). The Stab (headquarters) company and the 2nd and 3rd companies embarked for the eastern front on 2 April. Kurt “Panzer” Meyer On 14 June the 12. SS-Panzerdivision lost its commanding officer to naval gunfire. Meyer took command at just 33 years of age and led the division in the defence of Caen. German Captured Artillery Captured Artillery in German Infanteriedivisions Normandy 1944. Static Rocket Launchers The Static Rocket Launchers can be used by companies other than the Festungskompanie. III Flakkorps in Normandy Todd Powell takes a look at the role of the III Flakkorps in Normandy and fielding an Anti-aircraft Assault Platoon as part of a German company in Normandy.

RSI: Intelligence Briefing To go with Francesco's background on the Italian RSI's regular division we introduce a briefing for fielding them in Flames Of War.    Finnish Forces Facing the Soviets 1944  Fielding Finnish Forces in Late War Flames Of War. Finns in the Lapin Sota  Intelligence Briefing for Finnish Forces Facing the Germans in the Lapland War 1944 to 1945. Finn Warriors Finnish Warriors for the Finland 1944 and Lapin Sota Late War Intelligence Briefings. Estonian SS Estonian 20. SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadierdivision at Narva 1944.

British Late War Recce Squadron  The British Recce Squadron is the last of our Fortress Europe related Intelligence Briefing. The troops of the Reconniassance Corps’ role was to gather tactical information for the infantry divisions. 4th Canadian Armoured Division Stuart Elle takes a look at the formation and training of the 4th Canadian Armoured Division We have also made it into a full Intelligence Briefing for Flames Of War. 15th Scottish Division The 15th Scottish Division fought in France through June and July 1944, taking part in Operation Epsom. Now combined in a PDF Intellignece Briefing with the 51st Highland Division. Guards Armoured Division Steve Bernich takes a look at the British Guards Armoured Division 1944-45 and how to field them in Flames Of War. 1st Special Service Brigade Mark Francis takes a look at the Commandos of the 1st Special Service Brigade, their actions in Normandy and how to field them in Flames Of War. 4th Special Service Brigade Jason Davis has created an Intelligence Briefing for the British Royal Marine Commandos fighting on D-Day and in Normandy afterwards. 51st Highland Division We take a look at the 51st Highland Division in action in Normandy and how to field them in Flames Of War. 50th Tyne and Tees Division We expand on the 50th 'Tyne and Tees' Division briefing in Villers-Bocage with their own Divisional and other Support.

Jewish Battalions in Italy The British raised a number of Jewish Battalions to fight in WWII and a Brigade fought in Italy.  NZ 4th Armoured Brigade 1944-45 Alun Gallie takes a look at the actions of the New Zealand 4th Armoured Brigade in Italy, and suggests how to field them in Flames of War. 6th AARR in Normandy 6th Airborne Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment in Normandy.   Private Ernest ‘Smokey’ Smith Canadian Private Private Ernest ‘Smokey’ Smith won the Victoria Cross for his daring actions at the Savio River, Italy, 21-22 October 1944. CSM Stan Hollis, VC. Returning with the a revised 50th Division Briefing. CSM Stan Hollis is a Warrior that comes with the new British Rifle Company box. We take a look at his actions on D-Day and how to field him in Flames Of War. Medium Battery, Royal Artillery As well as fielding the new BL 5.5" guns with British or Canadian forces in Monty's Meatgrinder, you can also support other British and Commonwealth forces from Festung Europa, Villers-Bocage and the Website Intelligence Briefings.

US Cavalry Recon Platoon Revised Cavalry Recon Platoon, as found in Bloody Omaha. Beyond the Beach Fielding the US 1st and 29th Infantry divisions inland after the D-Day landings. Nisei in Late War Sonny Smith looks at how to field the Japanese-American "Nisei" during 1944-45

US Glider Troops During Operation Market Garden (Under Review) Field the 325th and 327th Infantry Regiments during Operation Market Garden. US 155mm Artillery Support This PDF contains the two 155mm-armed Field Artillery Batteries that can be selected as Support Platoon options for any Late War US company.

Soviet Guards Heavy Tanks Not all Soviet Guards Heavy Tank Regiments were equipped with the IS-2 heavy tank during 1944. Many regiments were still armed with KV-1e, KV-1s, KV-85 and Churchill heavy tanks.    IS-85 Guards Heavy Tank Regiments The IS-85 has already featured in Mid-war Monsters as an experimental tank, but it saw actual service during the first half of 1944. We have created a Soviet Heavy Tank Intelligence Briefing allowing you to field a Late-war Flames Of War force with these early IS tanks. Guards Cossacks Phil introduces the Gvardeyskiy Kazachiy Polk (Guards Cossack Regiment) for late war.    Black Death: Soviet Naval Infantry  Late War Intelligence Briefing for a Naval Infantry Brigade Morskaya Pekhota Batalon.

Light Self-propelled Artillery Regiment Nearly every Soviet Army had an independent regiment of self-propelled artillery attached to provide direct fire support. The majority of the infantry formations were supported by the Light Self-Propelled Artillery Regiment outfitted with the SU-76M self-propelled artillery gun.Field a whole regiment of SU-76M assault guns. Peredovoye Otryad A Soviet Late-war Mobile Exploitation Force Forward Detachment. In this Intelligence Briefing we look at the more unique form of Forward Detachments deployed in advance of the Mobile Group during the exploitation phase of an offensive operation.

French 2éme Division Blindée Simon McBeth and I have teamed up to give you the official Flames Of War intelligence briefing for the Free French forces in Normandy French Expeditionary Corps We introduce an Official Intelligence Briefing for the French Expeditionary Force in Italy 1944 Czech Armoured Brigade Jonathan Forsey takes a look at the 1st Czechoslovak Independent Armoured Brigade Group (CIABG) and their fighting in Normandy. 3rd Greek Mountain Brigade We introduce an Intelligence briefing for the Greeks fighting with the Canadians and New Zealanders in Italy. Corpo Italiano di Liberazione Italian co-belligerant forces in Italy in 1944. The Italians raised an entire Corps which fought alongside the Allies

1st Polish Armoured Division  Fielding the 1st Polish Armoured Division in Flames Of War. Polish Forces, Italy 1944  A History and official Intelligence Briefing for fielding Poles in Italy in 1944. The Armia Krajowa in Flames Of War This briefing has been made to be expandable to cover up to at least 2000 points. However, they are most suitable at 600-1000 points played on 4x4-sized tables. The Briefing is designed for small games, but can be played at higher points for those crazy players who would want to take them to a tournament. Brazilians in WWII Jonathan Forsey looks at the roll of the Brazilian 1st Expeditionary Infantry Division in Europe. Brigade Piron Intelligence Briefing of the Belgian Brigade in Normandy, Belgium and the Netherlands By Sven De Braekeleir.