Wolfgang’s Bratty Wagon Special Give-away Model When the British Army of the Rhine ran training exercises in the Soltau-Lüneburg Training Area throughout the ‘70s, ‘80s and into the early '90s, a familiar sight was a blue Mercedes van from which a man named Wolfgang would sell bratwursts, hot chips, burgers and cold beer. Model designed by Evan Allen

It seems as though every British serviceman who went through training in Germany has a story about Wolfgang, ‘the Legend of Soltau’ and his food truck appearing like magic through the smoke of a mock battle, eliciting angry shouts from many an NCO as soldiers ran off to buy hot chips, bratwursts, burgers and cold beer.

Wolfgang had a semi-mythical ability to manoeuvre his van across seemingly impassible terrain to bring his wares to hungry armour crews (who were then often obliged to tow the van out when it got stuck). His knowledge of exercise plans and the local terrain was also legendary, and he often knew where units were headed before they even received their movement orders – some observed that if he wasn’t an East German spy, he should have been.

The Soltau-Lüneburg Training Area was not without controversy among the local German population. Wolfgang features in this German YouTube video about the SLTA and its impact on the locals (starting at 23 minutes)...

How Can I Get My Bratty Wagon? The Bratty Wagon is only available as a giveaway as part of special promotions related to Iron Maiden. Over the launch weekend (8/9 October) we will be putting a series of competitions up on our Facebook group, as well as the Team Yankee forum and YouTube channel so keep an eye out. As a heads up though you can expect them to involve: Sharing an image of you (or your dad, brother, son, uncle, aunt, sister, daughter or mum or mom for the Americans) in uniform. Bonus prizes for anyone in Europe in the 80's, and double bonus prize if you happen to have a photo with Wolfgang himself!... Letting us know what you are looking forward to the most from Iron Maiden... Telling us your favourite part of the weekend... Commenting on Andrew and Waynes battle report on YouTube...

Beasts Of War The team over at Beasts Of War are running a content blog where you can see everything that is happening and comment for the chance to win some great Iron Maiden prizes. Team Yankee Iron Maiden Intercontinental Launch Blog.... In-Store Battle Days You can also win some great Iron Maiden swag as part of the Battle Days. Find out more about the Iron Maiden Battle Days here...