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When and Where...?
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When and Where...?
Choosing a Historical Theme for Your Gung-Ho and Banzai Armies
With Scott Cooper, Wayne Turner, and Chris Townley
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| The isolated nature of the Pacific Theatre of Operations and the slow development of weapon technology by the Japanese meant the power and effectiveness of the weapons in the Pacific seem somewhat out of balance with what was being used in Europe at the same time. This led to some weapons, like the Sherman tank, having a greater impact for a longer time than in Europe. |
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We also realised many gamers will also want to pit their Pacific forces against forces from Europe. To cover this you will find two point levels for each platoon, one for the Pacific War, intended for playing games within the context of the Pacific Theatre, and Late-war, with points compatible with any other Flames Of War forces with Late-war points. Pacific War Points are also compatible with Early-war Points, although not all the equipment was available in the Early-war (1939-1941).
Some players may wish to theme their forces for particular landings (or defences) and as an aid to help players use campaign-appropriate equipment, the following list explains when specific items of equipment were introduced.
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As always, Tournament Organisers are free decide exactly which Intelligence Briefings and what equipment may be used at their events.
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Japanese Arsenal |
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| Tank Teams |
| Tankettes |
Flames Of War Era (Service Date) |
First WW2 Campaigns |
| Type 97 Te-Ke (37mm) |
EW (in service from 1938) |
China |
| Type 97 Te-Ke (MG) |
EW (in service from 1938) |
China |
| Tanks |
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| Type 95 Ha-Go |
EW (in service from 1935) |
China |
| Type 89 Chi-Ro |
EW (in service from 1931) |
Manchuria 1931 |
| Type 97 Chi-Ha |
EW (in service from 1937) |
China |
| Type 97 Kai Shinhoto Chi-Ha |
LW (in service from 1942) |
Corregidor Philippines, Malaya |
| Captured M3 Stuart Light Tank |
EW (in service from 1941) |
Battle of the Philippines |
| Amphibious Tanks |
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| Type 2 Ka Mi |
LW (in service from 1942) |
Gilbert and Marshall Islands |
| Self-propelled Guns |
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| Type 1 Ho-Ni I |
LW (in service from 1944) |
Battle of the Philippines |
| Type 4 Ho-Ro |
LW (in service from 1944) |
Battle of the Philippines, Okinawa |
| Captured M3 75mm GMC |
EW (in service from 1941) |
Battle of the Philippines |
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| Gun Teams |
| Machine-guns |
Flames Of War Era (Service Date) |
First WW2 Campaigns |
| Type 92 HMG |
EW (in service from 1932) |
China |
| Mortars |
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| Type 97 81mm mortar |
EW (in service from 1937) |
China |
| Type 94 90mm mortar |
EW (in service from 1934) |
China |
| Infantry Guns |
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| Type 92 70mm gun |
EW (in service from 1932) |
China |
| Type 41 75mm gun |
EW (in service from 1908) |
Manchuria 1931 |
| Anti-aircraft |
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| Type 98 20mm gun |
EW (in service from 1938) |
Nomonhan 1939 |
| Type 88 75mm gun |
EW (in service from 1928) |
Manchuria 1931 |
| Anti-tank |
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| Type 97 20mm anti-tank rifle |
EW (in service from 1938) |
Nomonhan 1939 |
| Type 94 37mm gun |
EW (in service from 1936) |
China |
| Type 1 37mm gun |
EW (in service from 1941) |
Philippines, Malaya |
| Type 1 47mm gun |
LW (in service from 1942) |
Solomon Islands 1942 |
| Artillery |
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| Type 38 75mm gun |
EW (in service from 1905) |
Manchuria 1931 |
| Type 91 105mm howitzer |
EW (in service from 1931) |
Manchuria 1931 |
| Type 92 105mm gun |
EW (in service from 1932) |
China |
| Type 96 150mm howitzer |
EW (in service from 1936) |
China |
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| Infantry Teams |
| Sword team |
EW (in service from 1876) |
Manchuria 1931 |
| Rifle team |
EW (in service from 1905) |
Manchuria 1931 |
| Nikuhaku team |
EW (in service from 1938) |
Lake Khasan 1938 |
| Flame-thrower team |
EW (in service from 1933) |
China |
| Light Mortar team |
EW (in service from 1932) |
China |
| Transport Teams |
| Trucks |
Flames Of War Era (Service Date) |
First WW2 Campaigns |
| Isuzu 1.5-ton truck |
EW (in service from 1937) |
China |
| Aircraft |
| Mitsubishi Zero |
EW (in service from 1940) |
Philippines, Malaya |
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US Marine Arsenal |
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| Tanks Teams |
| Light Tanks |
Flames Of War Era (Service Date) |
First WW2 Campaigns |
| M3 or M3A1 Stuart Light Tank |
EW (in service from 1941) |
Guadalcanal |
| M3A3 or M5A1 Stuart Light Tank |
LW (in service from 1943) |
Gilbert and Marshall Islands |
| Tanks |
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| M4A2 Sherman |
LW (in service from 1943) |
Gilbert and Marshall Islands (Tarawa) |
| M4A3 (late) Sherman |
LW (in service from 1945) |
Iwo Jima |
| M4A3 (105mm) Sherman |
LW (in service from 1945) |
Iwo Jima |
| Flame-tanks |
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| M3A1 ‘Satan’ Light |
LW (in service from 1944) |
The Marianas |
| M4A2 ‘Zippo’ |
LW (in service from 1944) |
Iwo Jima |
| M4A3 ‘Zippo’ |
LW (in service from 1945) |
Okinawa |
| Amphibian Tanks |
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| LVT(A)1 (37mm) |
LW (in service from 1943) |
Gilbert and Marshall Islands (Kwajalein) |
| LVT(A)4 (75mm) |
LW (in service from 1944) |
The Marianas |
| Self-Propelled Guns |
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| 75mm SPM (M3 GMC) |
EW (in service from 1941) |
Guadalcanal |
| 105mm M7 SPM (Priest HMC) |
LW (in service from 1944) |
Okinawa |
| 4.5in Mk 7 rocket launcher |
LW (in service from 1944) |
The Marianas |
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| Gun Teams |
| Machine-guns |
Flames Of War Era (Service Date) |
First WW2 Campaigns |
| M2 .50 cal HMG |
LW (in service from 1942) |
Guadalcanal |
| M1919 LMG |
EW (in service from 1940) |
Guadalcanal |
| M1917 HMG |
EW (in service from 1940) |
Guadalcanal |
| Mortars |
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| M2 60mm mortar |
EW (in service from 1940) |
Guadalcanal |
| M1 81mm mortar |
EW (in service from 1940) |
Guadalcanal |
| Anti-aircraft |
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| M2 .50 cal AA gun |
EW (in service from 1940) |
Guadalcanal |
| 20mm Twin Mk 4 gun |
LW (in service from 1942) |
Guadalcanal |
| M1 Bofors gun |
LW (in service from 1942) |
Guadalcanal |
| M1 90mm gun |
LW (in service from 1942) |
Guadalcanal |
| Anti-tank |
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| M3 37mm gun |
EW (in service from 1942) |
Guadalcanal |
| Firing Canister |
LW (in service from 1943) |
Gilbert and Marshall Islands (Tarawa) |
| Artillery |
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| M1A1 75mm pack howitzer |
EW (in service from 1941) |
Guadalcanal |
| M2A1 105mm howitzer |
LW (in service from 1942) |
Solomon Islands |
| M1 155mm howitzer |
LW (in service from 1942) |
Guadalcanal |
| M1A1 Long Tom gun |
LW (in service from 1942) |
Guadalcanal |
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| Infantry Teams |
| Carbine team |
LW (in service from 1943) |
Solomon Islands |
| Rifle team |
EW (in service from 1941) |
Corregidor |
| Rifle team (Automatic Rifle) |
LW (in service from 1943) |
Solomon Islands |
| Rifle/MG team |
EW (in service from 1941) |
Guadalcanal |
| BAR team |
LW (in service from 1944) |
The Marianas |
| SMG team |
EW (in service from 1941) |
Guadalcanal |
| Bazooka team |
LW (in service from 1943) |
Gilbert and Marshall Islands (Tarawa) |
| Flame-thrower team |
EW (in service from 1941) |
Guadalcanal |
| Transport Teams |
| Trucks |
Flames Of War Era (Service Date) |
First WW2 Campaigns |
| Jeep and Trailer |
EW (in service from 1941) |
Guadalcanal |
| 2½-ton dump truck, 1-ton truck |
EW (in service from 1941) |
Guadalcanal |
| DUKW truck |
EW (in service from 1942) |
Guadalcanal |
| M4 or M5 high-speed tractor |
LW (in service from 1943) |
Solomon Islands |
| Armoured Personnel Carriers |
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| LVT(4) Amtrac |
LW (in service from 1943) |
Gilbert and Marshall Islands (Tarawa) |
| Engineering Vehicles |
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| 2½-ton dump truck |
EW (in service from 1941) |
Guadalcanal |
| D7 Bulldozer |
EW (in service from 1941) |
Guadalcanal |
| Aircraft |
| F4U Corsair |
LW (in service from 1943) |
Guadalcanal |
| Napalm Bombs |
LW (in service from 1944) |
The Marianas |
Last Updated On Wednesday, August 10, 2016 by Wayne at Battlefront
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