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SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896)

SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896)
includes SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper & one Panther G (Late) tank.

Jochen Peiper joined the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler (LSSAH, Hitler’s personal bodyguard) in 1936 and quickly rose through the ranks to become an adjutant to Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler, the leader of the Waffen-SS, in 1938.

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The Ardennes Offensive
In December 1944 the German forces on the Western Front made one last major push in the Ardennes and Alsace-Lorraine, trying to split the Allied forces in half and force them to negotiate a peace treaty. It was a daring all-or-nothing gamble.

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The Ardennes Offensive: German Forces in Lorraine and the Ardennes, September 1944 - February 1945
The Panther G (Late) in Flames Of War
      Armour
   
Name
Mobility
Front
Side
Top
 
Weapon
Range
ROF
Anti-tank Firepower Equipment and Notes
Panther G Standard Tank 10 5 1 Co-ax MG, Hull MG, Wide tracks.
7.5cm KwK42 gun 32"/80cm 2 14
3+
 
SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896) SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896)
In 1940, Peiper was given leave to command an infantry company in France. After returning to Himmler’s staff in June, he left once again to command his company during Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union, where he earned a reputation as an aggressive combat leader.

When LSSAH was reformed as a panzergrenadier division in 1942, Peiper was given command of a battalion of armoured infantry. Peiper’s men went into action at Kharkov, where under his aggressive leadership, they rescued an encircled infantry division. For his actions, he was promoted to SS-Obersturmbannführer (Lieutenant Colonel) and given command of the 1. SS-Panzerregiment (1st SS-Panzer Regiment).
SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896) SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896)
In December 1944, Peiper led his regiment during the Ardennes Offensive. His aggressive command made him an ideal candidate to spearhead the assault of LSSAH. During his drive to the Meuse, Peiper never lost sight of the objective, and when a problem asserted itself he lost no time in coming up with a solution. When he could go no further, Peiper put the welfare of his men ahead of victory and led them to safety during a harrowing escape on foot through snow and ice.
SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896) SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896)
However, for all of his achievements, his reputation was forever marred by the incidents surrounding the Malmédy Massacre. After the war, Peiper was brought up on charges of war crimes he committed in Russia, Italy, and Belgium. Although found guilty, his death sentence was commuted to an 11-year imprisonment term. On release, he then moved to France where he was killed by French communists after a gunfight at his home in 1976.

Panther designed by Evan Allen
Stowage designed by James Brown
Figure designed & painted by James Brown
Panther painted by Blake Coster
SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896) SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896)
SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper in Flames Of War
Characteristics
SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper is a Warrior Higher Command Tank Team rated Fearless Veteran. He may join an SS-Kampfgruppe Peiper company (page 10 of Devil's Charge) mounted in his own Panther G tank for +235 points.
SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896) SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896)
Special Rules
To the Meuse!
Peiper’s battlegroup might have been small, but he used it with precision and skill. He knew when to pull his troops together to overcome American strongpoints and counterattacks and, when he could afford to, split his forces to cover more ground and find suitable crossings.


Once each turn, you may re-roll one die when rolling for Reserves.

In a mission using the Scattered Reserves special rule, once per turn you may also re-roll one die rolled to determine where a platoon will arrive from Scattered Reserve.
SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896) SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896)
Contents of the SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper Blister Pack
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SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896)
Description of Components
a. 1x 7.5cm gun barrel
b. 1x Cupola sprue.
c. 1x Peiper figure.
d. 1x Front mudguard sprue.
e.
1x Resin Panther G (Late) turret and hull.
f. 1x Headlight.
g. 1x Hull MG.
h. 2x Side skirts.
i. 1x Right-hand side track.
j.
1x Left-hand side track.
Assembling SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper and his Panther G
Below: The tracks are stamped with a L or R to indicate the correct orientation. There is also an arrow to show you which end points towards the front of the vehicle. Step 1. Once the correct orientation for the tracks has been established, attach the tracks to the hull.
SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896) SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896) SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896)
Step 2. Next, attach the hull MG. Step 3. Then the front mudguards. Step 4. Mount the headlight on the right-hand mudguard.
SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896) SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896) SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896)
Step 5. Next, add the gun barrel. Step 6. Add the cupola with the open hatch to the top of the turret. Step 7. Finally, add the Peiper figure into the open cupola.
SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896) SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896) SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896)
Step 8. With Peiper in place, his Panther is ready for painting. Optional Extras
Feel free to add the side skirts to your Panther.
SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896) SS-Obersturmbannführer Jochen Peiper (GE896)


Last Updated On Monday, February 25, 2019