Author Archives: Jim Bambra

The IS-IIm replaced the original IS-II’s stepped frontal armour with sloped armour increasing the frontal armour to 9D.     Available: Late 1944 Type: Heavy AFV Move: Average Reliability: Average Reaction: 9D/8D Weapon: 122L45 Range: 11/22/44 FP: 7D AT: 9D Notes: Slow … Continue reading →

The Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf B was designed as an upgrade to the to the original Tiger. Known as a Königstiger (King Tiger), the Tiger II is heavily armoured and equipped with the 88L71 gun. While in many ways the precursor … Continue reading →

The Iosif Stalin, named after Stalin, is a tank designed to replace the KV series of heavy tanks. Armed with 122L45 gun, the IS-II fires a high explosive shell making it effective against enemy infantry and fortifications, as well as … Continue reading →

The SU–122 (Samokhodnaya Ustanovka 122 mm) was built on the T–34 chassis and equipped with a M–30S howitzer. Developed to provide close support to the Soviet infantry the SU–122 saw extensive service until replaced in 1944 by the more powerful … Continue reading →

Two more options when playing with multiple battle groups are included in this post.       Nominated Commanding Officer In this variant, one player is nominated the CO who controls his own battle group as well as having access … Continue reading →