Author Archives: Jim Bambra

Multi-Player Rules #2

Multiple Battle Groups Per Side These rules are based on the Multiple Battle Group rules. Options are given for using them with a Dedicated Commanding Officer (who doesn’t control a battle group), a Nominated Commanding Officer (controls one of the … Continue reading

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Multi-Player Rules #1

Combat HQ easily accommodates multiple players per side allowing you to share command of an army. The next few posts provide guidelines on setting up and playing multi-player games ranging from a single battle group to two or more battle … Continue reading

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Optional Vehicle Reliability (Weather and Environment Effects)

The vehicle reliability rules are based on normal, dry conditions in Europe or the Russian steppes. To simulate the harsher environment of the desert, heavy rain, thick mud, deep snow, or gasoline shortages (such as poorly supplied late war German … Continue reading

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German Close Support – Grille Ausf H

Grille Ausf H The Ausf H uses the Czech Panzer 38 (t) Ausf H chassis and has its howitzer located at the front of the chassis. It’s slightly better armoured than the later Ausf K. Available: Ausf H February 1943 … Continue reading

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German Close Support – Grille Ausf K

Grille Ausf K The Ausf K uses the Panzer 38 (t) Ausf M chassis and has its howitzer mounted to the rear of the chassis. Available: December 1943 Type: Medium AFV Move: Average Reliability: Average Reaction: 3D (O) Weapon: 150L11 … Continue reading

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