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Operation Crusader – Italian Support Groups

One to three support groups can be added to the core group.       Medium Armour Company M13/40 M13/40 M13/40 M13/40 Medium Armour Company M13/40 M13/40 M13/40 Medium Armour Company M13/40 M13/40 M13/40 See here for Italian Statistics.

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Operation Crusader – Italian Core Units

Operation Crusader – Italian Core Units The Operation Crusader Italian battle group has increased numbers of M31/40s and an additional battery of Obice da 105/14 modello 18 howitzers.     National Abilities The Italian artillery is well-trained and well-motivated giving … Continue reading

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Operation Crusader – Afrika Korps Support Groups

One to three support groups can be added to the core group.       Light Panzer Company Panzer II F Panzer III E Panzer III E Panzer III E Light Panzer Company Panzer II F Panzer III F Panzer … Continue reading

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Operation Crusader – Afrika Korps Core Units

In Operation Crusader the Afrika Korps is a slightly larger force and is equipped with more Panzer III Fs.       National Abilities Command Dice Divider: 2.75 Staff Order Divider: 4 Training: All units are regular. Battle Group Statistics … Continue reading

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Operation Crusader – Commonwealth Statistics

M3 Honey (Stuart) Officially designated as M3 General Stuart, this US tank became known as the Honey by its crews because of its improved reliability compared to British cruisers.     Type: Light AFV Training: Regular Move: Fast Reliability: Good … Continue reading

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