Author Archives: Jim Bambra

US Briefing – Battle 1

Type: Meeting Engagement Time: 0700 hours, 20th September Location: Near Lezey, Lorraine You have rapidly crossed France and are now in Lorraine near Lezey. The morning mist has cleared revealing an attacking German Battle Group. You are ordered to engage … Continue reading

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Yesterday’s Newsletter

I sent out the first newsletter yesterday. If you signed up for it but didn’t receive it, please accept my apologies. Hungry bugs may have eaten your subscription! I’ve now fixed the problem, but to receive the newsletter you need … Continue reading

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Armour Battles – Battle 1 Meeting Engagement

This post provides the overview of Battle 1. Type: Meeting Engagement Time: 0700 hours, 20th September 1944 Location: Near Lezey, Lorraine The morning mist clears revealing an attacking German battle group. American tank companies are hurriedly pushed forward to drive … Continue reading

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Armour Battles – Mission Briefings Explained

This post explains the information contained in the mission briefings. Units: The number of units in the battle group including off-table artillery (present in Battles 2 & 3). Command Dice: The number of Command Dice rolled each turn. Command Dice … Continue reading

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Armour Battles – Rules Summary for Battle 1

This post provides a summary of the rules needed to play Battle 1. I’ll be posting an updated version after I add the rules for Battles 2 & 3. Game Turn Both players roll their Command Dice Check for Command … Continue reading

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