Author Archives: Jim Bambra

Advice for Aspiring Generals

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Jim Bambra
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How to Play Combat HQ – German Mission Briefing

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Jim Bambra

Divisional Command has identified two objectives: one located on the central hill and the other in the field to the east. US infantry are in front of your position. You are to seize the two objectives and then drive the … Continue reading →

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How to Play Combat HQ – US Mission Briefing

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Jim Bambra

Divisional Command has identified two objectives: one located on the central hill and the other in the field to the east. German infantry are in front of your position. You are to seize the two objectives and then drive the … Continue reading →

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How to Play Combat HQ

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Jim Bambra

This is a run-through of how to play Combat HQ using Mission 1 from the rulebook. Written as an After-Action Report between the US and Germany, it includes commentary on the rules and why certain decisions were made.     … Continue reading →

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Reaction Dice in Combat HQ

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Jim Bambra

There are two types of Reaction Dice (RD) in Combat HQ: Firepower (FP) Anti-Tank (AT) Infantry are FP targets; Armour are AT targets. While on similar scales, they do vary. Infantry RD are morale-based. Armour RD are morale + armour. … Continue reading →

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