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Originally produced in 1934, the Panzer I was not designed as a main battle tank, but saw extensive service in 1939–40. Here it’s used as a reconnaissance vehicle.
Type: Light AFV
Training: Regular
Move: Average
Reliability: Average
Reaction: 3D
Weapon: Machine Gun
Notes: Recon. Break-off. Anti-armour machine gun.
The Panzer II’s 20mm gun and thicker armour make it an improvement over the Panzer I. While capable of supporting the other tanks in its company, it is vulnerable to enemy fire.
Type: Light AFV
Training: Regular
Move: Average
Reliability: Average
Reaction: 4D
Weapon: 20L55 Gun
Notes: Two-man turret.
Originally designated as the LT vz. 38 (Lehký tank vzor 38, Light Tank model 380), it was re-classified as the Panzer 38(t). Large numbers of Panzer 38(t)s were employed by Germany following the annexation of Czechoslovakia in 1938.
Type: Light AFV
Training: Regular
Move: Average
Reliability: Average
Reaction: 4D
Weapon: 37L40 Gun
Notes: Two-man turret.
The Panzer III was designed as a battle tank and was used extensively until 1944 when it was replaced by the Panzer V (Panther). The Ausf E is fitted with a 37L45 gun.
Type: Medium AFV
Training: Regular
Move: Average
Reliability: Average
Reaction: 4D
Weapon: 37L45 Gun
The Panzer IV was first produced in 1936 and was used throughout World War Two with great success. Originally designed as a close support tank the Panzer IV later evolved into a front line combat tank.
Type: Medium AFV
Training: Regular
Move: Average
Reliability: Average
Reaction: 4D
Weapon: 75L24 Gun
Notes: Close support.
The 10.5 cm leFH 18 provides off-table artillery support.
Type: Medium Off-table Artillery
Training: Regular
Move: —
Reaction: —
Weapon:105mm howitzer
Notes: Artillery Suppression.
One to three support groups can be added to the core group.
This battle group is based on the 7th Panzer Division commanded by Erwin Rommel. The 7th Panzer Division was equipped with the Czech-built Panzer 38 (t).
Command Dice Divider: 2.75
Staff Order Divider: 4
Training: All units are regular.
Units: 13
Command Dice: 5
Staff Orders: 3
Rally Dice: 4
Artillery Response Dice: 4
Morale: 11
Artillery Supply: Average
Initial Barrage Round Modifier: 0
The Panhard was an advanced four-wheel drive design that continued to be produced after World War Two. Armed with a 25 mm gun, it packs a good punch for its size and is an excellent recon vehicle.
Type: Armoured Car
Training: Regular
Move: Fast
Reliability: Average
Reaction: 3D
Weapon: 25L72 Gun
Notes: Recon. Break-off.
The Renault R35 forms the majority of France’s armoured units, but it’s a flawed design. While intended to be a light, two-man tank is slow, although well-armoured. Like many French tanks, it has a one-man turret which reduces its combat abilities.
Type: Light AFV
Training: Regular
Move: Slow
Reliability: Poor
Reaction: 5D
Weapon: 37L21 Gun
Notes: One-man turret.
The Hotchkiss is a slightly improved design on the Renault R35 being faster and armed with a better gun. However, it’s one-man turret reduces its combat abilities.
Type: Light AFV
Training: Regular
Move: Average
Reliability: Poor
Reaction: 5D
Weapon: 37L33 Gun
Notes: One-man turret.
The Char D2 has good armour and is armed with a 47mm gun. Like other French tanks, it suffers from a one-man turret and poor reliability.
Type: Medium AFV
Training: Regular
Move: Slow
Reliability: Poor
Reaction: 5D
Weapon: 47L35 Gun
Notes: One-man turret.
Based on outmoded design concepts the Char B1 owes its origins to World War One tank design. Slow and unreliable, the Char B1 Bis is heavily-armoured and with a hull-mounted 76m gun and a one-man turret. The 75mm gun may only be fired if the Char B1 Bis doesn’t move, but may be used for opportunity fire.
Type: Heavy AFV
Training: Regular
Move: Slow
Reliability: Poor
Reaction: 6D
Weapon: 75mm hull-mounted Gun
Weapon: 45mm Gun in turret
Notes: Two weapons. Driver-Aimed Gun. Hull-mounted weapon. One Man Turret.
The Somua S35 features sloping armour and benefits from having a 1 1/2 man turret which allows the loader to reload the gun from his position within the hull. This is classed as two-man turret. The Somua S35 one of the best tanks in the Battle of France.
Type: Medium AFV
Training: Regular
Move: Average
Reliability: Poor
Reaction: 6D/5D
Weapon: 47L35 Gun
Notes: Two-man turret. Sloping armour.
The 75mm gun was originally deployed in 1897. Revolutionary it is day, it saw service throughout World War One and was used in the Battle of France.
Type: Light Artillery
Training: Regular
Move: —
Reaction: —
Weapon: 75mm howitzer
