FAQ Page Added

CS CHQ coverI’ve just added a page that covers the most frequently asked questions I receive about Combat HQ.

FAQ

I’ll be updating it with more questions later, so if you have questions either leave a comment or send me an email from the Contact page.

You can also join me and other players on the Combat HQ Group on Facebook.

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Combat HQ Available In Print

I’m very happy to announce that Combat HQ is now available as a printed book from the Amazon US and UK stores (other stores to follow).

This week you can get Combat HQ at the special launch price of $25 / £17.99.

Hit the links below to find out more:

Amazon US

Amazon UK

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Battle of France – German Statistics

Recon

Panzer I Ausf B

panzer-i-b-1Originally 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

  • Range: 6/12/24
  • FP: 5D AT:

Notes: Recon. Break-off. Anti-armour machine gun.

AFVs

Panzer II Ausf C

Panzer_II_ausf_C_light_tankThe 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

  • Range: 6/12/24
  • FP: 4D AT: 4D

Notes: Two-man turret.

Panzer 38 (t)

PzKpfw-38t-number-821Originally 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

  • Range: 6/12/24
  • FP: 5D AT: 5D

Notes: Two-man turret.

Panzer III Ausf E

panzer-iii-e-1The 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

  • Range: 6/12/24
  • FP: 5D AT: 5D

Panzer IV Ausf D

PzIV_ausf_DbThe 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

  • Range: 7/14/28
  • FP: 6D AT: 5D

Notes: Close support.

Off-Table Artillery

10.5 cm leFH 18 Battery

leFH16The 10.5 cm leFH 18 provides off-table artillery support.

 

 

 

Type: Medium Off-table Artillery

Training: Regular

Move:

Reaction:

Weapon:105mm howitzer

  • Range: Off-Table
  • FP: 4D AT: 4D

Notes: Artillery Suppression.

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Battle of France – German Support Groups

ABTESTOne to three support groups can be added to the core group.

 

 

 

 

 

Light Panzer Company

  • Panzer III Ausf E
  • Panzer III Ausf E
  • Panzer II Ausf C

Light Panzer Company

  • Panzer III Ausf E
  • Panzer III Ausf E
  • Panzer II Ausf C

Medium Panzer Company

  • Panzer IV D
  • Panzer IV D
  • Panzer II Ausf C
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Battle of France – German Battle Group

ABTESTThis 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).

 

 

 

 

National Abilities

Command Dice Divider: 2.75

Staff Order Divider: 4

Training: All units are regular.

Battle Group Statistics

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

Core Units

Recon

  • Panzer I Ausf B

Light Panzer Company

  • Panzer 38 (t)
  • Panzer 38 (t)
  • Panzer 38 (t)
  • Panzer II Ausf C

Light Panzer Company

  • Panzer 38 (t)
  • Panzer 38 (t)
  • Panzer II Ausf C

Medium Panzer Company

  • Panzer IV D
  • Panzer IV D
  • Panzer II Ausf C

Off-Table Artillery

  • 10.5 cm leFH 18 Battery
  • 10.5 cm leFH 18 Battery
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