This month’s issue of Miniature Wargames contains an article in which I explain Combat HQ’s design goals, and how I went about creating and testing the game.
This month’s issue of Miniature Wargames contains an article in which I explain Combat HQ’s design goals, and how I went about creating and testing the game.
The T–70 was developed as a light, reconnaissance tank, despite having a slower speed than the T34s. It can get itself out of trouble using its Break-off ability.
Type: Light AFV
Training: Regular
Move: Average
Reliability: Average
Reaction: 4D
Weapon: 45L46 Gun
Notes: Recon. Break-off.
The T34/43 is an improved version of the T34. Fast and armed with a 76mm gun it has sloped armour and is a good all-round tank.
Type: Medium AFV
Training: Regular
Move: Fast
Reliability: Average
Reaction: 7D/6D
Weapon: 76L43 Gun
Notes: Sloped armour.
The T34/85 was developed to carry a larger gun capable of dealing with the German Panthers and Tigers. Its increased armour and 85mm gun make it one of the best tanks of World War Two.
Type: Medium AFV
Training: Regular
Move: Fast
Reliability: Average
Reaction: 7D/6D
Weapon: 85L53 Gun
Notes: Sloped armour.
The KV–85 is a heavy tank armed with a 85mm gun. While better than the T34/43, the KV–85 is out-performed by the T34/85.
Type: Heavy AFV
Training: Regular
Move: Average
Reliability: Average
Reaction: 7D
Weapon: 85L53 Gun
The SU–85 is equipped with the same gun as the T34/85 and is an effective tank destroyer with good armour protection and fast speed.
Type: Medium AFV
Training: Regular
Move: Fast
Reliability: Average
Reaction: 7D/6D
Weapon: 85L53 Gun
Notes: 180° fire arc. Sloped armour.
The 76mm howitzer provides artillery support for Soviet forces.
Training: Regular
Type: Light Off-Table Artillery
Move: —
Reaction: —
Weapon: 76L39 howitzer
Notes: Artillery suppression.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Jim
Use the following dividers when recalculating battle group statistics after adding support units.
Command Dice Divider: 3.5
Staff Order Divider: 4
One to three support units can be added to the core group.
National Abilities: The Soviet army is difficult to rally with only three Rally Dice. The Soviets also have a Command Dice Divider of 3.5. In its favour it has some of the best armoured units available.
Units: 14
Command Dice: 4
Staff Orders: 4
Rally Dice: 3
Artillery Response Dice: 4
Morale: 11
Artillery Supply: Good