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German Anti-Aircraft – 3.7cm Flak 43

The Flak 43 is an upgraded Flak 36/37 fitted with a gas-operated breech that increased the fire rate to 150 rounds per minute. The Flak 43 causes Firepower Suppressions. Flak 43 Available:1934 Type: Towed Anti-Aircraft Gun Move: Average Reliability: Average … Continue reading

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German Anti-Aircraft – 2cm Flak 38

The Flak 38 improves on the Flak 30 by having an increased rate of fire (220 rounds per minute). This gives the Flak 38 Firepower Suppression. The Flak 38 entered service with the German Army in 1938. It was used … Continue reading

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German Anti-Aircraft – 2cm Flak 30

Originally built as the 20 mm C/30 for the German Navy, the Flak 30 was adapted for use by the German Army. The Flak 30 has a relatively low rate of fire (120 rpm) and does not cause Firepower Suppression. … Continue reading

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Air Power: Part Nine – Aerial Reconnaissance

An aircraft is assigned to aerial reconnaissance with a Staff Order or Special Air Mission Dice.       A recon aircraft: Can conduct spotting attempts Can act as an artillery Forward Observer for off-table batteries Remains until the end of … Continue reading

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Air Power – Part Eight: Damage to Aircraft

Aircraft assigned to ground attack may be hit by anti-aircraft fire. Suppression Hits on Air Flights A suppressed aircraft immediately aborts its attack and is removed from the table. Note: Anti-aircraft weapons cause Firepower Suppressions. An aircraft must roll more 6s … Continue reading

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