Author Archives: Jim Bambra

The vehicle reliability rules are based on normal, dry conditions in Europe or the Russian steppes. To simulate the harsher environment of the desert, heavy rain, thick mud, deep snow, or gasoline shortages (such as poorly supplied late war German … Continue reading →

Grille Ausf H The Ausf H uses the Czech Panzer 38 (t) Ausf H chassis and has its howitzer located at the front of the chassis. It’s slightly better armoured than the later Ausf K. Available: Ausf H February 1943 … Continue reading →

Grille Ausf K The Ausf K uses the Panzer 38 (t) Ausf M chassis and has its howitzer mounted to the rear of the chassis. Available: December 1943 Type: Medium AFV Move: Average Reliability: Average Reaction: 3D (O) Weapon: 150L11 … Continue reading →

The M4 Sherman 105mm is equipped with a 105L23 howitzer to provide close support to tank and armoured infantry battalions. Like most other Shermans it has relatively weak armour making it vulnerable to German tanks.     Available: March 1944 … Continue reading →

The Cromwell Mk VI is the close support version of the Mk IV. Armed with a 97L423 howitzer it is a fast tank that is capable supporting the Cromwell Mk IVs and Shermans.   Available: 1944 Type: Medium AFV (Close … Continue reading →