Author Archives: Jim Bambra

Operation Crusader

On the 18 November 1941 General Auchinleck launched Operation Crusader against Rommel’s Afrika Korps. By 30 December Eighth Army had succeeded in lifting the siege of Tobruk and driving the Germans and Italians back El Agheila. Armour Battle Groups Commonwealth … Continue reading

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May 1941 – Italian Statistics

Recon Autoblinda AB–40 Armoured Car The AB–40 is a fast and reliable armoured car armed with twin machine guns.       Type: Armoured Car Training: Regular Move: Fast Reliability: Average Reaction: 3D Weapon: Machine Gun Range: 6/12/24 FP: 5D … Continue reading

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May 1941 – Italian Support Units

One to three support groups can be added to the core group.             Medium Armour Company M13/40 M13/40 M13/40 Medium Armour Company M13/40 M13/40 M13/40 Medium Armour Company M13/40 M13/40 M13/40

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May 1941 – Italian Armour Battle Group

Brevity to Battleaxe The obsolete Italian CV33s were destroyed during Operation Compass. A few M11/39 tanks survive, but the M13/40 now equips the majority of the battle group’s units.         National Abilities The Italian artillery is well-trained … Continue reading

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May 1941- Afrika Korps Statistics

Recon SdKfz 222 The SdKfz is a light armoured car, equipped with a 20mm gun. Like most armoured cars it relies on its Break-off ability to avoid combat with better-armoured tanks.     Type: Light AFV Training: Regular Move: Fast … Continue reading

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