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Operation Crusader – Commonwealth Battle Group

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Jim Bambra

By Operation Crusader US-built M3 light tanks (Honeys) had replaced the older cruisers and MK VIbs, increasing the Battle Group’s mobility and reliability. The A13s have been replaced by the newer A15s.   National Abilities Command Dice Divider: 3 Staff … Continue reading →

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Operation Crusader

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Jim Bambra

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

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Jim Bambra

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

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Jim Bambra

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

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Jim Bambra

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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