The battlegroup rulebook is a new, small format book published to accompany the release of battlegroup overlord. A battlegroup britishcommonwealth term, or task force u. Yesterday i had a break from napoleonics and put on a wwii scenario using battlegroup overlord. British armour and infantry divisions, american armour and infantry divisions, german panzer, infantry and fallschirmjaeger divisions. Forward kommander, build your warmachine and hordes armies. Bo is effectively two books in one, with each comprising of a similar layout. Goblins in 40k not really surprising, if you know my fantasy armies.
A community effort free online force builder has been released for the battle group series of ww ii games from iron fist publishing. Battle group builder is a free to use force creator program you can use to make up your battle group overlord armies. I have posted a report on our game on the club blog, so check it out to find out how the game played. The bigger the game type the longer the game, the sweet spot for us is 15mm company size games which play out in about 6 hours either at home or at the local club. A 6 page softback reprint of the beyond the beaches section of the original overlord campaign supplement. A battlegroup is commanded by a lieutenant colonel and the infantry battalion or armoured regiment that he commands provides the command and staff element of the formation. It is provided with 340 totally revised army lists ranging from. The battalion or regiment also provides the command and staff element of a battlegroup, which is complemented with an. Pete had a 500 point soviet mrr battlegroup with a platoon of infantry in bmp2s and a troop of.
Battlegroup kursk pdf only four detailedarmy lists included. I am building up a british army to field in my battlegroup overlord games. For all pacific battles a unique, separate set of br counters is used like in fotr. As oriskany states, there is a mini rulebook in print or pdf available and. If you are on facebook, feel free to drop me a pm directly or via the battlegroup facebook group as its quite active there, if you have any. Yesterday i got my wwii collection out to try out the battlegroup rules that i picked up at salute. Wrbgkspaw battlegroup ww2 spring awakening and hungary campaign supplement. A wargaming supplement for the invasion of france, 1944this books. The army lists in each theatre book allow us to pick an army that reflects a battlegroup on any given day in that sector during that period. The first supplement for the battlegroup game system, covering amphibious and airborne operations on d day and the battles inland to the westwall of germany.
If you find any data problems, let them know via the site you got your data from. Forum adverts like this one are shown to any user who is not logged in. From under ice pfrpg pdf by andreww pathfinder society. The book starts with the usual run through of the campaign and then gets straight into the extra rules and army lists for the period. The battlegroup is the basic building brick of the fighting formations. Battlegroup rules now for sale as pdf version home forums wwii battlegroup rules now for sale as pdf version this topic has 2 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 4 years, 9 months ago by piers brand.
The overall battlegroup commander is the composite warfare commander cwc who acts as the central command authority for the entire battlegroup. Virtually the only thing holding bg back is the time needed to document a battlegroup, which significantly impacts preparation time. Next to go was the fallschirmjager battlegroup lists. Sep 16, 2015 here im showing you some data cards i put together for the miniatures game battlegroup kursk. Each supplement provides the history, army lists and scenarios for each period, but in order to play any of these supplements you will need either the kursk book or the smaller, rulesonly book which is also. Battlegroup overlord beyond the beaches by warwick kinrade at. Several friends came over recently to throw some dice in anger while playing one of my favorites battlegroup. Battle of breville june 12th 1944 battlegroup overlord one of the three games run this month at the club was our first roll out of battlegroup overlord. They next focused on the later periods of the war with overlord and fall of the reich. I knew i wanted it in i have a considerable force myself, but it seemed too close to the infantry list, and i could always make it a pdf download at a later date.
This time in the form of a newspaper instead of a diary. Aug 18, 2016 several friends came over recently to throw some dice in anger while playing one of my favorites battlegroup. The official battlegroup ww2 wargame rules group public. I thought these rules would be a higher level than platoon which is why i hadnt looked into them. Such a doctrine provides for more effective procedures for use of battlegroup resources in tactical sea control. This books contains only army lists and scenarios for the battles in normandy. Just checked the website and the normandy book is a complete set of rules not just a supplement and is out at salute might be worth a look to do in 28mm though with just the 1 tiger. The latest supplement for the battlegroup world war two rules builds upon the previous overlord book to take the action beyond the initial landings on dday. Budapest is under siege and its garrison is fighting a desperate battle. Battlegroup overlord bo is the much anticipated second campaign volume to the battlegroup kursk wwii rules that were released last. Dave came over for our traditional friday night fight for a quick game of battlegroup. I chose panzergrenadiers and elliot took british airborne. Any and all battlegroup vets, i am looking for your help. Aug 18, 2017 the battlegroup builder points list looks like this.
In order to give the game a more normandy feel we pushed the table size down to 4ft by 4ft. Im going to buy a german headquarters, this can also command italians. Extensively researched background and comprehensive equipment data, including specialist. Contribute to moozaadbattlegroupforcebuilder development by creating an account on github. Press the download now button to download and install battlegroup army builder downloader. Battlegroup overlord beyond the beaches historical mini rules. Battlegroup ww2 tactical wargame part one introduction. Here we have two more bt members that returned to marsigor modelling shop, in the city of maia, to give another try at the battlegroup overlord wargames rules and exchange some friendly fire. Since coming back from historicon in july, the gang decided to put on a somewhat. Now that battlegroup overlord is out of print you can still get it as a pdf.
Pdf the largest wargame download store wargame vault. Cryx, cygnar, khador, protectorate of menoth and mercenary lists searforge commission, four star syndicate, magnus agenda, tallion charter and highborn covenant are supported. Battlegroup overlord plastic panzer addiction page 2. So have some spare 15mm ww2 minis that im going to play around with for the battlegroup overlord supplement, but which way do you think would be better to base them using these rules. Please note this is a battlegroup campaign supplement and a copy of the main ruleset and the battlegroup overlord campaign supplement are needed to refight the battle of the bulge. Here are some shot from our last game from a couple weeks ago. Battlegroup scales from platoon to company and larger so will be comparable. A not that well publicised but very useful resource for the battlegroup games is, a simple but very effective site tat allows you to put together a points based list of forces for your games. May 12, 20 yesterday i got my wwii collection out to try out the battlegroup rules that i picked up at salute. Sep 21, 2017 the top ten reasons why i play battlegroup ww2 rules. As to the topic, multibased infantry really will not make any difference to your game beyond a bit od buggering about as to wound tracking and what. Its on the same page as its part of the same army list. Battlegroup rulesets north star military figures 28mm metal miniatures for gamers and.
A quick look at the battlegroup overlord supplement for the battlegroup rules system. The official battlegroup ww2 wargame rules group public group. These rules were previously released as an integral part of the battlegroup kursk book, but iron fist and plastic soldier have perhaps recognised that not everyone would want to purchase a full book on the eastern front. Exiso gui makes easier to extract multiple iso with a queue list and a little ftp browser. This is a pdf copy of the primosole bridge historical map that was included. The scenario was a modified attackdefense, with 4 objectives. Battlegroup overlord bo is the much anticipated second campaign volume to the battlegroup kursk wwii rules that were released last year by ironfist publishing. Battlegroup ww2 scenario book a general overview of the war in hungary in 1945, viewed by the germans as their priority front line.
From the siege of budapest, through relief operations konrad i, ii and iii, to operation spring awakening and the large russian counteroffensive that would drive russian tanks all the way to vienna. Bgk features history, army lists and useful hobby guides to help you build up a fine collection of gaming figures and vehicles. A very modern tool for army construction was used and the final lists were these. Its a simple project and i think will add value to your game. Battlegroup historical rules for wwii visit for the. The latest supplement for the battlegroup world war two game is themed around the battle for tobruk in 194041 but also has some extra.
Online battle group kursk builder forum dakkadakka. This group serves as a resource for the player base of the battlegroup ww2 wargame series. Choose which nationality and army list youll be using from the dropdown menu in the topleft. Battlegroup overlord okay, okay, my hiatus from world war ii took a brief hiatus of its own last night, but dont think for a second that talavera isnt happening. Chock full of army lists, scenarios, background info and a mini campaign to refight d day and the battles for normandy 1944. Battlegroup historical rules for wwii visit for the history and stay. I can have 25% of my points as italian 187 points that might be a bit tight. Rapid fire is 21 article from miniature wargames with battlegames. Battle of breville june 12th 1944 battlegroup overlord. Army lists form a major part of the rules, some of the most comprehensive i have seen for world war two in a wargames supplement. Its on the same page as its part of the same army list, its not part of the motor platoon. Battlescribe is a fast and powerful army list creator for tabletop wargamers.
Battlegroup overlord battle report elliot and i decided to play 500 point meeting engagement with battlegroup overlord. To be able to create army lists, youll need to get data for the games you want to create lists for. Regarding the rules, i assume that i will need the battlegroup ruleset and the. Overlord beyond the beaches covers the period of expansion from the beachheads and the battles within the normandy region. Rules were battlegroup overlord as usual, setting normandy 1944 in the us sector as they run into a heavily defended town of germans. Battlegroup builder a not that well publicised but very useful resource for the battlegroup games is, a simple but very effective site tat allows you to put together a points based list of forces for your games. I know, its in, mainly because piers cried foul, but it was touch and go for a few days. Tmp psc battlegroup overlord now available on pdf topic. A place for new and veteran bg players to meet, show off their armies, discuss tactics and ask questions on. Battlegroup fall of the reich pdf only a supplement to the battlegroup gaming system covering the invasion of germany 1945 with four new army lists russian, british and american armored spearheads pitted againstdefenders of the reich ad hoc.
Battlegroup spring awakening visit for the history and. I knew i wanted it in i have a considerable force myself, but it seemed too close to the infantry list, and i could always make it a pdf. Your points limit and army selections are validated so you can see if youve made any mistakes, and the easy to read output will summarise your units profiles and. The red army has invaded and pushed the axis forces back west, driving them beyond the danube river.
The battlescribe data community creates and maintains data for a wide range of game systems. To save them the axis armies launched three relief operations. Please not that due to the weight of this item, we cannot ship for free overseas on our usual offer, a surcharge will therefore be incurred at checkout. Often based on contributions from a coalition of member states, each of the eighteen battlegroups consists of a battalionsized force 1,500 troops reinforced with combat support elements. This is the army list booklet i made for the uk 40k gt 2000. It has a bit more crunch to it than fow assuming v4 is similar to v3, a novel break system that really adds to the fun and i think generally its much more enjoyable. Firstly, battlegroup overlord is the same size and format as battlegroup kursk, another weighty tome filled to the brim yet again. Blitzkrieg contains army lists, vehicle data and special rules for the first two years ofthe. Forum for the discussion of battlegroup wargame rules plus battle reports and pictures of your armies. When paired up against an amphibious assault force, the two lists. Jan 01, 2014 battlegroup fall of the reich fotr is the third volume of the battlegroup kursk wwii rules that were released in 2012 by iron fist publishing.
Was in a rush and having too much fun that i didnt take many pictures. The top ten reasons why i play battlegroup ww2 rules. Battlegroup rulesets north star military figures 28mm metal miniatures for gamers and collectors. This website uses cookies to personalise content and advertising, and to analyse our traffic. The army lists are very much the antithesis of the power gamer friendly ones you see in some. The units br value and point cost is displayed in the topright of the unit box. Join us by filling out a tiny 3 field form and you will get your own, free, dakka user account which gives a good range of benefits to you. The book comes with a handful of scenarios depicting typical engagements you might see, from patrols to withdrawing actions. As you might expect, battlegroup fall of the reich looks at the last months of the war, as the allies marched into germany on both the eastern and western fronts. Battlegroup is a set of world war ii miniatures rules published by ironfist publishing, a small independent publisher, which are available through plastic soldier company in the uk. There were four players on a 12x5ft table, each taking 500 points. Battlegroup is designed to give the feel of modern combat, taking into account all the latest technologies being fielded, yet still remain an enjoyable game. Michael, chris, charles and i are bg veterans, but colin and eddie were rookies, albeit rookies with plenty of wargaming experience.
Free online battle group overlord roster creator released. It is perhaps the book that many were expecting to see first, as 1944 western europe appears to be the most popular part of world war ii amongst gamers. Bgk features history, army lists and useful hobby guides to help you build up a fine collection of kurak figures and vehicles. Battlegroup quickly became a favorite system with its high fun factor and plethora of historical options. Army kurks, vehicle data and special rules for the beginning of the war on the eastern front, it just seems a bit of an odd match in how the rules are presented. The last thing any allied army wants an axis player to get lucky with is a pak yeah i wish it was more available indeed figures can be a dreadfully intimidating task to begin. Battlegroup kursk pdf items 1 14 of 14 battlegroup overlord normandy supplement. An eu battlegroup eu bg is a military unit adhering to the common security and defence policy csdp of the european union eu. With the new style of army lists and includes options added by pdf. More thoughts about battlegroup overlord devon wargames. By continuing to use this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Overlord beyond the beaches supplement a 6 page softback reprint of the beyond the beaches section of the original overlord campaign supplement.
It allows you to quickly and easily create army lists for a large range of game systems and armies. A battlegroup is formed around an infantry battalion or armoured regiment, which is usually commanded by a lieutenant colonel. Thirteen detailed army lists including german panzer, eratz panzer, falschirmjaeger, us and british armoured, infantry and airborne divisions. Battlegroup fall of the reich pdf supplement to the battlegroup gaming system covering the invasion of germany primarily but not exclusively designed for 20mm and 15mm. Battlegroup overlord not available see battlegroup overlord.
Battlegroup overlord is finally complete and on sale, so i can finally relax. Battlegroup ww2 spring awakening and hungary campaign supplement. British army formations battlegroups and company groups. We are eagerly awaiting battlegroup spring awaking here. These rules are ideal for quick battles, competitions, campaign games or even for new players to learn about modern warfare. Tiger hobbies limited have for sale a plastic soldier company battlegroup overlord rule book for 15mm and 20mm gamesthis is a large a4 size book with over 240 pages and many colour prints and fantastic information the first stand alone supplement for the battlegroup game system, covering amphibious and airborne operations on d day and the battles inland to the westwall of germany. More thoughts about battlegroup overlord devon wargames group.