On May 12th, 1940, General Gamelin has given the Cavalry Corps the mission to execute a delaying battle, somewhere between Gembloux and, to prevent the enemy from reaching the Gembloux area until the eighth day of an invasion and to allow the 1st Army sufficient time to dig in. The Cavalry Corps had included the 3e DLM, recently constituted on 1 February, manned with reservists and still insufficiently trained. Nevertheless, still considered this force sufficient to either contest a river-crossing at Maastricht, or wage a maneuver battle or, as a third alternative, defend an improvised line. What follows next is the first clash between German and French armor doctrine and equipment.
On May 12th, 1940, General Gamelin has given the Cavalry Corps the mission to execute a delaying battle, somewhere between Gembloux and, to prevent the enemy from reaching the Gembloux area until the eighth day of an invasion and to allow the 1st Army sufficient time to dig in. The Cavalry Corps had included the 3e DLM, recently constituted on 1 February, manned with reservists and still insufficiently trained. Nevertheless, still considered this force sufficient to either contest a river-crossing at Maastricht, or wage a maneuver battle or, as a third alternative, defend an improvised line. What follows next is the first clash between German and French armor doctrine and equipment.
The Mobile Infantry, encased in their Power Armor, drop in a hot landing to secure a research facility. Starship Troopers - the book. These bugs have blasters!
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The Mobile Infantry, encased in their Power Armor, drop in a hot landing to secure a research facility. The bugs have been active in this sector but so far no sign of them. Starship Troopers - the book. These bugs have blasters!
The Mobile Infantry, encased in their Power Armor, drop in a hot landing to secure a research facility. Starship Troopers - the book. These bugs have blasters!
Description:
The Mobile Infantry, encased in their Power Armor, drop in a hot landing to secure a research facility. The bugs have been active in this sector but so far no sign of them. Starship Troopers - the book. These bugs have blasters!
WW II, Operation Torch, the invasion of North Africa has begun. American forces have landed near the Moroccan port city of Safi. Moving inland, they encounter French defenders choosing to fight.
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World War II, Operation Torch, the invasion of North Africa has begun. American forces have landed near the Moroccan port city of Safi and head inland. French forces in this area choose to fight and move against the invaders.
WW2 micro-armor in the western desert, April 1943.
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After the Mareth Line in southern Tunisia had been outflanked by the "left-hook" attack through the Tebaga Gap, Axis forces had managed to avoid being trapped and had withdrawn to the Wadi Akarit, north of Gabès. This position had been identified long before by Erwin Rommel as a preferred defensive position; he had unsuccessfully argued with his superiors for a controlled withdrawal to it immediately after the Second Battle of El Alamein. He argued that it was the best opportunity for his forces to hold off the Eighth Army and thus prolong Axis presence in Africa.
WW2 micro-armor in the western desert, April 1943.
Description:
After the Mareth Line in southern Tunisia had been outflanked by the "left-hook" attack through the Tebaga Gap, Axis forces had managed to avoid being trapped and had withdrawn to the Wadi Akarit, north of Gabès. This position had been identified long before by Erwin Rommel as a preferred defensive position; he had unsuccessfully argued with his superiors for a controlled withdrawal to it immediately after the Second Battle of El Alamein. He argued that it was the best opportunity for his forces to hold off the Eighth Army and thus prolong Axis presence in Africa.
WWII North Africa late 1940. British and Italian forces fight across the desert landscape. Any movement on the desert raises telltale dust for all to see. You can see them coming but who are they?
WWII North Africa late 1940. British and Italian forces fight across the desert landscape. Any movement on the desert raises telltale dust for all to see. You can see them coming but who are they?
German recon has discovered a weak point in the US lines near St. Lo. Elements of Panzer Lehr have been held in reserve. Finally, the Germans would be able to attack with their armor. 15mm scale.