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2007/12/21 08:37:45
Subject: LW British Armoured Division - 1,500 pts.
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Lieutenant General
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My first list, based on the British 11th Armoured Division.
11th Armoured Division 'The Black Bulls'
Company HQ @ 135 Pts
2 Sherman V
Armoured Platoon @ 285 Pts
3 Sherman V
1 Firefly VC w/ 0.5" AA MG
Armoured Platoon @ 285 Pts
3 Sherman V
1 Firefly VC w/ 0.5" AA MG
Armoured Platoon @ 285 Pts
3 Sherman V
1 Firefly VC w/ 0.5" AA MG
Anti-tank Platoon (SP), Royal Artillery @ 260 Pts
4 M10C 17pdr SP 'Achilles'
Field Battery, Royal Artillery @ 130 Pts
1 HQ Troop
1 Staff team
1 Jeep
1 Sherman OP
2 Sexton
Motor Platoon @ 120 Pts
1 HQ Section
1 PIAT team
1 Light mortar team
1 M5 half-track
3 Motor Squad
3 M5 half-track
Total List Cost: 1,500 pts.
Also a quick question on my choice of which list to use. I really like the look of the Cromwell over the Sherman but I want my first force to be a fairly well-rounded force. Which would be a better force for a starter, this one or a similar one using the Armoured Squadron from the Villers Bocage book? Any comment would be greatly appreciated.
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2007/12/21 08:38:38
'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim |
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2008/02/11 16:35:32
Subject: LW British Armoured Division - 1,500 pts.
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Fixture of Dakka
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Cromwells are fast. This gives them an advantage over Shermans.
Firefly tanks are really needed in late war, the Germans can and will rip you a new one if you don't have some imo.
Either is a decent starter force.
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2008/02/16 05:13:03
Subject: Re:LW British Armoured Division - 1,500 pts.
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Lieutenant General
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Thanks for the feedback. After two months I was beginning to wonder if anyone was going to reply Anyway, with the help of the guys over on Battlefront's forums I've made the following changes.
11th Armoured Division 'The Black Bulls'
Company HQ @ 145 Pts
2 Sherman V
1 Sherman ARV
Armoured Platoon @ 285 Pts
3 Sherman V
1 Firefly VC w/ 0.5" AA MG
Armoured Platoon @ 285 Pts
3 Sherman V
1 Firefly VC w/ 0.5" AA MG
Armoured Platoon @ 285 Pts
3 Sherman V
1 Firefly VC w/ 0.5" AA MG
Recce Patrol @ 160 Pts
3 Stuart V w/ 0.5" AA MG
Field Battery, Royal Artillery @ 220 Pts
1 HQ Troop
1 Staff team
1 White Scout Car
1 Sherman OP
4 Sexton
Motor Platoon @ 120 Pts
1 HQ Section
1 PIAT team
1 Light mortar team
1 M5 half-track
3 Motor Squad
3 M5 half-track
Total List Cost: 1,500 pts.
I'm still considering whether or not to use any of the options they've presented for the British 11th Armoured Division.
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'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim |
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2008/03/03 01:05:52
Subject: LW British Armoured Division - 1,500 pts.
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Fixture of Dakka
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Well, it looks fine to me.
What options for 11th armoured were you considering?
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2008/03/05 06:08:27
Subject: Re:LW British Armoured Division - 1,500 pts.
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The Main Man
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I would be more likely to go with Cromwells, but that's just personal preference and as long as you have Fireflies, you're pretty much covering your bases. Including infantry is a great idea, and the artillery should help too. You've also got recon, so pretty much all your bases are covered, except anti-aircraft (which isn't always an issue). This list looks pretty solid to me.
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2008/03/05 06:55:30
Subject: LW British Armoured Division - 1,500 pts.
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Lieutenant General
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Well, I'm committed to the Shermans since I picked up a box of them at Yotta a couple of weeks ago And I have decided to use the optional 11th AD rules after all. It will allow me to field a 1,500 point force sooner, even if it is somewhat smaller.
11th Armoured Division 'The Black Bulls'
Company HQ @ 255 Pts
2 Sherman V
1 Crusader AA
Armoured Platoon @ 375 Pts
3 Sherman V
1 Firefly VC w/ 0.5" AA MG
Armoured Platoon @ 375 Pts
3 Sherman V
1 Firefly VC w/ 0.5" AA MG
Recce Patrol @ 155 Pts
3 Stuart V w/ 0.5" AA MG
Field Battery, Royal Artillery @ 215 Pts
1 HQ Troop
1 Staff team
1 Jeep
1 Sherman OP
4 Sexton
Motor Platoon @ 120 Pts
1 HQ Section
1 PIAT team
1 Light mortar team
1 M5 half-track
3 Motor Squad
3 M5 half-track
Total List Cost: 1,495 pts.
I can always use this army as a base for either the 7th AD from Villers Bocage or 2nd Welsh Guards (Armoured Recce Squadron from Festung Europa). Most likely what I'll do is start on a MW British Light Armoured Squadron that I've drawn up a list for (12 Crusaders, 3 Grants, 6 trucked Motor Platoons and a Hurricane flight).
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2008/03/05 06:59:29
'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim |
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2008/03/05 14:41:16
Subject: Re:LW British Armoured Division - 1,500 pts.
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The Main Man
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Just a heads up, I think a Late War 600 point tournament is in the works at Yotta. No date set as of yet though.
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2008/03/05 15:29:31
Subject: LW British Armoured Division - 1,500 pts.
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Lieutenant General
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Yep. I lurk on Yotta's boards, but I won't be ready for the tourney.
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'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim |
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