Interesting that a Remount 2+, which, as per “Patton precedent”, is not something to be dismissed that quickly). The Ram tanks are introduced as an alternative to Sherman (same price, 6pdr instead of 75mm, which is at best an OK trade-off… but there are less options in the formation. The Churchill remains pretty much the same as D-Day, with the notable inclusion of being able to make all Churchill units Fearless (the addition of an awkward single independent Panther is, well, instantly forgettable). The Sherman tanks got a boost too with access to more Fireflies with better anti-tank, as well as having an option for artillery platforms (also with an option to get angry Sherman 76mm (Poland Division)). Same “speedy” pattern, more punch/armour – what is not to like! The Cromwell tanks line got expanded to include its familial cousins the Challenger and Comet.
Increased armour, increased anti-tank, easier access to artillery, troops that have/can get better motivation … the Brits sure wanted the war to be over ASAP! Playing this book straight off the shelf, British players will notice their forces from late 1944 – early 1945 are tougher, leaner and meaner. The Brits didn’t need to wait for their Bulge book to be competitive: they are already and some would argue they were top of the food chain the apex predator. This is mainly due to improved access to AT13+ to deal with medium and heavy tanks something sorely lacking with D-Day and Fortress Europe). Bulge US was a much need expansion to their forces to get the US Faction up to where I consider it competitive in Late War. The British book and US book releases do differ though. We also got new toys to play with (Comet, Challenger, Rams, Land Mattress, Matador AC, Staghound, more Paratroops), as well as different builds with AT15, Artillery, and “Assaulting Troops”… We got back our “old favourites” (or not…) with Sherman, Cromwell, Churchill, Armoured Cars/Carriers, Tank Destroyers, Artillery/AT/AA Guns (including SP), Infantry (Regular, Motor and Paras), Typhoon, and Engineers Tanks. New toys, same gameplay ? What’s new for the British ?įirst of all, let me say that this book is pretty much in line with what Bulge US did for competitive lists compared to D-Day US.
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