Bolt Action - A Gentleman's War (2025)
A Gentleman’s War drops you straight into the heat of the Western Desert campaign of WWII, pitting Britain’s famed 8th Army against Rommel’s Afrika Korps. Designed for two players, this box set is the perfect entry point into Bolt Action or a great way for veterans to start fresh forces with updated third edition rules.
About the Setting
The Western Desert was a harsh, unforgiving battlefield where mobility, armoured cars, and fast-moving infantry engagements defined the conflict. This set recreates that theatre, giving you historically themed British and German forces with the right mix of infantry and vehicles to capture the flavor of desert warfare.
About the Models
The set contains:
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12 British 8th Army plastic infantry
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12 German Afrika Korps plastic infantry
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1 Humber Mk II/IV armoured car (British)
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1 Sd.Kfz. 222/223 armoured car (German)
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MDF ruined North African house and additional terrain
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A double-sided play mat
Also included are all the essentials: order dice, pin markers, templates, six-sided dice, quick-reference sheets, and a Bolt Action: Third Edition A5 rulebook (with downloadable Field Manual).
Why Choose A Gentleman’s War?
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Complete Starter Experience: Everything you need to start playing Bolt Action in one box.
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Two Distinct Armies: British 8th Army and Afrika Korps – perfect for two-player battles.
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Terrain & Mat Included: Get straight to the table with scenery and play area ready to go.
Contents:
- 12 hard plastic 28mm British 8th Army infantrymen
- 12 hard plastic 28mm Afrika Korps infantrymen
- 1 hard plastic 1/56 scale Humber MkII/IV armoured car
- 1 hard plastic 1/56 scale Sd.Kfz. 222/223 armoured car
- Bolt Action: Third Edition A5 rulebook
- Assembly guides
- Ruined North African house MDF terrain
- Bolt Action Order dice
- Dice bag
- Double-sided gaming mat
- Plastic pin markers and templates
- 10 Six-sided dice
Please Note:
- Miniatures are supplied unpainted, and some assembly may be required.
