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Too Fat Lardies Chain of Command: Blitzkrieg 1940

About Chain of Command: Blitzkrieg 1940:

Chain of Command: Blitzkrieg 1940 is a supplement for Too Fat Lardies' Chain of Command that dives into the early years of World War II, specifically the Blitzkrieg campaigns of 1940. This expansion brings players into the heart of rapid, mechanized warfare that characterized Germany’s invasion of France and the Low Countries. With detailed force lists, scenarios, and campaign options tailored to the equipment, tactics, and combat styles of the time, Blitzkrieg 1940 allows players to recreate iconic battles of this period with historical accuracy.

This supplement includes force lists for German, French, British, and Belgian armies, reflecting the distinctive weapons, vehicles, and formations used in early WWII. Scenarios and campaign suggestions allow for battles that capture the flavor of the Blitzkrieg, with a focus on mechanized units, fast-paced assaults, and coordinated infantry and armor tactics.

Key Features:

• Detailed 1940 Force Lists: Includes historical platoon and support options for German, French, British, and Belgian forces, each with unique early-war weaponry and vehicles.
• Historical Scenarios and Campaign Options: Focused on the Blitzkrieg tactics of rapid assault and mobile warfare, enabling players to recreate the dynamics of early WWII.
• Mechanized and Combined Arms Combat: Emphasizes the use of tanks, light vehicles, and infantry support to mirror the mobility and strategy of 1940 battles.
• Authentic Equipment and Tactics: Reflects the strengths and weaknesses of early WWII technology and unit organization, including early tanks, machine guns, and anti-tank weapons.
• Campaign Rules Integration: Works seamlessly with the “At the Sharp End” campaign supplement, allowing players to link battles into larger campaign narratives.

Why Choose Chain of Command: Blitzkrieg 1940?

• Perfect for Early WWII Enthusiasts: This supplement is a must for players interested in the 1940 campaigns, providing in-depth historical details and tailored force lists.
• Immersive Blitzkrieg Scenarios: The scenarios bring the tactics and fast-paced action of early WWII to the tabletop, capturing the dynamic warfare of the era.
• Versatile for Different Forces: With support for multiple armies, players can experience a range of battles and match-ups reflective of the early war period.
• Enhances Chain of Command Gameplay: Builds on the core Chain of Command rules with additional depth for fans of the series, expanding the scope of historical play.
• Historically Accurate and Engaging: True to Too Fat Lardies' reputation, this supplement offers a well-researched and engaging experience that brings early WWII skirmishes to life.

The Too Fat Lardies Chain of Command: Blitzkrieg 1940 supplement is ideal for players who want to explore the pivotal early years of WWII, with all the tactical variety and intensity of the Blitzkrieg campaigns. Whether you're a WWII history enthusiast or a Chain of Command fan, this expansion brings rich historical detail and fast-paced, immersive scenarios to your tabletop.

This 124 page handbook provides a comprehensive coverage of the campaign in France and the Low Countries in 1940.  Included is an historical account of the campaign in the West, as well as whole raft of new rules to cover the events of that summer.  New theatre specific rules include Assault boats and river crossings, parachute drops, glider landings, bicycles, horse mounted troops and motorcycles.  We have several new armour classifications for tanks with small turrets, vehicles lacking of radios and unreliable vehicles.  Fancy blowing up a section of the Maginot Line?  Well, you can with our new rules on fortifications and demolitions as well as looking at Francs Tireurs, ‘Shabby Nazi Tricks’ in the form of Brandenburg Commandos, Civilians, Stuka attacks and even the odd drinks cabinet being rolled out to stiffen the stiffest of upper lips.

Biggest of all is the truly massive section on Army lists.  Here we wanted to provide a really comprehensive guide to the period and in doing so we went right back to the book, or more specifically the manuals that the armies of the period issued to their troops.  The French Tableau d’Effectifs de Guerre, the German KsTN lists, the Dutch Handboek vor den Soldat and Officier series and many others issued throughout the 1930s and up to 1940.  These manuals tell us not just how troops were organised, but how their training prepared them for war and their doctrines.  This has allowed us to produce not just Army Lists but introduce national characteristics which make each nation unique in the way they fight.

Belgium

Line Infantry
Reserve infantry
Infantry scouts
Chasseur Ardennais
Frontier Cyclists
Motorised Cavalry
Motorcycle Cavalry

The Netherlands
Line Infantry
Reserve Infantry
Mounted Cavalry
Border Infantry
Bicycle troops
Motorcycle troops
Airfield Defence forces
Marines

France

First Line Infantry
Reserve Infantry
Chasseurs
Groupe Franc
Reconnaissance Motorcycle Fusiliers
Reconnaissance Cavalry
Motorised Infantry
Dragon Portes
Mounted Cavalry
Chasseur Portes
Colonial Troops
Mountain Troops
Ski Scouts
Light DIvision Infantry
Groupe Franc Motorise de Cavalerie

British

1939 Regulation Platoon
1940 Regulation Platoon
Motor Infantry
Motorcycle infantry
Line of Communication troops
Searchlight Troops

Germany

1^st Wave infantry
2^nd Wave infantry
3^rd Wave infantry
5^th Wave infantry
7^th Wave Infantry
Static infantry
Pioneers
Motorised Infantry
Motorcycle Reconnaissance
Schutzen Type 1
Schutzen Type 2
SS Totenkopf
SS Verfungs and Leibstandarte
SS Motorcycle platoon
SS Aufklarungs motorcycle platoon
Fallschirmjager Type 1
Fallschirmjager Type 2
Luftlande Glider platoon
Gebirgsjager

Italy

Infantry
Blackshirt troops
Alpini

Alongside these lists we have nearly fifty support option lists giving support choices for a huge number of unit types, so if you have a motorcycle reconnaissance platoon you can select support from the different divisions which fielded that unit type.  All in all, the gamer can choose an incredible range of interesting and varied troops types and then  choose supports from friendly forces and allies for forces of almost limitless variety.  But that’s not all.  Each nation has a full Arsenal list for weapons and AFVs as well as comprehensive notes to cover their support options.

Finally, we have five new scenarios types, Going with a Bang, Strike from Above, Swift to Support, Hasty Defense and Blitzkrieg to bring the 1940 campaigns to life.  All in all, a huge addition to your Chain of Command library.