Flames of War American Easy Company – 25th Anniversary
Celebrate 25 years of Flames of War with the American Easy Company – 25th Anniversary set, bringing one of the most famous American airborne units of the Second World War to your tabletop.
Easy Company, part of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, fought through some of the most significant campaigns in the European theatre. From the airborne landings associated with D-Day through the fighting in the Netherlands and the Battle of the Bulge, the unit became one of the best-known formations of the US airborne forces.
Created as part of the Flames of War 25th Anniversary range, this set is an excellent addition for American players, historical wargamers, and collectors looking to commemorate the history of the game.
Features
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Official Flames of War miniature set
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Special 25th Anniversary release
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Features American Easy Company
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Represents US Airborne forces
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Part of the 101st Airborne Division
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Ideal for World War II American armies
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Excellent for historical scenarios
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Great for Flames of War collectors
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Suitable for gaming, painting, and display
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Commemorates 25 years of Flames of War
Easy Company
Easy Company served as part of the 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division.
Like other American paratroopers, its soldiers were trained to deploy behind enemy lines and continue fighting even when isolated from conventional ground forces.
Their campaigns would take them across Western Europe and establish the company as one of the most recognizable American units of the war.
US Airborne Forces
American paratroopers were expected to operate aggressively and independently.
Dropped into hostile territory, airborne troops could find themselves scattered and forced to regroup while already surrounded by enemy forces.
On the tabletop, an Easy Company-themed force provides an excellent foundation for recreating battles involving determined American infantry operating under difficult conditions.
D-Day & Normandy
Easy Company participated in the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944.
American airborne forces were dropped behind the beaches to secure important positions, disrupt German responses, and support the forces landing along the coast.
Use the miniatures to create scenarios involving:
Operation Market Garden
The 101st Airborne Division later participated in Operation Market Garden in the Netherlands.
Airborne troops were tasked with securing important routes and objectives as Allied ground forces attempted to advance through the region.
An Easy Company collection can therefore be used across multiple Late War campaigns rather than being restricted to Normandy.
Battle of the Bulge
Easy Company also fought during the Battle of the Bulge, including the defense around Bastogne.
Winter battles provide a very different setting for an American airborne force and create opportunities for snow-covered terrain, defensive scenarios, and winter-themed armies.
25th Anniversary Release
This set commemorates the 25th Anniversary of Flames of War.
It's particularly appealing for:
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Longtime Flames of War players
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American army collectors
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Historical miniature painters
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World War II enthusiasts
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Airborne army players
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Anniversary product collectors
Add it to an established American force or use it as the foundation for a themed Easy Company collection.
Excellent Painting Project
American airborne troops provide plenty of opportunities for historical painting and basing.
Try techniques for:
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US airborne uniforms
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Webbing and equipment
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Helmets
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Weapons
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Unit markings
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Mud and dust
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Normandy vegetation
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Dutch countryside
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Winter basing
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Battle-worn equipment
The unit can be based to represent a specific campaign or kept more neutral for use across multiple battles.
Product Information
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Game: Flames of War
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Nation: United States
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Unit: Easy Company
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Formation: 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment
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Division: 101st Airborne Division
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Era: World War II
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Edition: 25th Anniversary
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Product Type: Miniature Unit Set / Anniversary Release
