Flames of War - Katyusha Rocket Battalion

The rockets of the Guards Katyusha rocket batteries have inflicted terrible losses, both physical and mental, upon the German army. But now with the full fury of the Red Army bearing down on the fascist defenders, the Katyusha will break the enemy’s means and will to fight! The BM-13 rocket launchers, nicknamed “Stalin’s Organs” by the Germans, first saw use in 1941 with a mere forty launchers being used against the German invasion. The Katyusha was well received and cheap to manufacture, so the Red Army ordered more. By the end of 1941, there were eight regiments, 35 independent battalions, and two independent batteries in service, holding a total of 554 launchers. By the end of the war, the Soviets operated 518 batteries of Katyusha rocket launchers. In Flames Of War The Katyusha Battery can support any Late-war Soviet force from Ostfront, Festung Europa, Stalin’s Onslaught, and other eastern front Soviet army. They deliver massive, quick bombardments and keep the enemy pinned in place for your troops to clear out with ease. While not tremendously effective against armoured targets, the Katyusha is ideal for digging troops out of their holes, pinning them down and preparing the way for your main assault. The box comes with four individually sculpted BM-13 Katyusha launchers with loading crews, a Command Rifle Team, an Observer Rifle Team and a truck. In Stalin's Onslaught, we have introduced a new special rule to help Katyusha launchers deliver the pain! Special Rule: Devastating Bombardment An Artillery Bombardment fired by nine or more weapons uses a double-width Artillery Template to determine which teams can be hit and rerolls failed To Hit rolls. An Artillery Bombardment fired by fourteen or more weapons, uses a template 12”/30cm square to determine which teams are hit and rerolls failed To Hit rolls. Deployment ML: Can be deployed at the mid/late stage of war About Flames of War: Flames of War is a tactical miniature wargame produced by Battlefront Miniatures. Re-create the tension and excitement of real battles using a vast array of elements including infantry, tanks, artillery, terrain and aircraft. The models are intensely researched by the Flames of War team and they are committed to producing the most detailed range of WWII models available. The models are made from either polyester resin or cast metal to give both robustness and sharp details. Flames of War is popular with WWII experts and novices alike as the Flames of War rulebook gives all the information you need to enjoy the game, from assembly and painting instructions to historical background information, game rules and scenarios. There are many scenarios you can follow, whether it’s an all-out battle or highly tactical objective taking missions. You can battle it out against a single opponent or team up with friends to form groups.