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1943
BATTALION LEVEL GROUND COMBAT FOR WWII



 

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These rules are suitable for use with all standard miniature wargaming figures, and include all text and combat charts needed for game play. The rules are completely free and no purchases are required. Prospective beginners who want to learn more about miniature wargaming will enjoy reading Miniature Wargaming 101, a short primer we wrote to help get you oriented.

The beta version of 1943 v4.5 is now available for play on the beta test page.



playing tools
Rules | Introduction · Movement · Firing · Morale · Assault · Artillery

Changes - A list of changes and updates which have been made to 1943 since its creation.

Standard Setup Page - A reference guide for setting up games and scenarios.
Combat Charts | We recommend that you read our guide to printing combat charts, which gives the set-up parameters for you to best print out our charts. All ranges in the 1943 rules text are indicated in yards, but all ranges shown on the combat charts are converted to inches for game play in the corresponding scale.
Large scale Side 1 and Side 2
Medium scale Side 1 and Side 2
Small scale Side 1 and Side 2
Artillery Request Sheet. All scales.

game support
Infantry Units and Formations | A basic list of units for the 1943 rules, from small company and "detachment" level units to regimental and divisional organizations. Includes number and types of bases, machine guns, artillery and other troop types needed for game play.
American · Commonwealth · French · German · Italian · Japanese · Russian

Armored Units and Formations | A basic list of units for the 1943 rules, from company to divisional level organizations. Includes number and types of tank units, bases and assigned equipment.
American · Commonwealth · French · German · Italian · Japanese · Russian

Tank and Vehicle Values | Vehicle statistics for game play, including speed, size, weapons and protection values.
American · Commonwealth · French · German · Italian · Japanese · Russian
 
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