Sunday, March 22, 2020

Platoon Forward! - Stickler's Platoon - A Solo Campaign.

In the absence of creating a Dowding table with plotters all over 6 foot away from one another it looks like it will be solo gaming for quite a while.


Following on from my earlier post, I pulled together a sample formation from within the Bolt Action rule book and blended it with elements of Platoon Forward. The Platoon Forward rules contain a number of character traits which can influence your commanders in the field.

The formation represents a rag tag force of regulars looking to stem the Soviet advance on Berlin.

Stickler's Platoon 
18th Panzer Grenadier Division - 952 Pts.



Platoon Headquarters
First Lieutenant - Felix Stickler
From a long line of Bavarian Officer stock, Stickler is naturally optimistic (+1) and even now believes the Reich will prevail, Stickler has a liking for the bottle which can make him somewhat of a loose cannon.
Armed with an SMG he is accompanied by 2 Rifle armed men.
Kubelwagon
95 pts.



1st Squad
Sergeant Albert Breshan  (SMG)
A cocky fella with a strong belief in god he leads the first squad/
11 men including an MG34 Team - 4 PZ Frsts.
1 SDKFZ 251/1
247 Pts



2nd Squad
Sergeant Larrs Kapp  (SMG)
Course always willing to share a rude story or to, popular with his men he lives for the moment.
11 men including an MG34 Team - 4 Pz Frsts.
1 SDKFZ 251
247 Pts



Support Elements
1 Lorry as transport - 39 Pts



1 Sniper Team - Veteran
2 men
65 Pts

1 MMG Team
MG42
50Pts

1 Medium Mortar + Spotter
3 Crew
60 Pts



1 Pak 40 AT Gun
4 Crew
Lorry Tow
149 Pts

Orders have come through from the higher ups.
The Soviets are breaking through and Stickler is ordered to counter attack and drive the invaders back. He summons his squad leaders and sets out his plan.....

7 comments:

  1. Lovely looking figures Stu and eagerly await the first AAR.

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    1. Should be up tonight Steve, a good run through last night :-)

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  2. Looking forward to following your solo adventures Stu....

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    1. Stay tuned, I will include all the mechanics as well.

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  3. Good stuff Stu looking forward to the action👍

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    1. Got to say it worked well, even managed to not peek in the bag :-)
      Cheers
      Stu

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  4. Hey Stu, good post!
    I'll watch this as I have both the Platoon Forward and At The Sharp End campaign system rules so will be goo to see Platoon Forward in action!

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