Flames of War Hit the Beach-Complete World War II Starter Set

The Flames of War Hit The Beach-Complete World War II Starter Set gives you an excellent visual ride with its high-definition video quality. With a thunderous crash, another shell smashes into the wall above you, showering your trench with rubble. When you look around, your entire position resembles a cauldron of fire with every roof ablaze, black smoke billowing into the night sky. As the echo of the blast dies away, the crack of rifle fire breaks out, and an ominous clanking and rumbling. Suddenly, out of the flames roars a Tiger tank leaping from your trench as you run forwards. ‘Bazooka, Bazooka, now.’ Even as the din swallows your shouting, you see a trooper leveling his rocket launcher at the great beast’s tracks. It may not be enough. You are in command now and you need to take control. The Sherman Tank (75mm)The M4 Medium Tank best known by the nickname ‘Sherman’ given to it by the British is the most famous American tank. It is operated in large numbers by the US and their allies across all theatres. Over the course of the war there were numerous variants, changing the engine and suspension, adding more armor and bigger guns, but all with the same tall, solid shape. The M4A1 model, recognizable by its distinctive rounded single-piece cast upper hull, was the first Sherman variant to enter combat with the US armored forces. The Sherman Tank (76mm)When the German Panther hit the battlefield in 1943, American engineers designed a new turret for the Sherman mounting a more powerful 76mm gun. This weapon has increased firepower against enemy tanks, giving tank formations a way to crack the front armor of Germany's heavier tanks. While redesigning the turret they added more armor protection as well as better ammo storage bins to stop ammo fires. The Parachute Rifle PlatoonAll company commanders take pride in their units, but parachute company commanders take that even further. They expect more from their men and in return the officers are willing to give everything for the company. The paratroopers are all volunteers. The training is harsh and thorough, and those who pass the rigorous schedule will earn their wings and become a part of an elite fighting force. The training involves mastering battlefield tactics and close-combat techniques. Each soldier is expected to act with initiative and cunning. Panzer IVThe Panzer IV is an old design now, but still a match for any Allied tank with its good armor and excellent 7.5cm KwK40 gun. Panzer commanders must utilize cover and concealment at all times to keep their edge in battle. The manoeuvre and fire helps them to outwit the enemy’s best-laid plans.7.5 CM At GunNo anti-tank gun earned its reputation more than the venerable 7.5cm PaK40. These guns started to arrive in large numbers on the front by the start of 1944, and were beginning to outnumber the 5cm guns in divisional tank-hunter companies. Panzergrenadier PlatoonUnlike the Panzer Lehr Division, most panzer divisions only had half (or less) of their infantry mounted in half-tracks. The rest of the panzergrenadier battalions were motorized. Their trucks allowed them to move across France to Normandy far quicker than the infantry divisions marching on foot. Once there, they fought on foot. The motorized panzergrenadier battalions had much more firepower than the rifle battalions of the infantry divisions, allowing them to launch attacks and counterattacks without the need to wait for outside support. When they had panzers and artillery attached, they were difficult to stop without a layered defense in depth.