Recent news
Operations and Objectives
We have added a hex map to the Operations and Objectives part of our Downloads page as well as a Historical Campaign based on the breakout of Canadian troops from Juno beach. Click on the link in the title to go to the downloads page.
Great Escape Games on tour.
Below is an updated list of the events that we will be attending in the first part of this year. We have included all the events that we have confirmed a place at and will update the list as and when we add more. Why not come along to one in your area and have a chat?
| Date | Event | Location | Contact | Sat-Sun March 13th- 14th | Maelstrom Games (RoE Tournament) | Mansfield | Website |
| Saturday March 27th | Firestorm (Demo Games) | Cardiff | Website | Sat-Sun April 17th-18th | Triples | Sheffield | Website |
| Saturday April 24th | Salute | London | Website |
Operations and Objectives
To support the release of Operations and Objectives we have added several files to the Download section. These include a quick reference sheet, the complete set of Fortunes of War cards and a conversion sheet to allow Warhammer Ancient Battles gamers to use the system for their games. The WAB conversion sheet is the first of many that we will be providing as free downloads to allow gamers of other systems to use the campaign rules. Follow the link in the title to go to the downloads page.
The Operations and Objectives book is now availiable from our online store, follow the link below or click on the thumbnail on the right.
Operations and Objectives
We will be releasing our third book very soon, Operations and Objectives, this sourcebook allows players to introduce a strategic level to their WWII gaming. Taking control of company sized formations on the campaign map, sides compete to accomplish objectives set by the upper echelons of their commands.
Follow the link in the title to go to the Book Overview page where you can have a more detailed look at the book.
Poland Campaign 1939. Soviet OOB
We have just uploaded the third of our Poland Campaign Orders of Battle to the Downloads section of our website. This OOB gives details of a Soviet Infantry platoon. Click on the title above to go to the Poland Campaign Orders of Battle Page.
Errata Sheet
We have updated our errata sheet. This update includes clarification for Discipline tests and Fallback options. It also includes new rules for Reserves, Flame Throwers, Smoke and Vehicles Falling Back. Click on the title above to go to the Errata page.
Battle for the Bridgehead - Beyond Omaha
The PDF is now availiable from our online store, click on the following LINK to go to the store.
We have just finished our first scenario book, Battle for the Bridgehead - Beyond Omaha. The Beyond Omaha campaign follows the first hours and days of the 2nd and 5th Ranger Battalion’s and 29th Infantry Division’s combat experience during the invasion of Normandy. Click on the title above to have a look at the preview for the PDF. This is the first PDF that we have released for sale. The PDF presents 9 scenarios that can be played alone or as part of two interlinking campaigns: Rudder’s Rangers and Blue & Gray, each scenario gives a detailed separate brief for both the Axis and Allied players. The PDF is 58 pages long and costs £5.
Tree Making Guide.
We have had several people asking if we could create our Tree making guide as a PDF so that it would be easier to download and print. Well here you go, follow the link in the title to go to the hobby downloads page.
Soviet Anti-tank Teams.
We have just added Soviet Anti-tank teams to our Soviet range. Follow the link in the title to have a look.
Waffen SS Anti-Tank Teams
We have just added Waffen SS Anti-tank Teams to our online store. This is the second addition to our Waffen SS range. Follow the link in the title to go to the online store.
Soviet Infantry painting guide
We've added a quick and simple painting guide for Soviet Infantry covering summer and winter uniforms. Just click on either the image or header above to go to the painting guide.
German Low Grade Order of Battle
This Order of Battle is designed to allow players to use rear echelon troops thrown together as front line infantry. It may be used to represent scratch construction units, kriegsmarine, “ear and stomach” platoons or under-equipped Luftwaffe field formations. Click on the title above to go to the downloads page and have a look.
The Soviets are here.
Following the release of our Eastern Front supplement, Operation Bagration to the Fall of the Reich we have released our first packs of Soviet Miniatures. Initial release includes Soviet platoon, Soviet Command, Soviet Rifle Squad, Soviet HMG team and Soviet Mortar Team all these miniatures can be found in our online store. We have also added a new Soviet Infantry Paint set so you can get all the colours you need to paint your new force.
Operation Bagration to the Fall of the Reich
Have a look at the preview of our recently released Eastern Front source book. This book covers the same time period as the Orders of Battle in our rule book and deals with the Eastern Front.
Waffen SS Mortar Team
We have just added Waffen SS Mortar Team to our online store. This is the first addition to our Waffen SS range, we will be adding the new Panzerjaegers very soon. Follow the link in the title to go to the online store.
Wargames Journal review.
Want to know more about how Rules of Engagement plays? Follow the link in the title above to read the review by Rich Jones from Wargames Journal. Rich has also written a battle report which can be found by visiting the Wargames Journal site, follow the link below.
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