Panzer IIIs are my favourite German tanks midwar. They are solid but fragile and take care to sue efectively. For the game vs Poochie this week I thought I'd try a panzer company out of the new East Front book. The panzer IIIs got a bit close to a spray can of undercoat a a year or so ago so the past couple of nights have repainted them so I can use them this week. I typically use panzer III late Js but Cal used these panzer IIILs supported by stugs to good effect at a couple of comps so though they'd make a solid base for a Kursk or Salerno era force.
Not sure on the final supports for them, its either:
a full armoured PG platoon, the 3x wespes of 3x Mk III flamepanzers. The heavier AT support is provided by 3x Panzer IVGs.
This is what I think I'll run vs Poochie.
| 1x | MK IIIN & 1x Mk IIIL | 225 |
| 4x | MK III Ls | 460 |
| 3x | MKIV Gs | 435 |
| 3x | Wespes | 270 |
| 1x Observer panzer III | 5 |
| 2x | 231 ACs | 85 |
| 4x | Shutzen | 20 |
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| 1500 |
Wespe Battery
28mmWell, I've been neglecting 28mm in the past couple of weeks or so but hope to get working on some Spanish Scuttari tonight as I start my Carthaginian army.
Craig
Looks good Craig.
ReplyDeleteFlicking through, I had noticed the mixed PzIIIs and StuG option is a thing of the past, which is a shame for the Panzerkompanie but good for Tankovy!
I think you've done a good job of mixing in some heavier AT here and it's good to see Wespes in a FOW list.
-Jamie
Ah, didn't realise that. I prefer panzer IV support, but that will definitely change Cal's force (or mine as he usually uses my models!)
ReplyDeleteThe panzer lists seem to have changed quite a bit in the new format.
For 270 pts is a toss up between:
Wespes
3x flamepanzers
Armoured aufklarung
All useful additions
I usually use DAK or East front 2 companies built around III late Js and possibly a few IV F1s or F2s as support- but I think this force would be fun to play
Craig