These tough looking troops are based for the popular "World War II Crossfire" Rules and each stand represents 1 rifle squad, and the individually based chap is the Platoon Commander. I will eventually make 3 more Rifle platoons, with Platoon Commanders and a Weapons platoon to fill out the "1st Company" of my Crossfire Battalion. To be honest, I think the Battalion will only have 2 Rifle Companies in it with some vehicles to round it out. Though it did not take me very long at all to paint this unit up. There is a world of possibilities out there. Now I will start my Ostfront German Rifle Platoon!
I hope you enjoy the pictures. Huzzah!
Soviet "Crossfire" Rifle Platoon in 15mm minis are Old Glory |
Soviet Platoon Commander leading by example |
Soviet Platoon capturing the laptop |
Soviet advance |
Surprise! A German "Hauptmann" watches the enemy advance with dread |
The German officer barks out commands to his runners and platoon leaders. |
Love it, Crossfire remains probably my favourite rule set ever and I recall buying it in '97 shortly after it was released. It never IMHO got the recognition it deserved; very innovative!
ReplyDeleteMonty,
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting. If you like Crossfire then you will love this blog! One of my absolute favorite wargame rules sets. I will be sure to post lots of pictures of future engagements. Really gives the flavor of a short, violent infantry engagement and has tremendous potential to be used across the spectrum of WWII Conflict, as well as in moderns. I will be posting pics of my Modern Crossfire units and battles as well. Thanks!
Steve