British 8th Army
The 8th Army was a British unit comprising troops from throughout the British Empire and Commonwealth. They first went into battle to relieve the besieged city of Tobruk, and their actions would prove pivotal at a number of key battles throughout the North African and Italian campaigns - including the battles for El Alamein and on through Libya and into Tunisia - and took part in the invasion of Sicily and up through Italy.
Using the support from their Valentine tanks, M3 Grants, Crusaders, Morris Armoured Cars, and mobility from M5 halftracks and Bedford trucks, the 8th Army is a force to be reckoned with upon the tabletop in Bolt Action - the historical World War II wargame.
Start your desert force by choosing one of the great sets below, or follow the standard Reinforced Platoon structure (with unit options & points listed on pages 16 - 62 of your Armies of Great Britain book) to choose your force.
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A9 Cruiser tank Mk IThe A9 Cruiser, MK I was an effective tank in the North African campaigns, it's 2 pdr gun was lethal against the early Italian tanks it encountered during the North African campaign and could also hold its own against Rommel's early Panzer IIs and...
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Guy Lizard command vehicleA radio-equipped armoured car based on a Guy Lizard 4 x 4 chassis, these operated as command vehicles in armoured divisions in 1940. A Lizard was also used as a command vehicle by the 7th Armoured in North Africa in 1941. Completely impervious to...
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LRDG Chevrolet Truck AFrom the depths of the desert, where no one would expect an attack to come, arrives the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) in their famous Chevrolet trucks, fully kitted out for fighting behind the enemy lines! The LRDG vehicles were mainly two wheel drive,...
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LRDG Chevrolet Truck BFrom the depths of the desert, where no one would expect an attack to come, arrives the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) in their famous Chevrolet trucks, fully kitted out for fighting behind the enemy lines! The LRDG vehicles were mainly two wheel drive,...
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Valentine II infantry tankThe Valentine tank was a tough and reliable workhorse of the Commonwealth and Soviet armies. Though superseded by the Churchill and Sherman on the Western Front, the 16-ton machine was also used by New Zealand forces in the Far East and continued to be...
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Crusader MK I/II tankWith war clouds gathering, the British general staff ordered the acceleration of their cruiser tank programme - fast. reliable and reasonably armoured fighting vehicles that exploit weak points in the enemy lines and spearhead breakthroughs. One of the successful designs was the Tank, Cruiser,...
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Bedford OY 3-ton LorryThe OY was a 3-ton transport vehicle that saw service throughout the war and in many theatres of operations. Wherever your Tommies and Commonwealth troops want to go, the OY will provide the means to get there quickly. They were used to fulfil various...
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British AEC Armoured Car Mk IIIMounting a potent 75mm gun the mk III AEC armoured car was probably the most heavily armed recce vehicle of WWII. The earlier Mk II carried the 6 pounder (57mm) gun and can be found here. The 'heavy' troop in a recce squadron would...
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British Morris Quad C8 TractorThe Morris Commercial C8 FAT (Field Artillery Tractor) commonly known as a Quad was an artillery tractor of the British and Commonwealth forces during World War II. It was used to tow field artillery pieces, such as the 25 pounder gun-howitzer, and anti-tank guns,...
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K2 'Katie' AmbulanceThe Austin K2/Y was a British heavy military ambulance built by the Austin Motor Company for use during the Second World War.The design was popular both with British, Commonwealth and also American troops being an example of reverse Lend-Lease.Resin& Metal 1 vehicle Note: Models...
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British AEC Armoured Car Mk IIThe heavy hitters of the recon regiments! Despite their size and appearance these apparent light weights carried a not too shabby 6pdr (57mm) gun. The Mark III was upgraded to a 75mm cannon possibly the most potent anti tank weapon of any armoured car...
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A12 Matilda II infantry tankBattle For France The battle for France saw Matilda IIs fighting what would become a general retreat. However, Matildas caused problems for the Germans, whose 37mm and 50mm anti-tank guns were simply too small in calibre to penetrate the thick armour of the Matilda....
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M5 HalftrackAt last! The PBI (poor bloody infantry) have the right troop transport to take them right into the front line. The British and Canadian, not to mention the Russians forces bought huge numbers of M5s during WW2.Up until now you would have had to...
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Daimler Armoured Car Mk 1Tough, fast and agile, the Daimler's design was an enlarged version of the successful Daimler Dingo. With four-wheel drive and extremely low gearing, it could climb extremely steep slopes with ease. Its rotating turret was armed with a 2 pounder anti-tank gun with a...
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Humber Armoured Car Mk IVContains British Humber Car MkIV in resin and metal. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
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Humber Armoured Car MKIIFast, armoured and deadly, the Humber Armoured Car MKII, with its 15mm besa Machine gun and over 70mph top speed, is an essential component in a well equipped British and Commonwealth army. The vehicle was used in the North African Campaign from late 1941...
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Digital Bolt Action 2nd Edition Rulebook PDFThe 2nd edition offers the same fantastic World War II gameplay with its exciting order dice system and mixed armies of infantry, tanks and artillery. Key New Features Officers activate other units! Used cleverly, this creates a huge tactical shift as you can order...
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Digital Bolt Action 2nd Edition Rulebook eBookThe 2nd edition offers the same fantastic World War II gameplay with its exciting order dice system and mixed armies of infantry, tanks and artillery. Key New Features Officers activate other units! Used cleverly, this creates a huge tactical shift as you can order...
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M3 Lee Medium TankThe M3 medium tank filled a critical gap in the vehicles of the United States armoured force, being a vital stepping stone between the M3 light tank and the M4 Sherman medium tank. So as not to confuse this medium tank with its lighter...
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Morris light recce carProduced by Morris, based on one of their existing lorry chassis, this had an unusual layout with all three crew sitting side-by-side. This gave the vehicle its distinctive side profile. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
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