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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A Gentleman's War - Bolt Action starter setBolt Action puts YOU in command of the most brutal and famous battles of the Second World War. Recreate the campaigns fought across the parched, dusty Western Desert with A Gentleman's War, a Bolt Action starter set which pits the forces of the The...
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8th Army starter armyGet ready to build and battle across North Africa with the British 8th Army starter army box set! The British 8th Army comprised of men from around the British Commonwealth - Australians, New Zealanders, South Africans, Indians and Polish troops all joining their British...
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A Gentleman's War (German) - Bolt Action Starter SetNote that this is the German language version of A Gentleman’s War. A Gentleman's War focuses on the action fought across the parched, dusty campaign in the Western Desert during World War II. This Bolt Action starter set pits the forces of the British...
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A Gentleman's War (French) - Bolt Action Starter SetNote that this is the French language version of A Gentleman’s War. A Gentleman's War focuses on the action fought across the parched, dusty campaign in the Western Desert during World War II. This Bolt Action starter set pits the forces of the British...
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8th Army carrier patrolFormed from the Western Desert Force in 1941, the British 8th Army comprised men from across the British Commonwealth - British, New Zealanders, Australians, Indians and South Africans. Following early successes against the Italians in North Africa, the 8th Army suddenly faced a new,...
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M3 Grant medium tankThe first M3s were operational in late 1941 the U.S. Army needed a good tank and coupled with Great Britain's demand for a medium tank immediately, the Lee began production by late 1940. The tank's first actions during the war was during the North...
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A10 Cruiser tank Mk IIPack contains one metal and resin tank plus metal crew figures. Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
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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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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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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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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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M3 StuartAs American tank designers began to recognise the outdated and obsolete nature of the M2 light tank, they realised they needed to create something new. The M3 Stuart was a direct upgrade from its predecessor, the M2 light tank, with thicker armour, modified suspension...
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