With over 70;000 units produced the T-34 is famous for its unconventional design. When it arrived early in the war the T-34 became a threat that the German's just couldn't handle. Designed to replace the monster sized KV tank series; the IS-2 was just as big and heavy but was even nastier. Equipped with a massive 122mm gun; its intention was to be a breakthrough tank; demolishing fortifications and clearing enemy positions.
This huge value starter set is filled to the brim with content; here's the breakdown:
3 Plastic T-34/85 medium tanks
3 Plastic IS-2 heavy tank
An A5 softcover Tank War Bolt Action supplement
A quick start booklet
A quick reference sheet
A set of templates; tokens and pin markers
Bolt Action Stat cards
6 Bolt Action order dice
A set of vehicle damage markers
Vehicle decal sheets
Rulers and six-sided dice
Plus Web Exclusive FREE mini A5 Bolt Action Rulebook
Two brutal armoured platoons come from this starter set; both with the potential to break entire armies. Forming the main battle line would be the IS-2s; with tough armour; a gargantuan 122mm gun and 3 machine guns; you can send this platoon to clear the path for the follow-up task force. Which would be the T-34 Squadron; who have plenty of armour and firepower to sweep away whatever remains.
The T-34/85
The T-34/85 became to be known as the 'ultimate' version of the T-34 series; combining the revolutionary design alongside an 85mm gun turret; this tank became the apex of battle tanks. Equipped with a heavy anti-tank gun and 2 MMGs; this tank can deal with the heaviest tanks alongside numerous squads of infantry.
Cost: 188pts (inexperienced); 235pts (Regular); 282pts (Veteran).
Weapons: 1 turret-mounted heavy anti-tank gun with co-axial MMG and foward-facing hull-mounted MMG
Damage value: 9+ (medium tank).
Options: OT-34/85: Replace hull-mounted MMG with flamethrower for +40pts.
The IS-2
With a super heavy anti-tank gun and 3 machine guns; you want the IS-2 to take down dangerous enemy units. Coupled with a 10+ armour stat; you can almost guarantee it's survival to boot.
Cost: 256pts (Inexperienced); 320pts (Regular); 384pts (Veteran).
Weapons: 1 turret-mounted heavy anti-tank gun with co-axial MMG; 1 turret-mounted rear-facing MMG; and 1 forward-facing hull-mounted MMG
Damage value: 10+ (Heavy Tank).
Options: May add a pintle-mounted HMG for +25pts
Special Rules: HE Slow load
Models supplied unassembled and unpainted