Hello all,
I’m thinking of getting into Bolt Action. Given my love of WW2 history, and watching a few games played I think I’d enjoy it. Just need to find some people to play against.
My thought it to start with a 500 point Army to keep it simple and expand from there. I know there are a few players lurking about here so I’d thought I’d get some input. I’m thinking of doing an US Airborne Army List to start. My uncle jumped in Normandy, and my other uncle crewed an M4 Sherman until wounded at Anzio. I think it’d be fun to have some things in the Army to be a salute or memoir to them.
Stereotypical choice for a yank? Maybe, but whatever.
Anyway here is my starter list:
HQ2LT (regular) with M1 Carbine (60pts)
+ 1 Infantry with Rifle
InfantryParatrooper Squad - 9 man (Veterans) (140pts)
1 NCO with SMG
1 1919 LMG Gunner
1 LMG Loader
6 Infantry with Rifle
Paratrooper Squad - 9 man (Veterans) (140pts)
1 NCO with SMG
1 1919 LMG Gunner
1 LMG Loader
6 Infantry with Rifle
Teams60mm Mortar Team - 2 man paratrooper (Veteran) (46pts)
Bazooka Team - 2 man (Regular) (60pts)
Sniper Team - 2 man (Regular) (52pts)
Total: 4986 order diceMy hope is this will provide a good flexible base Army to start with, and inexpensive to get into. From here I can learn my play style and begin to add some more infantry, spotters, and some tanks. My first addition will probably be an M4 Sherman variant.
Thoughts? Advice?