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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Have you joined the Flank March Newsletter mailing list yet? Nearly 700 of you already have. It's a great way to stay up to date with all the latest Cold War focused news and content. Sign up by 30th September and you'll be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 Flank March webstore voucher.

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

What better way to return from holiday than a chat with Guy from WS&S! wsspodcast.libsyn.com/wss113-forwa...

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Are your wargaming ambitions bigger than your cupboards? Do you want to fill up your tabletop without filling up your Really Useful Boxes? 2D CQB Terrain Tiles are available now from the Full Metal Miniatures webstore: www.fullmetalminiatures.com/2d-cqb-terra...

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

He has a great eye for colour and he’s done a great job adding dirt and damage to each building tile. These aren’t pristine, well-kept homes - they’re forlorn shells which have been riddled with bullets and covered in a layer of mud and dust. Perfect for any 20th Century or Post-Apocalyptic table!

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

If you’re into 28mm WWII, you read WI or WS&S magazine, or you’ve been to a wargames show in the UK recently, then you’ll undoubtedly know Joe from his (multi-)award winning terrain and tables.

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I’ve spent the last year designing the first 2D CQB Terrain pack, turning the tiles from an initial concept into something I’m happy to put on my own tabletop. I’ve been incredibly lucky to work through that process with Joe Bilton from Heroic Maps and the talented folks over at Deep-Cut Studio.

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Want to add close-quarters urban combat to your tabletop games but don't have the space, time, or budget for a big collection of 3D buildings?

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

You can download the free "PAINT For the Protection of Workers' Power" NVA paint guide here: www.flankmarch.com/downloads

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

If you don't want to take the risk, this new NVA Paint Guide presents a much easier approach to quickly get your Mot.-Schützen table-ready and looking their best.

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

It's very rare that painting guides come with a health warning - always seek advice from a physician before attempting to paint Strichtarn camouflage on 28mm figures!

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

It turned into a bit of a passion project and that's mostly because I get the sense from some wargamers who are new to Cold War Gone Hot that the NVA are often easily dismissed as being carbon copy clones of the Soviets.

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

KLASSENKAMPF includes... - The history of the East German NVA, Fallschirmjäger, and KdA. - Squad TO&E - including 3 different options for the FJ commandos. - ORBATS and Equipment information for Mot.-Schützen from platoon all the way up to division and army level. - A look at the end of the NVA.

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

A new Cold War Kickstarter means it's time for a new Wargaming Guide. This time it's a lot longer than any of my previous ones - around 25 pages - partly because I got a bit carried away but there was also just so much to cover.

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

It's nearly the weekend! BRUDERKRIEG 1 has been live for 7 days and it's already 100% funded with every single one of its Stretch Goals unlocked. If you've been on the fence there's now no reason not to jump in and become a backer.

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Eagle-eyed Salute-goers may have already had a sneak peak at today's reveal which was hiding on the Full Metal trade stand.

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

3 days to launch and very excited to finally show off the full East German "box art" from Marco Capparoni. Managed to catch up with Marco at Salute and see him painting live on the @wargamesatlantic.bsky.social stand. Incredibly lucky to work with such a talented guy who only keeps getting better.

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Nearly recovered from Salute 53 but with 4 days before the East German Kickstarter goes live there's no time for a rest! I really enjoyed getting the new figures (in Fallschirmjager commando mode) onto the tabletop for the first time, we had a lot of fun and it proved to be a real motivation boost.

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

It's nearly time for the next chapter in our ongoing Berlin '84 campaign. Will the Fallschirmjägers' high-risk assault pay off? Will the American defenders be able to hold out against an overwhelming Pact offensive? There's only one way to find out... See you at Salute!

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

The unique feature of the NVA platoon was the shear amount of machine guns - two RPKs in every squad (although they generally lacked heavier fire support so this was intended, in a way, to make up for that) and the Core Platoon will include enough machine gun armed Mot.-Schützen to reflect that.

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Every unit needs a leader and these officers and NCOs are always some of my favourite figures to sculpt. Mot.-Schützen organisation was heavily based on Soviet doctrine and so the platoon's command element is fairly light, just two men.

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

It's nearly the weekend! And there's just enough time for me to put down my paintbrush, push aside all the Salute prep that's taking up my desk and share the first photos showing what you can expect in the BRUDERKRIEG 1 Core Platoon (and confirm the project's launch date while I'm at it).

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

And pick up your own ready-to-go infantry force from Full Metal Miniatures who'll have boxed up American, Soviet and British infantry platoons on sale for the first time. Keep it Cold War and see you at Salute!

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Grab a sneak peak at the new East German BRUDERKRIEG 1 figures and an even sneakier peak at the Fallschirmjäger head options as the NVA's elite commandos launch a daring raid on Berlin's Tempelhof Airport.

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

After the success of Adepticon we can't wait for Salute - and luckily there's only one week to go! Come and join us for an intro game of the action-packed Battlegroundhd rules and our new Target: Tempelhof scenario. @slondonwarlords.bsky.social

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Good enough starting point - feels a bit bright but hopefully weathering will tone that down

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Tonight's mission. Fear is the mind killer. But I'm not afraid of painting camo - painting camo is afraid of me!

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

It’s nearly the weekend! This week’s BRUDERKRIEG project update has been very highly requested in the comments - it’s time for a FREE Sample Figure so you can test print a Mot.-Schützen for yourself!

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Who's that Panzer?!?! Matt at W3 Wargaming is working on a new and terrifying East German Kampfpanzer for the BRUDERKRIEG 1 Kickstarter. Despite their best efforts, NATO's intelligence analysts have thus far failed to identify this mystery vehicle. Do you think you know what it is?

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

East German uniforms can either be a. an effortless breeze or b. incredibly time consuming and fiddly depending purely on whether you think its necessary to paint every line on their Strichtarn camouflage.

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

It's not quite the weekend but I'm on a train up to Sheffield for ChillCon tomorrow so it's time for an early Kickstarter update!

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Time to announce the next winner of Operation Mountain Breaker! This month it's Mikhail Chernyshev with a beautifully painted force of American M60 tanks, Bradley IFVs, MUTT Jeeps and dismounted infantry. Great work Mikhail! @battlegroundhd.bsky.social

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

THE EAST GERMANS ARE COMING TO KICKSTARTER 🚨🚨🚨This is not a drill - the next Cold War Kickstarter is only one month away! 🚨🚨🚨 www.kickstarter.com/projects/fla...

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

It's nearly the weekend and, more importantly, time to announce the winner of the inaugural Operation Mountain Breaker! I'm very pleased to say that for January '26, from a strong pool of contending entries, we've picked Simon Jackson's very nice section of British Paras.

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

We've teamed up with the show's organisers to create "By Force & Valor" - the official Salute 53 Digital Miniature (available to download via a QR code in the show guide attendees will receive on the day) featuring two US Army tank crewmen bailing out of a stricken M60 as the NVA assault rolls in.

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Salute 53 is only 2 months away! We'll be back running lots more games of @battlegroundhd.bsky.social set in a Berlin under siege as the Cold War turns hot. This year the focus is on the Fallschirmjager of the East German NVA and their daring coup de main operation to seize Tempelhof Airport.

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Had a lot of fun on Saturday running a 1918 game of @battlegroundhd.bsky.social with Sam from @warfulcrumgames.bsky.social and John from @slondonwarlords.bsky.social . Sam's Stormtroopers were tasked with attempting a depserate breakthrough assault against dug in and well prepared French poilus.

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

The first Mot-Schützen tests are rolling off the printer! If you want to get an update when the Kickstarter goes live (as well as periodical Cold War history, hobby tips and figure previews), don't forget to sign up to the Flank March Newsletter: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/4698...

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Discord users - @battlegroundhd.bsky.social have set up a new server and I'm going to piggyback off that to keep us all in one place. Come and join us for some Cold War chat and updates on the stuff I'm working on like these East German head options for Bruderkrieg 1. discord.gg/GnPwc3uF

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

The Cold War turned Hot at South London Warlords last night with the first proper playtest of Cold War Gone CoC2 (AKA Red CoC Rising)! Fill AAR over on the Lead Adventure forum: leadadventureforum.com/index.php?to... Download CWGCoC2 here and try it for yourself: www.flankmarch.com/downloads

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Sat on a new year hobby mountain? Need some added motivation to get your figures printed, painted and on the tabletop? Operation Mountain Breaker is the challenge for you! Send us your Cold War content and every month in 2026 we'll pick a winning entry and give them a £50 webstore voucher!

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

We're filling out our diary for 2026 and can't wait to start playing some BattlegroundHD! Want us to bring BattlegroundHD to a show near you? Let us know in the comments and we'll see what we can do. @battlegroundhd.bsky.social @slondonwarlords.bsky.social

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

It's the start of a new year and time for an all new version of Cold War Gone CoC²! www.flankmarch.com/downloads If you're a fan of Chain of Command, then here's what you've got to look forward to in version 3...

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

One of my last REFORGER tasks - creating the Regiment/Division/Corps tokens. Will you be using these in a game that needs markers? I'm planning on painting some up for Cold War Chain of Command JoPs and Patrol Markers

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Great game of Dux Britanniarum tonight with @desmondo.bsky.social down at South London Warlords. Many ravens were fed, many shields split and a lot of fun had! #toofatlardies

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Lot's of backpack and kit options for REFORGER - now only 2 figures left to sculpt and that'll be a wrap on the third Cold War Kickstarter.

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Steffan @ FlankMarch @flankmarch.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

107mm Mortar and Stretcher Teams done! Going to take the opportunity to credit Flickr user Keith Yahl whose photos of the US Army training at Ft Bragg in the '70s and '80s inspired the Helicopter crew figures as well as the stretcher bearers I've been working on today: www.flickr.com/photos/yahl/...

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