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The purpose of this website is to encourage and support the use of minor powers, obscure units, and forgotten theatres in World War 2 Wargaming, with particular focus on Bolt Action by Warlord Games
Contact me: boltaltaction@gmail.com
So long and thanks for all the fish
The Boltaltaction blog is no longer being updated as of 01 Oct 2024. This blog grew out of my own daily checks for Bolt Action news,...
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Oct 7, 20241 min read
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Panzer in the middle
Counlane Miniature has released mode for early-mid and late production German Panzer III N tank.. The N version was the last of the...
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Sep 28, 20241 min read
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Mortensen on Moving
Bo Mortensen is keeping the V3 tutorials coming. In this latest tutorial Bo covers movement in V3.
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Sep 27, 20241 min read
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R-Day
BA Version 3 has officially released! If you did not preorder, hopefully you can now get a copy from your FLGS. In addition the V3 rule...
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Sep 27, 20241 min read
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Medic!
Col Mullers latest release is a US paratrooper medic mini. This guy is equipped with typical medical bags and transporting a foldable...
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Sep 27, 20241 min read
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Not Just Another Jeep
The Jeep is perhaps the most iconic vehicle of WW2, and so it is not surprising that most model makers do one eventually - and this week...
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Sep 26, 20241 min read
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High Command
More Alpini incoming, with Warlord previewing what appears to be an Alpini HQ set in their latest Forward Observer.
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Sep 26, 20241 min read
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Start Here
If you are looking to start in BA, or help someone else get their BA start, OnTableTop has produced a comprehensive 'How to Play' video...
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Sep 26, 20241 min read
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Eulogy for V2
The guys at the Juggernaut podcast, Topher, Spurlie and Dan, are joined by everyone's favourite Italian player, Owen. to discuss...
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Sep 25, 20241 min read
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Try Before You Buy
If you have been admiring Col Muller new US Airborne Range, but have questions about the model scale or how they print, Col Muller has...
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Sep 24, 20241 min read
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Taking Turns
Bo Mortensen continues his V3 Tutorial series with Episode 2: The Turn. These tutorial are a great way to get a new player into BAv3 or...
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Sep 24, 20241 min read
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Words from Warlord
While attending the Warlord Games open day guys at Table Top Games made a number of videos of the QA sessions with John Stallard and Rick...
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Sep 24, 20241 min read
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Covering the table
Another big post-KS set of releases from Wargame3D offering plenty of terrain set covering: dug in turrets bunkers bridges, tower,...
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Sep 24, 20241 min read
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Warlord Shows the Way
In addition to showing off new BA models, Warlord also used the open day to reveal their plans for future BA books. While it is great to...
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Sep 22, 20241 min read
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Sherman Start
Counlane Models has released an stl for the M4AI DV 75mm Sherman. Though not the first Sherman tank model, it was the first model to use...
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Sep 22, 20241 min read
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Sky Shave
Col Muller Miniatures has added stls for the iconic 'mowhawk' airborne pathfinders to his US airborne range. This three man group come...
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Sep 22, 20241 min read
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Horsing Around
Just Some Miniature does a great job of producing amazing vignettes that you can actually use in you BA games. The latest is Pack horse...
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Sep 22, 20241 min read
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Winter War WIP
Trenchworx has been showing off some previews of their soon to launch Soviet-Finnish winter war range. The range will be available in...
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Sep 22, 20241 min read
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Incoming Italians
Jeff from J TFM/Die Waffenkammer has been showing off some forthcoming Italian models. JTFM is one of the few remaining companies making...
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Sep 22, 20241 min read
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Tommies Do V3
In this episode the Table Top Tommies, Jonny and Phil, get their hands on Bolt Action Version 3. The guys kick things off by reflecting...
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Sep 22, 20241 min read
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I have been playing and thinking about Bolt Action since the first release of version 1 of the rules in 2012. This site is a place to share my love of the game with others. I hope you enjoy and I would love to hear any feedback you may have.
Peter W
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