My initial concept was to run Schwere Panzers, based around the Kingtiger. This was because every table would have snow on it, and they SHOULD suck, hence the challenge. The list I built and decided I was happy with turned out to be 5 points over the 1750 thresh hold. Now, in normal play, that is not an issue. But in tournament play, and especially given I won the thing last year, Bede (umpire) decided (correctly) that 5 points extra wasn't going to fly.
So after a few unsuccessful attempts at bribery and corruption, I decided to roll with Bede's decision. Clearly the Schwere panzers were not for me.
Which left me with a conundrum. I had to play Germans, and it was going to be snow. The first idea was to run a totally Panzer IV company, but another local has one of those already.
So I did what any good wargamer in my situation would do. Find the most ridiculous thing, and make a list out of it.
And what was it? Well... this....
The Prinz Eugen battlecruiser. Because nothing says firepower like multiple heavy guns!
So the list I am using is based on the Panzer Brigades on the Eastern Front, is all Confident Trained and should suck royally against the Soviets. Which is exactly what I am looking for!
It will be..
Panzer HQ- 2 Panther Tanks
Panther Platoon- 3 Panther Tanks
Panther Platoon- 3 Panther Tanks
Gepanzerte Panzergreandier Platoon- Full Strength
Gepanzerte Panzerpioneer Platoon- Full Strength, Extra Halftracks
Plus the Prinz Eugen as Naval Gunfire Support....
I picked up a model for it today from Acorn Models, pictures will be forthcoming!
CP
Sounds like a scary list actually, for everyone involved!
ReplyDeleteScary for motivation and the occaisional ST move for you. Scary for everyone else with 8 Panthers.
The Prinz Eugen has always been a favorite, did you say AT6? Ouch!
Single template is a bit weird though.
Fun though I hope.;-)
I'm not a huge fan of FoW but having a German battlecruiser as 'support' appeals to me in a absurd, whacky kind of way.
ReplyDeleteAT 6 on your top armour. It is 12 8" guns.... But only a single template of nastiness.
ReplyDeleteThe Prinz Eugen was in active support of the retreating German armies on the Eastern Front, so it is really cool that it makes an appearance!
I have often used naval support for my Normandy commando list... if it hits it hurts but getting it to range in can be a bit lucky! Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing what you use for Prinz Eugen. I tried looking for a suitable 'HMS Diadem' but no luck...
That is your kind of list. No idea what I'll take if I make it, have a total lack of inspiration- maybe time I looked into some lists. My original idea involved cossacks so maybe I should look into the GGs
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