Fielding a Canadian Army in Bolt Action

How do they Play?

Canadian troops fighting in Western Europe gained a reputation as tough and aggressive assault troops and this was never more demonstrated than in their baptism of fire on the beaches of Juno. The Canadians faced some of the toughest resistance of the day but overcame and pushed far inland. This reputation was further cemented in the vicious fighting against Waffen-SS troops in the days following D-Day and in their conduct during Operations Charwood and Windsor.

A Canadian army is both dogged and resilient, with even its regular troops able to hold the line against overwhelming odds. This toughness is combined with access to the entire British arsenal – Humber and Daimler armoured cars, Sherman, Churchill and Wolverine tanks, along with unusual field modifications like the RAM Kangaroo APC, or the Skink self-propelled artillery gun.

Start Here

Containing no less than 36 of the new highly customizable plastic infantry (seriously, take a closer look at the sprue!), supplemented by weapons teams, transports and a Churchill tank (itself highly customizable as you can build any one of seven variants) this starter army boxed set gives you a highly effective and balanced starting force for a British or Canadian army.

British & Canadian Starter Army

Contains:

  • 36 British or Canadian Infantry (plastic)
  • British Army MMG team (metal)
  • British Army medium mortar team (metal)
  • British Army 6-pounder anti-tank gun (metal)
  • Universal Carrier including passenger figures (plastic)
  • Churchill infantry tank (plastic)
  • Stat Cards, Bases, Decals, Assembly Leaflets and Vehicle Damage Markers

Continue the Campaign.

Inside D-Day: British & Canadian sectors, you’ll find a full army list for the soldiers of the Canadian army, as well as theatre selectors and special rules that allow you to field the Canadians in a variety of historical theatres – not only in Normandy in the aftermath of D-Day.

Campaign D-Day: British & Canadian Sectors

The D-Day: British & Canadian Sectors campaign book focuses on some of the key clashes fought in Normandy in the summer of 1944 as British, Canadian, Polish, and other Allied forces engaged in desperate battles against a dedicated and determined German opposition. As well as summarising the history, this book also details a number of scenarios inspired by the engagements within the Normandy campaign, and the special rules required to play them.

This book tells the story of the British and Canadian contribution to this monumental task, and the stoic German resistance they faced. It guides Bolt Action players from the latter stages of D-Day, beginning with the fierce fighting in the coastal towns off the beaches at Gold, Juno and Sword, through the violent clashes around the strategically vital city of Caen, and to the march against Germany itself.

Inside, you’ll find thirteen diverse scenarios, covering the action from the first pushes inland, to the dramatic climax of the campaign in the British & Canadian sectors during Operation Tractable.  We’ve also included army lists for four of the campaign’s most important forces – the Canadian Army, the battle-hardened Commandos, the fanatical 12th SS Panzer Division ‘Hitlerjugend’, and the Luftwaffe Field Division. These new army lists add a whole new dimension of play, allowing you to create themed forces for your campaigns in Normandy.

Expand Your Forces

Supplement your new army with additional infantry, or add further artillery pieces or any of a whole plethora of armoured support options. A few options are below:

British & Canadian Army Infantry (1943-45)
Sherman V
Ram Kangaroo

Dan can often be found contemplating the mound of unpainted minis building up under his desk. He has a tendency to roll lots of ones. He also has a tendency to complain about rolling lots of ones.

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